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Preview: Archie & Friends Double Digest #30

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ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #30

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/14
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Reggie hasn’t been himself lately—which should be a welcome change! However no one can bear to see a friend hurt, and when Betty and Veronica discover his new change in personality is tied to the loss of his beloved teddy bear, they set out to get it back for him. But is his lifelong buddy gone for good, or can they track him down and get the old Reggie back—and do they really want to? Find out in “Grin and Bear It!”

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Archie Comics in September 2013

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AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #1

NEW ONGOING SERIES! “Escape From Riverdale”—This is how the end of the world begins… Harvey Award-winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Carrie, Archie meets Glee) and Eisner-winning artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman, Black Beetle) take Archie and the gang where they’ve never been before—to the grave and back! A horrific accident sets off a series of grim events and Sabrina the Teenage Witch must try to repair the unspeakable evil her spell has unleashed. Gasp in horror as Riverdale faces an impending zombie Arch-pocalypse in this brand-new, spine-tingling ongoing series—but be warned, kiddies, this one’s not for the faint of heart! For TEEN+ readers.

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Francesco Francavilla, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Variants by: Francesco Francavilla, Andrew Pepoy, Tim Seeley
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE #648

Archie in “ARCHIE, Clod of Thunder!”— Get ready for entertainment in this hilarious superhero parody by comics legend Tom DeFalco! “Master of the Storm” Archie resides in Allgood, an honorable city over the Rainbow Bridge, where the food is plentiful, the girls are heavenly, and everything is absolutely… boring! Turns out that being an immortal warrior isn’t as fun as people might think. When Archie finds himself in trouble, thanks to a prank of his brother Reggie the Wicked, his father banishes Archie to Planet Earth—to the town of Riverdale, USA to be exact! Will Archie be able to dutifully serve out his punishment? Or will he find life on Earth to be just the excitement he was looking for? Features an extra-special variant cover by Mighty Thor mastermind Walter Simonson!

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, John Workman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith
Variant Cover: Walter Simonson
Shipping Date: 9/18
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #244

Meet Archie’s new dog Vegas! Vegas is full of personality, but how will he get along with the other pals ‘n’ gals’ pets of Riverdale? When Veronica hosts a pet soiree with all the most popular pets (including her many poodles!), he’ll make some new friends—and learn some helpful hints along the way! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun in “Don’t Fret My Pets!” the lead story in this laugh-packed digest!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Bill Galvan, Jim Amash
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith
Shipping Date: 9/18
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/2
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #32

Archie may be the king of high school—but what happens when high school’s over? When Reggie introduces him to the Associated College Simulation Program, Archie gets the chance to see what college life will be like—virtually, that is! Archie gets a taste of exams, parties and girls. Will he be able to adjust to college life? Or will this simulated look into his future freak him out even more? Find out in “College Kidder,” the four-part frenzy that kicks off this fun-filled double digest!

Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE’S EVEN FUNNIER KIDS’ JOKE BOOK (TPB)

Get ready for even more laughs and even funnier jokes in this massive Archie kids’ joke book! The perfect companion piece to the laugh-out-loud Archie’s Giant Kids’ Joke Book, Archie’s Even Funnier Kids’ Joke Book is filled to the brim with nearly 200 pages of hilarious comic strips, “guess the gag” games and silly riddles! This companion series to the record-shattering Best of Archie series is the ultimate collectors’ item for not only the child in your life—but for your inner child, too!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
978-1-936975-67-9
$6.99/$7.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
192pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/2

ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE BOOK 4 (TPB)

The fourth volume of Archie’s highly acclaimed graphic novel series features celebrated writer Paul Kupperberg’s tight-knit ongoing romantic storyline of Archie as a young newlywed in two very different universes—one where he marries wealthy socialite Veronica Lodge and the other where he marries girl-next-door Betty Cooper.
In this volume, life is turned upside-down for our red-headed hero and both of his alternate universe brides. Kevin’s wedded bliss is cut short when tragedy strikes the hometown hero and his husband, launching him into a career he never thought he’d enter! And the ball gets rolling on Betty and Reggie’s reality TV deal—but can Betty and Reggie run their shops and stay in a healthy relationship with cameras on them 24/7? Meanwhile an old “friend” returns with some shocking news! Featuring a surprise guest appearance by Josie and the Pussycats! Archie: The Married Life Book 4 collects issues 19-24 of the popular Life With Archie magazine.

