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Archie Comics in June 2013

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ARCHIE #645

a645.600Archie in “Summer Daze!” – Archie proclaims this will be the “greatest summer of all!” However, after a water skiing accident, a hang gliding mishap, and a run in with Mr. Lodge, it just may end up being the worst! And that’s just day one! Can his vacation be salvaged or is Archie in for a bummer of a summer? Find out in this special summer-themed issue with extra summer fun packed into 48 pages wrapped in an eye popping cover!

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Rex Lindsey
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Variant Cover: Tim Seeley
Shipping Date: 6/19
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/3
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #241

add241.600Having girlfriends like Betty and Veronica makes Archie one of the luckiest guys ever, right? You might think twice after seeing just how much energy it takes to make sure they stay his girls! Can Archie beat the competition when he’s forced to run the gauntlet at Riverdale Beach? See for yourself in “The Big Rescue,” just one of many hilarious stories in the latest Archie Double Digest!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Pat Kennedy, Al Nickerson, and Jack Morelli
5th ink Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 6/19
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/3
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #29

afd29.600After pondering their futures, the gang decides it’s time they take their first step toward carving out a career. High school won’t last forever after all so they decide to take advantage of their summer breaks and learn their families’ trades. However what began as well intentioned leads to some dire consequences. See how things worked out (or didn’t!) as Archie and friends take their first steps into the big world of business in “Career Fear!” That’s just one of many outrageous stories in this double digest of barrel laughs!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Tim Kennedy, Ken Selig, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 6/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/10
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: SCHOOL DAZE

acs-sd.600Check out all your favorites–Archie, Betty Veronica, Reggie, Jughead, and more at Riverdale High! Can Archie balance his two-pronged love life and keep his grades up, all under the watchful eye of Principal Weatherbee? Will Reggie be able to continue his chaotic pranks without spending every day in detention? Can Jughead indulge his bottomless appetite when Ms. Beazley’s cafeteria food is so…unique? It’s high school fun in a great pocket-size edition, printed on bright white paper with a cardstock cover.

Script & Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-936975-52-5
$5.99/$6.99CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
Trade Paperback
128 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 7/3

BETTY AND VERONICA #266

bv266v.600The hit Storybook Tales continue with “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs” In this fairy tale reimagining, an evil queen (AKA Veronica), asks her magic mirror, “who is the hottest of them all?” to which the mirror replies, “Snow White,” (or Betty, as we know her!). Can the vain queen rid herself of the beautiful Betty, or is she relegated to live out her life as the second hottest of them all? With some familiar faces rounding out the seven dwarfs, prepare for a surprise twist on a classic story as this series of fables through the Archie lens continues!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Jill Thompson
Shipping Date: 6/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/19
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #213

bvdd213.600While collecting seashells at the beach, Betty uncovers the most amazing seashell which just may possess magical good luck powers! Suddenly everything is working out for her and Veronica—but just how long will their luck last? See for yourself in “Luck Before You Leap,” the lead story in this laugh-filled double digest featuring Archie’s girls.

Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 6/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/19
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #234

bvfdd234.600The girls are on a losing streak in beach volleyball thanks to Veronica’s lack of coordination. Undeterred, Veronica manages to convince Betty they should sign up for a big tournament despite her reservations. Even with some of the top pros preparing her for the competition, will the girls have a chance? Veronica just may have a backup plan up her sleeve in “Losers Can Be Choosers!” That plus many more classic stories fill this jam-packed digest.

Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 6/12
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/26
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #194

jdd194.600A case of mistaken identity leads a napping Jughead to receiving a stolen kiss. Upon waking, Jughead has acquired a taste for the flavored lipstick and is on a quest to track down its owner, even if he has to kiss every girl in Riverdale! See if he finds the mystery smoocher in “Missed Kiss,” the first outrageous story in the latest double digest staring Archie’s best pal.

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 6/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/10
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

LEGACY OF THE CRUSADERS

lotc.600A SUPER HERO LEGACY IS BORN! In one of history’s greatest battles against the forces of evil, The Mighty Crusaders did the impossible: they won. Now, for the first time ever, witness their heroic battle for the fate of the world like never before in this unique graphic novel collection from Red Circle Comics! Using an innovative blend of NEW and CLASSIC material, Legacy of the Crusaders takes readers on a tour of the Red Circle universe, guided by the characters themselves! Picking up directly following the events of New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes, our new team of young heroes struggle under the tutelage of the world’s first patriotic super hero: the Shield. The Shield teaches these New Crusaders about the early history of their parents, the Mighty Crusaders, seen by the reader in the form of some of the best classic tales from the 1980s Red Circle super hero titles. Featuring legendary comic artists such as Steve Ditko and Alex Toth!

Script (new): Ian Flynn
Script (classic): Robert Kanigher, Marty Greim, Chas Ward, Stan Timmons, Bill Dubay, Rich Margopoulos, and David Singer
Art (new): Jerry Gaylord, Kent Archer, John Workman, and Thomas Mason
Art (classic): Steve Ditko, Gray Morrow, Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Eduardo Barreto, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Rich Buckler, Frank Giacoia, Vicatan, Lou Manna, Rex Lindsey, Alex Nino, Alan Kupperberg, Adrian Gonzales, and Ricardo Villagran
Cover: Ben Bates
978-1-936975-22-8
$16.99/$19.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
192pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 7/10

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #30

lwa30.600 lwa30v.600“Archie Marries Veronica” – It’s the day before the big election and Kevin Keller’s run for senate has nearly reached its conclusion! Just when campaign manager Veronica thinks she can take a well-deserved breather, she’s about to get the shock of her life! She’s not the only one, as Archie, Jughead and Mr. Lodge’s worlds are quickly turning upside down and there’s just one man responsible for everyone’s misery…

“Archie Marries Betty” – Workaholic Betty has been so busy with her new role as assistant principle that she barely has time for anything else – least of all Archie! Will she be too busy for the surprise Archie is planning for her? Meanwhile, the streak of Riverdale robberies comes to a head in a gripping conclusion that… well, you’ll just have to see for yourself… Don’t miss it!

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Variant Cover: Phil Jimenez, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 6/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/19
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US

NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW #3

ncdt3.600 ncdt3v.600The critically acclaimed NEW CRUSADERS series continues this month with “Hard Lessons” Part Two! The past comes alive as the Fox returns—but how is he connected to the new Fly Girl?  And how will his presence push her to make a life-altering decision?  Meanwhile, the tension breaks as the New Crusaders get embroiled in a brawl at school. But who threw the first punch? Featuring cover and variant cover art from comics superstars Sergio Cariello and Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Alitha Martinez, Rick Bryant, John Workman, and Steve Downer
Cover: Sergio Cariello
Variant Cover: Tim Seeley and Steve Downer
Shipping Date: 6/19
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/3
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC SAGA SERIES 3: EGGMAN EMPIRE (TR)

sss-3.600Sonic’s epic adventures aren’t just stories—they’re SAGAS! Blast into the action at Sonic speed with the continuation of the all-new Sonic Saga graphic novel series! Sonic and Dr. Eggman have dueled for over ten years now, but all the while the heroic Freedom Fighters have enjoyed the safety and comfort of Knothole since its humble beginnings as a village to its prosperous days as a city. All that is about to change, however, as the mad doctor is ready to step up his game. “Eggman Empire” is the story of evil triumphing over good and the heroes’ struggle to fight back.  As Dr. Eggman unleashes all of his might against our heroes, will they be able to endure?  When down to the last hedgehog, can there still be hope for a happy ending? SONIC SAGA 3 collects selected stories from Sonic the Hedgehog #170-176.

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley!, James Fry, Tania Del Rio, Gary Bedell, Jim Amash, Rich Koslowski, John Workman, Josh & Aimee Ray, and Jason Jensen
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Shipping Date: 6/7
978-1-936975-53-2
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 6/26

