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Preview: Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #311

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Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #311

Script: Tom DeFalco, Francis Bonnet
Art: Bill Galvan, Rex Lindsey, Ben Galvan
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli, Rex Lindsey
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/8
192-page, full color digest
$9.99 U.S.

TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, Little Betty and Veronica are touring the Montgomery Military Academy, at Veronica’s uncle’s suggestion. The school’s Commandant assigns the Boy Buddies to escort the girls. But Betty and Veronica notice someone that catches their eye… and it’s not a cute boy! The two are on the case to track down someone they think might be up to no good, with the Boy Buddies by their sides!

Finally, in “Ransomware Beware,” Lodge Industries was hit with a ransomware attack. If Mr. Lodge doesn’t pay $100 million, all of the company’s computers could be wiped. This looks like a job for Detective Fu Chang! Fu Chang believes the hackers have been posing as high school students. With his guidance and mentoring, Archie volunteers to go undercover and pretend to be a master hacker with the hopes of being recruited by them so he can expose their operation! But can Archie pull of this hi-tech heist?

Preview: Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #337

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Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #337

Script: Francis Bonnet, Tom DeFalco
Art: Rex Lindsey, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Rex Lindsey, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/1
192-page, full color digest
$9.99 U.S.

TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Detective for a Day,” Archie and Jughead happen to walk right into the middle of a fight scene between Fu Chang and a gang of criminals. As Fu Chang takes them down, Archie and Jughead’s eyes widen with excitement and decide right then that they, too, want to be awesome crime-fighting detectives like him! Will they be able to learn from the master, or will they get under his skin before he can give them a taste of the detective life?

Then, in “The Ghost of Grimloch Island,” superheroes The Shield and Wizard have sent the Boy Buddies to investigate rumors of a ghost on Grimloch Island. Little Archie, who often goes fishing on the island, has made friends with its sole inhabitant—a hermit called Harry. Harry isn’t happy about these ghostly rumors. He doesn’t want his peaceful island overrun by tourists and ghost-hunters. Can Little Archie team up with Harry to scare the Boy Buddies away?

Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #337

Preview: World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #22

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World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #22

Script: Dan Parent, Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco
Art: Dan Parent, James Fry, Pat and Tim Kennedy
Inks: Bob Smith, Jim Amash
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 1/25
192-page, full color digest, $9.99

THREE BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Be Your Valentine!” Veronica keeps getting valentines dropped into her locker from a secret admirer. They seem very romantic, and she’s intrigued. Then when she hides out to sneak a look at her admirer, she notices it’s someone she’d never expect! Who is it, and what does he really want?

Then, in “The Ultimate Test,” superhero Mr. Justice touches down in Pembrooke. And he’s tasked with something of supreme importance: being Cheryl Blossom’s life coach! But will the job of making sure Cheryl Blossom treats others with kindness be the toughest mission Mr. Justice has ever been on?

Finally, Betty and Veronica stumble upon a super-battle between Steel Sterling and the Blue Bison, a hulking brute who possesses even greater strength than Steel. Noting that Archie is a big fan of Steel, the girls compete with each other to get an autograph during the super-battle, causing even more visual chaos. Will they get in Steel’s way of victory?

World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #22

Preview: World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #126

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World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #126

Script: Bill Golliher, Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco
Art: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 1/11
192-page, full color digest
$9.99 U.S.

THREE BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Frigid Frolic,” Jughead convinces Archie and Toni to join in a Frigid Frolic Fundraiser activity at the beach, (that’s an ocean swim in the dead of winter!) mainly because he hears there’s going to be great snacks afterwards. This gets Toni’s attention and Archie’s draw is the chance to meet some new girls. Reggie and Veronica overhear and plan to join in as well to show how tough they can be. Who will be able to withstand the cold and come out the chilly champion?

Then, in “Friendship is Magic,” superhero Darla Lang, aka DARKLING, comes face-to-face with another magically-powered teen: Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Sabrina’s got a problem; a portal has opened up in her aunts’ house and she has to get rid of it before she lets evil in. Will their combined power do the trick?

Finally, in “Vs the Sorceress Suprema,” Pureheart the Powerful and Steel Sterling team up to stop the beautiful sorceress SUPREMA, whose been stealing jewels all throughout Riverdale! But will their strength be a match against her cunning charm and beauty?

World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #126

Preview: Archie Christmas Spectacular (One-Shot)

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Archie Christmas Spectacular (One-Shot)

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Holly G, Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 12/7
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.

We’re celebrating Christmas with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of festive tales! In “Christmas Pie Guy,” our story begins as an irate Ms. Beazly, who’s just had one of her famous Christmas pies stolen! The thief? Beazly believes it to be Jughead and wants to make sure he pays. Seeing her rage, Mr. Svenson tries to spark the Christmas spirit back in his friend—but can it be done?