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, and Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
978-1-936975-69-3
$19.99/$23.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
272pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/16

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #216

Things are about to get very spooooky for The Archies when they plan to shoot a music video in an abandoned movie studio. They’re welcomed by a gruesome group of hired performers that are slated to act as background monsters—but could these creepy characters not be quite what they appear? Find out in “Chiller,” the thrilling first story in this double digest!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Dan DeCarlo Jr., Jimmy DeCarlo, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: 9/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/25
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA’S PRINCESS STORYBOOK (TPB)

The fairytale fun continues in Betty and Veronica’s Princess Storybook, the follow-up to the successful Betty & Veronica: Storybook graphic novel! The two BFFs take on some of the most beloved fairytales including Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, and Rumpelstiltskin, with a little help from their friends! It’s classic storybook tales told through the extra special Archie Comics lens!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Alitha Martinez, Renae DeLiz, Jill Thompson, Fiona Staples, Stephanie Buscema and Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-71-6
$9.99/$10.99CAN
6 x 9”
Trade Paperback
128pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/9

KEVIN KELLER #11

Kevin in “Charity, Schmarity!”—Kevin and Veronica fighting?! What could possibly set mild-mannered Kevin Keller off enough to engage in a full-on battle with his former BFF? A squabble over a charity event turns into an all-out war—but when they take their feud public, Kevin may learn some things about himself as well as some of his close friends that he couldn’t quite read before. Life with Archie writer Paul Kupperberg lends his talents to a Kevin Keller story not to be missed!

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Wraparound Variant Cover: Bill Galvan, Rich Koswloski, Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #32

“Archie Marries Veronica” – Veronica’s trying to stay positive while Archie does the best he can to provide for them in their time of need. Meanwhile, Mr. Lodge is engaged in some secret meetings to keep tabs on business rival Fred Mirth. Kevin Keller is coming to the realization that a job in the Senate is more than he bargained for, especially when the odds are stacked against him. When he uncovers some shocking information about a recent tragedy, does he have what it takes to bring it to light and be the change that everyone needs?

“Archie Marries Betty” – Between Archie’s teaching schedule, Ambrose running the New York City Chow House location, and Jughead and Midge’s baby on the way, the local Chow House is in desperate need of some help! Meanwhile, Moose is prepping to take a big leap and Cheryl Blossom and Kevin Keller are joining forces in Washington D.C. And speaking of being busy—it looks as though Betty’s busy schedule is starting to affect more people than just Archie! Can she mend her relationships before it’s too late? Life With Archie has become the hottest spot for amazing variants with some of the best artists around, and this one’s no exception! Features a New Yorker-inspired variant cover by Emmy Award Winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death).

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Fernando Ruiz and Tito Pena
Variant Cover: Dean Haspiel
Shipping Date: 9/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/25
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US

MEGA MAN #30

It’s the ultimate rumble-in-the-jungle for the fate of the planet in “BLACKOUT: The Curse of Ra Moon” Part Two! Mega Man leads Cut Man, Guts Man and Bomb Man through the Amazon in a desperate attempt to save the world! But standing in their way are TWO sets of Dr. Wily’s Robot Masters! Things escalate even further when Break Man appears, but is he there to fight Mega Man—or to help? Featuring new cover art from PATRICK “SPAZ” SPAZIANTE and a special Capcom video game-inspired variant cover!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick Spaziante
Variant cover art provided by Capcom
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC SAGA SERIES 4: HOUSE OF CARDS (TPB)

Sonic’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! This volume collects a crucial point in the history of Sonic’s hometown of New Mobotropolis. After narrowly avoiding annihilation at the hands of Dr. Eggman, the citizens face a bright new future—one full of change. But change isn’t exactly so bright for everyone. Tensions boil over when Sonic does battle with…TAILS?! Brother fights brother, political tensions start to brew, and friends and family are turned against each other. What evils go unchecked during all this infighting? SONIC SAGA VOL. 4 collects selected stories from Sonic the Hedgehog #129, 177-180.

