04.18.2016 - ARCHIE COMICS OUT THIS WEEK - Wednesday, April 20th!

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #58 When Betty and Veronica learn that Archie and his father have gone fishing and left poor Mary Andrews to deal with a mountain of chores, they decide she deserves a little vacation too! And the girls quickly discover that this overworked Mom has more moxie than they realized! The big question is whether Archie and Fred will be able to handle what awaits them when they return home! Find out in “Thrills and Chills,” the entertaining new lead story to this comics double digest! Script: James Gartler Art: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 4/20 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

04.13.2016 - Michael Cho Steps Into The Ring For CIVIL WAR II Variants And Lithographs!

You already saw his striking variant covers to your favorite Marvel titles in February. But now, acclaimed illustrator Michael Cho looks to put his iconic stamp on the comic event of 2016! Marvel is pleased to announce that each issue of CIVIL WAR II will feature Michael Cho variant covers and lithographs. Throughout the event, Cho’s seven images are set to feature two of your favorite Marvel heroes ready to go toe-to-toe – all done in the artist’s unique style.

“If anyone proves that ‘less is more,’ it’s Michael Cho,” says Marvel Editor In Chief, Axel Alonso.  “Rest assured that not a single brushstroke will be wasted in any of his propaganda-influenced Civil War II covers, each of them a call to arms.  Who’s side are you on?”

But that’s not all! All seven of these striking images will also be available as promotional lithographs coinciding with the release of each issue! As the Marvel Universe prepares for war – don’t miss out on a single one of these vibrant variant covers and lush lithographs! Be sure to head over to your local comic shop and tell your retailers to reserve your copies today. Get in on the action when the explosive CIVIL WAR II #1 hits on June 1^st!

Retailers: Check your Marvel Mailer for additional information on ordering variant covers and promotional lithographs. Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on these hotly anticipated variant covers as fan demand in the months to come can only increase.

CIVIL WAR II #1 (MAR160703)

CIVIL WAR II #1 LAUNCH PARTY OPT-IN (MAR160715)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Art by DAVID MARQUEZ

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

Variant Cover by MICHAEL CHO (MAR160708)
FOC – 04/18/16, On Sale – 06/01/16

CIVIL WAR II #2 (APR160857)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Art by DAVID MARQUEZ

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

Variant Cover by MICHAEL CHO (APR160860)

FOC – 5/23/16, On Sale – 06/15/16

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. 

About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2016

04.13.2016 - Apocalypse Wars Continues in ALL-NEW X-MEN #9!

All-New Story Arc Begins Here!

The All-New X-Men plunge headlong into Apocalypse Wars this May! Today, Marvel is please to present your first look inside ALL-NEW X-MEN #9 – coming at you from creators Dennis Hopeless and Mark Bagley! The young mutants are on a mission to step out of the shadows of their predecessors and write their own futures. But none carry the weight of what the future may hold quite like Evan Sabahnur. Allegedly destined to one day become the genocidal villain Apocalypse, Evan’s future could spell the end of the X-Men. But now, by way of an unintentional intervention from his teammate Beast – Evan will come face-to-face with Apocalypse himself! As he stares down the twisted future that may be in store for him, he’ll also come face-to-face with the question he’s been running from – can you ever really escape your destiny? Find out as Apocalypse Wars comes to the next generation of mutantkind in ALL-NEW X-MEN #9!

ALL-NEW X-MEN #9 (MAR160849)

Written by DENNIS HOPELESS

Art & Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Connecting Variant C by KEN LASHLEY (MAR160850)
Age of Apocalypse Variant by PASQUAL FERRY (MAR160851)

FOC – 04/18/16, On-Sale – 05/11/15

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. 

About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2016

04.12.2016 - Comics Legend Adam Hughes to Script and Illustrate New Betty & Veronica Title

New ongoing comic book series joins ARCHIE and JUGHEAD as part of company’s New Riverdale lineup

 

Best friends.

 

Bitter rivals.

 

Betty & Veronica. The posh socialite and the girl next door — two of the most iconic characters in pop culture — return in a major way this July with an all-new BETTY & VERONICA #1, courtesy of legendary comic book writer/artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman).

 

The new series follows hot on the heels of two of 2015’s most talked about comic book series: ARCHIE and JUGHEAD. But what happens when Betty and Veronica becomes Betty VS. Veronica?

 

As Riverdale’s most beloved blonde and brunette find themselves divided over the takeover of the town’s central hangout, Pop’s Chocklit Shoppe, battle lines are drawn and friends have become enemies as the town is enveloped in all-out civil war! Oh, and there will be jokes. Plenty of jokes.

