BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #261
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/7
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: “Movie Mix-Up!” Archie gets a taste of his own medicine when Betty and Veronica double-book dates for the same night as a movie outing with Archie!
B&V FRIENDS JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #259
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/28
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: Mr. Lodge’s connections with Hollywood get Betty and Veronica the chance to a visit a movie set—unfortunately, they won’t be the only ones seeing stars when they wreak havoc on set!
The fan-favorite classic Archie Comics style is heading back to comics in Betty & Veronica: Friends Forever, a new monthly series for all ages written by Archie veteran Bill Golliher with art by Archie legend Dan Parent. The new series spotlights the timeless best friend duo in themed issues of five-page stories, starting with “At the Movies” in issue #1 this May. The comic features arty by Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli.
Parent and writer Bill Golliher have a long history with Riverdale going back to their seminal 1990s storyline, “Love Showdown” that reintroduced Cheryl Blossom to modern Archie Comics.
Friends Forever will feature the return of the classic style, known across the world for its family-friendly stories and rich history, to the comic shop market to meet growing demand for a classic-style publication in the traditional comic book format. The stories spotlighted in the new series, geared toward comic shops, will also be seen in select B&V digests on the newsstand to maximize the reach of these new classic tales.
Betty & Veronica: Friends Forever launches on May 2 in comic book stores and digital platforms.
ARCHIE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR #1
Script: Paul Kupperberg, Tom DeFalco, Dan Parent
Art: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Pena
On Sale Date: 12/13
24-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
Get ready for a Christmas spectacular featuring some of Archie’s most festively fun stories!
ARCHIE: BEST OF 2016 DIGEST ANNUAL
Script: Dan Parent, Craig Boldman, Tom DeFalco, Tim & Pat Kennedy, and more
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, and more
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/22
348-page, digital exclusive comic
$6.99 U.S.
75 Years of Archie… and that’s just the beginning! Archie celebrated his milestone 75th anniversary in 2016, with tons of new stories, new series and new faces – all gearing up toward the historic launch of the CW’s Riverdale TV series in early 2017. While things were ever-evolving in the Archie Universe, one thing held true: the Archie Comics Double Digests were still a constant source of hilarious tales – from hiccups in Archie’s dating life to fun takes on new trends – that everyone could enjoy. This 348-page digital exclusive is your chance to take a look at some of the most memorable Archie stories from the year 2016!
B&V FRIENDS JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #252
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 12/14
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
What do Halloween decorations, winter, owls and an angry Mr. Lodge all have to do with one another? A lot—and you’ll be shocked to know that none of it involves Archie! Piece together the wacky puzzle yourself by reading “Owl Be Seeing You!” the fun, new lead story to this JUMBO-SIZED comics digest!
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #63
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 10/12
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
On edge after seeing a new horror movie while on a date with Archie—and after being scared by Jughead—Veronica gets a chance to explore an old house that the Lodges were given as an inheritance. Once there, scared and alone, she calls the gang to join her. Things are fine until, one by one, the kids mysteriously disappear in the old house—and only Veronica is left! Find out what’s causing these mysteries in “Now That’s Scary!” the fun lead story, filled with double the tricks and treats, in this JUMBO comics digest!
BETTY & VERONICA COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #246
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 8/24
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Pop is hosting his very own lip sync battle at the Chocklit Shoppe and everyone in Riverdale is invited to compete! All it takes is a little skill and a great memory to get all the lyrics right… right? When it comes to competition, Veronica plays to win. She’s going to put on a full performance with props, sound equipment, costumes, lighting and more. But can showmanship win out over talent in the end? Find out in “Lip Sync Rattled,” the hilarious lead story to this comics double digest!
ARCHIE BACK TO SCHOOL ANNUAL DIGEST #271
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 8/3
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.
Archie decides to give an impressionable new freshman and his group of friends a personal tour of Riverdale High in an attempt to change his view of upperclassmen. Will Archie succeed in showing them that high school life isn’t as crazy as movies make it out to be—or will he end up getting them into some sophomore-level trouble? Find out in “The Freshman’s Guide to Riverdale High,” the fun, new lead story to this comics annual, featuring even more pages of back to school shenanigans!
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #60
Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 6/22
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
Take a trip to the Middle Ages with Archie! A snooze on the beach turns into an adventure in history. As it turns out, being a teenager wasn’t that much different centuries ago! Well… minus the fact that a sports competition featured horses… and swords… and was definitely a lot more dangerous! Get ready to get Medieval with Archie and the gang in “A Knight to Remember,” the entertaining lead story to this JUMBO-sized comics digest!