SONIC UNIVERSE #53

su53.600 su53v.600“When Worlds Collide”: Part Eight of Twelve—The hunt for the Roboticized Masters comes to its explosive end! As the gripping second act of the Sonic/Mega Man crossover event comes to a close, Proto Man and the Chaotix make a crucial discovery in the battle to restore BOTH worlds!  The tension is fraying the bromance of Drs. Eggman and Wily!  Bass and Metal Sonic prepare to lead an army—but an army of what? Featuring new cover art from Sonic/Mega Man art legend Patrick Spaziante, and a special “E.F.F. (aka Evil Friends Forever) Variant” featuring Dr.’s Eggman and Wily gaming on their EGGSbox!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: E.F.F.* Variant Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Phyllis Novin, and Thomas Mason
*evil friends forever
Shipping Date: 6/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/19
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #250

sth250.600 sth250mmv.600 sth250smm.600 sth250sv.600Celebrate 250 issues of the longest-running video game based comic series, Sonic the Hedgehog, with “When Worlds Collide” Part Nine of Twelve! The final act of the crossover mega-event starts here as Sonic and Mega Man stand united against the Wily Egg – and backing them up are all their heroic friends. Standing against them are the Robot Masters—all of them! Let the battle begin! At a whopping 48 pages, this double-sized issue features a special, digitally remastered re-presentation of the first Sonic the Hedgehog issue! Also featuring a stunning new wrap-around cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante. Plus, choose YOUR favorite hero with the “Team Sonic” and “Team Mega Man” CHIBI variant covers!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Wrap-Around Cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Ben Hunzeker
Team Chibi Sonic Variant: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin and Matt Herms
Team Chibi Mega Man Variant: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin and Matt Herms
Shipping Date: 6/19
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/3
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN #27

mm27.600 mm27v.600The most anticipated crossover event of 2013 rolls on with “When Worlds Collide” Part Ten of Twelve! We enter the final assault as Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and Rush storm the Wily Egg to end the dastardly duo of doctors’ plans!  Speaking of “duos,” what’s that entering Earth’s atmosphere?  Can it help Sonic and Mega Man fend off the Mega Man Killers?  How about a Chaos Devil? Featuring more new cover art from the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and a special look at the cover process with a super special “pencil, ink, color” sketch variant!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Matt Herms
P.I.C. Sketch Variant Cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Shipping Date: 6/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/10
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #30

woadd30.600While Veronica soaks up the summer fun, Betty can’t seem to find anything to be cheerful about. Determined to improve Betty’s mood, Veronica schemes to make Betty the most popular girl at the beach! Will her plan succeed or is Betty doomed to suffer from the “Summer Blues”? Grab your sunscreen, head to the beach and don’t forget to pack this summer-themed DOUBLE DOUBLE digest with twice the laughs!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Allison Flood, Bill Yoshida
5th ink Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 6/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/19
320-page, full color comic

$5.99 US.

Archie Comics in May 2013

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ARCHIE #644

“Archie Meets GLEE Part 4” –The HIT CROSSOVER CONCLUDES with this EPIC FINALE! After half of the Riverdale gang swapped places with the New Directions kids, Archie must get everyone home and fast! Their worlds are about to collide LITERALLY and time is running out. Will Archie meet his counterpart Finn Hudson in the dreamscape in time to stop the collision? Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion to Archie Meets GLEE, the hit FOX TV series!
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 5/15
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/29
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #3

Something amazing is happening in Riverdale! The quarterly Archie Comic Super Special Magazine rolls on with this summer spectacular-themed edition! School is out and that means Archie and the Gang will be hanging out at Pops, the beach, and having tons of fun while Jughead soaks up the sun in his favorite hammock! It’s classic summer fun and hi-jinks from the Archie vault. All this plus creator spotlights, the latest Archie news, a brand new multi-color foil-enhanced cover and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine!
Script & Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 5/22
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/5
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #240

Archie and Chuck prepare to enjoy a day at the beach, but what to do first? Surf, jet ski, parasail? The possibilities are limitless… however there’s only one activity they both can agree on and you’ll never guess what it is! Discover for yourself by the conclusion of “Shore Thing” in this laugh out loud digest!
Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 5/15
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/29
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #28

A big budget movie is filming in Riverdale and every paparazzo is on the scene to get a shot of the celebs. If Archie can get a perfect photo to outdo Reggie then he can sell it to the Riverdale Bugle and impress Veronica! Can shutterbug wannabe Archie take on the pros with his home advantage? And how will Chuck’s cartooning skills come into play? If a picture is worth a thousand words than this story is worth a million in “Teen Paparazzi,” just one of many tales featuring Arch and the gang!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Jon D’Agostino
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 5/29
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE’S 1000 PAGE COMICS DIGEST

Archie and his gang–Betty, Veronica, Reggie, and his best pal Jughead–have been entertaining readers of all ages since his massively popular debut over seventy years ago. Now, for the first time ever, over 1000 pages of classic Archie tales have been collected in this amazing volume at a fantastic value price! Follow America’s favorite red head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming and hilarious way you’ve come to know and love. Whether he’s juggling dates with girl-next-door Betty and rich-girl Veronica, competing with his prankster rival Reggie, or just hanging out with his best bud Jughead, Archie is always a delight to have around!
Script & Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-936975-50-1
$14.99/$15.99CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
Trade Paperback
1024 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 5/22

ARCHIE FUN ‘n’ GAMES ACTIVITY BOOK

It’s hours of fun with Archie and the gang in Archie’s Fun ‘n’ Games Activity Book! Solve puzzles and games with America’s favorite teenager and all his friends. Get Jughead from his house to Pop Tate’s for a heap of burgers! Help Betty and Veronica get ready for school! Filled to the brim with full-color games, riddles, puzzles, plus coloring pages and all sorts of activities, Archie’s Fun ‘n’ Games Activity Book is sure to provide tons of fun for young fans of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the rest of the gang!
Script & Art: Various
Cover: Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, and Matt Herms
978-1-936975-51-8
$6.99/$7.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
192 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 6/12

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #193

Thump! Jughead has a hidden talent of knowing exactly where to hit something and with how much force to make it operational. From ketchup bottles to bubblegum machines, Jughead is happy to share his talent and help others out of a jam, but Reggie’s not impressed. Will a well-placed “thump” have Reggie begging Jughead to spread the wealth of his natural ability? Check out “The Magic Touch” and see for yourself in this jam-packed digest!
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 5/22
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/5
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

KEVIN KELLER #9

“The TAG-ALONGS”— School is out and summer is in as the Kellers take off on a road trip. Mr. Keller is being honored for his service at a special ceremony – but half the fun is getting there so the family takes the scenic route! But how will Kevin do without Devon? And Veronica? And what about the new lifeguard job Kevin was supposed to start with Wendy and William? How do you decide between friends and family during the summer? It’s easy: you don’t! Sounds like more summer fun than one guy can handle!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 5/22
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/5
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

MEGA MAN #26

The historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event rolls on! “When Worlds Collide” Part Seven of Twelve: The hunt for the Roboticized Masters continues as Sonic and Mega Man face down Shadow Man and – Shadow Man? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily gloat over the captive Dr. Light. But what is the brilliant, bearded scientist preparing to do? Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and a special throwback variant cover you just can’t miss!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Throwback Variant Cover art compiled by Ryan Jampole
Shipping Date: 5/29
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

MEGA MAN VOL. 5: ROCK OF AGES

Celebrate 25 years of Mega Man with the exciting next chapter in the Mega Man mythology in graphic novel! By popular demand, this latest volume introduces the saga of Blues, aka PROTO MAN! Who is this mysterious robot, and what special connection does he share with Mega Man? Also – Roll may be Mega Man’s “little sister,” but she’s no less heroic! When a cruise liner crashes out at sea and Mega Man isn’t around, it’s up to Roll to rally the Robot Masters and save the day! Fun, action, adventure and more in this collection! MEGA MAN VOL. 5 collects MEGA MAN #17-20, plus cover art from Eisner-award winning artist Mike Norton!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Chad Thomas, Jamal Peppers, Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Mike Norton and Matt Herms
978-1-936975-48-8
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 5/22

NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW #2

The critically acclaimed NEW CRUSADERS series continues this month with “Hard Lessons” Part One: our teenage heroes continue to reel from all they’ve lost, while trying to return to their “normal” lives at school. The transitions aren’t easy – especially when super-powers are thrown into the mix of high school drama! Meanwhile, the death of a New Crusader has caught the attention of former kid-sidekick and current child services consultant Roy Rossman, who has returned to take the New Crusaders away from Shield! Featuring variant cover art from Eisner-award winning artist Mike Norton!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Alitha Martinez, Rick Bryant, John Workman, and Steve Downer
Cover: Jerry Gaylord, Kent Archer, and Thomas Mason
Variant Cover: Mike Norton and Steve Downer
Shipping Date: 5/15
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/29
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #3

Sonic Super Digest is BACK, and celebrating 20 years of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG COMICS! For the first time in Sonic Comic history, Sonic the Hedgehog’s comic book adventures are now available in the popular digest format! Where Sonic Super Special Magazine leaves off, this quarterly digest collection picks up – with even more classic adventure from the Sonic comic library! This issue hosts a special spotlight on Sonic’s baddest baddies, and an exclusive look-back on the classic Sonic Triple Trouble game! Perfect for fans new and old, Sonic Super Digest collects tons of comic stories, coloring pages, bonus content, and features an all-new cover with pencils by Sonic Artist rising star Lamar Wells! Get SUPER!
Script & Art: Various
Cover: Lamar Wells, Kent Archer, and Matt Herms
Shipping Date: 5/1
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/15
128-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #249

“When Worlds Collide” Part Six of Twelve: The crossover mega-event reaches its half-way point! On the eve of Sonic the Hedgehog’s landmark 250th issue, Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and Proto Man are confronted by Drs. Eggman and Wily and the eight Roboticized Masters! Why do they look so familiar to Sonic? Do our heroes even stand a chance?! Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and a special 16-Bit pixel art variant cover!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Throwback Variant Cover art compiled by Ryan Jampole
Shipping Date: 5/15
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/29
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #52

