Archie meets Army of Darkness in first look at a new comic crossover

A preview of Archie X Army of Darkness #1 shows Ash arriving in Riverdale and Archie accidentally summoning the Deadites by reading the Necronomicon Ex Mortis.

A preview for Archie X Army of Darkness #1 places horror icon Ash in the town of Riverdale and sets up an unusual crossover. The piece frames Riverdale as a wholesome place that briefly breaks Ash’s cycle of supernatural conflict. That balance shifts when Archie finds the Necronomicon Ex Mortis and reads part of it aloud. The result, as shown in the preview, is the return of the Deadites and a new challenge for both Ash and the townspeople. Key details: - The preview is for Archie X Army of Darkness #1 and shows Ash arriving in Riverdale. - Archie locates and reads a portion of the Necronomicon Ex Mortis, which is reported to summon the Deadites. - The story sets up Ash and Riverdale residents working to hold back the undead until Archie can reverse what he read. - The preview contrasts Riverdale's wholesome tone with the supernatural threat to the town. - The preview teases the crossover's setup; release timing and further details are not specified. Summary: The crossover brings the horror character Ash into Riverdale and establishes a plot where Archie’s discovery of the Necronomicon summons the Deadites, forcing residents to respond. Undetermined at this time.