You never know what's going to happen at a retirement party when ancient gods are on the invitation list, but that's just another unpredictable day in the life of those who reside on the island of Demonde in the comic books series Archaic.

Written by Melissa F. Olson with artwork by Sally Cantirino, colors by Gab Contreras, and lettering by Rob Steen, Archaic #4 will introduce readers to the latest mystical surprises in store for a single mom and her three kids when it's released on March 19th from AHOY Comics, and as an early treat for Daily Dead readers, we have an exclusive preview from the upcoming issue that you can read right now!

You can experience an unconventional retirement party in our exclusive preview from Archaic #4 below, and to learn more about the fantasy series, be sure to visit:

ARCHAIC #4

(W) Melissa F. Olson

(A) Sally Cantirino

Cover: Sally Cantirino

This fantasy saga from acclaimed novelist Melissa F. Olson takes a sharp turn as we learn the startling history of the island of Demonde! Making a deal with the devil is tricky—but making a deal with an ancient god can be downright disastrous.

March 19, 2025

$3.99

Exclusive Preview of Archaic #4:

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    Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.

    When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.

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