The second act of the epic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event BEGINS HERE! “When Worlds Collide” Part Five of Twelve: Sonic, Mega Man, Tails and Proto Man enter the strange world of the Skull Egg Zone. They don’t receive a warm welcome, either, as the Genesis Unit and Copy Robot attack! Drs. Eggman and Wily wait in the wings with an even more sinister surprise waiting to be unleashed! You cannot miss this action-packed issue, featuring new cover art by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and choose YOUR favorite hero with the “Team Sonic” and “Team Mega Man” variant covers!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Jack Morelli, and Matt Herms
Team Sonic Variant: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley!, Matt Herms, and Thomas Mason
Team Mega Man Variant: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Ryan Jampole, and Thomas Mason
Shipping Date: 5/1
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/15
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE VOL. 5: THE TAILS ADVENTURE

The most successful Sonic Graphic Novel series continues strong as Sonic’s famous sidekick – Miles “Tails” Prower – takes off in his own adventure! Tails and his friends Antoine and Bunnie take a well-earned vacation to the remote Cocoa Island. But not everything is what it seems! Hidden within their camouflaged fortress, the Battle Bird Armada makes their villainous debut! The angry avians lash out, and it’s up to Tails to save the day! Can one little fox take on an entire armada on his own? Maybe with his latest creation – T-Pup – at his side! SONIC UNIVERSE VOL. 5 collects the entire “Trouble in Paradise” storyline from Sonic Universe #17-20 plus exclusive special features!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, and Jason Jensen
Cover: Tracy Yardley! and Ben Hunzeker
978-1-936975-49-5
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 5/29

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #29

Archie and the gang are going on vacation with the Lodges at a tropical resort with a hotel all to themselves! A big mix up leaves Mr. Lodge the owner of The Paradise Inn, minus the staff, and with an important businessman on the way to meet him. The only option is for the kids to drop their surfboards and get the hotel running again. Will the plan help seal the deal with the potential business partner or has the hotel seen its last guest? You have to read “INN Trouble!” to find out in this jam-packed double digest!
Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Bill Golliher, Rudy Lapick, Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 5/8
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/22
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Preview – Archie and Friends Double Digest #24

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #24

Script: Jeffery Branch
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/6
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Ever wanted to make a difference in your home town? Archie and friends can relate! Inspired to renovate the very first general store established in Riverdale, the gang all pitch in to refurbish the historical landmark. However, when a greedy businessman pulls the mayor’s strings to have it condemned so he can turn a profit, publicity-savvy Veronica vows to get the media on their side to expose the corrupt deal and fight city hall in the process! Will they succeed in keeping Pickens General Store intact for future generations to enjoy? Pick up this double digest and read “From the Ground Up” to find out!

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Archie Comics in April 2013

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ARCHIE #643

“Archie Meets GLEE Part 3” – The crossover event everyone’s talking about rolls on! Dilton Doiley invented a machine that opened a wormhole between Riverdale and an alternate, mirror-verse with kids exactly like the Archie gang. Now Dilton and his new BFF Artie are trying to rebuild the Portal-Porter before the delicate balance between universes is disrupted by a kiss between star-crossed teens. Even the possibility of a Betty-Puck romance would set off a chain-reaction of cataclysmic events ending with not one, but TWO worlds imploding. Don’t miss the penultimate chapter of Archie Meets GLEE, where America’s favorite teenager crosses paths with the hit FOX TV series!
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #239

Archie drops by Chuck’s and discovers the artist at work on some portraits of the gang. Using Chuck’s skills to his advantage, Archie stumbles upon the key to getting into any girl’s good graces by presenting Chuck’s work to them. And Chuck doesn’t mind helping Archie get dates since drawing is easy, right? See what happens when Archie’s greed pushes the freelance artist too far in “The Big Draw,” the first of many hilarious tales from Riverdale!
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/1
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #27

Abracadabra! Magician extraordinaire, the Illustrious Salustri, is coming to Riverdale to perform! The magic man makes things disappear for a living, but when his doves and props go missing for real, Archie and friends set out to catch the culprit. Can they solve the mystery before the illusionist is set to perform or will he have to pull a trick out of his sleeve before it’s show time? Read “The Magic Is Gone,” the first story of this fun-filled digest!
Script: Paul Castiglia, Barbara Jarvie
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Andrew Pepoy, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/8
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA #265

Betty and the Beast”— If Veronica can’t have Archie, no one can! Prince Archie has been cursed into beast-form by Enchantress Veronica who saw no love in his heart for her. There is, however, a loophole to the spell: if another falls for Archie by his 21st birthday, the curse will be lifted! Otherwise, he’ll remain a beast for eternity. Just when it seems all hope is lost, along comes a romantic contender named Betty. Could she be the one? Will the spell be broken at long last? Not if Enchantress Veronica has anything to say about it!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Renae De Liz
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/17
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #212

It’s DOUBLE-sized DOUBLE-trouble in the all-new DOUBLE DOUBLE digest series! Archie’s really done it this time – The goofball accidentally asked both Betty and Veronica to prom! Betty is furious and cancels their date. Archie is on a mission to make things right but little does he know that he’s got competition. Can he repair the damage before someone else swoops in and offers to take Betty? And how will Veronica take the news? Read “Prom Princess” and find out for yourself in this extra-sized Double Double Digest with a foil cover!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, John Lowe
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/24
320-page, full color comic
$5.99 US.

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #233

Veronica’s birthday is fast approaching and she is ready to celebrate in typical Veronica fashion—big and flamboyant! Best of all, her parents are flying her and all her friends to any destination she chooses for an unforgettable birthday bash! Where in the world will the gang party? It makes no difference to Betty, whose prior commitments mean she can’t take off for the birthday event of the year. How will Ronnie be able to enjoy her special day without her BFF?
Discover the solution in “World Party,” the first of many fun-filled adventures starring Archie’s girls!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jon D’Agostino
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/17
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #192

The Lodges are throwing a swanky party and Jughead didn’t make the guest list! Missing a chance to rub shoulders with Riverdale’s elite is no big deal, but Chef Gaston’s appetizers are to die for. Luckily Jug has a man on the inside. It’s up to Archie to smuggle the goods to him during the soiree without getting caught, but little do they know there’s an even bigger heist going down that night and if they’re not careful they’ll either take the fall or go down with them in “Sneaking & Snacking!”
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Rex Lindsey, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/8
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #29

“Archie Marries Veronica” – Kevin is rarin’ to go for his first political debate! While gun cnotrol laws had previously been the centerpiece of Kevin’s campaign, the issue of marriage equality has taken center stage in a showdown with his political opponent. Meanwhile, Archie struggles to gain control of Mirth Music, pushing quality artists over manufactured ear candy. Will his gut instincts pay off? Not to mention Betty’s got the reality TV blues as her fights with Reggie are escalating in order to keep the show alive! Can their relationship survive the fake melodrama?
“Archie Marries Betty” – An alternate reality finds Archie lonely for companionship as Betty’s crazy busy schedule makes it so he’s practically single again. Can his parents reassure him it’ll get better? Meanwhile, Jellybean earns more responsibility at her brother Jughead’s diner, but is her shifty boyfriend looking to take advantage? It wouldn’t be Riverdale if love wasn’t in the air as Cheryl may be on the verge of a budding relationship and even Mr. Weatherbee is on the dating scene!
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Andrew Pepoy, Tito Pena
Variant Cover: Jon Gray, Gary Martin, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/8
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN #25

“When Worlds Collide” Part Four of Twelve: It’s Sonic versus Mega Man – Round Two! Celebrate 25 issues of Mega Man with the throwdown brawl to end all throwdown brawls! The Blue Bomber has the home field advantage this time – can Sonic keep up in this unfamiliar city? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily make their boldest move yet in their master plan! This milestone issue marks the dramatic conclusion to the first act in the biggest crossover story of 2013! Featuring a stunning gatefold cover by Sonic/Mega Man art legend Patrick Spaziante, and a special “E.F.F. (aka Evil Friends Forever) variant” featuring Drs. Eggman and Wily on a (presumably evil) bicycle built for two!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Commemorative gatefold cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
E.F.F.* Variant cover: Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin, Matt Herms, and Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
*evil friends forever
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/8
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW #1

“Second Strike”: The New Crusaders are back! Picking up directly where 2012’s “Rise of the Heroes” left off, “Dark Tomorrow” will follow the team of young legacy heroes as they struggle with the shocking death of their teammate, living as super hero celebrities, and returning to – HIGH SCHOOL?! The teens are at their lowest after the nightmare in the prison riot, but there’s no rest as a new threat attacks Impact City. With Shield away, can the New Crusaders pull themselves together and avert catastrophe? Featuring a stunning new cover and variant by comics legend Phil Jimenez!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Alitha Martinez, Rick Bryant, John Workman, and Steve Downer
Cover by Phil Jimenez and Steve Downer
50/50 Variant cover: Phil Jimenez and Steve Downer
Open-order Variant cover: Ben Bates
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH: THE MAGIC WITHIN 2 (TPB)

