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Hope you’re enjoying winter because I’ve got a new snowboarding story in Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #326. There’s a lot of Archie/Reggie rivalry in this one, along with the comical antics of Jughead. The official synopsis is below:
BRAND NEW STORY: “SnoBoard Games” Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie are on a snowboarding trip in the mountains. While watching the Winter Olympics on TV in the lounge, Reggie brags that his snowboarding skills rival the professionals. Archie is skeptical, but when Reggie impresses the girls with flips and other tricks on the slope, Archie becomes jealous. Does Archie have what it takes to outdo Reggie on the “Monster Slope,” the scariest, most dangerous slope on the mountain? Or will it be a total wipeout?
Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 1/5
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.
This issue is on sale now at your local comic book shop, or you can get the digital version on ComiXology.
2021 is the year that Archie Comics celebrated their 80th anniversary and I’m so very happy to be a part of it!
“Pep to the Future,” which is the lead story in Archie 80th Anniversary Jumbo Comics #5, is probably one of the best stories I’ve ever had the pleasure to write. Dealing with time travel and an unraveling universe, Archie and Jughead go back and time and meet themselves from their very first appearance in Pep Comics #22, which came out in 1941! Here’s the official write-up:
BRAND NEW STORY: “Pep to the Future” Archie and Jughead are at the Riverdale Library when Archie finds an ancient text in a hidden compartment titled “Pep Comics no. 22.” Archie opens the book… and they’re both transported immediately back to 1941! Archie sees the iconic scene from Archie’s first appearance as Archibald “Chick” Andrews trying to impress Betty while standing on a bicycle. Unfortunately, Archie accidentally knocks Chick off the bicycle causing a rift in space and time. Riverdale characters and places from 2021 start to spill into 1941, and Jughead fears it could cause the end of the known universe! Can he and Archie restore the space time continuum and set things right? Find out in this fun lead story that concludes our 80th anniversary digest celebration!
Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Vincent Lovallo, Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 11/10
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
The book is available now at your local comic book store, book store, or get the digital version on ComiXology!
In case you missed it, I had a new story in Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #324 that went on sale a couple weeks ago. This one is a modern parody of Johnny Appleseed featuring Archie Appleseed! Here’s the official synopsis:
BRAND NEW STORY: “Archie Appleseed” Four years ago Archie had the idea to plant apple trees in all of his friends and neighbor’s yards. This year the trees began bearing fruit, but it’s way more fruit than anyone had anticipated! Now with Riverdale covered in apples, it’s up to Archie Appleseed himself to figure out how to get to the core of the problem!
Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 10/20
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
The books is available now! Check your local bookstore, supermarket, comics store, or get the digital version on ComiXology!
For those of you who miss in-person comic events, NY Comic Con is on this year! The convention will be held October 7-10, 2021 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York.
I’ll be right on the main floor at booth #2823. In addition to having all my Suburban Fairy Tales books available, I’ll also have an assortment of Archie books I worked on, plus a convention exclusive edition of my newest book, Scared Sheepless. You’ll also be able to pick up Suburban Fairy Tales stickers, buttons, and plush piggies.
If you’re going to the show, please stop by and say hi! Hope to see you there!
I wrote another Halloween story titled “Cursetume Party,” which is out now in Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics #297. You may be interested to know that Bill Golliher continues the story in World of Archie #113, and Dan Parent concludes it in World of Betty and Veronica #9. Each story stands alone, but getting all three issues is recommended!
Here’s the official summary:
BRAND NEW STORY: “Cursetume Party” Betty and Veronica are out costume shopping for the big Lodge Mansion Halloween Party. Veronica admires a spooky necklace being worn by an old woman at the shop who gifts it to them. Unfortunately, her generous gesture leads to a series of unfortunate events for the BFFs!
Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 9/22
192-page, full color comic
$7.99 U.S.
The comic is available now at your local bookstore, comic book shop, or get the digital version on ComiXology.
