Official Press Release

ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING SELLS OUT!

New York, NY (December 29, 2010): Archie Comics, the home of some of the most beloved characters in comics, including Archie, Betty and Veronica, Jughead, Josie and the Pussycats and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, is proud to announce that ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS SERIES VOLUME SIX: ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING a total sellout! All copies from the distributors were gone BEFORE Christmas, and fewer than 40 books remain in stock at www.ArchieComics.com.

This special edition Collector’s Item Classic graphic novel will go back to press with second printings available soon to enjoy all year long.

The ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS graphic novels have been one of the best loved and well received series from Archie Comics. These special edition Collector’s Item Classics have found fans in bookstores, libraries and schools across the United States and through out the world. The sixth volume, “Archie’s Christmas Stocking,” is a collection of the most popular Archie Christmas stories, featuring art by the late, great Jon D’Agostino and many other popular Archie artists and writers.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS SERIES VOLUME SIX:

ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING

“Have Yourself a Cheryl Little Christmas,” “Playing Santa,” & more!

Deck the halls with lots of laughter with this festive collection of yuletide tales! Join the fun as Archie dons his favorite holiday sweaters, Cheryl Blossom pulls a Scrooge-styled scheme, and Jughead and Mr. Lodge fill in for Santa Claus!

SCRIPTS: Dan Parent, Greg Crosby, Mike Pellowski, and George Gladir

ART: Dan Parent, Stan Goldberg, Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Bob Smith, Al Milgrom, Jon Lowe, Jack Morelli, Vickie Williams, Jon D’Agostino, Tito Peña, Paul Kaminski, Joe Morciglio, and Barry Grossman

COVER: Dan Parent

6″x9″, glossy stock, full-color graphic novel

$9.95 US
Still in stock and full of Holiday Fun…
ARCHIE’S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES VOLUME ONE

Deck the halls with smiles and laughter, fa la la la la la, la la la la! For over fifty years, Archie and his friends have delighted readers with festive yuletide tales. The first Archie holiday stories appeared in such flagship titles as ARCHIE, PEP and LAUGH. The positive response was so overwhelming that soon an entire series was devoted to stories of holiday cheer and good will to men: Archie’s Christmas Stocking! Now you can relive the magic, warmth and hilarity as Archie and his friends show their holiday spirit in this special collection of classic tales, gathered together for the first time. It’s a grab bag of goodies just for you!

SCRIPTS: Frank Doyle

ART: Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo and Bill Vigoda

COVER: Rex Lindsey

7″x10″, glossy stock, full-color graphic novel

$5.95 US