Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in May 2023.
CHILLING ADVENTURES PRESENTS… JINX: A CURSED LIFE (ONE-SHOT)
Jinx Holliday is a firecracker and a firestarter. Destruction always follows in her wake. And sometimes weirdos stop her and talk about her “destiny.” It’s all combined to create quite the aura of mystery around a 14-year-old girl who just wants some pizza rolls, and while her soul might belong to Satan, her heart belongs to the electric guitar. But one day, when Archie and company come looking for her help because Jughead is acting weird, Jinx and her BFF Danni embark on a mission to exorcize Jughead. It’s the two BFFs vs. Satan for the good of humanity—or at very least, for Jinx to just be free to be a normal 14-year-old girl who just happens to dabble in necromancy and rock ‘n’ roll.
Script: Magdalene Visaggio
Art: Craig Cermack, Ellie Wright
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Craig Cermak
Variant Cover: Reiko Murakami
On Sale Date: 5/17
32-page, full-color comic
$3.99 U.S.
BETTY & VERONICA FRIENDS FOREVER: GAME ON! (ONE-SHOT)
A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this collection of tales of video games, digital drama, and virtual reality realness! In “Be Glitched,” Sabrina joins Betty, Veronica, and the gang for some fun at the Riverdale Arcade. Unbeknownst to her, rival Amber Nightstone (along with her new pals Trick and Treat) arrive on the scene to cause some magical MMORPG mayhem!
Script: Ron Robbins
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 5/3
32-page, full-color comic
$2.99 U.S.
ARCHIE GIANT COMICS CHARM (TPB)
You’ll be CHARMED by this giant-sized collection of hilarious, heartwarming, and hijinks-filled stories starring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and all your favorites from Riverdale!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-64576-883-8
$10.99 US / $14.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
480 pp, Full-Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/24
ARCHIE: MODERN CLASSICS MANIA (TPB)
After 80 years of humorous tales, the Riverdale gang are still going strong! Archie is proud to present the best stories so far from the 2020s—collected for the first time ever. Don’t miss these modern classics!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-64576-881-4
$9.99 US / $13.99 CAN
5
¼ x 7 ½”
256 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/3
ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #340
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in ” Penny Makes Sense!” Intrepid investigator Penny Parker is on an important case: find Archie’s missing book report! Hey, in Riverdale, anything can be exciting!
Then, in “Power Pet Peeves,” the Superteens get word that a handful of supervillains are loose in Riverdale. As the team goes to stop these villains, the Power Pets tag along unnoticed. But when our teen superheroes come face-to-face with a villainous bank robber, the Power Pets leap into action!
Script: Dan Parent, Francis Bonnet
Art: Dan Parent, Steven Butler, Bob Smith, Lily Butler
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 5/17
192-page, full-color digest
$9.99 U.S.
ARCHIE SHOWCASE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #13: COMIC SHOP CHAOS
Who doesn’t love reading comics?! Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica sure do—and they’d like you to meet all the various comic book characters that comprise Riverdale and beyond! From adventures at the comic shop to superheroes run amok, this is a fun who’s who of classic Archie Comics characters!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 5/3
192-page, full-color digest
$9.99 U.S.
BETTY AND VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #314
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Blast Master’s Big Move,” Captain Hero has received a tip that an evil villain called Blast Master is planning a big move—but no one knows what it is or when it’s going to happen! It’s up to Captain Hero to recruit the rest of the Superteens, along with a few more heroes, to stop this from happening—but how can they stop something if they have no clue what it is?!
Then, in “Evil is as Evil Does,” Fly-Girl has thwarted Evilheart’s robbery plans! Or has she? Everyone knows that Reggie’s superhero counterpart is equal parts hero and villain—so was he trying to commit a crime or stop one from happening?
Script: Tom DeFalco, Ian Flynn
Art: Rex Lindsey, Ryan Jampole
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 5/24
192-page, full color digest
$9.99 U.S.
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #130
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Spring Breaking and Entering,” Pureheart and Fly-Girl’s plans for a fun spring break are foiled by the arrival of two villains, Smash & Grab! But will Pureheart be able to resist the allure of beach time in order to solve a crime?
Then, in “Can’t Top This,” Inferno is hot on the (balloon) tail of villain Kennel Kween, as the evildoer takes to the skies in a hot air balloon! Will he be able to take her down (literally!)?
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Steven Butler, Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 5/31
192-page, full-color digest
$9.99 U.S.
WORLD OF BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #25
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in ”Penny for your Thoughts,” Betty, Veronica, and Ginger are amazed by Penny Parker’s physical prowess at the gym. But Veronica’s got other matters on her mind—like who could possibly be her replacement at this year’s debutante ball! What kind of competition could the heiress be in for?
Then, in “Ginger’s Ails,” Ginger Snapp has come to Riverdale seeking some advice from Betty & Veronica about the Hilldale Spring Dance. But will she get help, or a headache, when it comes to romance guidance from the two BFFs?
Script: Dan Parent, Bill Golliher
Art: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 5/10
192-page, full-color digest
$9.99 U.S.
