Archie Comics has signed a deal with Scholastic for a series of companion books based on The CW’s hit Riverdale television series. The first publication of this new partnership is an in-universe guide to life at Riverdale High, the official RIVERDALE STUDENT HANDBOOK, launching August 28. That will be followed by Riverdale’s first original novel for young adults, RIVERDALE: THE … [Read more...] about Archie Comics and Scholastic will release new Riverdale Novel
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Archie Comics Gives Away 100 Free Digital Editions
Archie Comics is running a very unique promotion. They are giving new and existing users the ability to get access 100 digital comics for free, no strings attached. There are ten different bundles of comics including classic Archie storylines, Josie & the Pussycats, Sabrina the teenage Witch, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and more! Archie is also running a Twitter … [Read more...] about Archie Comics Gives Away 100 Free Digital Editions
Archie Comics are 40% off until Christmas
Archie Comics has a dedicated iPhone app that you can use to browse and purchase digital comics and the company also runs a website. The publisher has announced that they are running a 40% discount campaign on your entire print order until Christmas, using the code XMAS. Many people read Archie comics when they were a kid and stopped reading them as they started to grow up. … [Read more...] about Archie Comics are 40% off until Christmas
Scribd is Now the Netflix of Comic Books
Scribd is likely the largest e-book subscription website where users pay $8.99 a month to read as many books as they would like. Lately, the company has been on a rampage adding audiobooks and now comic books in order to appeal to a new demographic of users. Starting today, 10,000 single issues and graphic novels will be available a month after they are published. This will … [Read more...] about Scribd is Now the Netflix of Comic Books
Archie Comics Will Get Rebooted in 2015
Archie has been chasing Betty and Veronica through the halls of Riverdale High school since 1941. Not much has changed over the years, but starting in 2015 the entire Archie comic book line will be rebooted. Jon Goldwater took over as chief executive and publisher of Archie Comics five years ago, from his father that founded the company in 1939. He has been evaluating the … [Read more...] about Archie Comics Will Get Rebooted in 2015
Archie Meets Predator – A Battle for the Ages
Archie Comics has been undergoing a renaissance the last few years, as the comic company tries to diversify its target audience. They introduced the openly gay character Keven Keller and tapped into our infatuation with Zomibes with Afterlife with Archie. What would happen if Archie married Betty or Veronica? Life with Archie chronicles the quintessential What If scenario. The … [Read more...] about Archie Meets Predator – A Battle for the Ages
Archie to Release New Comics Aimed at Young Adults
Archie has close to 70 years of stories under their belt and it is time to make a change. In a similar vein as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the inaugural book from Archie will follow Riverdales favorite blond in a title called Diary of a Girl Next Door: Betty. The new title will be out in digital format on July 16th and will see future titles released during the rest of the year. … [Read more...] about Archie to Release New Comics Aimed at Young Adults
Archie Comics gives 1 Million in Books to Toys for Tots
Archie Comics has had a very solid year with their digital distribution system recording a record amount of sales. In April of 2013 Archie followed the trend of releasing the digital editions the same day as their printed counterparts. They also released Archie Unlimited program that sees customers pay $9.99 a month and they can download as many comics as they want on iOS and … [Read more...] about Archie Comics gives 1 Million in Books to Toys for Tots
Digital Deals: Kevin Keller and Archie Comics
Three years ago, the Archie Comics folks startled the world by introducing the first openly gay character in Riverdale, Kevin Keller. Kevin made his debut in Veronica #202 and soon got his own mini-series. This week, Kevin's creator, Dan Parent, accepted the Outstanding Comic Book award at the GLAAD Media Awards, saying, "Many people thought it would be a challenge to … [Read more...] about Digital Deals: Kevin Keller and Archie Comics
Archie Comics Goes Same Day as Print on Google Play
Archie Comics just added a new platform to their digital offerings—and they are celebrating with some bargains. You can already get Archie comics via comiXology, Comics Plus, the Archie app, and the Nook store, and the graphic novels are available via Kindle and iBooks as well. Now, both single-issue comics and graphic novels are available via Google Play. Archie launched … [Read more...] about Archie Comics Goes Same Day as Print on Google Play
Beat the Four-Dollar Blues: Digital Comics Bargains and Freebies
If you feel, as I do, that $3.99 is a ridiculous price for a 24-page comic, digital or paper, here are some alternatives. In most cases, these free or less expensive comics originally sold for higher prices, as most comics on comiXology are priced at full cover price when they are first released. Waiting a few weeks can save you a bundle. In addition, some publishers are … [Read more...] about Beat the Four-Dollar Blues: Digital Comics Bargains and Freebies