The magic returns in this enchanting second volume of the SABRINA: THE MAGIC WITHIN graphic novel series! Sabrina Spellman is your average teenager by day, attending Greendale High where her crush Harvey plays for the school basketball team. But by night, Sabrina enters the Magical Realm, where she hones her witchcraft and attends charm school with the handsome and mysterious Shinji. Pick up where volume one left off as Sabrina deals with her two eccentric aunts and her conflicting lives in the Mortal and Magic Realms! Featuring the fan-favorite manga-style art and supernatural stories of the multi-talented Tania del Rio.
Script & Art: Tania del Rio
Cover: Tania del Rio
978-1-936975-54-9
$10.99/$11.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
240 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 5/15

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #248

“When Worlds Collide” Part Three of Twelve: It’s Sonic versus Mega Man – Round One! The fight that every fan of both the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber has been waiting for is here at last, and it looks like Sonic’s got the hometeam advantage! Can Mega Man cope with the Blue Blur in a land of loops? Meanwhile, Dr. Wily is concerned his old rival might cause problems, which sets Dr. Eggman’s sites on Dr. Light! Don’t miss a moment of this historic crossover event as the heroic fights and evil friendships rage on!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Matt Herms
Variant cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Thomas Mason and Ryan Jampole
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #51

“When Worlds Collide” Part Two of Twelve: The crossover event of 2013 continues HERE! There are strange things afoot as Mega Man’s world is menaced by a super-fast, blue attacker. Sonic’s world is being stalked by a blue-armored figure with a cannon for an arm. Could these mysterious villains be Sonic and Mega Man? Or are they some kind of sinister copies? Mistaken identities and explosions galore in this explosive second part to the historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Variant cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Thomas Mason, and Ryan Jampole
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/17
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #7

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog Comics with this very special edition of the SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE! Join the party and grab yourself a front row seat to this collection of Sonic-comic firsts, greatest moments, and highlights from the longest-running video game-inspired comic book series in history! Over 100 pages of comics, news, and features, available for the first time in one place in this deluxe, magazine-sized, quarterly collection! Also featured is an exclusive interview with the longest-running artist still working on the Sonic comics today — inker Jim Amash! Plus an all-new foil-enhanced birthday-style cover penciled by the newest edition to the Sonic comic family – Lamar Wells!
Script & Art: Various
All-New Foil-enhanced Cover: Lamar Wells, Gary Martin, and Matt Herms
Shipping Date: 4/17
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/1
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #28

Archie is flat broke (what else is new?). Along with his penniless pals Betty and Jughead, Archie brainstorms a way to put their finances back on track: Go into business together as personal aides! But as the new business partners soon discover, assisting clients with their chores can be very time consuming. What good is money when you’ve got no time to spend it? The gang have to decide what’s more valuable – time or money – in “A Yelp For Help!”
Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/17
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Preview – Archie and Friends Double Digest #20

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #20

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 9/12
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/26
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

After failing to complete their book reports to Miss Grundy’s satisfaction, she assigns Archie and Veronica to read War and Peace. Can the couple manage to put away all distractions and buckle down, or will their pairing result in a failing grade? Discover for yourself in “Read Between the Lines!”

Preview – Archie and Friends Double Digest #19

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #19

When the Archies audition for a TV spot, their good luck charms backfire on them, costing them a chance at the big time! Feeling like they blew their big break for national exposure, the group contemplates splitting up, but will a chance encounter help change their minds? Find out if the band can be saved in “Making it BIG!”

Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith
Cover: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 8/8
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/22
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Archie Comics on May 2012

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ARCHIE COMICS MAY 2012 SOLICITS

ARCHIE #633

Archie Marries Valerie Part 3 – “A Star Is Born!” – As newlyweds Archie and Valerie settle into married life, they quit their respective groups, The Archies and The Pussycats and focus on what matters. Teaching at a music school while starring in their own reality show, the happy couple can finally spend time together off the road. As Archie and Valerie make their own music together what kind of new changes in their former bands can we expect to see? Music aside, the biggest life altering event of the young couple’s lives is on the horizon as Valerie announces she’s pregnant! How will the family dynamic change the musical duo? Whatever the case, the new “star” in their life won’t arrive without the usual lunacy that follows Archie and Valerie around!

Script: Dan Parent

Art & Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski

Shipping Date: 5/9

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/23

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #229

With Archie’s wallet hurting from movie theater prices, he decides to take matters into his own hands and give his community an alternative! Check out Archie’s affordable solution in “Home Movies!” Next up is a wild west adventure in the town of Deadwood as Archie and pals visit Calamity Jane, better known as Riverdale’s Betty! Reggie is the only one not so impressed with the performers and reckons he could do a better job! Find out if Reggie has what it takes to be the perfect gunslinger in “Horse Play!” Plus, prepare to get crazy for the end of school party that Archie and Jughead are planning! However, Dilton brings news that may bring a halt to the celebrations in “The Super Bash!”

Script: Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski, George Gladir

Art: Stan Goldberg, Scott Geralds, Ken Selig, Al Milgrom,

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 5/2

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/16

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #16

Evilheart and Pureheart may have met their match when they take on The Dude! With a trick cane and a cunning criminal mind to his advantage, The Dude keeps the duo at bay until he has them right where he wants them! Will the super teens manage to bring the jewel thief to justice or will they fall prey to the dastardly evil-doer?

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bill Vigoda, Mario Acquaviva

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 5/16

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/30

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #225

Archie surprises Veronica with a cement frog! Despite hating the sight of it, Veronica doesn’t have the heart to simply get rid of it so she opts for a simpler solution. Destroy it! However she’ll discover that demolishing her gift is easier said than done in “A Ribiting Experience”.

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash

Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 5/16

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/30

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #202

Nothing can pull Veronica away from a relaxing day of watching soaps on her couch except Betty’s hunk of a cousin George! However, a day of excitement at the amusement park is not exactly Veronica’s cup of tea! For the chance to get to know George better, Veronica gets more than what she bargained for in “A Ride on the Wild Side!”

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, John D’Agostino

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 5/30

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/13

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JUGHEAD #213

How does a robbery, Hotdog, and anchovy pizza help land Jughead a summer job? Find out in “The Job Hunt!” Next up, it’s Friday the 13th, so what better way for Jughead and Archie to bend fortune in their favor than to hang out with “bad luck magnet” Jinx Malloy! See how well their plan unfolds in “Lucky Thirteen”. Finally, in a tale of devotion, Ethel helps Jughead enter Hotdog into a pet photo competition in hopes of getting asked to the big dance! Will Hotdog’s photos win his master top prize and does Ethel have a shot at true happiness? Those answers plus plenty of laughs in these pages!

Script: George Gladir, Craig Boldman

Art: Stan Goldberg, Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Mark McKenna, Ken Selig

Cover: Bill Galvan

Shipping Date: 5/2

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #181

Jughead gets cursed with Jinx Malloy’s bad luck hex in this zany adventure that will have you in stitches! Will Jughead manage to rid himself of this unlucky spell before it becomes permanent or will he be destined to dish out poor fortune wherever he goes?

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski

Cover: Samm Schwartz

Shipping Date: 5/9

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/23

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER #3

“Stranded in Paradise!” – As summer sets in, Kevin gets ready to enjoy his first summer as a lifeguard on Riverdale Beach. The gang shows Kevin a great time in the Riverdale summer tradition, that is until he comes across a bump in the road… a bump named Cheryl Blossom! A battle of the beaches breaks out between Riverdale Beach and Pembrooke Beach, and Jason Blossom steps in to “punk” Kevin and the gang. To make matters more complicated, a guy across enemy lines has eyes for Kevin… a surefire way to add drama to the whole mix!

Script: Dan Parent

Art & Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski

Variant Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 5/30

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/13

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #20

“Archie Marries Veronica” – The drama amps up as Veronica’s run in with the law comes to a head, making an appearance in court to be read her sentence! Betty and Reggie’s reality show rolls into production and while Reggie could get used to the limelight, Betty struggles with the transition of becoming a reality star. Meanwhile, an ailing Lodge struggles to cope with reality… but which one? All this plus the romantic connection you’ve been waiting for but never thought possible!

“Archie Marries Betty” – The story continues as Archie’s students celebrate their battle of the bands victory! Betty uses her warm disposition to help a student in need while Jughead’s kid sister Jellybean pitches in at the Chok’lit Shoppe, but there’s something she’s not telling him… Don’t miss this very poignant issue in which a tragedy has befallen one of the gang as a new era of Life with Archie continues!

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Al Milgrom, Bob Smith

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 5/23

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/6

64-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
MEGA MAN #14

“Spiritus ex Machina” Part Two: It’s pandemonium as the Emerald Spears extremist group has taken everyone at the A.R.T.S. hostage! It’s up to Mega Man and Rush to lead Elec Man, Pharaoh Man and Quake Woman to save the day! Meanwhile, Dr. Wily attempts to awaken the power of the mysterious Ra Moon.

