Archie Comics announced that Sabrina, the teenage witch, is about to face a new Big Bad as she takes on Mother Striga in a three-part crossover.
It all begins in Sabrina: The Teenage Witch Annual Spectacular written by Ian Flynn with art by Steven and LIly Butler.
As will be revealed in the series, Mother Striga is an esoteric witch from whom all other witches in Sabrina’s world descend. An ancient juggernaut of malefic power, she is summoned by Amber in an attempt to defeat Sabrina, her earthly adversary, once and for all. Born on the same day as Sabrina and unable to exist in the mortal realm simultaneously as a result, Amber wants to take her place — but the consequences of Amber’s actions set off a chain of events that can’t be contained in one comic.
The story continues in October with the Archie Halloween Spectacular and concludes in November with Josie and the Pussycats’ Annual Spectacular.
“In Sabrina’s world, Mother Striga is the first witch, the mother of all witches, and very malevolent,” Steven Butler explained. “Mother Striga exists as the ‘Darkseid’ or ‘Thanos’ of Sabrina’s world, the ultimate evil presence who shows up to cause havoc for everyone. In designing her, I wanted her to look regal yet emaciated like an ancient mummy — she even wears wrappings like a mummy — with thick, viscous black hair that’s alive and can morph into a cloak or weapon.”
Sabrina Annual Spectacular arrives on September 4, 2024.
