Afterlife with Archie Magazine #1
In "Escape from Riverdale Chapter One: A Boy and His Dog," a fateful accident sets off a chain of supernatural events when Reggie accidentally hits Hot Dog, prompting Jughead to seek help from Sabrina. With a forbidden spell, Sabrina resurrects the dog—only for the creature to turn violent and infect Jughead, whose transformation begins to unfold by Halloween night. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and brought to life with haunting art by Francesco Francavilla, this chilling chapter of Afterlife with Archie Magazine blends small-town dread with the eerie beauty of a world where magic has consequences. The cover, also by Francavilla, captures the story’s unsettling tone in stark, atmospheric detail.
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When Reggie hits Hot Dog with his car on an October night, Jughead brings him to Sabrina in the hope that she can save him. She decides to break the rules of magic and bring Hot Dog back to life. Unfortunately, the dog returns as a rabid creature and bites Jughead, leading him to contract a strange illness. By Halloween night, Jughead has transformed into a zombie.
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