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Jonathan Hill, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 5/30

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/13

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #18 (TR)

Sonic Archives, Archie Comics’ most successful graphic novel series ever, is back! Sonic and Tails have defeated the evil wizard, Ixis Naugus, and rescued the long-exiled inventor Nate Morgan! Now for the hard part: getting home in one piece! All the while, a mysterious presence strikes out at Sonic from space! Also in this volume, Lupe and her pack of Freedom Fighters make a discovery that will change her family forever! Blast into the past at Sonic speed with this all-new volume, collecting Sonic the Hedgehog #67-70!

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-936975-07-5

$7.99/$8.99CAN

5 x 7 3/8”

Trade Paperback

112 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 6/13
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #237

“Loyalty” Part One: Team Fighters links up with Grand Chief Lupe as they track down the Death Egg. As they deal with the ferocious Felidae Warriors and Dark Egg Legion, a mysterious figure tracks them. Meanwhile, in “Heart to Heart,” Nicole and Mina finally confront each other!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Ben Bates, Steven Butler, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 5/16

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/30

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE #40

“Scrambled” Part Four: The explosive conclusion! It’s the showdown decades in the making: Dr. Eggman vs. Snively! As the two mad geniuses clash one thing is for certain: whoever wins, the good guys lose! Don’t miss the grueling final fight with a sinister twist you won’t believe!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Steve Downer

Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Steve Downer

Shipping Date: 5/2

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
STAN LEE’S MIGHTY 7 #2

“Capture and Chaos!” – Stan Lee Comics’ “MIGHTY 7” continues! The all-new superhero property from the co-creator of Spider-Man, the X-Men and more heats up as Stan must come to terms with his alien compatriots! Titanic forces collide as comics legend meets alien – but what evil is brewing on the horizon? Villainy looms in this action-packed second installment of Stan Lee’s latest and greatest super-heroic tale!

Script: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson w/ Stan Lee

Art: Alex Saviuk, Bob Smith, John Workman and Tom Smith

Cover: Alex Saviuk and Matt Herms

Variant Cover: Alex Saviuk and Tom Smith

Shipping Date: 5/9

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/23

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #18

Ever wonder what makes Dilton so smart? So does Archie! After inquiring the kid genius on what it takes to have above average intelligence, Archie goes about brainstorming for a scientific breakthrough! Will he succeed or is it a harebrained idea? Find the answer in “Here’s a Thought”. The gang has each encountered a mysterious visitor dubbed “The Elevenaire” due to his transformative powers upon handing someone eleven dollars. However, Reggie’s not buying it, refusing to believe a life changing experience can occur because of eleven measly bucks! Will his cynicism be validated or is there really something to this hocus pocus? Find out in “Alias: The Elevenaire”. Finally, Betty has the perfect idea of how to liven things up at the retirement home! Get out your old records and put on your dancing shoes as the gang throw the seniors a bash they’ll never forget in “Prom Again!”

Script: Craig Boldman, John Rose

Art: Stan Goldberg, Tim Kennedy, Al Milgrom, Jon D’Agostino

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 5/23

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/6

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

Archie Comics in March 2012

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ARCHIE COMICS MARCH 2012 SOLICITS

ARCHIE #631

“Another Love Song” – The Pussycats are in town and Valerie has big news for her on-and-off-again boyfriend Archie: Her family is moving to Riverdale! Not everyone is thrilled with the news, however, as Betty and Veronica don’t need the competition! The girls may have found the perfect boy to get their mind’s off Archie, though – Valerie’s brother!

Script: Dan Parent

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 3/14

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #14

Pureheart the Powerful in “Mite and Maim” – When bright-eyed reporters Betty and Veronica capture evil-doer The Octopus assaulting the mayor on camera, they’re guaranteed a front page scoop! Not about to let the story see the light of day, The Octopus apprehends the girls. Who should stand in the way but Pureheart the Powerful! Will Pureheart’s strength be able to withstand Veronica’s kiss in order to save the day or will The Octopus manage to stop the presses?

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bob White

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE MEETS KISS: COLLECTOR’S EDITION (HC)

The biggest band in rock history invades Riverdale! When the Archies find their town overrun by monsters because of a spell gone wrong, can rock legends KISS save the day? Sabrina the Teenage Witch is also featured adding a magical touch to this epic crossover. Prepare for the craziest match up in Archie history since “Archie Meets The Punisher”! The Hardcover Collector’s Edition collects all four parts of the mini-series, reprints of the variant covers by Francesco Francavilla, foreword by Gene Simmons, plus contains 48 pages of extras not found in the regular trade paperback edition including a KISS photo gallery, the original pitch and script and other bonus material! A must-have full-color edition for KISS and Archie fans alike!

Script: Alex Segura

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

978-1-936975-14-3

$29.99/$34.00CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Hardcover

160 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 4/11
ARCHIE MEETS KISS (TR)

The biggest band in rock history invades Riverdale! When the Archies find their town overrun by monsters because of a spell gone wrong, can rock legends KISS save the day? Sabrina the Teenage Witch is also featured adding a magical touch to this epic crossover. Prepare for the craziest match up in Archie history since “Archie Meets The Punisher”! The trade edition features a foil enhanced cover and collects all four parts of the mini-series, reprints of the variant covers by Francesco Francavilla plus a foreword by Gene Simmons and other bonus material! A must-have full-color edition for KISS and Archie fans alike!

Script: Alex Segura

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

978-1-936975-04-4

$12.99/$14.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

112 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 4/11
B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #223

Betty & Veronica in “May We Have This Dance?” – The girls prepare to get their groove on by competing with the rest of Riverdale’s wannabe dancers for a spot on “American Dance-A-Thon”! In need of a dance partner, Veronica calls up Archie who jumps at the chance to be on TV! But will Cheryl cut in when Archie is forced to choose a partner for the special “Spotlight Dance”?

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Jon D’agostino

Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 3/14

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
BEST OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (HC)

After nearly twenty years of comics, specials and mini-series, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG has told hundreds of stories! Through the laughs and thrills, the action and adventure, the highs and lows, some stories stand out among the rest – presented here for the first time ever in this thematic graphic novel collection! From the titanic clash of “Mecha Madness” to the universe-shattering epic “Order from Chaos”, join us as the Archie Comics Sonic team picks their favorite stories from the history of the series! Don’t miss out on this deluxe, collectible hardcover edition – a must-have for any Sonic fan! Plus all-new cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and insights from the Sonic creative team!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Terry Austin, Jim Amash, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-936975-06-8

$24.99/$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Hardcover

144 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 5/23
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #200

Veronica in “Not So Clothes-Minded!” – In order to break Veronica’s habit of arriving late for class, Mr. Weatherbee sentences her to community service! Intent on helping the struggling thrift store she’s been forced to aide, Ronnie utilizes her fashion sense for good in a way nobody thought possible! Can the conceited socialite make a difference and learn a lesson in the process?

Betty in “Triangle Wrangle” – Trying to secure a summer job, Betty turns to Lodge Land where Archie and Adam are working as rival vampires! But will the boys’ antics vying for Betty’s affections help or hinder her job hunt?

Script: Bill Golliher, George Gladir

Art: Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Jim Amash, Al Milgrom

Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 3/28

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/11

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JUGHEAD #212

In Jughead’s seemingly never-ending quest to find a place to call home, the teen and his canine companion Hotdog shack up in the unlikeliest of places: Lodge Estates. Not accustomed to a life of luxury, will Jughead conform to high society or will his slovenly ways put him back on the street? Plus, how does Mr. Lodge plan to use his new houseguest to his advantage?

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #179

Jughead in “Picture Perfect” – Lights! Camera! Burger! Pop hires an agency to take pictures for a Chok’lit Shoppe ad but first they must piece together the perfect burger. As Jughead learns, creating photogenic food is a work of art but will Pop be smiling at the results?

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER #2

Kevin Keller in “May I Have This Dance?” – As newly appointed class president, Kevin is in charge of selecting the theme for Riverdale High’s prom. That’s easy compared to the decision of who Kevin will take to the dance! And if things weren’t complicated enough, Kevin has a secret admirer hoping to be Kevin’s date…

Script: Dan Parent

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

Variant Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 3/28

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/11

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #18

“Archie Marries Veronica” – Not even a brush with the law can keep Veronica from investigating the mysterious mining accident that befell Archie and Reggie! Why did Ambrose drag them down there and what will they discover on the other side?

“Archie Marries Betty” – In the alternate reality, Archie digs deeper into the mysteries surrounding Dilton, Fred Mirth and Memory Lane! Plus what exactly did happen with Veronica’s missing plane? Things are about to come to a head as this issue blows open the lid on every crazy event that lead us to this point! You are not going to want to miss the thrilling conclusion!

