Archie Comics has announced that Veronica Fish will be the ongoing artist for the new Archie series, following Fiona Staples and Annie Wu’s turns on the title. She joins series writer Mark Waid, colorists Andre Szymanowicz and Jen Vaughn, and letterer Jack Morelli.
“I’m very excited. It’s a dream job! And like all dream jobs comes responsibilities,” Fish said in a press release. “Even though I do feel quite a bit of pressure, I’m trying to focus on how much fun it is.”
Fish debuted as the Archie artist in #5, which released in January; the issue featured a team-up between Betty, Jughead, and Archie’s rival Reggie, who is set to play a major role in upcoming issues.
"I really enjoy drawing Reggie because his presence shakes everybody up," Fish said. "He makes good characters like Betty and Archie do things they wouldn't otherwise. He is also super layered, and not just a one-dimensional villain."
Archie #6 hits comic shops on February 17, 2016, featuring cover art by Fish.