In the most epic and intense story ever, Archie Andrews must rescue Riverdale from demonic forces that have corrupted his ones. Archie Comics: Judgment Day #1 is a thrilling addition to the popular and violent Archie Horror brand, known for its twisted tales and disturbing elements. This upcoming series will not only feature gore, but also explore Archie's character as he confronts supernatural evil in the story of the Archie franchise.
Archie Andrews is facing his toughest challenge yet in a new premium event from Archie Horror. In this three-issue miniseries, Riverdale is under attack from demonic forces that have possessed Archie's loved ones. To save the town, Archie must use supernatural power to fight back against the most horrifying version of Riverdale yet. The story promises to be too big and epic to be contained in just one issue, with Aubrey Sitterson writing, Megan Hutchison providing the art, Matt Herms handling the colors, and Jack Morelli doing the letters. This latest addition to the Archie Horror brand follows in the footsteps of other successful horror reimaginings of the classic franchise, such as Afterlife with Archie and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Archie Comics: Judgment Day #1 marks a significant milestone for the publisher as it introduces the "Archie Premium Event" label, reserved for epic stories that cannot be contained in a single issue. The preview art released by Archie Comics gives us a glimpse into the wild and intense nature of this upcoming comic. While previous stories under the Archie Horror brand have explored disturbing themes like body horror and death, Judgment Day promises to be the most intense and terrifying story Archie has ever been a part of.
This new Archie tale isn't holding back when it comes to delivering a chilling experience. It goes beyond mere gore and embraces a demonic apocalypse, presenting a serious character study of Archie Andrews in the face of overwhelming adversity. Known for his unwavering loyalty to his friends, Archie will be tested when those closest to him become corrupted by supernatural evil. Even within the dark realm of the Archie Horror brand, this story has the potential to be the darkest Archie tale ever told.
Archie Comics: Judgment Day #1, written by Aubrey Sitterson and illustrated by Megan Hutchison, with colors by Matt Herms, lettering by Jack Morelli, and cover art by Megan Hutchison, will be available on May 22nd, 2024 from Archie Comics.