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THR reports that Kevin Smith is bringing the View Askewniverse to Archie Comics. The Clerks writer/director is writing a double-sized crossover comic titled Kevin Smith Presents: Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob.

The comic will be set after the events of Clerks III, which ended with a significant death, but Smith says, “Archie plays a role in the healing” when the iconic character gets a summer job at the Quick Shop and befriends Randal Graves. “Not only is this my stab at a classic American franchise that existed long before me that I read as a kid … It’s a midlife crisis project about death and learning to deal,” Smith explained.

Smith has long been a fan of Archie comics, and he wrote the first draft for the comic just one day after Archie creative executive Jesse Goldwater pitched him the idea. “Kevin has always been one of my creative heroes,...

Riverdale is colliding with the View Askewniverse.

Filmmaker Kevin Smith is writing a double-sized crossover comic in which the wholesome Archie Comics characters meet the edgy protagonists of his film oeuvre. This mature title takes place in the continuity of Smith’s filmography, with the book set after the events of 2022’s Clerks III, which (spoiler alert), included the death of Dante (Brian O’Halloran).

“Archie plays a role in the healing,” Smith tells The Hollywood Reporter of the story, which features Archie landing a summer job at the Clerks Quick Shop and striking up a friendship with co-worker Randal Graves.

“Not only is this my stab at a classic American franchise that existed long before me that I read as a kid … It’s a midlife crisis project about death and learning to deal,” Smith adds.

Kevin Smith Presents: Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob arrives July 9, and is decades in the making for Smith,...

It's not always easy being Salem the cat. In addition to helping Sabrina Spellman and her human friends battle eerie elements from the underworld, the resourceful feline is also forced to face his own past from his days as a warlock in Chilling Adventures Presents... The Nine Lives of Salem, a new one-shot from Archie Comics!

Reuniting writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dan Schoening (who previously teamed up for the Chilling Adventures of Salem one-shot and two installments of The Cult of That Wilkin Boy), The Nine Lives of Salem will pit Greendale's resident magical cat against vengeful demons from his past, and as a special treat for Daily Dead readers, we have an exclusive look at three digital trading cards that introduce some of the revenge-seeking spirits found within the pages of the upcoming Salem one-shot before it hits comic shop shelves on February 26th!

In our exclusive look at the trading cards,...

As fans of the Marvel Rivals video game are enjoying the release of Sue Storm as a playable character, there has been a massive surge in interest in the character’s dark persona - Malice. After an encounter with a villain left the Invisible Woman’s mind in pieces, a twisted alternate identity emerged, throwing away any self-restraint the hero had prior. No longer held back by morality, Malice was free to dominate.

While she is often overlooked as a superheroic powerhouse compared to her male compatriots, the Invisible Woman is arguably the most powerful of the team. Reed Richards surmises that her powers stem from vibrational energy that emanates from the higher plane of existence the Celestials reside in.

In fear of her own limits, Sue has always held herself back, unwilling to discover how powerful she really is. However, introduced in Fantastic Four #280 (1985) - by John Byrne and...

The holiday season will take a hellish turn with the December 18th release of The Cursed Library #3: Unbound, the epic conclusion to the latest Premium Event from Archie Comics, and as an early treat for Daily Dead readers, we've been provided with an exclusive look at unlettered black-and-white interior artwork from the anticipated issue that will feature Danni and Madam joining forces to try and save Jinx from her deadly destiny in the underworld.

Below, you can see demonic battles abound in our exclusive look at Craig Cermak's stunning black-and-white artwork from The Cursed Library #3: Unbound, and we have a look at the issue's marvelous main cover art by Cermak and excellent variant covers by Francesco Francavilla, Suspiria Vilchez, and Luana Vecchio, respectively.

We also have comments from co-writer Eliot Rahal about being a part of the amazing team that brought The Cursed Library trilogy to life:

"This...

The Infinity Stones are by far some of the most powerful items in the Marvel Universe. They have the ability to rewrite reality and grant the user near unlimited power. As such, there have been plenty of attempts to hide these stones due to how dangerous they are, but they're always found again. The stones have been scattered across the universe and held by Earth's mightiest heroes, but no matter where they are, someone always finds them.

The Infinity Stones were originally part of the first being in existence, who is known as Nemesis. After her death, the stones were scattered across the universe and eventually found by the elders of the universe. The majority of the elders were unaware of the Infinity Stones' true purpose or power, and it was Thanos who first tried to gather them in Avengers Annual #7 by Jim Starlin and Josef Rubinstein.

Despite his defeat,...

Of all the powerful items in the Marvel Universe, the most dangerous has always been the Infinity Stones. These items are often gathered and used by Thanos in one of his many attempts to end all life in the universe. While the stones are well known in the Marvel Universe, their actual history isn't as well known among comic readers.

