A classic Archie comic is getting a modern take with the revival of Fun with Little Archie and Friends Special. The modern style one-shot stars little versions of Archie Andrews and the Riverdale kids. It will be published in April 2022, along with the graphic novel collection of the Bite-Sized Archie web comic.

“Little Archie has been an integral part of our publishing history and we wanted to revisit the franchise with modern storytellers and sensibilities,” Archie Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante said. “Coupled with the first print collection of our extremely popular Bite Sized Archie web comic, these books are fun jumping-on points for readers of any age, but they’re also part of our larger plans for the continued growth and expansion of the Archie Comics brand.”

The Fun with Little Archie & Friends one-shot features Little Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronia, and Sabrina, along with “Little” debuts of Cheryl Blossom, Toni Topaz, Harper Lodge, and others. Stories were written by Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!), and Rotante (Betty & Veronica: Vixens), with art by Erin Hunting (The Tooth Fairy Vs Santa), Adrian Ropp (Casper the Friendly Ghost), and Agnes Garbowska (DC Super Hero Girls).

“Archie has been a cornerstone of my comics-loving heart since I was a Little Shannon, and I’m so jazzed to see someone as magnificently talented as Erin bring my hijinks for the gang to glorious four-color life,” Watters said about working on Fun with Little Archie & Friends.

“There are new and exciting avenues to pursue in the world of child-appropriate entertainment, including animation, and we want to explore the possibilities there by doing what Archie Comics has always done best: incorporating pop culture trends, mixing in a dash of action and adventure with some hints of sci-fi and the supernatural, and – most importantly – delivering a healthy dose of fun and humor as only we can do,” Rotante said of the Bite-Sized Archie graphic novel collection.