HORROR COMICS
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ARGHIE COMICS
AFTER LAST YEAR’S INAUGURAL Month Of Mayhem, Archie Horror is unleashing a trio of spine-chilling new titles, including Welcome To Riverdale, which exposes the previously hidden shadowy side of Archie’s hometown.
“People have certain expectations of what Riverdale is, but as we’ve seen throughout the Horror publishing line, the town is anything but predictable,” says writer Amy Chase, who is joined on the title by artist Liana Kangas. “We definitely hit some iconic touchstones like [diner] Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe, but there’s also a mysterious new business that no one seems to notice…”
“Amy and I really wanted to reshape the concept of what we know of the town, and bleed the visuals from Pleasantville into the eerie palette of Stepford Wives.”
The story centres on the grown up version of Ginger Snapp. “She’s the perfect person for us to welcome to Riverdale, as hailing from Hilldale she’s technically an outsider, who has only ever read about how fantastic Riverdale is, which is exactly what I wanted to riff on for the readers, as well,” explains Chase. “The fact that Ginger feels singled out and on the back foot is key to her experience in Riverdale. Especially as fabulous friends Nancy Woods and Veronica Lodge tour her around – they know all the nicest kids and best places to hang out. Ginger really gets the VIP treatment, and it both excites and intimidates her.”
In Madam Satan: Hell On Earth, writer Eliot Rahal and artist Vincenzo Federici reveal a secret link between the Queen of Hell and Jinx. “They’re unlikely allies; kindred spirits who meet as survivors of the apocalypse. And Jinx’s role and her lineage play a pivotal part in the story that binds her and Madam Satan together,” says Rahal, who promises a literal Hell on Earth. “In this story, Madam Satan must navigate a world in which Lucifer has won, as all the magic in the world is now gone and has liberated humanity from all its bonds and burdens. It gets super crazy and is like The Purge set in Riverdale!”
Inspired by M3GAN, anthology Fear The Funhouse Presents… Toybox Of Terror comprises three stories that highlight the sinister side of children’s playthings. “I’m honoured to give Evelyn Evernever her introduction to the world of Archie Horror,” says Timmy Heague, who is partnered on framing story “Love Evernever” with artist Ryan Caskey. “To prepare, I read her every appearance. From her first panel, she’s always been seen carrying her doll, Minerva. So she was perfect to be the driving force in our story where killer dolls run rampant.”
“Timmy provided such a perfect frame, as the idea of a toymaker granting Archie Comics characters’ deepest desires g