 

BETTY & VERONICA #1 will hit comic book shops on July 20th featuring variant covers from some of the industry’s hottest talent and rising stars including Stephanie Buscema, Cliff Chiang, Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, Chip Zdarsky, and more!

 

Find a comic book store near you using the Comic Shop Locator service or buy Archie Comics direct from our online store or digitally via the Archie App!

BETTY AND VERONICA #1

 

IT’S BETTY VS. VERONICA! The most highly-anticipated debut in comics history is here! Betty and Veronica are America’s sweethearts… until they turn on each other! “Pops’ Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to-head over the issue, all bets are off! Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken. Betty and Veronica are back in this ALL-NEW #1 from comics legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman)!

 

Script: Adam Hughes

Art: Adam Hughes

Cover: Adam Hughes

Variant Covers: Stephanie Buscema, Cliff Chiang, Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, Chip Zdarsky, and more!

On Sale Date: 7/20

32-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

04.12.2016 - "Justice League vs. Teen Titans" arrives TODAY

"Justice League vs. Teen Titans" arrives TODAY -- April 12, 2016 -- on Blu-ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. 

Below you will find one last OFFICIAL film clip from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Also attached are new images from the scene in the film.

In the clip, the Justice League arrives at Teen Titans headquarters to take command of the battle against Trigon -- but instead are overwhelmed by the demon's forces, leaving the Teen Titans to try and subdue both Trigon and the Justice League. Included in the clip is Batman (voiced by Jason O'Mara), Wonder Woman (Rosario Dawson), Flash (Christopher Gorham), Cyborg (Shear Moore), Starfire (Kari Wahlgren), Beast Boy (Brandon Soo Hoo), Blue Beetle (Jake T. Austin), Raven (Taissa Farmiga) and Robin (Stuart Allan).   

04.11.2016 - Justice League Vs. Teen Titans out TOMORROW!

Below you will find an all-new OFFICIAL clip from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for "Justice League vs. Teen Titans," the next thrilling entry in the DC Universe Original Movie series. 

"Justice League vs. Teen Titans" is now available on Digital HD, and will arrive on Blu-ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on TOMORROW -- April 12, 2016.

This all-new clip that features the Teen Titans battling Trigon's demons at a carnival. The Teen Titans are Starfire (voiced by Kari Wahlgren), Beast Boy (Brandon Soo Hoo), Blue Beetle (Jake T. Austin), Raven (Taissa Farmiga) and Robin (Stuart Allan).   

04.11.2016 - CIVIL WAR II Gets Epic Deluxe Cover Treatment on Each Issue!

All Seven Issues to Feature “Power Metallic Gloss” Covers

The battle begins this June at your local comic shop. Which side will you choose? Do you stand with Captain Marvel or will you side with Iron Man? Civil War II #1 is already one of the most anticipated comic books of the year, and we’re aiming to make it even more special by giving this oversized first issue and each issue of the event series a deluxe cover treatment!

Dubbed Power Metallic Gloss covers, each main cover to Civil War II #1 through Civil War II #7 will be printed on heavier stock using metallic ink, adding a glossy shine and sleek finish, enhancing Marko Djurdjevic’s already dynamic artwork.

“Civil War II is poised to be the biggest comic book of 2016 and we wanted to give retailers covers that really popped off the shelves,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “Much like what readers saw with the deluxe cover treatments on Secret Wars #1 and Invincible Iron Man #1, you can bet this cover will look like nothing else on the rack!”

While this extra vibrant Power Metallic Gloss cover is sure to leap off the shelf and provide an exciting lure, fans picking up Civil War II #1 this June will be treated to an explosive thrill ride, as this oversized issue kicks off the can’t-miss comic book event of the year!

“Brian [Bendis], David [Marquez] and Justin [Ponsor] have crafted an event story that sends shockwaves through the Marvel Universe and says something about the world in which we live,” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso.  “To greet fans that run into stores looking for 'Civil War II,' we are proud to deliver a deluxe cover treatment to each issue of the series.”

As Civil War II begins and battle lines are drawn, the heroes of the Marvel Universe are faced with a choice: wield the power of “predictive justice” to change the future as they see fit, or reject it and allow tomorrow to unfold unaltered. Find out as heroes clash in Civil War II #1 – coming this June!

CIVIL WAR II #1 (MAR160703)

CIVIL WAR II #1 LAUNCH PARTY OPT-IN (MAR160715)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Art by DAVID MARQUEZ

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
FOC – 04/18/16, On-Sale – 06/01/16

CIVIL WAR II #2 (APR160857)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Art by DAVID MARQUEZ

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

FOC – 05/09/15, On-Sale – 06/15/16

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. 

About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2016