Additional Notes:
This is a Pre-Sale title. Cover artwork, release dates and cut-off times are subject to official distributor updates and may change as publishers finalise solicitations.

Incentive (ratio) status is not guaranteed at the time of listing. If a cover is later reclassified as an incentive (ratio) variant, the original purchase price may no longer reflect its status and affected orders may be cancelled with a full refund issued.

All NCBD releases and Back-Issues are handled exclusively through our online store. 📌

Cut-Off (US):
30 March 2026 ✂️

Order by (UK):
Thursday prior to FOC 🔚

Pick-List:
22 April 2026 📦

Shipping:
Dispatched within one week of pick-list—all items on order will ship together 🚚

Publisher:
Archie Comics 🏠

Comic Script:
Frank Doyle ✒️

Illustrations:
Harry Lucey Marty Epp Various ✏️

Cover Artwork:
Dan DeCarlo 🎨

Cover Attributes:
Monster Variant 🧩

Pages:
32 📜

Trim Size (Approx.):
6.6"W x 10.2"H ✂️

Age Rating:
E (Everyone) 🆔️

UPC / ISBN:
76281627125700121 📖

Distributor Code:
0226AC0533 🆒

ℹ️ Product specifications provided by distributor ℹ️

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Quality & Condition:

Pre-sales: 9.0+ grade standard (may include minor spine ticks or slight cover marks)

Blind Bags/Boxes: 8.0+ grade standard (contents accepted as-is)

Released titles: Same 9.0+ standard as pre-sales, unless stated otherwise

Industry-standard imperfections possible: printing variations, minor ink bleeds, slight creases

Issues? Contact us first with your order number – we'll make it right

Pre-Orders & FOC:

FOC deadline (US date): Monday

UK orders due: Midnight Thursday before FOC Monday

Late orders: Full refund (processed within 5-7 business days) or back-order option

Cancellations allowed until shipping label created

Returns:

Comics/TPBs/HCs/Omnibus: Non-returnable once shipped (Consumer Contracts Regulations exemption for unsealed periodicals)

Blind Bags/Boxes: All sales final (chance-based product – multiples purchased to find specific items are non-returnable)

Other collectables: 14-day change-of-mind returns from delivery date (contact us for return authorisation; buyer pays return postage)

Collectables returns: Must be returned in original unopened condition with all packaging; refund processed within 5-7 business days of receipt

3+ cancellations from one address = account review required; future orders may be declined

Shipping:

From £1.99 (varies by size/weight)

Up to 250g: Royal Mail 2nd Class, no tracking (£20 cover)

Over 250g: Evri with tracking (£20 cover)

Orders £20+: Royal Mail 48hr Tracked (£75 cover)

International shipping: UK only at present – contact us for other regions

All comics shipped in rigid mailers; extra mailers available for purchase

Pre-sale orders ship together once all items arrive

Delivery Timing:

Distributor deliveries: Wednesday–Friday

Shipping begins: Typically by Monday after US Pull-Date (often sooner)

Typical dispatch: 3–5 days after stock received (up to 7 days during busy periods including major NCBD releases and holidays)

Bagging/Boarding:

Complimentary for all eligible items (Current/Silver/Golden/Magazine sizes)

Premium Comicare supplies used

Some oversized items cannot be bagged and/or boarded

Supplier Notes:

Orders placed by SKU/UPC – images, artist info, and dates subject to change

If a Virgin cover is shown and the title doesn't quote "Virgin," expect Trade Dress

Rare distributor fulfilment issues may require cancellations – we appreciate your understanding

Questions? Message us – we typically respond within 24-48 hours

LAST UPDATED:
JAN26