This post will show the Archie comic books scheduled to be released in 2026, as the information appears on the Archie Comics website. This list includes only the issues in standard comic book format, and does not include digests or magazines. Comics from other publishers that feature the Archie characters are not included below. Links in the title of each issue below go to that issue's entry at the Grand Comics Database (GCD).
Note that a facsimile edition of VERONICA #23 was originally scheduled for release on February 11, 2026 (and was originally listed below), but that release was cancelled and not published. Two additional facsimiles, LIFE WITH ARCHIE #1 (which would have been Archie Facsimile Edition #17) and ARCHIE'S MADHOUSE #1 (which would have been Archie Facsimile Edition #18) were also cancelled. They were originally scheduled for September and October respectively. It remains to be seen whether the Archie Facsimile Edition series will continue.
These cancellations indicated a further slow-down in Archie's already diminished schedule of standard-size comics being published. By the end of the year, Oni Press and Dynamite Entertainment were publishing their own comics featuring Archie characters, which suggests that Archie Comics was more interested in outsourcing the production to other publishers rather than publishing it themselves. (Since they were not actually published by Archie, those comics are outside the scope of this post.)
Archie's holiday one-shots for September and October (Archie's Halloween Spectacular and Archie's Christmas Spectacular respectively) had increased their page count, but also significantly increased the cover price, from 32 pages for $4.99 to 48 pages for $7.99. It has to be said that $7.99 for an Archie comic which is mostly reprints is a big ask in the direct-sale market, although the issues can be acquired less expensively when subscribing by mail. (But who knows how long Archie will keep publishing them?)
The most recent update to this post was on October 29, 2026.
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JANUARY 2026:
JUGHEAD IS A PUNK! Re-live the much-talked about issue where Jughead rebels against authority and turns punk! Experience Archie Comics history just in time to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the opening of the iconic New York punk venue CBGB in JUGHEAD #327, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, Rudy Lapick, Barry Grossman, Bill Yoshida
Main Cover: Stan Goldberg
Variant Cover: Stan Goldberg
On Sale Date: 1/7
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Note: Although the official release date of this issue was January 7, 2026, it was listed among Archie's solicitations for December 2025, and copies were indeed available to subscribers in late December. (I received my copy in the mail on December 18, 2025, in fact, well ahead of its official release in 2026.)
The OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK OF VALENTINE’S DAY returns with a BRAND NEW STORY! A-POP is a vibrant world fueled by music and love—and when Sabrina, Betty, Veronica, and Josie form a band (managed by Archie!) to spread joy and compassion, they catch the eye of a dark spirit that’s threatened by their positivity. Can they rise above his dark influence? Find out in this fun KPOP DEMON HUNTERS-style story, along with even more romance-filled tales than ever!
Script: Holly G!
Pencils: Steven Butler
Inks: Lily Butler
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Retro Variant Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood
On Sale Date: 1/21
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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FEBRUARY 2026:
Archie and his friends go INTERGALACTIC in this BRAND NEW Space-Age story! When Archie and the gang gets ready to head into space on a rocket Dilton built, everything goes smoothly, until the spacecraft enters a realm where it becomes lost. With the teens LOST IN SPACE, it’s going to take someone out of this world to save them—someone like COSMO THE MIGHTY MARTIAN! All that plus over 30 pages of intergalactic adventures!
Script: Dan Parent
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Bob Smith
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Andrew Pepoy & Jason Millet, Samm Schwartz
On Sale Date: 2/25
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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MARCH 2026:
Kick off women’s history month with this special piece of Betty Cooper history . . . that’s right, the first-ever issue of BETTY AND ME from 1965! From chores and gardening to parties and beach trips, life’s always a lot more fun with everyone’s favorite girl-next-door, Betty Cooper! Plus, a special appearance from Li’l Jinx. All that and lots more in BETTY AND ME #1, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: George Gladir, Joe Edwards
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Joe Edwards
Main Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Endless Summer Variant: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale Date: 3/11
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S
Archie Comics is celebrating our milestone 85th Anniverary all year long with a variety of rarities, collector editions, and fun finds! We’re kicking things off with a special collection of some of the best and most gorgeous Betty and Veronica Pin-up pages, collected for the first time ever in a comic-size format! This is an absolute must for any collector!
