Also mandatory: Archie in Hell>Archie Comics’ 85th anniversary celebration kicks off this fall with a new ongoing series, a fresh take on Sabrina Spellman, and a horror-driven trip straight to Hell.>Oni Press and Archie Comics have revealed the first details of their ambitious new publishing partnership, announcing three new series launching this fall as part of a major relaunch celebrating Archie Andrews and the residents of Riverdale.>The initiative begins in September with Archie #1, a new ongoing series written by Ben H. Winters and illustrated by Fábio Moon. The publisher describes the series as a modern celebration of Archie Comics’ enduring appeal, arriving as part of the character’s 85th anniversary festivities.>The new series follows 17-year-old Archie Andrews as he navigates life in Riverdale, beginning with a local film festival that appears set to unravel a larger mystery. According to the publisher, Jughead Jones will play a key role in uncovering an enigmatic paradox that sits at the center of the story. Readers can also expect bonus stories, puzzles, pin-ups, and additional surprises throughout the series.>“One year ago, we started work on what has quickly become one of the most significant and anticipated collaborations in Oni’s 30-year history: our new and ambitious line of titles celebrating the greatness of Archie Comics,” said Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson. “Now, we’re proud to welcome a vital new member to that team: the phenomenally talented Ben H. Winters, who is teaming with the brilliant Fábio Moon to deliver an eye-popping, heartstring-pulling ode to what makes these some of the most celebrated characters in the history of comics. From ARCHIE to SABRINA and ARCHIE IN HELL, our new comics are brimming with pop and power – from content to design, each issue is intended to be a highly concentrated dose of pure entertainment and unadulterated bliss, propelled by the never-ending energy of Archie’s 85-year legacy.”
>Oni Press has announced that Ben H. Winters will replace Ice Cream Man writer W. Maxwell Prince as the writer for Oni’s flagship Archie comic as the publisher launches a new set of licensed Archie comics (see "Archie Licenses IP to Oni Press"). As previously announced, the artists for the series will be Fábio Moon and Nick Cagnetti, and Stuart Immonen is the cover artist for Archie #1, which will be released in September 2026.>The new Archie series starts off at a local film festival that goes sideways, taking Archie on a trip through the past, present, and future of Riverdale and the people who live there, while Jughead tries to solve the mystery at the heart of the event. In a nod to Archies past, the 32-page comic will include puzzles and pin-up pages.>Winters is a novelist whose work includes the Last Policeman trilogy, Underground Airlines, and the New York Times best-seller Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. The first volume of The Last Policeman won an Edgar Award. He broke into comics as the main writer for Oni’s EC Cruel Universe series, which was nominated for the 2025 Eisner Award for Best Anthology.>Oni has also announced two other Archie series: Sabrina the Teenage Witch, by writer Corinna Bechko and artist Kano, which will launch in October with a main cover by Kano, and Archie in Hell, by Patrick Horvath and Tyler Crook, which will debut in November with a cover by Crook. The launches come just ahead of the 85th anniversary of the first appearance of Archie Andrews, in Pep Comics #22 in December 1941.
>Winters also shared his excitement about tackling one of comics’ most recognizable characters.>“What an extraordinary honor it is to write these stories,” said writer Ben H. Winters. “And more importantly, what a total blast. Archie Andrews is an honest-to-goodness American icon, right up there with Mickey Mouse and Bart Simpson…and just like them, he’s enterprising, curious, and kind, forever bouncing into some new adventure along with his loyal pals. I’m finding these characters delightful to write, for the same reason people have enjoyed reading Archie lo these many years — Riverdale’s just a fun place to hang out.”>The line expands in October with Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 from Corinna Bechko and Kano. The series follows Sabrina Spellman as she attempts to balance high school life with her newly discovered magical heritage. Things become more complicated when Salem introduces a mythical trickster into her life, threatening to collide her ordinary and supernatural worlds.>Then, in November, Oni Press heads into darker territory with Archie in Hell #1 from Patrick Horvath and Tyler Crook. The horror series follows Archie Andrews after he becomes separated from his friends and trapped under a terrible curse. The project follows in the tradition of Archie horror titles while introducing an all-new supernatural saga spanning centuries.>The new publishing initiative arrives as Archie celebrates 85 years since his debut in Pep Comics #22. Beyond the new comics, the partnership will also include compact collections and deluxe graphic novels, while Archie continues to pursue film, publishing, and licensing projects, including the previously announced live-action feature film written by Tom King.Upcoming Releases:Archie #1Written by Ben H. WintersArt by Fábio MoonOn sale September 2026
>Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1Written by Corinna BechkoArt by KanoOn sale October 2026>Archie in Hell #1Written by Patrick HorvathArt by Tyler CrookOn sale November 2026
>>154029277I can't blame Oni for trying to step up their game it's not their fault Archie lost the plot and spend the last decade trying to recreate Riverdale in comics form
>>154029277Unironic satanism...Greet
These comics have been baffling since the nineties. In a "who's actually reading these?" kind of way.
>>154029941I read them they're fun, it's an unironic Simpsons for Middle America, it's a time capsule for teen trends.
