Archie #1 Gets 40-Page Launch, Travis Charest Variant

Archie Comics is coming in hot for its 85th anniversary. Archie #1 arrives in September 2026 as a substantial 40-page debut, written by Ben H. Winters and illustrated by Fábio Moon—and the package includes puzzles, pin-ups, and bonus content beyond the main story.

If you've been waiting on this one, there's a variant cover by Travis Charest locked in for pre-orders through July 27. That's your window to grab it at FOC (Final Order Cutoff), so plan accordingly.

The launch lands during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where Archie Comics will be marking the milestone anniversary. Given the creative lineup and the expanded page count, this reads less like a standard relaunch and more like a proper event—the kind of opening statement that signals real investment in what comes next.

Source: Comics Beat