As part of a continuous expansion into new markets for some of the world’s most iconic cartoon characters, Archie Comics is introducing a program of original graphic novels for young readers in 2020! Archie Blue Ribbon, a brand new imprint for stand-alone YA titles from some of Archie’s best talents, will be accompanied by a series of medium-quality books from the BuzzPop license imprint of Little Bee Books.
“At Archie, our goal is always to present the best story in the best format to reach the most readers,” said Archie Comics co-president Alex Segura. “Launching a YA-focused line of original graphic novels with Blue Ribbon and working with Little Bee to create graphic novels aimed at children is a natural next step to telling fans compelling, unique and meaningful stories about our iconic characters.”
Blue Ribbon’s launch titles are BETTY & VERONICA: THE BOND OF FRIENDSHIP by Jamie L. Rotante with art by Brittney Williams, followed by a new Riverdale tie-in story, RIVERDALE: THE TIES THAT BIND BY THE RIVERDALE comics creative team of writer Micol Ostow and artist Thomas Pitilli. Both titles will appear in 2020 and will contain 144 pages.
“Betty and Veronica are two best friends despite the fact that they are opposites – many people can empathize with this,” said Jamie about THE BAND OF FRIENDSHIP. “Sometimes your first best friend is totally different from you as you grow up, and it can be scary to think about how that dynamic can change further in the future.”
Commenting on her addition to the Riverdale universe, inspired by The CW TV show, Micol said: “If there is one thing I have taken over from working with Scholastic, Archie and the Riverdale team on earlier books and comics , then there are no limits with this universe! How fun is that? “
Little Bee’s debut Archie graphic novel becomes THE RIVERDALE DIARIES: HI, BETTY! by Sarah Kuhn with art from J. Bone. The “Riverdale Diaries” middle-class series follows young Archie cartoon characters, new and old, while braving high school and experiencing numerous adventures in their legendary city.
“Betty and Veronica and Valerie are some of the most important icons of my childhood,” said Sarah. “Writing words for them is amazing – just as they see them brought to life by the inimitable J. Bone!””The Little Bee partnership has come together naturally and helps us to continue to reach an extremely important market. We are all very excited to see THE RIVERDALE DIARIES in the hands of young readers,” Alex Segura added. “As far as the YA line is concerned, we have had the idea in our back pocket for a while and it fell into place when the talent and stories for B&V and RIVERDALE came together. Archie Blue Ribbon stands for the best talent telling the best stories about our characters, and we are delighted to launch this imprint in such a meaningful way. “
For more information about Archie’s new original graphic novels, stay up to date with news from the ARCHIE COMICS FOREVER: CELEBRATING 80 YEARS panel on Friday, October 4 at New York Comic Con 2019.
RIVERDALE DIARIES interior art by J. Bone
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