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Archie #1

Archie · Series began 2015 · September 2015

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Dates

Cover date
September 2015
On sale
July 8, 2015
In stores
July 8, 2015
Pages
36

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Editions and covers (42)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Creators

pencils: Fiona Staples, Bob Montana, Tristan Jones, Brittney Williams, Chip Zdarsky, Sanford Greene, J. Scott Campbell, Colleen Coover, Tania del Rio, Joe Eisma, Francesco Francavilla, Genevieve F.T., Michael Gaydos, Robert Hack, Dean Haspiel, David Mack, Moritat, Mike Norton, Jerry Ordway, Ramón K. Pérez, Ron Salas, Greg Scottinks: Fiona Staples, Bob Montana, J. Scott Campbell, Colleen Coover, Tania del Rio, Joe Eisma, Francesco Francavilla, Genevieve F.T., Michael Gaydos, Sanford Greene, Robert Hack, Dean Haspiel, David Mack, Moritat, Mike Norton, Jerry Ordway, Ramón K. Pérez, Ron Salas, Greg Scott, Tristan Jones, Brittney Williams, Chip Zdarskycolors: Jen Vaughn, Andre Szymanowiczscript: Mark Waid, Victor Bloomletters: Jack Morelliediting: Abner J. Sundell

Stories

  • Untitled · 22 pages

    Riverdale High is abuzz with gossip because Archie and Betty have broken up. Kevin and his friends plot to get them back together by having them elected Homecoming King and Queen but Jughead sabotages the plan.

  • An Introduction to Classic Archie · 1 pages
  • Untitled · 6 pages

    Archie meets Betty, a girl who has just moved into the neighborhood. He shows off for her, claiming he can do anything. At a carnival that weekend, Betty meets a man who needs a tight rope walker. Betty, remembering that Archie can do anything, volunteers Archie with humorous results.

Publisher’s description

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-read #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!

Characters

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperJughead JonesReggie MantleMr. WeatherbeeHiram LodgeDilton DoileyFred AndrewsMary AndrewsAlice CooperHal CooperKevin KellerRaj Patel

Reprinted in

Archie, FCBD Edition (2016), Archie (2016), Best of Archie Comics (2016), Riverdale (2017)

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