The stones have been around for a long time and have gone through a lot of changes. Originally called the Infinity Gems or the Soul Gems, they were eventually changed into the Infinity Stones, and the way they worked was changed as well. Marvel also expanded their lore, adding more stones than the original six. This has led to their history being just a bit confusing, but these are the biggest events that defined the history and legacy of the Infinity Stones.

Thanos Was The First To Gather The Infinity...

Whether it's the autumnal chill in the night air or the crunch of freshly fallen leaves underfoot, the signs of another Spooky Season are lurking around every corner, and we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers with the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their family-friendly (and festively frightful) digest comics, and this week we have an early look at seasonal sprites Trick and Treat returning to cause more Halloween havoc for Sabrina Spellman and her friends, with Trick giving his own spooky spin on a Halloween-themed cooking contest (much to the dismay of Jughead and his eerie appetite)!

Below, you can check out our exclusive preview of "Trick or Eat," written by Tania del Rio with artwork by Holly G!, inks by Jim Amash, colors by Glenn Whitmore, and lettering by the legendary Jack Morelli. "Trick or Eat" is...

Whether its the autumnal chill in the night air or the crunch of freshly fallen leaves underfoot, the signs of another Spooky Season are lurking around every corner, and we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers with the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their family-friendly (and festively frightful) digest comics! This week we have an early look at how the ever-resourceful (and always extravagant) Veronica Lodge decides to open a Halloween pop-up store in her own house after her father insists she finds a job.

Written and penciled by Dan Parent with inks by Bob Smith, colors by Glenn Whitmore, and lettering by Jack Morelli, you can check out our exclusive preview of "That's the Spirit!" from Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #328 ahead of its October 2nd release!

As an additional treat, we also have the classic costume...

Archie faces a terrifying challenge as Betty and Veronica transform into demons seeking his blood in "Judgment Day #3." In this non-canon, horror-based Archie Premium Event, Archie must fight demon-possessed friends to save Riverdale. Can Archie find the strength to defeat possessed Betty and Veronica in a battle that could determine the fate of Riverdale?

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Archie Comics: Judgment Day #3!Things have been rough for Archie, but life is about to get a whole lot worse when he sees Betty and Veronica's terrifying new forms! Archie Comics: Judgment Day has brought hell to Riverdale and now the loves of Archie Andrew's life have been possessed and are out for Archie's blood.

In an exclusive preview of Archie Comics: Judgment Day #3 by Aubrey Sitterson, Megan Hutchison, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli, Jughead brings Archie to Veronica's home to apologize for an earlier outburst. Unfortunately, Reggie is already there,...

This summer, Archie Comics is continuing to reintroduce readers to memorable characters from their eclectic history with the new one-shot Kardak the Mystic, and ahead of its August 14th release, we have an exclusive look at unlettered black-and-white interior artwork from the multidimensional and magical issue!

Below, you can see John Cardy cross into another realm in our exclusive early look at Kardak the Mystic, and we also have insights from writer Joe Corallo and artist Butch Mapa!

Writer Joe Corallo: "I think, as of late, Archie has been doing a great job filling the void that's been left in the absence of DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in both their superhero and horror comics. With Kardak, I really wanted to strike that balance of both the superhero and horror genres that so many of my favorite comics have over the years. If you like what Archie is doing in the realm of superhero comics,...

PoolNoodle, an Archie Comics parody of Deadpool, has a unique color scheme and uses pool toys as weapons. PoolNoodle's fourth-wall-breaking abilities make him more powerful than Deadpool, as he can summon characters and transport them to various locations. A fight between PoolNoodle and Deadpool would be challenging for Deadpool due to PoolNoodle's reality-warping powers and endless barrage of summoned characters.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Archie & Friends: Blockbuster Movies #1The hilarious Archie Comics parody of Deadpool is so powerful, he could handily take on the movie version of the character in a fight. Deadpool has been established as one of Marvel's best fighters. While not being quite as strong as heroes like the Hulk, his healing factor and skills as a mercenary make Wade Wilson a total force to be reckoned with. However, his official parody from Archie Comics has officially given him a rival who could defeat him.

In Archie...

In the story Superman: True Brit co-authored by John Cleese Superman's decision to reveal his identity removed his enemy's power over him, a tactic Peter Parker could've used to negate J. Jonah Jameson's years of printing libel against Spider-Man By unveiling his secret, Superman won public support, showing how for Spider-Man, transparency could have changed his relationship with Jonah. Despite Jonah's anti-Spidey stance throughout much of his character history, he has proven supportive when aware of Spider-Man's identity in continuity, suggesting a missed opportunity for Spider-Man to convert an enemy into an ally by trusting Jonah and disclosing the man under the mask.

