Today Archie Andrews Dies
Historic LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 comic book has already sold out at comic shop distributor level – second printing on the way with new cover
New York, NY (July 16) – Today, history is made as legendary comic book character Archie Andrews dies protecting his friend, Kevin Keller, from an assassin’s bullet. The story the entire world has been discussing this week is finally a reality.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE magazine #36 – on sale today in comic shops, digitally, bookstores, newsstands and ArchieComics.com – has already been met by a resounding wave of positive reviews, worldwide press attention and fan discussion. Archie Comics can now confirm that the issue is already sold out at the comic shop distributor level, and a second printing of the acclaimed and already bestselling issue has been fast-tracked by the publisher, with a new cover.
“Today, Archie dies a hero,” said Archie Comics Publisher/Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. “This day will never come again. This is not a gimmick. This is not a stopgap for a year until we bring him back in LIFE WITH ARCHIE. While he will live on forever as a teenager in the digests and classic stories, his adventures in LIFE WITH ARCHIE end today, and we will remember his bravery, loyalty, friendship and pure heart. I’ve said this before – Archie represents the best in all of us, and this issue and next week’s LIFE WITH ARCHIE #37 amplify and celebrate one of the greatest characters in pop culture history. We’d like to thank the fans, comic shop retailers and everyone who’s supported us over the years for helping to make this story an instant hit – critically and sales-wise.”
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