has gone from a bizarre and unexpected premise to a bona fide success, as yet another sell-out confirmed today.Last week’s Afterlife With Archie #4 was confirmed as having sold out and is headed back for a second printing, just days after the announcement that series writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has been named Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics Publications.This is the fourth-consecutive sell-out at the distributor level for the series from Aguirre-Sacasa and Eisner Award-winning artist Francesco Francavilla.”We are on a roll, and Afterlife With Archie #4 is just the latest in what’s sure to be an ongoing success for Roberto and Francesco,” said Archie Comics Publisher/Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. “This issue really ups the stakes and the audience has spoken with a resounding ‘Yes!’ We couldn’t be happier about the supremely positive response from fans, critics and retailers. Let’s keep it going!”Francavilla has created a new cover for the second printing of Afterlife With Archie #4, featuring an image of Archie’s dog Vegas, the heroic hound who plays a pivotal role in the issue. The second printing will be made available on April 9.The series has received audience and critical acclaim, and is reportedly already being developed as a film or television project.
