Archie is Mr. Justice # 4, released on May 21, 2025, is the final issue of a four-part "Archie Premium Event" limited series. The series reimagines Archie Andrews as a superhero following a freak accident at a museum that grants him super-strength, invincibility, and a unique "unfairness sense".
As the finale, this issue is told from the perspective of Reggie Mantle.
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Transformation: It details Reggie's fall from childhood friend to bitter enemy as he embraces the villainous identity of Kid Wicked.
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Motivations: The story explores Reggie's internal struggle, fueled by jealousy and self-loathing, particularly regarding Archie's status and his own rocky relationship with his father.
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The Conflict: The issue features a climactic, super-powered brawl between Mr. Justice and Kid Wicked, orchestrated behind the scenes by a "Lex Luthor-like" Hiram Lodge.
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Conclusion: The ending is described as an emotional "tearjerker" that examines the death of Mr. Justice and the redemption—or lack thereof—of his adversaries.
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Writer: Blake Howard
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Artist: Federico Sabbatini
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Colors: Glenn Whitmore
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Letters: Jack Morelli
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Main Cover: Art by Reiko Murakami.
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Notable Variant: A The Killing Joke homage cover by Matt Talbot.