From archiecomics.com:

As you may have heard, we're launching a new BETTY & VERONICA series with writer Jamie L. Rotante. What you haven't heard yet - because we're breaking the news right here - is that the artist on the series will be none other than the amazing Sandra Lanz!

Sandra has wowed us over the years with many a beautiful cover, and we finally lined things up to get her to handle interior artwork. She couldn't be a more perfect fit. Keep reading to see what Jamie has to say about the new series - it may surprise you!

BETTY & VERONICA #1 cover by Sandra Lanz

 

ArchieComics.com: Congratulations on the new BETTY & VERONICA comic book series! You’ve been a proofreader and editor at Archie Comics for years and have obviously spent a lot of time reading about these characters. What’s it been like to be able to take all of that knowledge and familiarity with the characters and get to write them in new stories and settings?

Jamie L. Rotante: Oh man, it’s been so much fun! I was an avid Archie reader for years before working here—and especially a fan of the Betty & Veronica comics—so I felt pretty comfortable with the characters' personalities, but getting to read so many comics over the years and seeing so many unique takes on the gang, and especially watching Riverdale, has shown just how far these characters can go while still retaining the core of what makes them recognizable. They really are adoptable in almost any setting and story, which helps because you can take chances and tell bold stories without sacrificing the heart of why people love Archie Comics.

Variant cover by Audrey Mok

Variant cover by Laura Braga

ArchieComics.com: The BETTY & VERONICA: VIXENS comic is wrapping up soon and featured a much different version of the girls than we are used to. They rode around on motorcycles, joined roller derby teams, and beat up bullies in Riverdale. Are there any elements of the VIXENS run that might find their way into this new series?

JR: I’d love to have cameos and nods to Vixens wherever I can in the new Betty and Veronica. Elements of their Vixens personalities and voices will definitely still be in tact, but it is a very different story--that being said, don't be surprised if you see someone on roller skates or showing up to school on a motorcycle!

Variant cover by Francesco Francavilla

Variant cover by Marguerite Sauvage

ArchieComics.com: What’s unique about this new BETTY & VERONICA series that makes it stand out from the ones that have come before it? What can fans expect to see in this one that they may not have read before?

JR: We've done Little Archie, Archie's Freshman Year and Archie's Married Life--but we've never centered in on the kids in their last year of high school. The fabulous Archie 1941 touches on that a bit, but it's in a different era so the challenges the characters face are very specific to that time. This is a realistic look at what teens facing their futures are going through now, and how it impacts their friendships, relationships and day-to-day life. It shows how much teens go through while still being passionate about the world around them. It is still an Archie Comic, though, so it will definitely have moments of fun, humor and romance as well!

ArchieComics.com: Artist Sandra Lanz will be joining you on BETTY & VERONICA when it launches in December. What is it about Sandra’s style that makes her a good fit for the series and how has your experience been working with her so far?

JR: Sandra is great! Her art style is perfect for this series; it has a very realistic vibe (as you can see from her super awesome main cover to issue #1!). It's still early on in the process but so far Sandra's been excellent to work with! She's been communicative and honest about her goals, and I can't wait to see how each issue comes together! I've been very fortunate to work with a lot of fantastic artists on both series.

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  • What else of hers do you recommend, Alexandra? From a cursory Google search she wrote Vixens (Betty & Veronica in a biker gang), which is on my to-read list. It looked like there were some novels I was unfamiliar with.

    I have to say I'm pleased with the art. I was disappointed with the art on Jughead and Sabrina, and found the art on Afterlife with Archie hit or miss, so that's becoming an issue with me. (Of course, Betty & Veronica by Adam Hughes was so gorgeous it almost cancels the others out.)

  • I think the artist/writer (who did the top cover featured here) looks excellent. And it's easily my favorite of the ones presented here.

    Agreed about the Adam Hughes art. You can't do much better than that.

    As for the Sabrina art, I have to disagree. I love the art on that...what is it now?...annual series? Robert Hack can sure turn in some great art. Once a year. That said, it may be the writer's fault. Regardless, great series...on a yearly basis.

    Captain Comics said:

    I have to say I'm pleased with the art. I was disappointed with the art on Jughead and Sabrina, and found the art on Afterlife with Archie hit or miss, so that's becoming an issue with me. (Of course, Betty & Veronica by Adam Hughes was so gorgeous it almost cancels the others out.)

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