PREVIEW: 'Archie' #2 by Mark Waid, Fiona Staples, Andre Szymanowicz, Jen Vaughn, and Jack Morelli

February 26, 2021

HEAVY METAL: 'Chasing The Dragon' #1 is Available Now

In Chasing the Dragon , New York Times Bestselling writer Denton J. Tipton and acclaimed painter menton3 explore a dark fantasy world ravaged by the rampant abuse of a drug made from the blood of dragons. When two young slaves discover a terrible secret that could change the course of the world, will a meek alchemist’s apprentice and a drug-addled concubine survive long outside their cages? For fans of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad . CHASING THE DRAGON Writer: Denton J. Tiption Artist: menton3 Publisher: Heavy Metal Release: Feb. 26, 2021 Order Here

COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES CONTINUE THEIR REIMAGINING OF AN ICON! The new school year continues to bring with it daunting new challenges and interesting changes for the teens of Riverdale High. But there’s one thing that remains constant: Archie’s car is still a piece of garbage! With car problems comes money problems, which means that Archie’s on the hunt for a new job. Fortunately, a mysterious new building in Riverdale is offering some career opportunities for Archie and his friends. Who’s behind this new conglomerate and what are their intentions for Riverdale? Find out in the second issue of this all-new Archie series!

Script: Mark Waid

Art: Fiona Staples, Andre Szymanowicz, Jen Vaughn, Jack Morelli

Cover: Fiona Staples

Variant Covers: Howard Chaykin with Jesus Aburto, Erica Henderson, Paul Renaud, Paolo Rivera, Chrissie Zullo

On Sale Date: 8/19

32-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.