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Al Milgrom, Bob Smith

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/14

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28

64-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
MEGA MAN #12

“The Return of Dr. Wily” Part Four: This is it – the grand finale of “THE RETURN OF DR. WILY”! Dr. Wily has hidden himself in his latest fortress and surrounded himself with killer robots as he plots his counter-attack. Can Mega Man breach the defenses and stop the mad scientist in time? Maybe not alone – but the Original Robot Masters have got his back! It’s all-out robot warfare in the explosive conclusion!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Shipping Date: 3/28

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/11

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
MEGA MAN FCBD 2012

“Let the Games Begin!” – Don’t miss the first classic issue of the hit new MEGA MAN comic series! The future looks bright when brilliant and benevolent Dr. Light unveils his latest creations: the Robot Masters! But when the nefarious Dr. Wily steals them for his own sinister purposes, there is no one left to stop him. No one – except Mega Man! Plus bonus features and a preview of the all-new series: THE NEW CRUSADERS!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, John Workman, Matt Herms

Cover: Chad Thomas, Fabio ReDivo and Evan Stanley

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/5

32-page, full color comic
SONIC GENESIS (HC)

Part of SEGA’s heavily promoted Sonic the Hedgehog 20th anniversary event, this is what Sonic fans have been demanding – his fist deluxe hardcover edition! Sonic: Genesis is a highly collectible book with a foil-enhanced cover and features the biggest, most talked-about Sonic comic story of all time, which leading video game website IGN called the comics’ “definitive story”! This hardcover collection includes the complete “Genesis” epic, with art by Patrick SPAZ Spaziante, who is creating his highly anticipated first interior Sonic story artwork in nearly ten years! All this plus tons of bonus features that will give fans new and old an in-depth look at the story that changed Sonic the Hedgehog comics forever!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-879794-89-4

$24.99/$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Hardcover

144 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 3/14

SONIC PRESENTS KNUCKLES ARCHIVES 2 (TR)

Hot off the heels of his successful debut graphic novel, Sonic’s original “friendly nemesis” takes on all new challengers in the pulse-pounding Knuckles Archives 2! Dive in as Knuckles investigates the mysteries of his origins and the wonders of the Floating Island. Knuckles’s past comes back to haunt him – and in a big way! New villains arrive as the Dingo Regime is thrust

back into fray, while the old villains of the Dark Legion and Enerjak return to wreck havoc! Collects two complete story arcs from Knuckles the Echidna # 4-9!

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-879794-98-6

$9.99/$10.99CAN

5 x 7 3/8”

Trade Paperback

160 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 3/21
SONIC SELECT 5 (TR)

Blast into the past at Sonic speed with this flashback-themed edition of the hugely successful Sonic Select graphic novel series! You’ll catch the early adventures that turned Sonic and the Freedom Fighters into the heroes they are today! From the founding of the team to the secret past between Princess Sally and Knuckles – it’s all here! But this volume doesn’t just live in the past. Sonic and the leading ladies of the comic tell and experience major events in their lives, shaping their characters and events in the comics for years to come! Sonic Select 5 collects stories from Sonic Super Specials #5, 8, 9 and 11.

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-936975-05-1

$11.99/$12.99CAN

6 x 9”

Trade Paperback

128 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 4/25
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #235

“Remember the Fallen”: The Freedom Fighters are torn apart in the fallout from last issue. Sonic and his friends must deal with the loss in their own way, and it will change the team forever. When Silver the Hedgehog arrives looking for “the traitor,” will the weary Sonic give him a chance to speak?

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Yardley!, Austin and Herms

Shipping Date: 3/21

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/4

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG FCBD 2012

“…Two Steps Back: SPECIAL EDITION” – “Genesis” may be over, but that doesn’t mean Sonic has saved the day! The Death Egg II still menaces New Mobotropolis, and Dr. Eggman has one more sinister trick up his sleeve. It’s a desperate race against time as Sonic and Sally try to prevent another world catastrophe, and the ending will leave you speechless. Plus bonus features and a preview of the all-new series: THE NEW CRUSADERS!

Script: Ian Flynn.

Art: Ben Bates, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/5

32-page, full color comic
SONIC UNIVERSE #38

“Scrambled” Part Two – The hunt is on! Dr. Eggman goes into all-out war with G.U.N., all in an attempt to smoke out his wayward lackey, Snively! Meanwhile, in the heart of G.U.N. headquarters, Snively seeks the next step in his master plan: a girl named Hope!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Steve Downer

Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
STAN LEE’S MIGHTY 7 #1

“How it all Began!” – Stan Lee Comics presents “MIGHTY 7,” a sensational new superhero property from the creator of Spider-Man, the X-Men and more!! When a crew of sinister, alien prisoners and their jailers are blasted across the galaxy, their ship lands smack dab in front of legendary comic book creator Stan “the man” Lee! What does this alien arrival mean for planet Earth?! Reality meets fantasy as the “Mighty 7” journey begins! Order 200 copies of Mighty 7 #1 and receive a limited edition variant cover signed by Stan Lee! Excelsior!

Script: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson w/ Stan Lee

Art: Alex Saviuk, Bob Smith, John Workman and Tom Smith

Cover & Variant Covers: Alex Saviuk and Tom Smith

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #16

Archie in “Charity Ball!” – Veronica signs the gang up to play in her father’s charity baseball game benefitting the march of dimes! Fly balls and home runs abound as the team pulls together earning more money for the charity each time they score! How much will the team manage to raise by the final inning? Find out in these pages!

Dilton in “Brain Buster” – The gang takes turns testing out Dilton’s new invention – a phone with artificial intelligence! After a couple test runs go awry, will the phone prove its worth in Archie’s hands or end in catastrophe?

Script: John Rose, Mike Pellowski

Art: Stan Goldberg, Al Milgrom

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/21

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/4

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

Archie Comics in February 2012

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ARCHIE COMICS SOLICITS FEBRUARY 2012

ARCHIE #630

ARCHIE MEETS KISS PART 4 – “Shout It Out Loud!” – This is it! The epic conclusion to ARCHIE MEETS KISS! Guest stars galore unite as the Archies and KISS face off against a horde of invading monsters dead-set on turning Riverdale into a zombie haven! Can the rock legends stave off the monstrous invasion? What’s the key to the zombie invasion? And what’s up with that shiny amulet? Find out here, as the historic crossover reaches its rockin’ finale!

Script: Alex Segura

Art &
Cover: Dan Parent

Variant
Cover: Francesco Francavilla

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/22/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #227

Archie in “A Bad Wrap” – In hopes of impressing Veronica, Archie gets his rust bucket of a car covered in advertisements of her favorite shoe store. But after a rift with the store’s owners cause Veronica to swear them off, Archie is left with the predicament of trying to hide his ride from Veronica on their date!

Archie in “The Resolute Resolution” – Tomorrow is the big algebra exam but Archie is having trouble putting his head down and studying. Can Archie manage to block out all distractions and hit the books or is he predestined to flunk the course?

Archie in “Pet Fret” – Archie tests out his new camera phone by taking pictures of Betty’s cat but when others catch wind of his photography skills is he prepared to be the go-to pet photographer?

Script: Craig Boldman, George Gladir

Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy

Cover: Dan Parent

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/14/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #13

Archie as Pureheart the Powerful in “Postage Due” – When a disgruntled ex-postal worker turns his aggression towards those who formerly employed him, it’s up to Pureheart to stop him! Holding Mr. Lodge responsible, the wealthy industrialist is put in harm’s way when the villain seeks revenge on him. Will Pureheart be able to thwart the anti-mail man before he can sabotage the postal service for good?

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Dan DeCarlo

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/22/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE BOOK 2

Archie: The Married Life Book 2 collects issues 7-12 from the popular newsstand publication Life with Archie, exploring Archie Andrews’ life down two paths – if he had married girl next door Betty Cooper or wealthy socialite Veronica Lodge.

Last time we said goodbye to a mentor and hello to a new mayor, but what does the future hold for the rest of Riverdale? And what’s the deal with Dilton?

This 320-page full-color edition is the most critically acclaimed storyline in Archie Comics history – ideal for adult graphic novel sections but suitable for readers of all ages.

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Norm Breyfogle, Tim Levins, Andrew Pepoy

Cover: Norm Breyfogle

978-1-879794-99-3

$19.99/
$22.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

320 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 3/14/2012
BETTY AND VERONICA #258

Betty in “Gaga for Baba”! – After attending her first Lady Gaga concert, Betty is inspired to start up her own solo act paying homage to the pop star. Armed with her guitar and an array of outlandish costumes, Betty builds a following for her alter ego “B” while keeping her true identity a secret. But what will the real Gaga think of her doppleganger when she attends one of Betty’s shows?

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash

Cover: Dan Parent

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/15/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #199

Betty in “Shop Till You Drop!” – After Betty does Veronica the favor of picking up a gift for one of her society friends, the good deed turns into a after school job as a personal shopper. But when her latest client wants Betty to buy a present to impress Archie, she’ll be forced to decide between doing a good job or losing her eligible bachelor! How will Betty choose?

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Stan Goldberg, John Lowe

Cover: Dan Parent

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/7/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #222

Veronica in “Peace of Mind” – Following a jealous outburst, Veronica turns to yoga in search of serenity. After a few short lessons Veronica’s personality does a 180 and her friends wonder whether they’ve seen the last of the old Veronica but will her sunny disposition last?

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash

Cover: Dan DeCarlo

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/22/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #178

Jughead in “Revelation” – Pondering his future after graduation, Jughead envisions various career paths but each dream job is interrupted by his biggest passion – food! Will Jughead concoct the perfect job best suited for him or is destined to wind up in the food industry as Miss Beazly predicts?

