ARCHIE #654 may not be on sale until April 2 but we got an exclusive first look at the variant cover.
ARCHIE #654
There’s a Speed Dating event at Pop’s and everyone is invited! Love is in the air as new relationships blossom in true Riverdale fashion! It’s like a dream come true for Archie—the chance to date every girl in Riverdale (and Jughead’s worst nightmare!). With more than just two girls to choose between, who on earth will Archie pick?! Find out in this fun-filled story featuring special guest appearances!
Script: Steven Duvall Scott
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, and Rosario “Tito” Peña
Casablanca Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 4/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
Hopefully that cover looks really really familiar. The variant cover is a homage to Casablanca. The issue does not feature a Casablanca spoof. But it makes cool cover.