Archie Christmas Spectacular (One-Shot)

Preview: World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #124

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World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #124

Script: Bill Golliher, Tom DeFalco
Art: Bill Golliher, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 10/26
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.

TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “More Doom and Gloom,“ Archie can’t shake the feeling that something strange is happening in Riverdale after he and Jughead come across a mysterious lab in the woods. Then it hits Archie: he remembers that lab from childhood—it belongs to the evil Mad Doctor Doom! He also remembers the two children who foiled his plans for world domination in the past—but will they be able to stop him this time?

Then, in “The Power Pets Return!” Archie’s dog Vader has noticed that while the Superteens often work together, Evilheart (Reggie) enjoys playing practical jokes on Pureheart (Archie). Trying to steer Reggie in the right direction, Vader enlists the other Power Pets to help him prevent these practical jokes once and for all!

World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #124

Preview: Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #334

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Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #334

Script: Dan Parent, Tom DeFalco
Art: Dan Parent, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 10/12
192-page, full color comic, $8.99 U.S.

TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First in “A Very Cosmo Halloween!” Cosmo the Merry Martian—or someone who looks an awful lot like Cosmo—crashes the Lodge Halloween Ball. Fortunately, this year it’s science fiction-themed! Cosmo tries to warn the teens of an impending invasion—but will they be able to tell them apart from the costumed aliens at the party?

Then, in “Here Come the Power Pets!” The Superteens battle an evil villain called Snowboy. As Snowboy uses his powers to put the Superteens in a deep freeze, Archie’s beloved dog Vegas realizes that he’s got to find a way to rescue them. He gathers Vader, Hot Dog and Carmel and convinces them to join him. Our new heroes become the Power Pets, but do they have what it to rescue their humans?

Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #334

Preview: World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #18

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World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #18

Script: Ron Robbins, Tom DeFalco
Art: Jeff Shultz, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 8/31
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.

TWO BRAND NEW STORIES: First, in “Wooden it Be Nice,” while the gang is at the annual Riverdale Fall Carnival, a loud noise transforms Betty into a wooden puppet, hoping to become a real girl! Will her wish be granted in this fun take on the classic Pinocchio story?

Then, in “Only the Strong Survive,” Pepper decides to help Melody become more self-reliant by taking her on a camping trip. Pepper’s plan is to have Melody take copious notes on how to set up a camping site and survive off the land. Melody proves to be inept at everything… except attracting teenage boys!

World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #18

Preview: Archie Milestones Digest #15

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Archie Milestones Digest #15

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Rex Lindsey
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Rex Lindsey
Cover: Samm Schwartz
On Sale Date: 6/15
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.

FEATURING A BRAND NEW “THROWBACK” STORY: “Watch and Roll!“ When Archie is floored by Reggie’s superior moves at the roller disco, Jughead offers to teach him how to boogie down in the rink… but does Jughead himself actually know how to skate? Chaos is sure to ensue in this groovy throwback story set in the 1970s!

Archie Milestones Digest #15

Preview: Thor #24

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Thor #24

(W) Donny Cates, J. Michael Straczynski, Dan Jurgens, Walter Simonson, Al Ewing, Tom DeFalco, Jason Aaron (A) Oliver Coipel, Dan Jurgens, Walter Simonson, Lee Garbett, Ron Frenz, Das Pastoras (A/CA) Nic Klein
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 27, 2022
SRP: $8.99

STAR-STUDDED CELEBRATION OF 750 ISSUES!
After a scorched-earth victory against the God of Hammers, Thor and all of Asgard reel from a brutal loss. But some people are never truly gone, and as Thor and his allies come together so will fan-favorite creators from throughout Thor’s history! In addition to the main story by Cates and Klein, join some of Thor’s most acclaimed writers and artists as they revisit their landmark runs with all-new adventures:
• Writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Oliver Coipel reunite for a story set during their redefining Thor saga
• Legendary comics creator Dan Jurgens writes and draws an incredible Thor and Balder teamup
• Comics icon Walter Simonson writes and draws an all-new adventure starring his beloved creation, Beta Ray Bill
• Al Ewing and Lee Garbett collaborate for the first time since LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD to bring you an all-new chapter for the god of mischief
• Superstar team Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz are back together to captivate you with an Enchantress story
• And prepare for a revelatory tale about Odin that only writer Jason Aaron and artist Das Pastoras can deliver!
Celebrate the long and storied history of the God of Thunder with the writers and artists who helped build his legacy!

Thor #24
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