As many sinister villains as Spider-Man has faced over the years, one of his most consistent headaches has come in the form of the spurious reporting done by J. Jonah Jameson a problem that, surprisingly, one niche Superman story showed the perfect way to handle. Jonah...

Last month, Riverdale went to Hell with the release of Archie Comics: Judgment Day #1, the first issue in a three-issue miniseries from writer Aubrey Sitterson and artist Megan Hutchison that follows Archie Andrews as he looks to cleanse his hometown of demonic activity, even if it means destroying his dearest friends along the way.

If your head is still spinning from the deadly events of the first issue, then take a break from pouring salt circles and check out our exclusive look at Megan's unlettered black-and-white artwork for the third issue of Archie Comics: Judgment Day ahead of its July 31st release!

Below, you can see demonic twists on familiar faces from Riverdale in our exclusive look at Megan's scary good black-and-white artwork from Archie Comics: Judgment Day #3, and for more insights into the macabre and heart-wrenching miniseries, here's what artist Megan Hutchison and writer Aubrey Sitterson had to say...

Invincible artist Ryan Ottley draws Thanos with a puckered face, having accidentally warped his body with the Infinity Gauntlet. Ottley labels the result 'Thanus,' with fans comparing the drawing to Preacher character Arseface. The art calls to mind Thanos' wildest uses of the Gauntlet - including turning Wolverine's bones to rubber - but far more grotesque.

A tyrant, murderer and zealot, the Mad Titan Thanos is one of Marvel's most despicable villains, but even he may not deserve how he's being treated by Invincible artist Ryan Ottley. Joining writer Robert Kirkman on Invincible #8, Ottley drew over 100 issues of the iconic series, and has worked on other properties including Hulk and Amazing Spider-Man. However, fans may wish he'd stopped there when they see his recent roast of Thanos.

Shared by Ryan Ottley on social media, a throwback post to an old piece of art depicts Thanos with a severely puckered face and the caption,...

Well, look at that, we’re up to my lucky number thirteenth Archie’s House of Horrors. And I can’t imagine a better title to celebrate that milestone than Archie Comics: Judgment Day. After all, who doesn’t love talking about the end of the world?

It’s no mystery why apocalyptic settings are, ironically, a fertile playground for horror stories. The stories basically write themselves, as whether we consciously admit it or not, we’re always consumed by the fear of the end of the world. We’re constantly reminded of the doomsday clock and its hands shifting ever closer to midnight. Every day the world throws a new curveball at us and gives us stark reminders that life on planet Earth is not infinite.

That’s why, perhaps, there’s some fun in creating fiction about the end of the world. It gives us the control to...

Superman accidentally creates "Bat-Man" after a cricket game mishap. Batman seeks revenge on Superman by exposing his true identity. John Cleese's humorous take on Batman vs. Superman is a refreshing twist.

From a dark God who watches over Gotham to a vigilante in Victorian England, there have been countless interpretations of Batman over the years. But his most hilarious re-invention came when famous comedian John Cleese changed Batman's origin to make him a victim of Superman's super-strength after a disastrous cricket game.

Superman: True Brit by Kim Johnson and John Cleese set out to answer the timeless question of "What if Superman were British?" This experiment naturally had hilarious results, as Superman was encouraged to never use his powers (for fear of what the neighbors would think). This led Superman to repress any memory of his powers, including his super strength.

During a cricket game, Superman accidentally tosses his...

Superman lands in the UK, named Colin Clark, with a different upbringing & daily life struggles. Colin works at the untruthful Daily Smear, reveals his identity, and only then moves to the Daily Planet. Despite hardships, Colin/Kent Clark upholds heroic ideals, proving that origins don't define a hero — especially Superman.

One of the most well known comic book origins is that of Superman. It's been parodied over the years by just about everyone, and the planet of Krypton is well known in pop-culture. Plenty of writers have tried to leave their touch on Superman's iconic origin, and John Cleese of Monty Python fame made a few hilarious changes to Superman's origin as well.

In Superman: True Brit by Kim Johnson and Cleese, Superman's ship doesn't land in the United States as usual, but instead lands in the United Kingdom. Superman is found by the Clark family, where he's given the...

The Wicked Trinity witches are ready to dominate Greendale High School in their quest to be the most powerful coven. Meet Amber, Jade, and Sapphire, each drawing power from wind, fire, and water - a trio set on magical supremacy. Get ready for a darker, more mature story from Archie Comics, inspired by Charmed and The Craft, blending fantasy and horror.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina may have ended after its fourth season on Netflix, but the adventures of Sabrina and friends continue on in Archie Comics. This June, a trio of witchy nemeses hit Greendale High School, determined to become the world’s most powerful coven. The Wicked Trinity characters debuted in a more kid-focused series by Archie Comics last year, and this will be their first step into something more mature.