SCRIPT: Various
ART: Various
MAIN COVER: Dan DeCarlo
OPEN-TO-ORDER VARIANT COVERS: Dan DeCarlo (Betty Variant), Dan DeCarlo (Veronica Variant)
OPEN-TO-ORDER FOIL VARIANT COVERS: Dan DeCarlo (Betty Variant), Dan DeCarlo (Veronica Variant)
ON SALE DATE: 3/25
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S. (Regular Covers)
$6.99 U.S. (Foil Variants)
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APRIL 2026:
We’re halfway to Halloween, so Archie Comics is treating you with a MONSTER of a facsimile comic and a must-have collector’s item for any Halloween fans! Plus, this issue from 1962 is loaded with wild and wacky stories including a monster hired by Mr. Lodge to scare away Archie, an examination of Archie’s superhuman balance, and a fight for the ages between Archie and Reggie—plus lots more in ARCHIE #125, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Harry Lucey, Joe Harold, Marty Epp, Terry Szenics
Main Cover: Harry Lucey
Variant Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Foil Variant Cover: Harry Lucey
On Sale Date: 4/22
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
Archie and his friends get their game on in this BRAND NEW video game story, just in time for the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! While Betty is tasked with feeding Sabrina’s mischievous cat, Salem, the gang decides to join her. Things get wild when Jughead discovers an old gaming console and powers it up—suddenly, they’re all sucked into the game! Now trapped in a dazzling universe filled with quirky planets and unique challenges, Salem becomes their unexpected guide through this vibrant realm. Together, they must navigate wacky worlds and tackle hilarious obstacles as they work to find their way back home. With teamwork and friendship at the forefront, will they conquer the cosmos and return before it’s time for Salem’s next meal? Join them on this uproarious journey full of laughter, adventure, and interstellar surprises!
Script: Holly G!
Pencils: Holly G!
Inks: Bob Smith
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Main Cover: Holly G!
Variant Cover: Stan Goldberg
Foil Variant Cover: Joe Staton
On Sale Date: 4/29
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
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MAY 2026:
Free Comic Book Day is back and bigger than ever today, and Archie’s free comic is packed with new characters, wild adventures, and rock and roll!
Following last year’s smash hit ARCHIE’S COMIC SPECTACULAR, this year’s FCBD offering from your pals ‘n’ gals in Riverdale is a collection of comics in the classic Archie style featuring some of our latest additions to the cast, including rocker Jola Kitt, jock Cassie Cloud, ace racer Daisy Thunder, and many more. It’s not only a great intro to the Archie-verse for new readers, including encyclopedia pages and comics, but also a fun refresher for longtime fans. And best of all . . . it’s free!
On Sale Date: 5/2
Note: This WORLD OF ARCHIE one-shot comic was also available from the Archie website, with the exclusive cover shown at left. Normally I have kept variant covers off of this list, but decided to make an exception in this instance. (I have not actually seen this variant comic myself, and it's not listed at the GCD, but I assume that the only difference between it and the FCBD version is the front cover.)
Summer time is here and blockbuster movies are already starting to heat up movie theater screens all over the globe! Of course, Archie and his extended group of friends are going to get in on the action! First, the Superteens and the Power Pets take on some souped up zoo animals in an all-out brawl! But who’s the evil mastermind behind all the chaos? Then, Veronica Lodge and Ginger Lopez battle it out to be the next best fashion critic! Inspired by upcoming movies like : Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and The Devil Wears Prada 2, plus plenty more homages to notable movies throughout Archie’s history, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got extra popcorn before diving into this fun-filled issue!
