A new Archie comic line wouldn’t be complete without a brand new Sabrina the Teenage Witch series. Corinna Bechko and artist Kano craft a playful, lighthearted, and witchy tale that fits right into Oni Press wonderfully in Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1.
Who’d ever want to be ordinary when you could be a teenage witch instead? Still reeling from the surprise revelation of her secret birthright, and with Halloween just around the corner, high schooler Sabrina Spellman is honing her craft one hex at a time and figuring out how to balance her magical new life with the crushing responsibilities of being 16 years old. But when her feline familiar, Salem, drops a mythical trickster onto Sabrina’s literal doorstep, she might not be able to keep her two worlds from smashing together like busted pumpkins on All Hallow’s Eve.
No time for fate. No time for destiny. No time for homework. Sabrina’s about to find out that being a teenager is far from magical… even when you’re a teenage witch!
The young adult vibe of the Archie Comics line is present, but feels even more front and center here for some reason. Sabrina continues to struggle with balancing between being a witch, who is still very much learning her craft, and a mortal high school student who has try and fit into the crowd. Of course, this is not what most young adults have to deal with, but can relate to at least part of it.
A witchy story where the main character knows exactly what they are doing can be taxing, but one where the witch is still honing their craft and learning from their mistakes along the way. Sabrina certainly has herself in a pickle, attempting to take shortcuts on her magical side of life and focusing on her high school life, in this premiere issue. Life as a teenage witch can be difficult, but sometimes she can make it more so.
Kano’s illustrations are playful and eye-catching, a vibe that blends well into the Archie Comics universe while also setting itself apart from the crowd. The colors pop when needed and the darker shades are perfectly timed as well. Sabrina and her friends come to life on the pages in a wonderful way.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a charming and magical start to Sabrina’s new series at Oni Press. Corinna Bechko and artist Kano amazingly capture the struggles of being a teenager while adding the complications that come with learning how to be a witch. Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 is playful and relatable, while also just the right amount of witchy.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 hits local comic shops on October 7, 2026 (FOC: August 31) from Oni Press.
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