The Death of Archie: A Life Celebrated

Paul Kupperberg, Fernando Ruiz (Illustrator), Pat Kennedy (Illustrator), Tim Kennedy (Illustrator), Jeff Schultz (Illustrator)

$14.99

Publication Date: August 19th, 2014

Publisher:

Archie Comics

ISBN:

9781627389822

Pages:

112

Description

History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series LIFE WITH ARCHIE, as America's most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. The unthinkable happens: Archie Andrews dies!

One year later, the residents of the most welcoming town in America, where the chocolate malts are always delicious and the neighbors are always smiling, gather together one last time for the closing ceremony of this groundbreaking series and a celebration of a Life with Archie.

Features an extensive, exclusive retrospective celebration of Archie and his importance in pop culture.

Do not miss this game-changing tale of love, friendship and true heroism.

About the Author

PAUL KUPPERBERG is the writer of the best-selling and critically-acclaimed LIFE WITH ARCHIE MAGAZINE and ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE graphic novels for Archie Comics. He has also written many other titles including SUPERMAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, and THE SIMPSONS.

Praise for The Death of Archie: A Life Celebrated

"It seems fitting that Archie would go out a hero." --CNN

"Archie Comics has been taking numerous chances with their characters in the past half decade." --MTV

"Genuinely poignant, and even one of the most memorable death scenes in comics." --COMIC BOOK RESOURCES

"Riverdale just won't be the same." --THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Wait, what?" --ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"A true American icon is meeting an untimely end this summer." --HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Praise for LIFE WITH ARCHIE:

"The most fascinating Archie comic ever printed." --COMICS ALLIANCE

"The most consistently entertaining comic being written right now." --TOPLESS ROBOT

"Something exciting is happening in Riverdale." --THE NEW YORK TIMES

"An invigorating soap opera." --BOOKLIST