Inspired by series like Charmed and films like The Craft, I knew there was so much potential...

Following their scary good Archie Comics collaboration last year, Cullen Bunn and Dan Schoening are reteaming to continue growing The Cult of That Wilkin Boy with the new one-shot Initiation, and ahead its April 24th release from Archie Comics, we have an exclusive preview to share with Daily Dead readers!

Now working in the music industry as a cunning manager, Bingo convinces musicians to swap their souls for stardom in our exclusive preview below, and here's what artist Dan Schoening had to say about continuing Bingo's hellish story:

"It's such an honor to come back and tell more of Bingo's story with such an amazingly talented team of creatives. This follow-up feels like a natural progression of a rock star that sold his soul for fame and fortune, and all the sacrifice that comes along with it. This time however, the stakes are much higher, and the scale of terror is much bigger in scope.

From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June.

You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024.

In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom.

“But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.”

The Wicked Trinity features a script by Sam Maggs, art by Lisa Sterle, colors by Ellie Wright, letters by Jack Morelli, main cover by Lisa Sterle, and variant cover by Soo Lee.

Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L.

Superman uses water balloons to create a supernova with his heat vision to combat monsters. The tactic was used in Jla: Scary Monsters by Justice League heroes in desperation. Throughout his history, Superman has creatively upgraded his powers with various techniques.

With one strange trick, Superman enhanced his iconic heat vision to a dangerous new level. Throughout his history, the Man of Steel has found interesting ways to upgrade his abilities. In 2003's Jla: Scary Monsters, the hero used water to enhance his energy beams to surprising effect.

The miniseries Jla: Scary Monsters by Chris Claremont and Joshua Hood follows the Justice League as they take on monsters and spirits concentrated around a Native American burial ground. As the onslaught of creatures continues, they completely overwhelm the Jla. With the odds stacked against them in the fourth issue, Superman pulls out a trick seldom repeated in his other comic-book appearances,...

Wonder Woman's lack of weaknesses and immense strength make her formidable — except she keeps getting possessed by dark forces. Diana's multiple possessions have posed serious threats to the Justice League. It's crucial for Wonder Woman to develop mental defenses to prevent future possession threats.

There's no denying that Wonder Woman is one of the most powerful heroes in the Justice League. This is partly because she has functionally no weaknesses and is nearly as strong as Superman. So it's all the more concerning that she keeps getting possessed. Several times a powerful villain has taken over Diana's body and used it for evil.

One of the major times Diana got possessed was during Jla: Scary Monsters #5 by Chris Claremont, Joshua Hood, Sean Parsons, Jack Morelli, and Guy Major. After the Justice League came under attack by demonic forces while on vacation, Wonder Woman was infected. This resulted in her...

Superman's invulnerability can be bypassed by certain attacks. When injured, doctors can't help Superman due to his invulnerable skin. Being invulnerable makes it hard for Superman to heal with help from others, leading to a lot of pain.

One of the hardest superpowers to deal with is invulnerability. Superman really can't be harmed through any conventional means, with only magic or kryptonite being able to damage him. This sounds great, but the major downside to invulnerability is that when Superman does get hurt, there's nothing that can help him.

When the Justice League traveled to a remote resort in the mountains, they were hoping to get some much-needed relaxation. What they didn't expect was to be assaulted by demonic forces. As Superman tries to fight off one of the larger demons in Jla: Scary Monsters #2 by Chris Claremont and Joshua Hood, he is surprisingly wounded. While Superman is able to fight the monster off,...

The Flash can unleash thousands of light-speed projectiles, making him one of the most dangerous heroes alive. Flash's offensive capabilities are often hidden, but he can use his speed to turn into a human gun. Wally West's specialized powers make him incredibly destructive, but he rarely uses this ability to its full potential, sparing his enemies.

It’s long since been proven that the Flash is one of DC’s most versatile characters. With a unique connection to the Speed Force and a lifetime of superheroic experience, there’s very little that Wally West can’t do as the Fastest Man Alive. With his incredible powers, the Scarlet Speedster has little need for weapons, but it’s those same powers that make the Flash more dangerous than any man-made gun.

Jla: Scary Monsters #4 by Chris Claremont and Joshua Hood pits the Justice League against a host of horrific eldritch beasts.

Cyclops' strategic genius outshines Captain America's in Infinity Gauntlet #4, showcasing his ability to outmaneuver even cosmic villains like Thanos. Scott Summers has an unparalleled tactical mind; while Captain America may have fought in wars before, Scott has been a soldier nearly his entire life. Scott Summers' commitment to keeping his people alive drives his exceptional strategic thinking, making him Marvel's ultimate tactician.