Script & Art: Ian Flynn
Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash and Jason Jensen
978-1-936975-64-8
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 9/25

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #253

The biggest, most shocking event in Sonic comic history is underway, and YOU can grab a front-row seat in “Countdown to Chaos” part one! Sonic and Tails are on a journey to the Mystic Ruins jungle in search of their missing pals. What they encounter is sure to surprise you! Meanwhile, Dr. Eggman begins the long trek back to his deadly Death Egg II battle fortress. Will our heroes find him and stop him before he launches again? And just who, or what, is the “Sky Patrol” and what does it have to do with the missing Freedom Fighters? Don’t miss a moment of the chaos, featuring the first in a series of ALL-NEW inter-connecting covers by Sonic art superstar Ben Bates, and bone-chilling variant cover by T.REX!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley, Lamar Wells, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms.
Cover: Ben Bates
Variant Cover: T.REX
Shipping Date: 9/18
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #56

Ahoy, ye mateys! Tharr be trouble on the high seas! Blaze—a pirate prisoner! Amy, Cream and Marine—lost! Bean—an oddball, be we knew that already! It’s a race against time as Cpt. Metal begins his plan for the Sol Emeralds and his new, completed Egg o’ War! And now that ye mention it — there’s something REALLY familiar about that battle station, but I just can’t put me hook on it! There’s mystery and mutiny a’foot in “Pirate Plunder Panic” Part Two! Featuring new cover art from Tracy Y’ARRRR-dley, and a special Sega variant cover!

SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley!
ART: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve Downer
Variant Cover art provided by SEGA
Shipping Date: 9/4
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/18
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #32

Meet your new neighbor, Archie! When a vampire vixen moves into a “haunted” property near Archie’s house, strange things start happening. It’s weird enough that this mystery woman moved in late at night, but when Archie hears ominous noises coming from her house, he’s downright frightened! Is Archie just over-reacting, or is there something sinister going on in Riverdale? Find out in the fearsome first story “Midnight Madness!”

Script: Rich Margopoulos
Art: Rex Lindsey, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Shipping Date: 9/4
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/18
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Archie Comics in August 2013

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ARCHIE #647

Archie in “Welcome to Mirrordale”—a date night with Betty turns into an inter-universe collision when the Madhouse Carnival comes to Riverdale! Archie has a lot to reflect on when he takes a trip to the House of Mirrors, but little does he know those mirrors are more than they appear! He’s catapulted into a world where everything seems familiar to home—just a bit different! Can Archie make it back to his date in Riverdale, or is he doomed to switch places with his mirror-world counterpart forever? There’s only one way to find out!

Script: Steven Duvall Scott
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/21
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/4
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #4

Something amazing is happening in Riverdale! The quarterly Archie Comic Super Special Magazine rolls on with this awesomely autumn-themed edition! School is back in session, the leaves are changing colors and Halloween is approaching with its promises of tricks and treats!

Get ready for colors, classes and costumes galore 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! Featuring stories with Archie, Betty and Veronica, Jughead, Sabrina the teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats and more!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/28
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/11
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #243

Archie imagines what it would be like if he were a private eye, donning the fedora of Detective Sam Scooper! When socialite Veronica Lodge is robbed for the third time in one month, she believes it’s an inside job and calls on Scooper to find out which of her mansion staff has been snagging her swag! But the mystery of the missing mansion merch won’t be a mystery for long! Find out who’s the thief in “The Ocelot Caper,” the lead story in this fun-filled double digest!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Bill Yoshida
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/21
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/4
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #31

