Archies in India GN Provides New Character Prasad Arora to Archieverse

The Archieverse is about to be shaken to its foundations, leaving nothing the identical once more, as a result of a brand new character is becoming a member of the gang with January’s The Archies in India graphic novel. Prasad Arora is a Bollywood star who catches the eye of Betty and Veronica, based on a press launch, presumably resulting in many hilarious hijinx as Archie appears like a cuckold.

The press launch elaborates:

Following the announcement of The Archies, an upcoming function movie directed by Zoya Akhtar and set in India, Archie Comics continues to have a good time its longstanding connection to the nation with a brand new member of its iconic forged of comedian e-book characters! In THE ARCHIES IN INDIA graphic novel releasing in January, an unique story by author Invoice Golliher and Dan Father or mother will introduce Prasad Arora, a Bollywood star who catches the eye of Betty and Veronica, including a enjoyable new dynamic to Riverdale’s relationships.

Going ahead, Prasad, like all the opposite Archieverse characters, will likely be eternally trapped as an adolescent in highschool, ceaselessly dwelling his most awkward and hormonal years for all eternity, a psychological horror like no different, as befits Archie custom.

Prasad will likely be an ongoing addition to new tales within the writer’s comedian books and digest magazines, and his first look was impressed by the creators’ experiences visiting the nation to satisfy their many followers. “I visited India in 2019 after writing and illustrating an earlier Archie story set in India,” Golliher stated. “I beloved the nation; the individuals had been so heat and type. It was additionally nice to see the quantity of curiosity that everybody has within the Archie characters and the creators. I’ve buddies I made then that I’m nonetheless in contact with on social media. I can not wait to get one other likelihood to go to.”

“As a lot as India loves Archie, we love them proper again!” Father or mother added. “The function movie from Zoya Akhtar will likely be one other milestone, furthering the connection between Riverdale and India for years to come back!”

Prasad Arora will make his debut on January twenty fifth.

THE ARCHIES IN INDIA (TR)

Archie and his buddies from Riverdale have been globetrotting for many years… however their favourite place to go to by far is India! This particular assortment consists of each story the place Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and sure, even Reggie, have travelled to the good nation. And what would any nice journey be with out loads of romance, particular cameo appearances, and TONS of musical moments? Plus, a BRAND-NEW STORY! In “Stars in Their Eyes,” Bollywood star Amisha Mehta has a movie lined as much as shoot in India and manages to get Betty and Veronica a gig as extras. The women arrive on the set and Amisha discovers one of many largest teen heartthrobs, Prasad Arora, is now scheduled to be within the movie as nicely. When she hears this, she’s hopeful she will likely be in a scene together with her crush. Betty and Veronica determine to play matchmaker to get Prasad and Amisha launched… however will they trigger extra hurt than good?

Script: Invoice Golliher
Artwork: Dan Father or mother, Wealthy Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore
Cowl: Dan Father or mother, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-64576-872-2
$14.99 US / $18.99 CAN
6 x 9″
144 pp, Full Colour Commerce Paperback
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 1/25