Following that, Jughead takes us through a collection of his personal photos in hopes of proving that there’s more to him than what his friends perceive on the surface. Is Jughead simply just a lazy, food obsessed teenager or will his slideshow prove otherwise? Decide for yourself in “Pictures Never Lie!”

Script: George Gladir

Art: Tim Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Ken Selig

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/15/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #17

“Archie Marries Veronica” – Archie’s life has taken a turn for the worse as his marriage to Veronica is on the fritz. Archie isn’t the only one with troubles though as Veronica has a run in with the law and Dilton’s greatest invention is either on the brink of benefiting all of humanity or resulting in his downfall!

“Archie Marries Betty” – Archie must work out his priorities between his nightclub venture and responsibilities to his students. Meanwhile Midge has big news for Jughead and Reggie’s investigation into Veronica’s missing plane catches the attention of the FBI. All that plus you’re never going to believe what Ambrose has in store for Archie and Reggie!

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Al Milgrom, Bob Smith

Cover: Norm Breyfogle

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/15/12

64-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
MEGA MAN #11

“Dr. Wily Returns” Part Three: Mega Man has been in the fight of his life against Dr. Wily’s eight new Robot Masters! Fearsome as they are, Quick Man has always been there to mock Mega Man and slow him down. Now, at long last, it’s the showdown you’ve been waiting for! And you won’t believe who shows up to help Mega Man at the eleventh hour!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman and Steve Downer

Cover: Ben Bates

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/14/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
MEGA MAN 2: TIME KEEPS SLIPPING (TR)

Mega Man is one of the most beloved video game characters of all time (29 million units sold), which explains why the debut of the Mega Man comic book was Archie’s bestselling video game title in the comic shop direct market in over five years! This comic book-size, full-color graphic novel collects Mega Man comic book issues 5-8.

The evil Dr. Wily has vanished from jail, Mega Man’s sister Roll has been kidnapped, and Dr. Light is in federal custody! What’s Mega Man to do? Can he turn the tide and save the day with the aid of the Robot MAsters, or will they turn against Mega Man?

With a cover by acclaimed painter Greg Horn, special features, bonus illustrations from fan favorite Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and a complete cover gallery including rare variant covers, this graphic novel’s got the complete Mega Man comic book experience!

Mega Man 2 is perfect for fans of sci-fi, video games, fantasy, and comic series such as X-Men and Teen Titans. Suitable for all ages; ideal for adults as well as kids’ graphic novel sections.

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Chad Thomas

Cover: Greg Horn

978-1-879794-95-5

$11.99/
$12.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 2/29/2012
SONIC GENESIS (HC)

Part of SEGA’s heavily promoted Sonic the Hedgehog 20th anniversary event, this is what Sonic fans have been demanding – his fist deluxe hardcover edition! Sonic books are Archie’s bestselling graphic novels.

Sonic: Genesis is a highly collectible book with a foil-enhanced cover and features the biggest, most talked-about Sonic comic story of all time, a fresh origin story popular with regular readers and a great way to be introduced to Sonic. This story has already received coverage by Nintendo Power Magazine, Game Informer magazine, Newsarama and CRR.

Sonic: Genesis features tons of brand new artwork from fan-favorite artists such as Tracy Yardley and Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, who is creating his highly-anticipated first interior Sonic story artwork in nearly ten years!

Sonic the Hedgehog is a hugely successful, multimedia, instantly recognizable brand that has sold 70 million video games the world over. From the Saturday morning hit cartoon Sonic X to the classic SEGA games and everything in between, the Sonic comics incorporate characters and stories from all corner of the Sonic brand.

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

978-1-879794-89-4

$24.99/
$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

144 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 11/17/2011
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #234

“Unthinkable”: Sonic and the Freedom Fighters have one mission: see Elias and his family leave the city safely. That’ll be hard to do as Dr. Eggman attacks with his latest, most loathsome weapon to date! In such a high-stakes mission, even the unthinkable can happen. Then, in “Dark Hearts,” learn the untold history between Ixis Naugus and Dr. Eggman!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Steven Butler, Ben Bates, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: James Fry, Terry Austin and Matt Herms

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/29/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE #37

“Scrambled” Part One: Dr. Eggman is knocked for a loop when the treacherous Snively tries to disrupt the entire Eggman Empire! What is Snively’s true ultimate goal? And can Dr. Eggman pull his forces back in line before it’s too late? Also featured: the debut of Orbot and Cubot!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Steve Downer

Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Matt Herms

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/15/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #15

“Time For a Change” – When Archie and Mr. Weatherbee volunteer to be guinea pigs in Dilton’s I.Q. analyzer for the science fair, something goes horribly wrong! Instead of measuring their brain power, the experiment causes them to switch bodies! Worst of all, Archie has a date planned with Veronica and Mr. Weatherbee will be giving an important speech to the school board before the effect wears off. Will student and principle manage to spend a day in each other’s shoes without everything falling to shambles?

Script: John Wilcox

Art: Stan Goldberg, Scarpelli

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/29/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

Archie Comics Solicitations for January 2012

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ARCHIE COMICS SOLICITS JANUARY 2012

ARCHIE #629

“ARCHIE MEETS KISS PART 3 – Rock ‘n Roll All Fright” – In part three of the most historic team-up in comics, the Archies learn more about what brought the KISS members to Riverdale, and how the two groups have to unite to stop a band of monsters from turning Riverdale into a forgotten town, full of zombified teens!

Script: Alex Segura

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

Variant Cover by Francesco Francavilla

Shipping Date: 1/11/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/25/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/31/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #226

“Archie Gets Some Tough Love From Dr. Bill” – Archie is the subject of a television segment “Tough Love” when he visits the Dr. Bill show. The reluctant TV show guest must sweat it out under the studio lights when he’s taken to task by gal pals Betty and Veronica on which of them he will finally choose! What will be Archie’s decision when Dr. Bill poses the ultimate question on national television?

Script: Hal Lifson

Art: Norm Breyfogle

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/8/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #12

Jughead as Captain Hero in “Multiple Madness” – Captain Hero battles the nefarious Witch Doctor who’s up to no good! Captain Hero aligns himself with Pureheart the Powerful and Super Teen to outnumber the evildoer but using his ditto machine to duplicate himself, which Witch is real? See if our hero can figure it out in time before his super human appetite does him in!

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bob White

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/18/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #198

Betty and Veronica in “The Protector!” – Mr. Lodge’s private screening room has been converted into a silent movie theatre for the kid’s enjoyment! Archie offers his protection to the girls if the horror movie becomes too scary but will Archie be up to the task when the lights go down? And the only thing Mr. Lodge has to beware is Jughead’s monstrous appetite!

Betty in “Rhyme and Reason” – Betty’s baby-sitting gig leads to story time where Betty breathes new life into old nursery rhymes to prove to the young boys she’s sitting that fairy tales aren’t so boring after all!

Script: George Gladir

Art: Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Ken Selig

Cover by Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/8/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #221

Betty and Veronica in “Trip Slip Up!” – Betty’s sprained ankle looks to put a kink in her ski trip with the Veronica and Nancy! Not prepared to leave their friend out of the mix, the girls bring her along unaware that Betty’s injury may turn out to be the best thing that could have happened to her!

Script: Mike Pellowski

Art: Jeff Schultz, Al Milgrom

Cover by Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 1/11/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/25/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/31/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JINX (SC)

Archie is proud to present this top-notch new full-color original graphic novel for tween and teen girls created by award-winning writer/artist team J. Torres and Rick Burchett. The high literary quality of the book has led Archie to launch a simultaneous Smythe-sewn hardcover edition ideal for libraries and collectors.

Feisty tomboy high school freshman Jinx explores the social perils of the high school experience as old friendships change and she struggles with the new expectations attached to becoming a young woman.

The good news is the gang’s all here at Rose Valley High: her best friends Greg and Roz as well as her greatest frenemies Charlie and Gigi. The bad news is the old gang isn’t acting quite the same in their new environment. Charlie acts like a bully when he isn’t simply acting strangely around Jinx.

However, a new school means new rules, such as no co-ed teams, which means she can’t even play ball with the boys who were in little league with her. As rules and relationships become more complicated, one thing remains the same: Jinx means bad luck to anyone who gets in the way of her getting her way!

This outstanding graphic novel is a bright, full-hearted coming of age story told with great humor, charm and compassion.

Script: J. Torres

Art: Rick Burchett

Cover by Rick Burchett

978-1-879794-91-7

$9.99/$10.99CAN

6 x 9″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 1/25/2012
JINX (HC)

Archie is proud to present this top-notch new full-color original graphic novel for tween and teen girls created by award-winning writer/artist team J. Torres and Rick Burchett. The high literary quality of the book has led Archie to launch a simultaneous Smythe-sewn hardcover edition ideal for libraries and collectors.

Feisty tomboy high school freshman Jinx explores the social perils of the high school experience as old friendships change and she struggles with the new expectations attached to becoming a young woman.