Archie and the Gang head west—the Wild, Wild West, that is! When Mr. Lodge plans on opening a Western theme park, he brings along Veronica, Betty, Archie and Jughead for some insights to make the park teen-friendly. But their trip to the quiet town of Silverton soon turns into more than they bargained for when they’re met with resistance—and not just from the townsfolk! Could the quaint town be hiding a dark secret? Find out in the lead story, “A Change of Plans”! Then, Veronica sets out to save the world—one shop at a time! After learning of the positive effects on the environment in Rwanda because a nation-wide ban of plastic bags, she bans plastic from her own life—and tries to do the same in Riverdale! Will Riverdale be plastic-free? Or is Veronica in over her head? Find out in “Getting Drastic with Plastic”!
Script: George Gladir, Batton Lash

Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowksi, Bill Yoshida, Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/28
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/11
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS EXTRAVAGANZA (TPB)

Archie 1000 Page Comics Extravaganza is the latest volume of our biggest-ever collections, featuring over 100 full-color stories in a format similar to the hugely popular Archie Digest series at an amazing 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. Features the same mix of wild humor, awkward charm and genuine relatability that has kept Archie and the gang relevant for kids and adults alike for over 70 years. It’s 1000 pages of Archie fun at one low price!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Tito Peña
978-1-936975-74-7
$14.99/$15.99CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
Trade Paperback
1000pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 8/7

THE ART OF ARCHIE: THE COVERS (HC)

From the team that brought you the highly acclaimed The Art of Betty and Veronica hardcover comes the all new prestige collection The Art of Archie: The Covers. Discover America’s favorite teenager as never before with this beautifully-designed celebration of over 70 years of the funniest, most classic and iconic Archie Comics covers as selected by fans and creators alike. The Art of Archie: The Covers goes behind the scenes of the all-time best comic book covers in Archie’s history with an insider’s look at their inspiration, creation and ongoing cultural legacy, featuring its own gorgeous foil and spot UV-enhanced cover.

Script: Craig Yoe and Victor Gorelick
Art: Cover: Harry Lucey
978-1-936975-79-2
$29.99/$34.99CAN
9 x 12”
Trade Paperback
160pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/29

THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS BOOK 3 (TPB)

The third volume of the bestselling BEST OF ARCHIE series is here! This fun, full-color collection features over 400 pages of all-time favorite stories, hand-picked and introduced by Archie creators, editors, historians and famous fans from over 200,000 pages of material. A must-have edition for anyone who’s ever enjoyed Archie Comics, or a great introduction to a new generation of Archie fans!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-61-7
$9.99/$10.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
416pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 9/3

BETTY AND VERONICA #267

Betty and Veronica in “Little Mermaids” – The storybook series rolls on, this time with Betty and Veronica as mermaid princesses in an aquatic adventure! Betty is unhappy with her life under the sea and wishes to be a part of the human world—much to the chagrin of her father, King Tritonkins, and her step-sister Veronica. Things get even more complicated when she and Veronica venture to the surface and save the life of the human Prince Archie—and both fall in love with him! In order to re-connect with their human love interest, they must make a sacrifice. Enter: the evil sea-witch Cheryl. When she gives them an offer they can’t refuse, is it sayonara to the sub-aquatic world and, if so, at what cost? Find out in this Archie-fied take on the classic Little Mermaid story!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Fiona Staples
Shipping Date: 8/7
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/21
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #215

When Veronica insists Betty get a makeover at the mall, Betty ends up loving her new look—but not the price tag that comes with it! Can she manage to stay beautiful on a budget? And what will Archie think of her new style? The answer is sealed with a kiss in “Lip Lock”!

