Here’s the most unexpected crossover event of the week — and maybe the year: Archie Comics and Dark Horse Comics are teaming up for Archie Vs. Minor Threats, a four-issue series that will send the teens of Riverdale on a collision course with Twilight City.
The news was revealed on Archie’s BlueSky account, which posted the following:
The teens of Riverdale cross paths with the criminals of Twilight City…and no one will ever be the same! From the creative team of writers Patton Oswalt, Timmy Heague and Jordan Blum comes Archie vs. Minor Threats. The debut of this four-issue miniseries hits stores on August 6th!
“Some of my favorite comic crossovers have been the ones where you go “how the hell is that gonna work?!” Which, by the way, is the appropriate response to pitting the all-American teenagers of Archie against the down on their luck supervillains of Minor Threats,” said Blum via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “What was born out of this unlikely pairing was a story that dramatically affects the events of Frankie’s journey and super crime for years to come, while also exploring unique character dynamics that challenge the Riverdale gang’s status quo like we’ve never seen. This is one of the funniest, most action-packed, most violently unhinged stories we’ve ever done and one that can only exist in the medium of comics. Put on your domino masks and raise your milkshakes… this one is gonna be a barn burner!”
Added Oswalt, “Not since Alan Moore’s WATCHMEN crossed over with Bazooka Joe has there been a comics match-up as made in heaven as this one! Prepare to be TRANSPORTED.”
This comes at a time when Archie Comics is expanding its crossovers — they just announced a crossover with Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob. And the Minor Threats universe is rapidly growing, too, past miniseries and spinoffs to invade other comic book universes.
Beyond the writing team, the book will be drawn by Scott Koblish, with colors by Hi-Fi and letters by Nate Piekos.
“When I write comics set in the town of Riverdale, it’s like hanging with my friends. Now I’m writing the adventures of my favorite fictional friends with my best friends Jordan and Patton, where their comic book creations get to crossover with some of my all-time favorite characters in all of comic book history,” said Heague. “For my first four issue mini-series, I couldn’t ask for anything more. Also, Scott Koblish on art?! Riverdale and Twilight City are not ready for the mind-blowing awesomeness that he is cooking on these pages! Archie and the gang are NOT ready. Anyway, someone got a milkshake and a burger? All this comic stuff makes a guy hungry!”
Noted artist Scott Koblish, “This is one of the most challenging and rewarding projects I’ve ever attempted! I’m really excited to be working with Patton, Jordan, Timmy, Hi-Fi and all the incredibly supportive folks at Dark Horse and Archie who are encouraging me to take my art to the next level on something truly unique!! Strap in, the thrusters are set to reach the stars on this one!!!”
You can check out the cover to issue #1 by Scott Hepburn, Scott Koblish, Joe Quinones, Patrick Horvath, Dan Parent, and Mike Allred, below, as well as the official synopsis. Archie vs. Minor Threats #1 hits stores on August 6, 2025.
It’s your favorite high schoolers forced to fight your favorite costumed villains in a story that will have lasting ramifications for all involved! Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and friends are on their way to Twilight City for a field trip when the magical meddling of Sabrina the Teenage Witch lands them in the seedy underbelly of Redport, the most villainous part of town, which is controlled by Frankie Follis, aka Playtime, and her gang of Minor Threats. Archie and the others suddenly find themselves drafted into both sides of the war Playtime is waging against magic users on her turf. One thing is for sure: blood and milkshakes will be spilled!
This article has been updated to include additional covers and information.
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