Marvel's Cyclops has many critical skills that make him an incredibly effective team leader, but as one iconic crossover showed, his tactical genius surpasses that of even Captain America. During a battle with Thanos, it was Scott Summers' strategic thinking, rather than brute force, that proved nearly enough to take down the cosmic villain.

The Infinity Gauntlet #4 – written by Jim Starlin, with art from George Perez & Ron Lim, color by Ian Laughlin & Christie Scheele, and lettering by Jack Morelli - features the climactic battle between Marvel's heroes and Thanos,...

After taking a bite out of the social hub of "the town with pep" in last year's Chilling Adventures Presents... Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors, the terrifyingly talented team at Archie Comics is inviting readers to return for a second helping of horror in Chilling Adventures Presents... Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors: Fresh Meat. Before the new one-shot anthology hits menus this March, we're thrilled and chilled to exclusively reveal unlettered black-and-white interior artwork from the upcoming comic!

Below, you can check out our exclusive look at interior pages by Federico Sabbatini, Liana Kangas, and Chris Panda.

Offering further insights into the frightful recipes behind these stories, we have comments from some of the creative team behind Chilling Adventures Presents... Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors: Fresh Meat!

Here's what writer Amy Chase had to say about reteaming with Federico Sabbattini for "Lord of the Fries":

“Once again,...

Archie Andrews must save Riverdale from demonic forces that have corrupted his loved ones in the most epic and intense story ever. Archie Comics: Judgment Day #1 is a part of the popular and violent Archie Horror brand, delivering twisted tales with disturbing elements. This upcoming series will not only showcase gore, but also delve into Archie's character as he faces supernatural evil and the darkest story in the Archie franchise.

The only hope Riverdale has at being saved from being completely taken over by demons is its most famous resident, Archie. Archie Horror returns with a brand-new story too big and epic to be contained to just one issue. When his loved ones are corrupted by demonic forces, Archie Andrews must rise to save the town he loves.

This May, the publisher will release Archie Comics: Judgment Day #1, the first in a three-issue miniseries under the Archie Horror brand. The...

[Editor's Note: Welcome to Archie's House of Horror! We're thrilled and chilled to team up with Archie Comics for this recurring column written by Jamie L. Rotante, writer and Senior Director of Editorial at Archie Comics. Each column takes a closer look at the ever-expanding world of Archie Horror, with this month's column focusing on the Dark Academia lurking in the halls of Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Holiday Special and Darkling, now available from Archie Comics!]

Many younger horror enthusiasts might be reading this on their holiday break, to which I say: good for you! School is the worst, enjoy your time off!

Okay, that’s inappropriate. School isn’t that bad, in fact, sometimes I even miss it. Homework? That I don’t miss but, spoiler alert, most of being an adult is doing work after work’s ended, you just don’t get graded on it.

While you’re on break, you might also be spending an excessive amount of time scrolling through social media,...

The Jaguar #1 brings back the iconic character for long-time fans and serves as an introduction for new readers. The comic showcases a blend of classic and modern storytelling, revitalizing the character with a distinct identity. Archie Comics has been gradually bringing back older characters, and The Jaguar joins the lineup.

Screen Rant is excited to share an exclusive first look at The Jaguar #1 from Archie Comics, as well as quotes from the creative team. This one-shot comic will serve as a followup to the titular heroine's 2012 debut and continue the legacy of the Jaguar. The mantle has been passed down for a new generation to continue enjoying the hero, who debuted in the Silver Age of comics.

The Jaguar #1 has the creative team of Keryl Brown Ahmed, Tango, Ellie Wright, and Jack Morelli. The heroic mantle is now being worn by Ivette Velez, a zoologist whose newest adventure will take her to Peru.

Archie Comics is releasing Sabrina the Teenage Witch Holiday Special #1, a magical holiday adventure focusing on Sabrina and her friends dealing with magical troubles during the winter solstice. The special issue branches off from the 2019 series and includes a flashback story starring Sabrina's aunts. It features the creative talents of Kelly Thompson, Veronica Fish, Andy Fish, Danielle Paige, Veronica Johnson, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli. The exclusive preview showcases Sabrina's magical abilities, determination, and willingness to face danger to save her friends. The issue also pays homage to magic media, with nods to Hocus Pocus and The Craft. Fans can expect a throwback to Sabrina's 2019 adventures with a mix of creepy and lighthearted tones.

Contains a preview of Sabrina the Teenage Witch Holiday Special #1!A magical holiday adventure is coming from Archie Comics with Sabrina the Teenage Witch Holiday Special #1. Screen Rant has an exclusive preview, as well as exclusive...

