Halloween Arrives Early on this Archie Horror Comic Sneak Peek

You’ve heard of basic Archie Comics character Li’l Jinx, a mischievous tyke who earned her uncommon title by being born on Halloween? Replace “tyke” with “teen” (and lose the “Li’l”) and also you’ve bought the primary character of Chilling Adventures Presents… Jinx’s Grim Fairy Tales, a brand new Archie Horror one-shot that io9 is previewing right this moment.

Here’s the official synopsis: “Teen Jinx Holliday is Riverdale’s go-to babysitter. The (often unruly) kids that she watches over always change, seemingly for the better. The key to her success? Her book of unique fairy tales, all of which tell a moralistic story—usually grim, gruesome ones that frighten the children with Jinx as the star of each and every one. What sinister, I mean serious lessons will she teach her wards?”

The comedian accommodates a trio of tales, plus a body story that units up the babysitting angle by author Magdalene Visaggio (Eternity Girl) and artist Craig Cermak (Red Team), who additionally contribute “The True Story of Cantanella.” In addition, writer-actor James III (Netflix’s Astronomy Club) and artist Evan Stanley (Cosmo the Mighty Martian) contribute “Suzie & the Monkey’s Paw,” and author Joe Corallo (She Said Destroy) and artist Eva Cabrera (Betty & Veronica: Vixens) contribute “Will the Real Sorcerer Please Stand Up?” Colors are by Matt Herms, and letters are by Jack Morelli.

First up, try the covers (important cowl by Vic Malhotra; variant cowl by Francesco Francavilla), adopted by io9’s unique eight-page preview sampler, with further notes from a few of the writers.

“Suzie gets ahold of a Monkey’s Paw from the famed story and things don’t work out so well for her,” says James III, organising the beneath excerpt. “I liked the idea of someone down on their luck suddenly getting everything they want, but then it comes crashing down on them.”

“Riverdale is under the psychic domination of Kardak the Mystic and it’s up to Jinx and Dilton to break his spell!” Joe Corallo explains. “Archie Comics were the first comics I collected as a kid, so it’s an honor to have the opportunity to write a story set in Riverdale.”

“What’s more horrifying than an arranged marriage?,” asks Magdalene Visaggio. “Try a monster-fied Cheryl Blossom made entirely out of gold.”

“These tales are both nods to classic fables (which were typically pretty creepy to begin with) as well as classic Archie characters,” Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante mentioned in an assertion supplied to io9. “Mix those together with the modern horror that Archie has become known for and you’ve got an anthology any horror fan would want in their collection.”

Chilling Adventures Presents… Jinx’s Grim Fairy Tales releases August 17 in U.S. comedian retailers.

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