'The Art of Archie: The Covers' Returns in April 2027 with Additional Artwork
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August 5th 2026
Titan Books and Archie Comics are partnering for an exciting rerelease with new updates in 2027 with the release of The Art of Archie: The Covers, giving fans of classic comics the chance to enjoy decades of artwork.
Revealed in a listing on the website of the publisher, this is not just a standard reprint, because it adds another 32 pages of cover art, covering the period since the original book released in 2013 through to 2026. The 192-page hardcover is set for release on April 13th, 2027 and has an RRP of $39.99 in the US and £34.99 in the UK.
The official description for The Art of Archie: The Covers is as follows;
"Celebrate more than 85 years of iconic comic book covers with this beautiful hardcover featuring America’s beloved teenage icons—Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and friends. The Art of Archie: The Covers showcases stunning full-color artwork by fan-favorite artists including Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Bob Montana, Dan Parent, and many more. Updated from its original 2013 edition, this expanded volume includes 32 pages of brand-new content, with covers published through 2026.
Go behind the scenes on the all-time best comic book covers in Archie’s history with a look at their inspiration, creation and ongoing cultural legacy. This is the perfect purchase for comic book fans, Americana buffs and pop culture aficionados of all sorts, brought to you by Victor Gorelick and Craig Yoe, the team behind the critically-acclaimed The Art of Betty and Veronica."
85 years of covers is a huge time period and makes this an interesting addition to the shelf of collectors, while also giving those that missed out on the 2013 edition the chance to pick up a copy. As noted in the description, the editors also worked on The Art of Betty & Veronica, a book that is getting a reprint and due to release on September 22nd, 2026. The cover can be seen below.
Archie Comics is one of the longest-running comic book publishers in the United States, known best for its stories following teenage characters Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, and Veronica Lodge, as well as other inhabitants of Riverdale. It began as far back as 1939, originally under the publishing name of MLJ Magazines, before becoming Archie Comics name in 1946. The comics are more famous for their humour, romance, and teenage drama, making them more grounded and relatable. Archie Comics has also included superhero and horror lines too, as well as being adapted into TV shows.
Listings should start appearing soon following the listing on Titan Book's website, and any future update for The Art of Archie: The Covers will be reported here.
