Vampironica

A darkly delightful twist on Riverdale royalty, Vampironica burst onto the scene in 2010's Life with Archie #2, courtesy of Paul Kupperberg and Norm Breyfogle, bringing a gothic edge to Archie Comics' sun-drenched universe. This Modern Age creation shares her pages with beloved Riverdale regulars — Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Reggie Mantle, and Veronica Lodge herself — lending her an intriguing place within that familiar, wholesome world. Her presence across Betty and Veronica, Life with Archie, and her very own self-titled series speaks to the enduring appetite for Archie Comics' willingness to experiment and surprise. A rare find with a small but devoted footprint in the catalog, Vampironica is a genuinely fun curiosity for collectors who love their nostalgia with a bite.