The all-ages line brings you some vintage — and some new!
Archie Comics has three “all-ages” pubs coming in April, led by a Facsimile Edition of 1961’s Archie #125. There’s also a tie-in to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the latest digest, which brings in some much-needed warmth with the Summer Fun issue.
Dig the solicitations, which will be released officially later this week:
ARCHIE #125 FACSIMILE EDITION
We’re halfway to Halloween, so Archie Comics is treating you with a MONSTER of a facsimile comic and a must-have collector’s item for any Halloween fans! Plus, this issue from 1962 is loaded with wild and wacky stories including a monster hired by Mr. Lodge to scare away Archie, an examination of Archie’s superhuman balance, and a fight for the ages between Archie and Reggie—plus lots more in ARCHIE #125, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Harry Lucey, Joe Harold, Marty Epp, Terry Szenics
Archie #125 Facsimile Edition CVR A Main Cover: Harry Lucey
Archie #125 Facsimile Edition CVR B Var Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Archie #125 Facsimile Edition CVR C FOIL Var Cover: Harry Lucey
Ship Date: 4/8
On Sale Date: 4/22
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Foil $6.99 U.S.
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ARCHIE COMICS DIGEST #5: SUMMER FUN
Grab your beach towels, sunglasses, and picnic baskets and hit the beach with Archie and the gang! This digest is heating up with the most hilarious, fun-in-the-sun stories featuring everyone’s favorite redhead teenager and all his friends in good ol’ Riverdale USA!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 4/8
On Sale Date: 4/22
96-page, full color comic
$9.99 U.S.
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Main Holly G. cover
ARCHIE COMICS 85TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTS: ARCHIE GAME GALAXY O.S.
Archie and his friends get their game on in this BRAND NEW video game story, just in time for the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! While Betty is tasked with feeding Sabrina’s mischievous cat, Salem, the gang decides to join her. Things get wild when Jughead discovers an old gaming console and powers it up—suddenly, they’re all sucked into the game! Now trapped in a dazzling universe filled with quirky planets and unique challenges, Salem becomes their unexpected guide through this vibrant realm. Together, they must navigate wacky worlds and tackle hilarious obstacles as they work to find their way back home. With teamwork and friendship at the forefront, will they conquer the cosmos and return before it’s time for Salem’s next meal? Join them on this uproarious journey full of laughter, adventure, and interstellar surprises!
Stan Goldberg variant
Script: Holly G!
Art: Holly G!, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Archie Game Galaxy O.S. CVR A Main Cover: Holly G!
Archie Game Galaxy O.S. CVR B Var Cover: Stan Goldberg
Archie Game Galaxy O.S. CVR C FOIL Var Cover: Joe Staton
Joe Staton variant
Ship Date: 4/15
On Sale Date: 4/29
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Foil $6.99 U.S.
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A few thoughts:
Dan DeCarlo
— This right here is the Dan DeCarlo pin-up variant for the Archie #125 Facsimile Edition. The image is from 1961’s Betty and Veronica #73.
— By the way, the Veronica #23 Facsimile Edition, originally set for February, has been removed from the schedule. It may come back at a later date, my Riverdale sources tell me.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed, beater copy of an original Archie #125 recently sold on eBay for about $24. But an unslabbed, FN+ version sold back in 2019 through Heritage Auctions for $168, including buyer’s premium.
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MORE
— BETTY AND VERONICA PIN-UP SPECIAL — With Classic Art — Set for March 2026. Click here.
— 1965’s BETTY AND ME #1 to Get FACSIMILE EDITION Release. Click here.
— ARCHIE COMICS to Launch Brand-New ARCHIE JUMBO COMIC MAGAZINE in March. Click here.