Script: Jamie L. Rotante
Pencils: Steven Butler, Bill Galvan
Inks: Lily Butler, Ben Galvan
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Holly G!, Adrian Ropp
Foil Virgin Variant Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 5/13
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
Summer might just be starting, but this book will make you never want to go back in the water again! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! From pizza parties to animal antics, this collector’s item is a can’t miss! You’re gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIE’S TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Stan Goldberg, Dexter Taylor, Jon D’Agostino
Main Cover: Stan Goldberg
Variant Cover: Stan Goldberg
Foil Variant Cover: Harry Lucey & Dan Parent w/ Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 5/27
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
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JUNE 2026:
First appearance of the new character and soccer star ETERNITY FIELDS just in time for FIFA World Cup 2026! It’s almost time for the big Boy vs. Girls All Star Soccer Game and Reggie wants his team to do whatever it takes to win—but when a mysterious new girl named Eternity Fields joins the girls’ team and makes them unstoppable, the boys are going to have to work extra hard to beat them . . . but will they heed Reggie’s advice? And just who is Eternity Fields, and how is she so good?! Celebrate the World Cup with this fun, sports-themed issue!
Script: Tania del Rio
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Bob Smith
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Dan Parent
Foil Variant Cover: Stan Goldberg w/ Rosario “Tito” Pena
On Sale Date: 6/10
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) | $7.99 (FOIL)
It’s Archie’s 85th Anniversary, and we’re continuing to roll out milestone issues from throughout Archie’s history, and this one is super! This issue, from 1965, introduces the world to Archie Andrews’ superhero alter-ego PUREHEART THE POWERFUL! You won’t want to miss out on a minute of the action in the highly-sought-after LIFE WITH ARCHIE #42, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Bob White, Mario Acquaviva
Main Cover: Bob White
Variant Cover: Dan Parent w/ Rosario “Tito” Pena
Foil Variant Cover: Steven Butler
On Sale Date: 6/24
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) | $7.99 (FOIL)
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JULY 2026:
America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and who better to ring in the occasion than the beacons of Americana—Archie Andrews and all his friends and family in Riverdale! Take a walk down memory lane (no, not THAT Memory Lane), as we revisit some of the best U.S. and U.S. history stories from Archie’s 85 years!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent
Foil Variants: Dan Parent, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 7/1
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
We’re back with another collector’s item comic starring America’s favorite BFFs Betty and Veronica! Hit the beach with this special collection of some of the best and most eye-catching Betty and Veronica swimsuit images, pin-ups, fashion pages, and one-page comics, collected for the first time ever in a comic-size format!
Script: Various
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Various
Main Cover: Dan Parent w/ Rich Koslowski and Rosario “Tito” Peña
Variant Covers: Dan DeCarlo (Betty Variant), Dan DeCarlo (Veronica Variant)
Foil Variants: Dan Parent w/ Rich Koslowski and Rosario “Tito” Peña, Dan DeCarlo (Veronica Red Foil Variant), Dan DeCarlo (Betty Silver Foil Variant)
On Sale Date: 7/8
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
This is it—the hottest comic of the summer, fresh out of the oven! The incomparable writer TOM KING (of the upcoming Archie movie!) teams up with legendary artist DAN PARENT to present one of the wildest events to ever take place in the Archie Universe! Picture it: Riverdale, some year A.D. What was supposed to start out as a showcase of Jughead’s pie-eating skills morphed into the wildest food fight America—no, THE WORLD—has ever seen. Betty vs. Veronica (kind of), Reggie being . . . well, Reggie. Hot Dog lounging. Friends turned to enemies. Hearts broken. Crumbs everywhere. What’s to become of Riverdale? And will Jughead ever get to taste a sweet morsel of pie? All this AND a peek at Old Man Archie & Jughead. No matter what your favorite flavor is, this issue has something for you. Have a taste for yourself in JUGHEAD: PIEMAGGEDDON!
