Vampironica
horror comedy comic book
Vampironica is an American comic book miniseries published by Archie Horror, an imprint of Archie Comics, beginning in 2018. The story, which takes place outside of the main Archie Comics continuity, focuses on Veronica Lodge as she navigates life after becoming a vampiress. It is written by Greg and Meg Smallwood, with the former also serving as an artist.
In 2019, the series crossed over with fellow Archie Horror staple, Jughead: The Hunger, in the limited-run comic book series, Jughead: The Hunger vs. Vampironica.
Publication history
In March 2015, Archie Comics announced that a new title was in the works for the imprint featuring a significant female character from Archie's past. Written by Megan Smallwood, with art by co-writer Greg Smallwood and lettering by Jack Morelli, Vampironica was announced in December 2017. The series debuted on March 14, 2018.
The title originates from Betty and Veronica #261 (August 2012) by Dan Parent, which debuted the first version of the Vampirella-inspired Vampironica. The name is also mentioned in the first issue of fellow Archie Horror series Afterlife with Archie.
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