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ICYMI: Archie Comics Round-Up 8/16

Man, it's been a hot one--and we don't just mean the summer weather here in North America. It's also been a summer of hot horror releases for Archie Comics. If you haven't been able to keep up with all the news don't worry, we won't punish you too badly. But don't let it happen again... in the meantime, here's a roundup of some news on some of our biggest horror titles: 

Archie Comics: Judgment Day 

This past July saw the epic conclusion to Archie's first-ever Premium Event miniseries, Archie Comics: Judgment Day

Archie with Demonic Betty and Veronica Featured

Ahead of issue three's release, Screen Rant gave fans an exclusive sneak peek at the new demonic designs of Betty and Veronica

Archie's Cousin Alistair, and the Demon form of Alistair

 

Comic Book Resources did a deep dive on the history of Alistair, who is given form as a demon in Judgment Day, but has a rich background in Archie Comics lore. 

 

Anatomy of a design: Megan Hutchison talks 'Judgement Day'

Lastly, Judgment Day's amazing artist Megan Hutchison spoke to with AIPT Comics about her process of creating her nightmare-fuel designs. 

 

Truth or Dare

The sexy, psychological thriller Truth or Dare also saw its release last month.

Cover image from Truth or Dare of Trula holding a bloody knife, art by Laura Braga

Bloody Disgusting had a special sneak peek at this '00s inspired horror one-shot.  

And writer Ron Robbins spoke with Comic Book Club Live about what it was like to write Trula Twyst, and making the transition from writing classic comics to horror comics. 

 

Kardak the Mystic

Our most recent magical one-shot, Kardak the Mystic, was released in comic shops everywhere this week. 

Black and white interior art from Butch Mapa for Kardak the Mystic

Daily Dead gave an exclusive first look at the interior art for Kardak the Mystic from artist Butch Mapa. 

Exclusive Kardak the Mystic Art Preview: Butch Mapa and Ellie Wright

Comicon spoke with writer Joe Corallo and artist Butch Mapa about re-introducing this classic character to modern audiences. 

Interior art from Kardak the Mystic by Butch Mapa, Ellie Wright, and Jack Morelli

Macabre Daily also spotlighted Kardak the Mystic ahead of its release, along with a sneak peek at interior art.  

Comic Book Club: Tracy Butler, Joe Corallo, Butch Mapa, And Christopher Butcher

And Joe Corallo and Butch Mapa also appeared as guests on Comic Book Live to talk all things Kardak. 

Anatomy of Design: Butch K. Mapa on 'Kardak the Mystic' #1

Butch Mapa also spoke to AIPT about his design work on Kardak the Mystic, explaining his process behind creating the beautiful interior art. 

Daily Dead Archie's House of Horror Logo on Orange Background next to Kardak the Mystic cover art by Butch Mapa

Finally, Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante returned with her regular "Archie's House of Horror" column for Daily Dead, discussing Kardak and the horrors of learning the secrets of magic acts. 

The Cursed Library

We're quickly approaching the first issue of our next Archie Premium Event... The Cursed Library! On sale 8/28, be sure to get ahead of the rush and preorder your copies for all three issues today

Cover  art for The Cursed Library pt 1: Alpha by Craig Cermak

Smash Pages has an exclusive first look at the interiors of issue oneThe Cursed Library Pt 1: Alpha!

Cover For Archie Premium Event: The Cursed Library Unbound C October 2024 Archie Comics

Women Write About Comics also unveiled the covers for the final issue of this miniseriesThe Cursed Library Pt 3: Unbound. 

 

 

 

That's all for now... but keep your eyes and ears peeled for more Archie Comics horror news in the near future! 

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