Script: Kathleen Webb
Art: Jeff Shultz, Henry Scarpelli, and Vickie Williams
Cover: Gisele, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/14
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/28
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #196

It’s double the Jughead, and double the laughs! When Jughead’s Uncle Clabberhead gives him a palace guard hat as a gift, Reggie challenges him to walk—er, stand—in a guard’s shoes. In order to win a free lunch, Jughead has to remain still for an entire free period. That shouldn’t be too hard—until Archie leaves an important task in Jughead’s hands that could decide whether or not Veronica goes to the dance with him! Will the real challenge be for Jughead, or the distraught Archie? Find out in “All I Can Stand,” the first of many hilarious stories in this Double Double Digest with TWICE the laughs!

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koswloski, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/28
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/11
320-page, full color comic
$5.99 US.

MEGA MAN #29

The biggest storyline in Mega Man comic history starts here! “BLACKOUT: Curse of Ra Moon” Part One: The world has shut down! When the power of Ra Moon robs the Earth of all its technology, it’s up to Mega Man and a handful of Robot Masters to set things right. But just how can robots handle the force of a technological meltdown if they’re cut off from the ability to re-charge? Has Mega Man fallen right into Dr. Wily’s trap? Or has Wily underestimated his mysterious new ally? Featuring all-new cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and variant cover by comics-superstar Dean Haspiel!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Variant Cover by Dean Haspiel
Shipping Date: 8/28
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH: THE MAGIC WITHIN 3 (TPB)

The popular manga-style take on Sabrina the Teenage Witch returns with a third thrilling installment! Full of romance and the supernatural, Sabrina is torn between two worlds and two boys while attending both a mortal and magical high school. It’s Sabrina as you’ve never seen her before in an enchanted adventure brought to you by super talented writer/artist Tania Del Rio, collecting her acclaimed run on everyone’s favorite teenage witch!

Script: Tania Del Rio
Art: Tania Del Rio
Cover: Tania Del Rio
978-1-936975-60-0
$10.99/$11.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
256pp, B&W
Direct Market On-sale: 9/4

SONIC SELECT 8 (TPB)

Sonic the Hedgehog’s most popular graphic novel series is BACK! Miles “Tails” Prower is Sonic’s best friend—and now it’s his turn to take to the skies on his very own adventure! Debuting in the video game and appearing in the cartoons, Tails now continues his quests in the comic series. In this volume, you’ll catch Tails on a journey that takes him to the mysterious continent of Downunda, a chance meeting with two brand new teams of Freedom Fighters, and an encounter with some really fearsome badniks! This volume of Sonic Select collects all of the stories leading up to as well as the fan-favorite, ultra-rare entire Tails mini-series!

Script & Art: Various
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
978-1-936975-63-1
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 x 9”
Trade Paperback
128 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 9/11

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #4

Sonic Super Digest is 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 some super special family members of Sonic and the Freedom Fighters’! 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 Lamar Wells! Get SUPER!

Script & Art: Various
Cover: Lamar Wells, Jim Amash, and Matt Herms
Shipping Date: 8/7
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/21
128-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #252

SONIC IS BACK and facing the HUGE consequences of the mega-hit Sonic/Mega Man crossover story arc in “At All Costs” Part Two! As the crossover crashed to a close, Sonic and Tails have returned to a world which is reeling from the cataclysmic effects of the Eggman/Wily genesis wave! The damage was severe, the threats have changed, and the mysteries are piling up! What has happened to Naugus in this new landscape? What is the final fate of Sally Acorn? Sonic and Tails are ready to tackle all the drama ahead of them—but first they must survive the wrath of the terrifying Tails Doll! Featuring new cover art from Sonic artist superstar Ben Bates and a special “SEGA” Variant!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover by Ben Bates
Variant Cover artwork provided by SEGA
Shipping Date: 8/21
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/4
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #55

AAAAARRRR you ready?? “Pirate Plunder Panic” Part One: It’s mystery and mayhem on the high seas as Amy and Cream join first mates Blaze and Marine in their search for the final Sol Emerald! As ships clash on the stormy waters, familiar faces start to appear amongst the opposition and Blaze is targeted as enemy number 1! Who is the new, sinister force leading the robot pirates, and what is his past with Blaze? And what does a certain dynamite duck have to do with it all? Straight out of the smash-hit Sonic/Mega Man crossover event, you’re going to TREASURE this all-new storyline written and penciled by Sonic art guru TRACY YA’RRRRR-DLEY!

SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley!
ART: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover by Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve Downer
Variant Cover artwork provided by SEGA and Vincent Lovallo
Shipping Date: 8/7
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/21
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #31

School is back in session, but everyone’s still got summer on their minds! Can the students get their heads out of the clouds and their noses back in the books or will the teachers have their work cut out for them? You might just be surprised to find out who else is distracted by sunny thoughts! Read “Mind Games,” to find out!

Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, and Bill Yoshida
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, and Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 8/7
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/21
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Archie Comics in July 2013

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ARCHIE #646

Archie may be a klutz on Earth, but how much damage can he do if there’s no gravity? A lot, apparently! Ever wonder what it would be like if Archie and the gang were out of their element—waaayyy out of their element? Well now you can find out what it would be like if the pals ‘n’ gals of Riverdale lived far, far away from home—all the way on Mars! From intergalactic travel and futuristic space fashion to Archie getting to school on time, it turns out that good ol’ loveable Archie is pretty much the same, near or far. Buckle up for a wild, out-of-this-world ride (literally!) in “A Really Hot Date”! Features an outer-space EC-inspired cover with an impressive glow in the dark 5th color!

Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Gisele, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Gisele, Tito Peña
Variant Cover: Andrew Pepoy
Shipping Date: 7/17
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/31
48-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #242

When Archie has to make some quick cash to compensate for an accident he caused (thanks to a prank of Reggie’s), he gets busy working his free time away at a glue factory. Betty and Veronica are none too pleased that they don’t get to see their red-headed Romeo on the weekends anymore! Can Reggie do a good deed to make up for his wrongdoing, or will he only make matters stickier—a lot stickier? Find out in “Dollars and Scents,” the lead story to this laugh-packed double digest!

Script: John Albano
Art: Dan Parent, Al Milgrom
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 7/17
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/31
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #30

Reggie hasn’t been himself lately—which should be a welcome change! However no one can bear to see a friend hurt, and when Betty and Veronica discover his new change in personality is tied to the loss of his beloved teddy bear, they set out to get it back for him. But is his lifelong buddy gone for good, or can they track him down and get the old Reggie back—and do they really want to? Find out in “Grin and Bear It!”

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 7/31
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/14
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE MEETS GLEE (TPB)

The most-talked about crossover event of the year is now available as a graphic novel! That’s right; the Riverdale gang is crossing over with the teens of the hit Fox-TV series GLEE and musical mayhem is sure to ensue! When Archie and his friends, thanks to an invention of Dilton’s, crash-land in McKinley High School, they’re in for a surprise when they encounter teenagers very similar to themselves; teens who happen to occasionally burst out in song, that is! It’s all fun and songs, of course, until the impending collision of two universes threatens the world as we know it. Can Dilton restore everything back to normal, or are our pals ‘n’ gals of Riverdale and the musical teens of Lima, Ohio doomed? Find out in Archie Meets Glee.

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-45-7
$12.99/$14.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 7/17

BEST OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VILLAINS (HC)

Sonic’s ultimate hardcover comic collection is BACK with Best of Sonic the Hedgehog Villains! This deluxe new installment to the smash-hit “Best of Sonic” series celebrates twenty years of comics, specials and mini-series with the baddest baddies the Sonic comics have to offer! Heroes are only as good as their villains, and Sonic’s world hosts some of the most fearsome and loathsome characters you love to hate! Root for the bad guy (just this once) in this Best of Villains collection featuring DR. EGGMAN, IXIS NAUGUS, the BABYLON ROUGES and many more in a must-have for any Sonic fan! Plus all-new cover art from Ben Bates with acclaimed painter Dave Devries, and insights from the Sonic creative team!