Archie Comics introduces three new Valentine-themed characters - Hearts, Flowers, and Candies - who will bring a touch of seasonal charm and fresh dynamics to the beloved Archie Universe. The Valentine Trio will play a role in the love lives of Betty and Veronica, stirring up the eternal love triangle involving the two girls and Archie in the narrative 'Paths to the Heart.' Fans can look forward to future holiday-themed characters as Archie Comics continues its trend of introducing holiday spirits, with speculation about which holiday might be next in line and the possibility of a crossover event.

Prepare to be enchanted, as Archie Comics unveils a trio of delightful new characters in their upcoming Valentine's Special. These adorable additions bring the infectious spirit of the lovers' holiday, and tease at a possible future brimming with new and diverse personalities, which will undoubtedly captivate readers and bring fresh dynamics to the beloved Archie Universe.

[Editor's Note: Welcome to Archie's House of Horror! We're thrilled and chilled to team up with Archie Comics for this recurring column written by Jamie L. Rotante, writer and Senior Director of Editorial at Archie Comics. Each column takes a closer look at the ever-expanding world of Archie Horror, with this month's column focusing on the eclectic frights found in the new one-shots Welcome to Riverdale and Fear the Funhouse Presents: Toybox of Terror, now available from Archie Comics!]

Happy Halloween, everybody!

I know, it’s not Halloween right this very moment, but that’s assuming you believe that Halloween is just one day a year. For many, and especially for us at Archie Comics, Halloween is—at the very least—a month-long celebration. It’s a time to entertain fans of all ages, from kid-friendly tales of goblins and ghouls to terrifying horror sure to keep even the most seasoned of horror fans up at night.

While Archie is now known for providing a bevy of horror titles year-round,...

From Betty: The Final Girl and Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors to Camp Pickens and the recently released Madam Satan, Archie Comics has been delivering the ghoulish goods in their Chilling Adventures Presents... one-shots all year long, and with another Spooky Season upon us, they're continuing their celebration of all things horror with family-friendly frights in their digest comics!

With another festive fall upon us, we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers with the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their digest comics! This week, we have an early look at Ginger Snapp helping The Archies prepare for a Halloween concert in the story "In a Pickle!", one of the seasonal stories featured in the upcoming World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #134!

As an additional treat, we also have the previously published story "Dilton the Robo-Teen" (drawn by the...

From Betty: The Final Girl and Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors to Camp Pickens and the recently released Madam Satan, Archie Comics has been delivering the ghoulish goods in their Chilling Adventures Presents... one-shots all year long, and with another Spooky Season upon us, they're continuing their celebration of all things horror with family-friendly frights in their digest comics!

With another festive fall upon us, we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers with the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their digest comics! This week, we have an early look at the Ginger Snapp story "Melanie" (which seems to have some eerie inspirations from M3GAN) as well as the story "Masque-Raiding," in which the superhero The Web crashes a costume party while in pursuit of two masked criminals. Both "Melanie" and "Masque-Raiding" are featured in the upcoming Betty...

From Betty: The Final Girl and Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors to Camp Pickens and the recently released Madam Satan, Archie Comics has been delivering the ghoulish goods in their Chilling Adventures Presents... one-shots all year long, and with another Spooky Season upon us, they're continuing their celebration of all things horror with family-friendly frights in their digest comics!

With another festive fall upon us, we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers with the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their digest comics! This week, we have an early look at the aptly named Halloween imps Trick and Treat getting up to autumnal mischief at the Eyegor Estate in the "Monster Mash-Up" story featured in the new one-shot Archie Halloween Spectacular!

As an additional treat, we also have the previously published Betty and Veronica story "Cemetery Situation" to read in its entirety!

From Betty: The Final Girl and Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors to Camp Pickens and the recently released Madam Satan, Archie Comics has been delivering the ghoulish goods in their Chilling Adventures Presents... one-shots all year long, and with another Spooky Season upon us, they're continuing their celebration of all things horror with family-friendly frights in their digest comics!

To kick off another eerie autumn, we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their digest comics, beginning with an exclusive preview of "The Mother of All Scare Tactics" from World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #29, in which She-Fox (aka Mae Patton) pulls a Halloween prank on her son, Ghost Fox (aka Shinji), leading to him getting trapped in a supernatural netherworld.

As an additional treat, we also have the Betty and...

[Editor's Note: Welcome to Archie's House of Horror! We're thrilled and chilled to team up with Archie Comics for this recurring column written by Jamie L. Rotante, writer and Senior Director of Editorial at Archie Comics. Each column takes a closer look at the ever-expanding world of Archie Horror, with this month's column focusing on Chilling Adventures Presents... Strange Science, now available from Archie Comics!]

Let’s talk about sci-fi, baby.

Sci-fi as a genre is one that’s often eluded me. I feel like more of an interloper than a tried-and-true fan. Science was never my forte growing up, and from my earliest forays into reading sci-fi, I couldn’t get past that aspect. Even if the science is fictitious, having to learn the “rules” was enough to dissuade me from engaging further. I loved reading, but I hated doing homework—which, to me, was akin to homework—the antithesis of reading for pleasure.