Script: Tom King
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Rich Koslowski
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Rosario “Tito” Peña
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Jen Bartel, Elsa Charretier, Marguerite Sauvage, Greg Smallwood
Foil Retailer Incentive Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Open-to-Order Foil Variants: Dan Parent, Jen Bartel, Elsa Charretier, Marguerite Sauvage, Greg Smallwood
On Sale Date: 7/15
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
We’re travelling back in time 70 years ago to the first-ever appearance of Archie’s younger self! This issue, from 1956, introduces the world to Little Archie and all the adventures he and his li’l friends get into! Written and drawn by the legendary Bob Bolling, who’s entering the Eisner Hall of Fame this year! You won’t want to miss out on the piece of Archie Comics history in LITTLE ARCHIE #1, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: Bob Bolling
Art: Bob Bolling
Main Cover: Bob Bolling
Variant Covers: Erin Hunting, Bob Bolling (Pop’s Variant)
Foil Variants: Bob Bolling (Main), Erin Hunting, Bob Bolling (Pop’s Variant)
On Sale Date: 7/22
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
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AUGUST 2026:
August 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ final commercial concert at Candlestick Park (August 29, 1966) and the release of their groundbreaking album Revolver (August 1966), and Betty and Veronica are ready to celebrate! This issue, from 1965, is a time capsule of ‘60s art and fashion! From plaid fads to a radio request ruckus and, of course, a little fun with the Fab Four, this is a can’t-miss for classic Archie collectors! So, join us as we travel back to yesterday in LAUGH #166, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: Joe Edwards, Frank Doyle
Art: Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Mario Acquaviva, Vincent DeCarlo
Main Cover: Harry Lucey w/ Mario Acquaviva
Variant Covers: Matt Talbot (Sgt. Pepper Variant), Rex Lindsey (Abbey Road Variant)
Foil Variants: Harry Lucey w/ Mario Acquaviva, Matt Talbot (Sgt. Pepper Variant), Rex Lindsey (Abbey Road Variant)
On Sale Date: 8/12
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
Hit the runway with Betty and Veronica as they showcase their best and brightest outfits! B&V have been synonymous with fashion since they first touched down in Riverdale, and this collection of fashion pages, one-page comics, and style-centric stories showcases just why they’ve been icons for 85 years! Just in time for Paris Fashion Week!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Main Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Variant Covers: Dan DeCarlo (Betty Variant), Dan DeCarlo (Veronica Variant)
Foil Variants: Dan DeCarlo, Dan DeCarlo (Betty Variant), Dan DeCarlo (Veronica Variant)
On Sale Date: 8/26
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
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SEPTEMBER 2026:
BOO! It’s spooky season, boils and ghouls, and we have a treat for you. MORE PAGES THAN EVER! Riverdale becomes the scene of a monster house rally. Wait…HOUSE? Eyegore Estates is on the move, with Medusa Doom at the wheel, bent on stealing all of the candy (and kids) in town. What has Mad Doc Doom done now? Archie & friends will need the help of unlikely allies Cosmo the Merry Martian and Fly-Girl from the Crusaders to put an end to this trick!
Script: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Bill Galvan
Inks: Ben Galvan
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Main Cover: Steven Butler & Lily Butler w/ Rosario “Tito” Peña
Variant Covers: Matt Talbot, Bill Galvan
Foil Variant Covers: Steven Butler & Lily Butler w/ Rosario “Tito” Peña, Matt Talbot, Bill Galvan
On Sale Date: 9/16
48-page, full color comic
$7.99 (REG) / $9.99 (FOIL)
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OCTOBER 2026:
It’s time for the Archie Comics Christmas Party, and you’re all invited! In TWO BRAND NEW STORIES, characters from all across the Archie universe partake in holiday cheer! It’s a veritable who’s who of Riverdale and beyond—but something is amiss, and it leads to folks disappearing during the secret Santa gift exchange! Bob Phantom gets a lead, and recruits fellow hero Black Jack. Can they find the missing characters and uncover the mystery? Or is everyone in for some not-so-merry mayhem? Find out in this DOUBLE-SIZED holiday spectacular!
