
The oldest teenager in comics is getting a serious reboot, and the good vibes are already spreading. Archie Comics has teamed up with Oni Press for a bold new partnership that promises to remix Archie and the entire Riverdale crew for a postmodern audience hungry for stories that feel fresh, fearless, and genuinely fun.
Starting in 2026, the plan springs into action with three brand new ongoing monthly series, each steered by some of the most imaginative minds in comics today. Just reading the creator list feels like a party invitation. Ice Cream Man’s W. Maxwell Prince, Casanova’s Fábio Moon, and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees creator Patrick Horvath are among the talents bringing their unique storytelling styles to Riverdale. It is a dream team built to shake things up while keeping the heart and soul of these classic characters firmly intact.
All signs point to 2026 becoming a banner year for Archie, one of the most enduring and recognizable names in comics history. This is not a quick polish or a cosmetic update. It is a big, joyful swing that honors decades of beloved stories while reimagining Riverdale in bold, surprising, and playful new ways. Nostalgia and now are teaming up, and they look like they are having a great time doing it.
While many details are still being kept secret, the early teases have already sparked serious excitement. Behind the scenes, Oni Press Publisher Hunter Gorinson has been quietly crafting an ambitious, multi-year vision. That plan will give Archie, Betty and Veronica, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and plenty of other fan favorites space to shine in inventive new series that lean into the warmth, humor, and optimism that have always defined Archie Comics.
At its heart, this reboot is all about an open invitation to rediscover familiar faces, soak in the cozy comfort of Riverdale, and then experience the thrill of seeing it all through a fresh and unexpected creative lens. Whether you have been reading Archie for decades or are meeting these characters for the first time, the future looks bright, playful, and packed with possibility, perfectly timed for this moment in American pop culture.
The excitement is just as strong behind the scenes. David Steward II, chairman of the Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group, underscored just how special this moment is. From being the gateway comic that got generations of readers hooked on the medium to becoming a pop culture phenomenon through Riverdale on television, Archie and friends have reached a level of recognition and influence that few fictional casts can match.
For Oni Press, this partnership is a milestone moment. Steward described it as one of the most important chapters in the publisher’s thirty-year history, a joyful leap forward for independent comics. Working hand in hand with the Archie team, the mission is not just to revisit classic characters but to create stories that will stick, resonate, and grow with readers over time.
Together, Archie Comics and Oni Press are flipping to a brand new page that feels celebratory, optimistic, and forward-looking. It honors everything fans love about Riverdale while setting the stage for decades of new adventures, new readers, and countless new reasons to fall in love with Archie all over again.
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