But the older I get, the more I understand the appeal.

Moon Knight's long-forgotten team the Night Shift need to make a return to Marvel Comics - and perhaps the MCU too! While perhaps one of Marvel's least-known groups, the Night Shift are a unique group of heroes, and their foremost members - Moon Knight and the Werewolf by Night - have recently increased their profile in both the comics and movies. At the same time, the Night Shift can give Marvel its own version of a successful DC property.

Solo Avengers #3's 'Tower of Shadows' was released in 1987 from Roger Stern, Bob Hall, Stan Drake, Paul Becton, and Jack Morelli. In the story, Moon Knight is tracking Cornelius Van Lunt, who has been making life miserable for the Avengers. Working on a tip from Jack Russell's Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight visits an abandoned fortress. Upon entering, he is attacked by the Shroud, an antihero who uses darkness as a weapon.

From an exorcism of Jughead to fine-dining cannibals at Pop Tate's Chock’lit Shoppe, the amazing team at Archie Comics has been tapping into a wide range of horror genres over the past year in their eerie one-shots, and this month, Riverdale's roster of familiar faces will experience a summer to dismember in Chilling Adventures Presents... Camp Pickens!

A one-shot anthology of sun-soaked, blood-splattered summer camp horror stories, Camp Pickens will be released on June 21st from Archie Comics, and we've been provided with exclusive preview pages to share with Daily Dead readers!

Below, you can check out our exclusive previews of "The Curse of Camp Pickens" (written by Blake Howard with artwork by Carola Borelli) and "Down and Out and Death Cursed" (written by Tim Seeley with artwork by Mike Norton).

Here's what Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash) had to say about writing a slasher story featuring Veronica Lodge in...

Following her return to the pages of Archie Comics in The Cursed Library and Jinx: A Cursed Life (with her initial introduction occurring back in 1989 in Dilton's Strange Science), Danni Malloy will be front and center in the upcoming one-shot Chilling Adventures Presents... Strange Science, which will reveal that Danni is transgender as she travels through time to save her friend Dilton Doiley and the entire town of Riverdale!

Written by Magdalene Visaggio with artwork by Butch Mapa, Strange Science will be released on August 16th by Archie Comics, and we have a look at the cover art (including a variant cover by Skylar Patridge) and additional details for this essential release!

Also, in case you missed it, Daily Dead and Archie Comics have teamed up for "Archie's House of Horror," a recurring column written by Jamie L. Rotante, Senior Director of Editorial at Archie Comics! Go here to catch...

Sharon Carter has gone from an interesting supporting character in the Captain America movies to the subject of considerable controversy among Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. The events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier revealed her as the franchise's version of The Power Broker: a surprise twist that created a number of thorny logistical and character issues in its wake. Fans continue to debate the implications -- and to be sure, Carter clearly has a big role yet to play in the franchise -- but the reveal is still considered a misstep.

Redeeming it depends very much on what happens next, and if the MCU is preparing a rabbit to pull out of its hat with Carter, then all will be forgiven. The ways it could conceivably do so are limitless, but recent casting rumors have raised an intriguing possibility. The Power Broker could be a way to introduce...

For decades, Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe has been a (relatively) safe haven for the fine folks of Riverdale to gather and converse over a frosty milkshake and a steamy basket of burgers and fries, but in the new one-shot anthology Chilling Adventures Presents... Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors, Pop Tate has turned his community hub into a house of horrors where his own customers just might end up being on the menu!

With Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors out now from Archie Comics, we had the pleasure of catching up with Jordan Morris, the writer behind "Soylent Teen," one of the three tasty tales served up in the new one-shot. In this new Q&a feature, he reflects on what it was like to cook up a cannibalistic story in the idyllic world of Archie Comics, collaborating with talented artist Liana Kangas, and he also discusses his upcoming...

Encyclopocalypse Publications To Release The Graphic Novel “Where Wolf”: "Encylopocalypse Publication (the independent horror and grindhouse press run by Saturn-Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author Mark Alan Miller) is set to release their first graphic novel—Where Wolf, a creator-owned graphic novel from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese and Jack Morelli, on Friday, July 7.

The graphic novel will be available in paperback and hardcover formats—with three different covers available for readers to choose from.

This horror-comedy comic book was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on legendary horror brand Fangoria’s website. The book is set in the wild world of furry conventions, small-town Texas journalism and werewolf whodunits. Leading up to the wide release of the book, writer Rob Saucedo will tour movie theaters across the country—screening werewolf films and providing an opportunity to purchase the graphic novel early at concurrent signing...

Get ready to howl at the moon, werewolf fans.