Script: Ian Flynn & various
Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Steven Butler, Jamal Peppers, Terry Austin, Jim Amash, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover: Ben Bates and Dave Devries
978-1-936975-55-6
$24.99/$27.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
HARDCOVER
144pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 8/7

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #214

Betty and Veronica are planning a trip to Paris when Hedda and Kirsten, two Norwegian exchange students visiting Riverdale, invite them to visit Norway! Can the mountainous landscapes measure up to the shopping and romance of France? For Veronica, it’s incomparable—but maybe Archie and Jughead going in their places will change her mind! See what kinds of foreign adventures ensue in “The Switch”!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 7/10
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/24
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #235

A lesson in fall fashion turns into an exercise in philanthropy in “Really Gifted”! When Veronica becomes jealous of Betty’s charitable acts, she has to make a decision: spend her money on looking good, or use her riches for doing good for others. The answer may surprise you! Read on to see what happens in this lead story to a fun-filled double digest.

Script: Kathleen Webb
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 7/3
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/17
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #195

Jughead sets sail on a whirlwind trip to … Buffalo, NY?! That’s right, Jughead’s headed to the chicken wing-capital of the world to submit his very own hot sauce recipe to the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Nothing could ruin this once-in-a-lifetime trip for him—except maybe, of course, some scheming on Reggie’s part. Can the gang catch up with Jughead in time to ensure he wins? Or will Reggie’s fowl prank leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth? Find out in “Winging It!”

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Jeff Shultz, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
Shipping Date: 7/24
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/7
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

KEVIN KELLER #10

“A Kiss ISN’T Just a Kiss!”—We’ve all heard of PDA (public displays of affection), and how sometimes it’s appropriate, but other times it goes too far. When Kevin gives Devon a simple goodbye kiss, reactions ignite in peculiar fashion. And when one person overreacts, the debate begins: what’s appropriate and what is not. What’s even more surprising is who’s on Kevin’s side of the debate—and it’s not someone who you would think! So pucker up, and enjoy the next chapter of Kevin’s adventures in Riverdale!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 7/24
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/7
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US

KEVIN KELLER 2: DRIVE ME CRAZY (TPB)

Kevin Keller is certainly getting popular—he’s gone from new kid in town to class president! He might be settling in well enough, but there are still things that are very new to him. From his first car to first love triangle, Kevin has plenty of new experiences ahead of him! Buckle up and join him on the wild ride through high school in Kevin Keller 2: Drive Me Crazy. This graphic novel collects issues #5-8 of the Kevin Keller comic book series, featuring the hard-to-find #5 issue guest-starring Star Trek (and the internet’s) own George Takei! Oh my!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-58-7
$11.99/$12.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 8/7

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #31

The Eisner-nominated series continues with Life With Archie #31! In “Archie Marries Veronica,” Riverdale’s been hit hard by a string of misfortunes. Most recently there was a horrific mass shooting at a nearby mall, and then Fred Mirth fled town and took most of his money and businesses with him! These unfortunate events have been affecting the Riverdale gang pretty hard—Jughead’s Chocklit Shoppe is unlikely to succeed, and Veronica’s been arrested for fraud! Her connection to Kevin isn’t helping his candidacy much, either. How can Riverdale possibly recover?

Then, in “Archie Marries Betty,” Archie’s having a hard time being the smiling husband he needs to be, especially since he never seems to get to see his wife anymore! Can Archie stay supportive of Betty, or will he make a choice he’ll end up regretting? And Archie’s not the only one with relationship woes. Jellybean had to dump her boyfriend Davey after he tried to rob the Chocklit Shoppe! Unfortunately the burglaries weren’t the worst of the crimes to hit Riverdale. What’s happened to the idyllic small town, USA?