The good news is the gang’s all here at Rose Valley High: her best friends Greg and Roz as well as her greatest frenemies Charlie and Gigi. The bad news is the old gang isn’t acting quite the same in their new environment. Charlie acts like a bully when he isn’t simply acting strangely around Jinx.

However, a new school means new rules, such as no co-ed teams, which means she can’t even play ball with the boys who were in little league with her. As rules and relationships become more complicated, one thing remains the same: Jinx means bad luck to anyone who gets in the way of her getting her way!

This outstanding graphic novel is a bright, full-hearted coming of age story told with great humor, charm and compassion.

Script: J. Torres

Art: Rick Burchett

Cover by Rick Burchett

978-1-936975-00-6

$16.99/$18.99CAN

6 x 9″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 1/25/2012
JUGHEAD #211

“The Jug Who Came In From The Cold!” – Jughead has burned a few bridges in his ongoing search for a place to lie his head which leads him to his last resort! Reggie invites Jughead to crash at his place in an attempt to alter his image after a girl turns him down for his bad rep. But will the unlikely duo be able to work past their trust issues and make their living arrangement work?

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Jim Amash

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/18/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #177

Jughead in “Best Friends!” – Jughead is heading to the Winter Resort with his best bud – Archie! Only problem is Jughead’s pet Hot Dog was under the impression that that was him! Determined to confirm his role as Jug’s best friend, Hot Dog pursues his master on vacation in hopes of earning his place as top dog!

Script: Tom DeFalco

Art: Ron Frenz

Cover by Ron Frenz

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/18/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER #1

It’s a bunch of firsts for Kevin Keller in the FIRST issue of his ongoing series. It’s his FIRST time as Riverdale High class president. And he gets published in the Riverdale newspaper for the FIRST time. Oh yeah, and Kevin gets ready to go on his FIRST date! What??!! Kevin’s never been on a date before? That’s the reaction everybody has, as they can’t believe cool, good-looking, mild mannered Kevin Keller has never been on a date. And when he’s made attempts in the past things go terribly wrong…..it turns out Kevin Keller is actually bad at something…..DATING! But the Riverdale gang, along with his old friends and family step in to help ol’ Kevin out. With his friends and family at the helm can anything possibly go wrong? Of course!!! But Kevin will get through it anyway!!!!

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski

Cover by Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/8/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER (HC)

The secret is “out” and Kevin Keller is here, starring in his very own deluxe oversize full-color hardcover graphic novel!

Kevin Keller is Archie’s first gay character and the most popular addition to the Riverdale crowd in years. This edition includes the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book-nomiated story, “Isn’t it Bromantic,” where Kevin first meets Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, and also explores his love of journalism, his desire to serve in the military in the footsteps of his father, a retired colonel, plus fascinating and fun insights into Kevin’s life growing up as an Army kid prior to Riverdale.

Kevin’s first comic appearance in 2011 sold out immediately in the comic book market and marked the first time Archie ever went back to print on a comic book title. Kevin’s stories have continued to receive a tremendous amount of positive press through mainstream and trade outlets such at the AP, ABC News, USA Today, IGN, Newsarama, The Scripps Howard News Service, Publishers Weekly and Library Journal.

The deluxe volume includes Kevin’s first two appearances in Veronica 202 & 205 and the full 4-issue run of the Kevin Keller miniseries.

Script & Art: Dan Parent

Cover by Dan Parent

978-1-879794-93-1

$19.99/$22.99CAN

8 3/8 x 10 3/4″

Trade Paperback

160 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 2/8/2012
LAUGH WITH ARCHIE

Only Archie can claim the place of #1 best-selling kid’s magazine line at general retail in North America – Archie sells millions of its Double Digests to families each year. For the first time, Archie is replicating the bestselling format in a full-color mass market paperback that provides the same popular value as its Double Digests.

Loaded with jokes and comic stories that kids and families love and have come to elect from Archie, Laugh with Archie features 336 pages jam-packed with Archie jokes and comics in full color for only $7.99!

Add some color and FUN to your mass-market book section with the proven success of Archie!

Script & Art: Various

978-1-879794-92-4

$7.99/$8.99CAN

4 1/2 x 7″

Trade Paperback

336 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 2/1/2012
MEGA MAN #10

“Dr. Wily Returns” Part Two: Dr. Wily is back, and this time he has EIGHT NEW Robot Masters of his own! Mega Man must track down and defeat each one before they complete their missions and conquer the world for their mustachioed master. It’s hard enough when each new Robot Master is deadlier than the last, but how can the Blue Bomber succeed with Quick Man tripping him up every step of the way?

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman, Matt Herms

Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Sketch Variant Cover by Ben Bates

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/8/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC GENESIS (HC)

Part of SEGA’s heavily promoted Sonic the Hedgehog 20th anniversary event, this is what Sonic fans have been demanding – his fist deluxe hardcover edition! Sonic books are Archie’s bestselling graphic novels.

Sonic: Genesis is a highly collectible book with a foil-enhanced cover and features the biggest, most talked-about Sonic comic story of all time, a fresh origin story popular with regular readers and a great way to be introduced to Sonic. This story has already received coverage by Nintendo Power Magazine, Game Informer magazine, Newsarama and CRR.

Sonic: Genesis features tons of brand new artwork from fan-favorite artists such as Tracy Yardley and Patrick SPAZ Spaziante, who is creating his highly-anticipated first interior Sonic story artwork in nearly ten years!

Sonic the Hedgehog is a hugely successful, multimedia, instantly recognizable brand that has sold 70 million video games the world over. From the Saturday morning hit cartoon Sonic X to the classic SEGA games and everything in between, the Sonic comics incorporate characters and stories from all corner of the Sonic brand.

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

978-1-879794-89-4

$24.99/$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

144 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 11/17/2011
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #233

“The Trial of Geoffrey St. John”: Fresh from the epic “Babylon Rising” arc in Sonic Universe, Sonic and Tails investigate the fate of their enemies before hurrying home for the trial of their former ally, Geoffrey St. John. How did this international man of mystery become an Ixis wizard? Where do his true loyalties lie? The answers fans have been demanding finally arrive!

Script: Ian Flynn.

Art: Steven Butler, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover by Ben Bates

Shipping Date: 1/18/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/1/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/7/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE #36

“Babylon Rising” Part Four: Babylon Garden has been found! New Mobotropolis is under siege! The Battle Bird Armada attacks from the sky, and Sonic enters into a desperate race against the Babylon Rogues! As chaos reigns, an ancient secret will be revealed that could destroy not only the cities, but the entire world! You cannot miss the stunning conclusion to artistic legend Tracy Yardley’s debut Sonic Universe arc!

Script: Tracy Yardley!

Art: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Phil Felix and Stephen Downer

Cover by Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/18/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE 2: 30 YEARS LATER

Archie’s successful Sonic Universe comic book series is collected in full-color, full-size graphic novel form, great for kid readers who love the Sonic videogame characters as well as collectors who love larger-form comics. Ideal for either adult or kids’ graphic novel sections.

By popular demand, we’re going back to the future! It’s now thirty years down the line and King Sonic is on the throne. An unstoppable force threatens to destroy Angel Island and the world. It’s up to a new generation of Freedom Fighters to save the day Collects issues 5-8 of the Sonic Universe comic book.

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tracy Yardley!

Cover by Tracy Yardley!

978-1-879794-94-8

$11.99/$12.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 2/15/2012
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #2

The Adventure continues! SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE is the first ever Sonic comic magazine in Archie history, packed with over 100 pages of comics, news, features, never-before-seen artwork and a foil-enhanced Cover by Sonic artist extraordinaire Tracy Yardley! This magazine-sized, quarterly collection takes new readers on a take a look back at the story that changed everything: “Sonic Adventure”! From the discovery of the United Federation to a deadly close encounter with the monstrous CHAOS! Sonic super-fans will also be treated with part two of the SONIC TIME LINE, featuring more brand-new art from fan-favorite artist Jamal Peppers! All this plus an interview with artist Tracy Yardley! and tons of bonus features you won’t find anywhere else!

Script: Various

Art: Various

Foil Enhanced Cover by Tracy Yardley!

Shipping Date: 1/11/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/25/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/31/12

128-page, full color comic

$9.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #14

“Top Dog!” – With dog themed movies on the rise, Archie and the guys aim to find the perfect extreme sport vehicle to launch Hot Dog into the spotlight! Once they capture their stunt on film, the only thing left to do is enter it into a contest! Will fortune and glory follow for our furry star?

Reggie in “Blank Space” – As the gang watch the latest space shuttle launch, they envision what space travel might be like if they were so lucky as to trek through the galaxy. But are any of them really cut out to be astronauts?

Reggie in “Reality Frost Bites” – Reggie has one thing on his mind to escape the bitter cold of winter – girls in bikinis! However his daydreams are getting him into hot water with Mr. Flutesnoot! Good thing Reggie has a back up plan!

Script: George Gladir, Mike Pellowski

Art: Tim Kennedy, Bob Bolling, Jeff Schultz, Jon D’Agostino, Jim Amash

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/18/12

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/1/12

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/7/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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