Where Wolf, the graphic novel from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, is celebrating its upcoming physical release with a Werewolves Across America tour that’ll screen a selection of werewolf films to coincide with book signings.

That includes a brand-new Dcp for Silver Bullet that Paramount created for the tour!

Encylopocalypse Publication will release the graphic novel on July 7, 2023, in paperback and hardcover formats with three variant covers for readers to choose.

Leading up to the wide release of the graphic novel, writer Rob Saucedo will tour movie theaters across the country, screening werewolf films and providing an opportunity to purchase the graphic novel early at concurrent signing events starting March 31, 2023.

The selection includes Silver Bullet, An American Werewolf in London in 4K, The Howling in 4K, WolfCop and more. Additional locations will be added through the...

[Editor's Note: Welcome to Archie's House of Horror! We're thrilled and chilled to team up with Archie Comics for this new recurring column written by Jamie L. Rotante, writer and Senior Director of Editorial at Archie Comics. Each column takes a closer look at the terrifying themes and eerie inspirations found within the pages of the ever-expanding world of Archie Horror, with this month's column focusing on the festive frights and seasonal scares of the new one-shot anthology Happy Horror Days.]

Christmas is a terrifying time.

And no, I don’t mean it in the commercialist and capitalistic sense, but the roots of Christmas are actually pretty gosh darn spooky. The Christmas we know of today (both sacred and secular) stemmed from a winter solstice celebration filled with revelry and debauchery. It was a time of transition, warding away evil spirits and witches, telling spooky stories by candlelight, and by going door-to-door, not to sing jovial carols, but to play tricks and wear costumes.

Sound familiar?...

Warning: contains spoilers for Bob Phantom #1!Bob Phantom, Archie Comics first superhero, just returned in a reality-warping, noir-tinged one-shot. While Archie Andrews, Jughead, Betty and Veronica are best associated with the publisher today, Archie Comics has a large stable of superheroes, many stemming from comics’ Golden Age - such as Bob Phantom. Now, the publisher has given this forgotten character a modern makeover - one bringing him into the era of social media and viral videos. The comic is on sale now in print and digital.

Bob Phantom has a long history with Archie Comics, stretching back to his first appearance in 1939’s Blue Ribbon Comics #2. Created by Harry Shorten and Irv Novick, Bob Phantom was in reality gossip columnist Walt Whitney. In addition to writing a column spoofing law enforcement, Walt was also the caped vigilante Bob Phantom. Bob became the cornerstone of Archie Comics' (then known as Mlj Publications) superhero universe,...

It's not often that Thanos admits to his biggest mistakes, but when the supervillain created a clone of himself that took on the form of Galactus, the Mad Titan revealed that doing so wasn't his best idea. In Infinity Abyss #6 from Marvel Comics, Thanos worked alongside the greatest heroes on Earth to stop his Omega clone, who ended up taking on a combined form of the villain and Galactus, as its incredible powers nearly destroyed the Marvel Universe.

One of the more bizarre stories starring the Mad Titan occurred during the Infinity Abyss miniseries, which featured clones called the Thanosi that Thanos had created to test his strength and powers against different heroes, ultimately leading to the villain being forced to battle his own creations. The clones combined the powers of Thanos with the abilities of heroes, including Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Gladiator, and Professor X. However, the clone that...

From Afterlife with Archie and Jughead: The Hunger to Vampironica and Blossoms 666, Archie Comics has given adult horror fans plenty to enjoy in recent years, but they also have never stopped providing family-friendly frights in their digest comics.

With another Halloween season upon us, we're thrilled (and chilled) to once again team up with Archie Comics to provide Daily Dead readers the weekly treat of exclusive previews from their digest comics!

Following his rediscovery of a mysterious laboratory on a Halloween hike in the woods from our exclusive preview last month, Archie realizes that his childhood nemesis Mad Doctor Doom has returned for revenge in our exclusive preview from World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #124!

As an additional treat, we also have the Archie Comics story "The Gourd, the Bad and the Ugly" aka "Let the Gourd Times Roll" to read in its entirety!

Below, you can check out our...

There have been some creative takes on Archie and his gang before, but their next adventure may be the most outrageous yet. Archie Comics has provided an exclusive look at Archie vs. The World, a new one-shot that puts everyone's favorite teen characters in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Archie Comics is one of the oldest comic brands in the game, and for the better part of a century, the titular character and other residents of Riverdale have delighted readers of all ages. While there's been a never-ending supply of material featuring the standard versions of the All-American teenagers, Archie Comics has made some bold choices with its alternative, non-canonical stories. Whether it's the grim, terrifying worlds found in the Archie Horror line of comics or crossovers with bizarre entities such as the Predator or sharknados, the modern Archie Comics isn't afraid to break the mold and try something completely new.

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