Script: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Main Cover: Dan Parent w/ Rosario “Tito” Peña
Variant Covers: Jamal Igle (Bob Phantom), Matt Talbot (Blackjack)
Foil Variants: Dan Parent w/ Rosario “Tito” Peña, Jamal Igle (Bob Phantom), Matt Talbot (Blackjack)
On Sale Date: 10/7
48-page, full color comic
$7.99 (REG) / $9.99 (FOIL)
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NOVEMBER 2026:
Riverdale is hosting the first ever GIRLZ ROCK festival in Pickens Park, with none other than JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS headlining. Also joining in the music mania is Betty, Veronica, and Jola Kitt’s own power trio, ROCK CANDI! But when some of Jola’s old, rough-around-the-edges friends from her previous hometown decide to invade the festival and start a ruckus, they’re going to need extra help to get things under control. And even Josie and the Pussycats’ new head of security detail, Kip Burland a.k.a. THE BLACK HOOD, feels outnumbered. Fortunately, Betty and Veronica have a trick up their sleeve: they’re calling the VIXENS into action. But will the biker girls have what it takes to restore peace and get the concert back on track? Find out in this ROCK-TASTIC spectacular!
Script: Jamie L. Rotante
Pencils: Holly G
Inks: Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Matt Talbot (Black Hood), Veronica Fish (Vixens)
Foil Variant Covers: Dan Parent, Matt Talbot (Black Hood), Veronica Fish (Vixens)
On Sale Date: 11/11
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
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DECEMBER 2026:
The highly-anticipated comics event of the year finally sets sail! Archie Comics teams up with superstar SHAQUILLE O’NEAL to bring the legend of the pirate king BLACK CAESAR to life! An African king of extraordinary physical presence must navigate the brutal transformation from royalty to slavery to piracy, searching for his kidnapped love while discovering that freedom in the Caribbean comes only to those willing to take it by force.
In this powerful first issue, Black Caesar (originally known as Musa) rules as king in West Africa. He is a giant of a man, nearly seven feet tall with a warrior-athlete’s build. His exceptional size, charisma, and strategic brilliance have made him legendary among West African kingdoms; they’ve also made him a target for those who want to enslave him. When Captain Maynard, a slave ship captain, launches an assault during a festival and captures Musa’s betrothed, Princess Adanna, in the process, Musa must not only fight for his love, but for the freedom and safety of everyone in his kingdom.
From the history-making two-time Eisner-nominated writer Stephanie Williams (Roots of Madness, Temporal) and the Eisner-winning artist Ray-Anthony Height and Studio Skye-Tiger (Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Midnight Tiger), with Colin Smeeton, Mike Parris, and Matthew Gross from O’Neal’s Jersey Legends Productions/Authentic Studios overseeing the project, this comics event between two pop culture behemoths is one that cannot be missed!
Script: Stephanie Williams
Art: Ray-Anthony Height & Studio Skye-Tiger
Main Cover: Ray-Anthony Height & Studio Skye-Tiger
Variant Covers: Matt Talbot, Francesco Francavilla (Connecting Cover)
Foil Variants: Ray-Anthony Height & Studio Skye Tiger, Matt Talbot, Francesco Francavilla
Retailer Incentive Variants: Jamal Igle (1:10 Foil), Ray-Anthony Height & Studio Skye Tiger (1:20 B&W Sketch Variant)
On Sale Date: 10/7
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 (REG) / $7.99 (FOIL)
Note: This issue was originally scheduled to be released on October 7, 2026, as seen in the solicitation listing above, but was eventually pushed back to December 2, 2006. A preview of the issue can be found here.
