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Launching Fall 2026, Oni Press to Debut a Bold New Line of Archie Comics and Graphic Novels
From The Press Release:
PORTLAND, OR (December 18, 2025) – Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997 – and the iconic, world-renowned Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have announced an ambitious and wide-ranging publishing partnership that will usher in a milestone new era for Archie, Betty and Veronica, Jughead, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, and the rest of Riverdale’s legendary cast. This expansive collaboration will introduce a distinctly original and stylistically reimagined slate of monthly comic series, original graphic novels, and prestige collections celebrating nearly nine decades of Archie Comics history.
The joy of being young. The pain of growing up. In 2026, the fantastical, pure-pop existence of “America’s Favorite Teenager” will be pushed into overdrive as Archie Andrews reaches a once-in-a-lifetime crossroads between past and present, daydream and reality, the heat of the moment and the vast expanse of eternity. Three daring new monthly series will launch this new era, crafted by some of the most innovative creators in comics today: W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum), Corinna Bechko (EC Comics’ Blood Type, Green Lantern: Earth One), and Patrick Horvath (Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, Free For All), alongside acclaimed artists Fábio Moon (Daytripper, Casanova), Nick Cagnetti (Spirit Of The Shadows, Pink Lemonade), Kano (EC Comics’ Cruel Universe, Gotham Central), and Tyler Crook (Out Of Alcatraz, Harrow County).
“From the world of comics – where Archie’s stories led so many to pick up their very first comic book – to the long-running success of RIVERDALE, Archie’s cherished cast of characters have few rivals in terms of their visibility or influence on global pop culture,” said David Steward II, Chairman of the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group. “This new partnership is one of the most significant moments in Oni Press’ three decades as a leading publisher of independent comics, and we look forward to writing a memorable new chapter in the history of these legendary characters.”
Timed to coincide with the 85th anniversary of Archie’s first appearance in Pep Comics #22 in 1941, the partnership will officially begin in Fall 2026 with a new slate of ongoing monthly series:
Archie #1
Written by: W. Maxwell Prince
Art by: Fábio Moon & Nick Cagnetti
On Sale: September 2026
Sabrina The Teenage Witch #1
Written by: Corinna Bechko
Art by: Kano
On Sale: October 2026
Archie In Hell #1
Written by: Patrick Horvath
Art by: Tyler Crook
On Sale: November 2026
“At the heart of everything we do, Archie’s representation on the printed page is always the starting point for each great leap forward our company has experienced,” said Jesse Goldwater, Senior Vice President of Creative at Archie Publications, Inc. “From our earliest conversations with the Oni team, we knew these were the ideal partners to write a new chapter for Riverdale – one faithful to the past while boldly charting new territory.”
“Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and the rest of Riverdale’s most memorable teenagers aren’t just great comic book characters – they’re American icons,” said Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson. “It’s a privilege to build upon their legacy with this extraordinary cast of creators.”
The new Archie line will be overseen by Oni Press Editor‑in‑Chief Sierra Hahn, with contributions from Senior Editor Bess Pallares and Editor Megan Brown, alongside Archie Comics’ Senior Director of Editorial Jamie Rotante and Editor & Art Director Vincent Lovallo…
Following the debut of Archie #1 in September 2026, Oni Press will release a wave of new collections spanning all eras of Archie’s history…
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