We’re still a few months away from the launch of Oni Press‘s new line of Archie Comics in September, but the publisher is giving a peek behind the curtain with some revamped redesigns of the Riverdale teens. Specifically, Kano and Fábio Moon’s new looks for Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica and Sabrina in Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1.
“Working on the redesigns for these iconic Archie characters was a real challenge, because the last thing you want to do is change them. They’re beloved, instantly recognizable, and hold a special place in fans’ hearts,” said Kano via press release. “My approach, both with the ARCHIE cast and on SABRINA, was the opposite, while still celebrating and honoring their original essence. I searched for modern aesthetics that feel true to their classic styles and personalities, creating a richer visual toolkit for the other artists. My goal was to provide versatile references that allow them to enhance each character’s look and adapt their outfits as the stories demand, while staying faithful to who they are. I hope these designs become a helpful foundation for the whole relaunch team. And I probably shouldn’t say this…but Jughead’s design is my favorite! Archie is legendary, of course—but Jughead had the most exciting room to evolve while still celebrating everything that makes him special.”
Added Moon, “My focus on these characters isn’t as much in what they look like—that was Kano’s job—but more in how they behave and how their body language and fashion choices can help us convey their distinct personalities.”
As to the looks, you can check them out below, and it’s hard not to think that Jughead, at least, was partially inspired by his Riverdale counterpart.
Archie #1 hits stores on September 2, 2026, while Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 hits in October. Check out the designs, below.
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