Archie Comics has launched the “Riverdale Reborn” Kickstarter campaign in order to the expand their soon-to-be-rebooted, flaghship Archie line of comic books. The Kickstarter campaign asks fans to help fund an expanded line of comics that builds outwards from Archie #1, the debut issue of a new, ongoing Archie series from writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come) and artist Fiona Staples (Saga).
There are three new titles being launched over the next 18 months.
- JUGHEAD — Featuring the adventures of Archie’s hamburger-loving best friend, from acclaimed writer Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals, Howard the Duck) and an artist TBA. An off-the-wall series full of laughs, unexpected twists and a modern sense of humor.
- BETTY AND VERONICA — Girl-next-door Betty Cooper and wealthy socialite Veronica Lodge are best friends and fiercely competitive. While they both have a history with that guy Archie, the series puts the focus squarely on them — their friendship, their high school lives and adventures beyond Riverdale. Written and drawn by comic book legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Before Watchmen: Doctor Manhattan).
- LIFE WITH KEVIN — Kevin Keller, the hugely-popular and historic character that broke new ground in Riverdale by being the first gay character in the company’s publishing history returns in a new ongoing series. Writer/artist Dan Parent (Kevin Keller) and inker J. Bone (The Spirit) tell a tale of an older, more experienced Kevin as he navigates a new city, new romance and leaving home.
Check out the Kickstarter campaign video below:
