Archie Comics spotlights characters with digital exclusive releases ahead of 80th Anniversary.

Archie Andrews and the Riverdale gang debuted in PEP COMICS #22 way back in 1941 and they quickly becameÂ some of pop culture’s most enduring and recognizable icons. To celebrate this milestone, Archie Comics has unveiled the first three waves of a series of digital-exclusive one-shot comics starring fan-favorite characters from its illustrious 80-year publishing history.

Rolling out throughout the months of April and May on digital comics platformsÂ comiXology,Â theÂ Archie App, Hoopla, and more, the series features famous faces that grace TV screens onÂ RiverdaleÂ each week, deep-cut characters from the comics archives, and celebrations of our most influential creators. The 80th Anniversary collection has something for every Archie fan and is just getting started.

ARCHIE COMICS 80TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTS RELEASE SCHEDULE – WAVES 1-3

4/22

ARCHIE, JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS, VERONICA LODGE AS POWERTEEN WITH BLACKJACK

4/29

JUGHEAD, CHERYL BLOSSOM, NEW CRUSADERS

5/6

BETTY & VERONICA, KATY KEENE, YOUNG SALEM

Each release features classic, all-ages content specially curated and put together to highlight the best Archie Comics has to offer in family entertainment. Ranging from $0.99 to $1.99, these digital exclusives are both affordable and accessible for longtime readers and new fans. Additional releases will be revealed in the weeks to come.

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