Last month, Archie Comics introduced Archie Comics: Judgment Day, a brand new three-issue horror miniseries from the inventive crew of author Aubrey Sitterson, artist Megan Hutchison, colorist Matt Herms, and letterer Jack Morelli. The second challenge of the collection, by which Archie Andrews squaring off towards demonic variations of his acquainted supporting solid, is about to reach in June, and in the present day The Beat is happy to supply an unique first take a look at the solicit textual content and all of the covers for the difficulty.
Here’s how Archie describes Archie Comics: Judgment Day #2:
The epic Archie Horror occasion continues, as does Archie’s quest. Jughead’s making an attempt his greatest to behave as Archie’s conscience and voice of purpose, however with so many individuals as soon as acquainted and even beloved to Archie turning into demonic monstrosities, can Archie preserve his grip? Maybe if Jughead will get more individuals on his aspect, they’ll speak some sense into him—are Betty and Veronica as much as the duty of bringing again the Archie they know and love from Alistair’s grasp?
Along with a predominant cover by Hutchison, Archie Comics: Judgment Day #2 will sport variant covers by Francesco Francavilla, InHyuk Lee, and Reiko Murakami.
“We aren’t pulling any punches on this one,” author Aubrey Sitterson instructed The Beat. “Archie Comics: Judgment Day is built around the presentation of stunning spreads that incentivize and reward careful study and rumination. It’s a book to read slowly and in print to fully appreciate what everyone involved has taken such deliberate care to produce, inclusive of the new Archie Premium Event format. If you read Jed Dougherty’s and my Archie vs. The World, you might have a bit of an idea what you’re getting yourself into.”
“The second issue of Archie Comics: Judgment Day raises the stakes higher than before – if you can even believe that’s possible,” added Archie Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante. “As more and more demons consume Riverdale, Archie faces tougher and tougher battles – and he still hasn’t seen everything yet. You won’t want to miss this jaw-dropping penultimate issue!”
For artist Megan Hutchison, these raised stakes make the collection a novel and thrilling expertise. “As a longtime Archie fan, I will say there’s something very satisfying about taking characters you love and smashing them apart,” She stated. “For new Archie fans — Yes! Welcome! Get ready for the gore. You’re going to be involved with characters in a new world that will haunt you and will leave you wanting more. And don’t get attached to anyone.”
Look for Archie Comics: Judgment Day #2 (of three) to reach in shops and digitally on Wednesday, June nineteenth.
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