Archie Comics has released the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in December 2021.
ARCHIE
ARCHIE’S HOLIDAY MAGIC SPECIAL ONE-SHOT
AN ALL-NEW HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY PERFECT FOR FANS OF ARCHIE’S MODERN COMIC SERIES! It’s Christmas Eve in Riverdale, and it’s almost time for the annual Snow Ball, but Archie still can’t choose who should be his date: Betty or Veronica? Has he always been this indecisive? Will he always be? Will his flaws leave him all alone? Everything changes when a spirit guide appears to help him navigate these questions, and explore his past, present, and future in three distinct tales. This heartfelt and humorous holiday tale harkens back to classic holiday stories like It’s a Wonderful Life, mixed with the over-the-top sentimentality of a Hallmark Christmas film. *Retailer orders for all covers placed by FOC date will be 100% returnable (no minimum)*
Script: Micol Ostow, Michael Northrop, J Torres
Art: Gretel Lusky, Arielle Jovellanos, Dan Schoening, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Main Cover: Gretel Lusky
Variant Cover: Gary Erskine
On Sale Date: 12/8
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
ARCHIE CLASSIC
ARCHIE SHOWCASE DIGEST #6: ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING
We’re celebrating the holidays all month long, and that continues with this special holiday collector’s item!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 12/1
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR #1
BRAND NEW STORY: “Jingles Jangled!” It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit from Jingles! Jingles wants to be part of the Riverdale High Christmas Ball, so he “disguises” himself in human form. He makes quite a splash at the dance, but really hits it off with Veronica’s cousin’s Harper. What happens when he has to reveal his true self to her? Only time will tell!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli, Various
Main Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 12/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
ARCHIE’S PALS N GALS (TR)
Riverdale has grown to host a cast of characters over the past 80 years, and Archie’s Pals ‘n’ Gals is finally collected to showcase the zany adventures of everyone in town! Originally running from 1952 all the way into the ’90s, this title captured the lives of Riverdale citizens with the same humor and heart seen over the last 80 years of Archie. This chronological collection highlights some of the funniest stories in the series!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-64576-930-9
$10.99 US / $13.99 CAN
5 1/4 x 8”
TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 12/29
BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #299
BRAND NEW STORY: “Holiday Lights” Betty & Veronica are planning on hosting the best and brightest Christmas party in Riverdale—emphasis on brightest! Veronica’s making sure the Lodge Estate has the most over-the-top holiday display anyone’s ever seen! But what happens when there’s an unexpected power outage? Will their holiday bash end up a holiday bust?
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 12/8
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #115
BRAND NEW STORY: “Santa Con Carne” Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead hit the town square for the Riverdale SantaCon on Christmas Day, where everyone is dressed up as Santa… at least they think everyone is dressed up as Santa! One person they encounter ordering burgers (a lot of them!) at Pop’s seems very familiar, and NOT from Riverdale!
Script: Ron Robbins
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña, Jack Morelli
On Sale Date: 12/15
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
WORLD OF BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #11
BRAND NEW STORY: “Let’s Have a Ball!” The gang decides to ring in the New Year by breaking the World’s Record for the biggest snowball! They construct it on the school grounds, and have the World’s Record Committee come to measure the giant ball. Unfortunately, a bit of warm weather might upend their plans! Can they keep their cool and still make the record books?
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 12/22
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
