Archie Returns This Fall With Hell, Hexes, and Heat

Archie returns – Oni Press and Archie Comics announce new first looks for Archie’s post-Riverdale revival era, led by Ben H. Winters and Fábio Moon in September’s Archie #1, followed by Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 in October and Archie In Hell #1 in November—each timed to anc

By the time October rolls around, Riverdale won’t feel like a nostalgia loop anymore—it’ll feel like a door that opens into new versions of the same town.

Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. are unveiling their collaboration to bring Archie back into “a new (and post-Riverdale) era. ” and the first look is unmistakably designed for readers who grew up with the characters—but aren’t asking for the same story twice. This September, a fresh Archie arrives through the eyes of the familiar 17-year-old, as Ben H. Winters joins forces with artist Fábio Moon. alongside rising star Nick Cagnetti and multiple Shuster Award-winning cover artist Stuart Immonen. to reintroduce America’s favorite teenager and celebrate Archie’s 85th anniversary.

The premise for Archie #1 is built on motion and mystery rather than comfort. Through Archie Andrews—described as 17 years old. with adoring friends. football glory. and “natural charm”—readers are promised a whirlwind. all-star adventure through Riverdale’s past. present. and future. The trip begins with a local film festival that’s “about to turn everything upside down.” At the center of it all is Jughead Jones. who is set up as the only one able to unravel an “enigmatic paradox.” Welcome to the all-new Archie#1.

Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson frames the move as more than a title rollout. “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. ” he said. He then adds that the collaboration is now welcoming “a vital new member” with Ben H. Winters teaming with Fábio Moon, described as delivering an “eye-popping, heartstring-pulling ode” to what made the characters endure.

Winters, for his part, treats Archie as a living cultural reference point rather than a relic. “What an extraordinary honor it is to write these stories. ” he said. calling the character an “honest-to-goodness American icon. right up there with Mickey Mouse and Bart Simpson.” He also points to what he says makes Archie stories work across generations: the characters are “enterprising. curious. and kind. ” and—like the readers’ own memory of Riverdale—Archie keeps bouncing into new adventures with his loyal pals. He describes the writing experience as “delightful,” because “Riverdale’s just a fun place to hang out.”.

The project schedule continues to shift the tonal register month by month. In October. Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 arrives with Corinna Bechko and Kano. both named for their award-nominated work—Bechko as a Hugo Award nominee and Kano as an Eisner Award nominee. Sabrina Spellman. still reeling from the “surprise revelation of her secret birthright” and with Halloween just around the corner. is shown honing her craft one hex at a time. The story’s tension is described as a juggling act: balancing her magical new life with the crushing responsibilities of being 16 years old. Then. when Salem drops a mythical trickster on Sabrina’s literal doorstep. the promise is that the two worlds might not stay separate—“like two busted pumpkins.” No time for fate. destiny. or homework. the description insists. Being a teenager is far from magical—even when you’re a witch.

By November, the temperature drops for Archie readers who want their comics lighter on charm and heavier on dread. Archie In Hell #1 begins “the inferno. ” launching a brand-new era of Archie horror from writer Patrick Horvath and artist Tyler Crook. Archie Andrews’ radiant life is said to turn “pitch black” in another time and another Riverdale. where he is separated from friends and bound by a terrible curse. The only way to save him is framed in brutal terms: to damn him. Horvath and Crook are positioned as kicking off this new stretch of Archie horror. leaving a “blood-stained trail from 1690 to the present day.”.

The releases are carefully timed to the calendar of celebration. They’re set to coincide with the 85th anniversary of Archie’s first appearance in PEP COMICS #22 in 1941. The partnership between Oni Press and Archie Comics will be followed by more than just single-issue launches: Oni is also planning new line of compact comic collections and deluxe graphic novels to be published “this coming fall.” Alongside that. Archie Comics’ publishing and licensing collaborations are set to continue. and there’s a note that a new live-action feature film is being developed as well. with a script attributed to the Archie #1 creative team in the provided information.

For readers, the immediate hook is simple and hard to ignore: Archie isn’t being refreshed as a single vibe. The revival is being built as a range—warm small-town adventures with film-festival upheaval in September. Halloween witchcraft with a mythical intruder in October. and a curse-bound descent into horror by November—each anchored to a milestone that began in 1941.

Archie #1 is listed as written by Ben H. Winters, with art by Fábio Moon, priced at $4.99 for 32 pages, arriving in September 2026. Sabrina The Teenage Witch #1 is written by Corinna Bechko, with art by Kano, priced at $4.99 for 32 pages, arriving in October 2026. Archie In Hell #1 is written by Patrick Horvath, with art by Tyler Crook, priced at $4.99 for 32 pages, arriving in November 2026.

Even if you’ve never stopped reading Archie, the question these new issues put in front of you is the same one Jughead is expected to answer: what kind of Riverdale comes next—and what does it cost to get there?

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