Archie Comics June 2015 Solicitations

Check out what Archie Comics has in store for June in this breakdown of solicitations. The legendary publisher has some great new offerings including a relaunch of classic titles as well as an updated run for Archie and the gang brought to you by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. By June, Archie should be as viable or more than anything the Big Two have to offer. Take a look and preorder with your local comic book shop accordingly to make sure you get your hands on the hottest titles to come from Archie in ages.

THE SHIELD #1 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Daughter of the Revolution, Part 1” Since the dawn of the republic, whenever her country faces its blackest days, she returns: a spirit of the revolution sent to fight for what is right. But when she reappears for the first time in a generation with no memories—not even of her own identity—and encounters an evil force expecting her arrival, all the Shield can do is… run! Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig Art: David Williams, Gary Martin, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick Cover: David Williams Variant Cover: Wilfredo Torres Variant Cover: Andrew Robinson Variant Cover: Rafael Albuquerque Dark Circle Movie Throwback Variant Cover: Robert Hack On Sale Date: 6/17 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

THE BLACK HOOD #5 CONCLUDING THE FIRST, NOIR ARC OF THE FLAGSHIP DARK CIRCLE COMICS SERIES! “Bullet’s Kiss, Part 5” The Black Hood finally corners the mysterious “Connection” on the abandoned seventh floor of City Hall. No cops, no witness—just the two of them, ready to throw down. But when the Connection finally reveals his identity, Greg realizes the game was rigged from the beginning. And it’s going to take all of the Black Hood’s strength to walk out of this building alive… Script: Duane Swierczynski Art: Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick Black Hood #5 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla Black Hood #5 CVR B Variant: David Mack Black Hood #5 CVR C Variant: Howard Chaykin Black Hood #5 CVR D Variant: Dennis Calero Black Hood #5 CVR E Variant: Matthew Dow Smith On Sale Date: 6/24 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

THE FOX #4 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Fox Hunt, Part 4” The FOX has been punched, thrown, stabbed, crushed, shot at and smothered by a virtual army of super villains—but nothing is stopping Paul Patton, Jr. from finding his son! But that was just for starters—get ready for intense action and psychedelic paranoia as The Fox straddles the line between reality and a world of NIGHTMARE! Who is behind all of this madness? Will Fox's son, the Ghost Fox, make it out of the city alive? Find out as the hunt continues! Featuring cover art from Dean Haspiel, Irvin Rodriguez, Dirk Shearer and Jay Shaw! Plot: Dean Haspiel Art: Dean Haspiel, John Workman and Allen Passalaqua Script: Mark Waid The Fox #4 CVR A Reg: Dean Haspiel The Fox #4 CVR B Variant: Irvin Rodriguez The Fox #4 CVR C Variant: Dirk Shearer The Fox #4 CVR D Variant: Jay Shaw On Sale Date: 7/8 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE #1 COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES REIMAGINE AN ICON! Change is coming to Riverdale in this can’t-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! Familiar faces return in new and unexpected ways in this must-have #1 issue! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun—but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. But is this a one-off or a sign of bigger changes awaiting for America's favorite teens—and the entire town? Find out in this exciting and remarkable first issue! Script: Mark Waid Art: Fiona Staples Archie #1 CVR A Reg: Fiona Staples Archie #1 CVR B Variant: J. Scott Campbell Archie #1 CVR C Variant: Colleen Coover Archie #1 CVR D Variant: Tania del Rio Archie #1 CVR E Variant: Joe Eisma Archie #1 CVR F Variant: Francesco Francavilla Archie #1 CVR G Variant: Genevieve F.T. Archie #1 CVR H Variant: Michael Gaydos Archie #1 CVR I Variant: Sanford Greene Archie #1 CVR J Variant: Robert Hack, Steve Downer Archie #1 CVR K Variant: Dean Haspiel Archie #1 CVR L Variant: David Mack Archie #1 CVR M Variant: Moritat Archie #1 CVR N Variant: Mike Norton Archie #1 CVR O Variant: Jerry Ordway, Jose Villarubia Archie #1 CVR P Variant: Ramon K. Perez Archie #1 CVR Q Variant: Ron Salas Archie #1 CVR R Variant: Greg Scott, Steve Downer Archie #1 CVR S Variant: T. Rex, Andre Szymanowicz Archie #1 CVR T Variant: Brittney Williams Archie #1 CVR U Variant: Chip Zdarsky Archie #1 CVR V Variant: Blank Sketch Newsstand Exclusive Cover: Fiona Staples On Sale Date: 7/8 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #262 Summer time is here and Archie and Veronica are ready to hit the hot sands of Riverdale Beach! Archie’s looking forward to a relaxing day laying out in the sun, but when Veronica gets too picky about where to set up shop on the beach, Archie’s day of rest turns into a “Beach of Burden”! Enjoy this brand new summer-fun lead story to this comics double digest! Script: Tom DeFalco Art:  Bob Bolling, Jack Morelli, Jim Amash Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 7/1 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

ARCHIE COMICS SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #7 Something amazing is happening in Riverdale! The Archie Comic Super Special Magazine returns with this summer spectacular-themed edition! School is out and that means Archie and the Gang will be hanging out at the beach, laying pool side, spending time at Pop’s and having tons of fun in the sun! It's classic summer fun and hi-jinks from the Archie vault. All this plus the latest Archie news, a brand new cover and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine! Script: Various Art:  Various Cover: Dan Parent On Sale Date: 6/24 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

ARCHIE'S FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL COMICS (TR) Continuing the tradition of the TOP SELLINGBest of Archie series, ARCHIE'S FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL COMICS takes readers into a world of laughter and discovery with full-color story gems about Archie, Betty, Veronica and friends and their trials and tribulations at Riverdale High School! This title reveals a special treasure trove of over 400 pages of classic hand-selected Archie Comics stories and is designed for both kids and adults to discover and enjoy together. This collection is a must-have for all ages! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Various 978-1-62738-953-2 $9.99/$10.99CAN 5 1/4 x 7 1/2” TR 416 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/8

BETTY AND VERONICA #276 Betty and Veronica are living life as one another on the next leg of their world tour: Seoul, South Korea! In this new country they discover their voices—literally—when they are approached with the musical offer of a lifetime! Meanwhile, trouble is brewing back at home in Riverdale, USA, as transfer student Violette is ready to call it quits and head back home to France! Will the girls at Riverdale High make their school more welcoming to these new transfers? And just how well will these new girls fit in with everyone in town? All these questions and more will be answered in this exciting, penultimate chapter of “Farewell, Betty & Veronica”! Script: Michael Uslan Art: Dan Parent Cover: Dan Parent Variant Cover: Andrew Pepoy, Ben Hunzeker On Sale Date: 6/17 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA: GIRLS RULE! (TR) Anything boys can do, girls can do better! The