PREVIEW: RIVERDALE ONE SHOT by Various (Archie Comics)

February 26, 2021

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A MUST-HAVE ONE-SHOT—THE PERFECT PRIMER FOR THE CW’s RIVERDALE SERIES!

Learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal love-triangle begins in this special issue, which features four short stories focusing on the major players and events in the Riverdale series. You dare not miss this special commemorative issue in advance of the upcoming ongoingRiverdale series, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Afterlife with Archie, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and the writers of the CW’s Riverdale series, with stunning art by Alitha Martinez (Black Panther)!

RIVERDALE ONE SHOT

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Brian E. Paterson, Britta Lundin, James Dewille, Will Ewing

Art: Alitha Martinez, Elliot Fernandez, Jim Towe, Thomas Pitilli, Thomas Chu, Glenn Whitmore, Andre Szymanowicz, Bob Smith, John Workman, Janice Chiang

Cover: Alitha Martinez with Steve Downer

Variant Covers: Derek Charm, Adam Gorham, Robert Hack with Kelly Fitzpatrick, Sandra Lanz, Moritat, Dan Parent, Thomas Pitilli, Matthew Dow Smith, Cory Smith

Blank Sketch Cover Also Available

On Sale Date: 3/1

48-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.