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Archie Andrews<\/a><\/strong> is heading somewhere far darker than Riverdale in Archie in Hell #1<\/strong>, the new ongoing series from Oni Press<\/strong> and Archie Comics<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The upcoming horror<\/a> title comes from multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath<\/strong> and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook<\/a><\/strong>, with colors by Francesco Segala<\/a><\/strong>. The first<\/a> issue<\/a> debuts in comic shops<\/a> on November 4, 2026<\/strong>, and Oni Press has revealed a new \u201cPyre Satanic\u201d variant cover<\/strong> illustrated by Chloe Brailsford<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The open-order variant has a Final Order Cut-Off date of September 28, 2026<\/strong>, giving readers and collectors a short window to reserve the cover before release.<\/p>\n

Archie Andrews Goes to Hell<\/h2>\n

They say every small town has a secret. In Riverdale<\/strong>, that secret is much worse than anyone expected.<\/p>\n

An ancient order of cultists has infiltrated the town and spent generations working toward one terrifying goal: using human sacrifice to bring a demon lord into the mortal plane. After a century of planning, the cult has finally found its final target.<\/p>\n

That target is Archie Andrews<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The hometown football champion, longtime good guy, and all-around heart of Riverdale suddenly finds himself at the center of a secret ritual. But the cultists are not the only supernatural force in town. Actual witches walk Riverdale\u2019s streets, and when cult and coven collide, the consequences become cosmic.<\/p>\n

The Pyre Satanic Variant Cover<\/h2>\n

Oni Press has revealed the \u201cPyre Satanic\u201d variant cover<\/strong> for Archie in Hell #1<\/strong>, illustrated by Chloe Brailsford<\/strong>, known for work including Lobo<\/strong> and The Deadman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The cover joins two previously revealed \u201cPyre Satanic\u201d covers<\/strong> by Brailsford, forming an unholy trinity alongside Archie #1<\/a><\/strong> and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This special cover is an open-order variant<\/strong>, meaning retailers can order it without an incentive ratio. The FOC date for the Pyre Satanic variant<\/strong> is September 28, 2026<\/strong>, with the issue arriving in stores on November 4, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For collectors following Archie horror variants, this cover is one to watch.<\/p>\n

A New Ongoing Horror Series<\/h2>\n

Archie in Hell #1<\/strong> launches a new ongoing series from writer Patrick Horvath<\/strong>, best known for Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees<\/strong>, and artist Tyler Crook<\/strong>, known for Harrow County<\/strong> and Out of Alcatraz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That creative<\/a> team makes this release especially interesting. Horvath has built a reputation for mixing charming visuals with unsettling horror, while Crook brings a strong sense of atmosphere, character work, and supernatural dread.<\/p>\n

Together, they are taking Archie into one of his darkest stories yet.<\/p>\n

Riverdale\u2019s Secret Cult<\/h2>\n

The story centers on an ancient cult known as the Order of Al\u2019Darax<\/strong>, a group attempting to merge the mortal world with the realm of elder gods.<\/p>\n

To complete the ritual, they need a bridge between worlds. Unfortunately for Archie, that bridge appears to be him.<\/p>\n

The preview pages show Archie trying to go through an ordinary day in Riverdale before the supernatural pieces begin falling into place. Food drives, text messages, Sabrina\u2019s magic<\/a>, and strange cult activity all build toward something much more sinister.<\/p>\n

By the time Archie is chosen as the channel for the old gods of Al\u2019Darax, the series has fully turned Riverdale into a nightmare.<\/p>\n

Why Archie in Hell #1 Matters<\/h2>\n

Archie in Hell #1<\/strong> continues the publisher\u2019s recent push into darker, stranger, and more horror-driven Archie stories.<\/p>\n

The concept works because Archie is usually tied to comfort, nostalgia, humor, and small-town drama. Placing him against cultists, witches, ancient rituals, and cosmic horror creates an immediate contrast.<\/p>\n

That clash between classic Archie innocence and full-scale supernatural horror gives the series a strong hook for longtime Archie readers, modern horror fans, and collectors watching Oni Press and Archie Comics\u2019 horror line.<\/p>\n

Issue Details<\/h2>\n

Title:<\/strong> Archie in Hell #1
Publisher:<\/strong> Oni Press \/ Archie Comics<\/a>
Writer:<\/strong> Patrick Horvath
Artist:<\/strong> Tyler Crook
Colorist:<\/strong> Francesco Segala
Pyre Satanic Variant Cover Artist:<\/strong> Chloe Brailsford
FOC:<\/strong> September 28, 2026
On Sale:<\/strong> November 4, 2026<\/p>\n

Covers and Preview Images<\/h2>\n

The available preview materials include several covers and interior pages for Archie in Hell #1<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n

Cover H:<\/strong> Kano<\/a>
Cover I:<\/strong> Dan Parent
Cover J:<\/strong> Mirka Andolfo
Cover L:<\/strong> Lonergan Black-and-White Variant
Cover S:<\/strong> Chloe Brailsford Pyre Satanic Variant
Interior Preview Pages:<\/strong> Tyler Crook artwork with colors by Francesco Segala<\/p>\n

For the featured image<\/a>, the Chloe Brailsford Pyre Satanic Variant<\/strong> is the strongest choice if the post is focused on the new cover reveal. The main Archie in Hell #1 cover<\/strong> is also a strong option for a general preview post.<\/p>\n

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About Oni Press<\/h2>\n

Oni Press<\/strong> is a multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of comics and graphic novels<\/a>. Founded in 1997, the publisher is known for a wide range of creator-owned and licensed titles across multiple genres.<\/p>\n

With Archie in Hell #1<\/strong>, Oni Press and Archie Comics are pushing Riverdale into a darker supernatural direction while keeping Archie Andrews at the center of the chaos.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Archie in Hell #1<\/strong> looks like one of the most unusual and sinister Archie releases of 2026.<\/p>\n

With Patrick Horvath<\/strong>, Tyler Crook<\/strong>, and Francesco Segala<\/strong> leading the series, plus a striking Chloe Brailsford Pyre Satanic variant<\/strong>, this first issue has strong appeal for horror fans, Archie collectors, and readers looking for a darker take on Riverdale.<\/p>\n

The Pyre Satanic variant<\/strong> reaches FOC on September 28, 2026<\/strong>, and Archie in Hell #1<\/strong> arrives in stores on November 4, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Join the Discussion<\/h2>\n

Are you picking up Archie in Hell #1<\/strong>? Which cover are you going after?<\/p>\n

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