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, and Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore
Variant Cover: Stephanie Buscema
Shipping Date: 6/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/10
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US

NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW #4

The series Ain’t It Cool News and CBR call one of the best comic book series of the past year erupts into an all-new story arc with “Gang War” Part One! The New Crusaders may be super heroes now, but a schoolyard brawl means the Shield is keeping the teen heroes grounded! Meanwhile, a simple fact-gathering mission quickly spirals out of control, sparking all-out war between the city’s two biggest gangs that only the New Crusaders can stop! New faces, old foes and the shocking saga of “THE BLUE FOX” are all in this month’s perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Featuring cover and variant cover art from comics superstars Dennis Calero and Robert Hack!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Alitha Martinez, Rick Bryant, John Workman, and Steve Downer
Cover: Dennis Calero
Variant Cover: Robert Hack
Shipping Date: 7/17
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/31
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE PRESENTS: THE STICKER SPECTACULAR!

The SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE is back with a special issue that’ll really STICK around! Because you demanded it, this bonus issue of the first ever Sonic comic magazine in Archie history presents your favorite Sonic comic characters as awesome stickable stickers! Featuring pull-out scenes of your favorite sonic zones for you to make your very own sonic adventure come alive! Also featuring tons of comics, news, features, never-before-seen artwork and a brand-new enhanced cover by Sonic artist rising star Lamar Wells! Sonic super-fans can’t miss this unique installment packed with tons of bonus features you won’t find anywhere else!

Script & Art: Various
Enhanced Cover: Lamar Wells, Gary Martin and Matt Herms
106-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.
Shipping Date: 7/31
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/14

SONIC UNIVERSE #54

Sonic and Mega Man fight for their lives in “When Worlds Collide”: Part Eleven of Twelve! The evil doctors Eggman and Wily have completed their ultimate battle-weapon: the Egg-Wily Machine X—Powered by the Chaos Emeralds, it is the most powerful battle machine ever constructed! As our heroes do battle, Metal Sonic and Bass join the fray! Will the combined might of the Wily/Eggman arsenal be too much for Sonic and Mega Man to handle?! The answer will surprise you—ONLY available in this penultimate chapter of “Worlds Collide”! Featuring a zone-shattering new cover from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and a special behind-the-scenes “Pencil Ink Color” 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.* Variant Cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Matt Herms
*Pencil Ink Color
Shipping Date: 7/3
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/17
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #251

The BIGGEST crossover event of 2013 ends here with the stunning conclusion to SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE (part twelve of twelve)! After an intense battle, Sonic and Mega Man are at the mercy of Drs. Eggman and Wily and, to make matters worse, the evil doctors have set the final stage of their plan into motion: to use the power of the Chaos Emeralds to become UNSTOPPABLE DEMI-GODS of destruction! But look out bad dudes, our true blue heroes have a plan too—and it’s “SUPER”! The history-making crossover event crashes to a close in the final chapter you can’t miss! Featuring new cover art from Sonic and Mega Man art legend Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and an all-new “Evil Friends Forever” variant by superstar artist Ben Bates!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover by Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Ben Hunzeker
E.F.F.* Variant Cover by Ben Bates
*Evil Friends Forever
Shipping Date: 7/17
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/31
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

MEGA MAN #28

“THE RETURN”: Mega Man is BACK! After wrapping up a history-making adventure with his pal Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man has returned to all new danger and excitement in Mega-City! Meanwhile, Dr. Wily has sixteen Robot Masters under his command, not to mention the mysterious Break Man—so what has got the evil doctor so terrified? Find out as the full might of the ancient alien RA MOON is unleashed upon an unsuspecting world! The prelude to the next Mega Man epic “BLACKOUT-THE CURSE OF RA MOON” starts here with an ending that will leave you breathless! Featuring an up-close-and-personal variant cover by artist Tristan Jones!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover by Ryan Jampole, Rick Bryant and Ben Hunzeker
Variant Cover by Tristan Jones
Shipping Date: 7/24
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/7
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES 21 (TPB)

Archie’s bestselling Sonic Archives graphic novel series continues! There’s thunder, rain and lightning! There’s danger and water rising! Clamor, sirens wailing—it can only mean one thing: Chaos has been unleashed! Dr. Eggman has found the Ancient Onyx and the watery God of Destruction within. It’s up to Sonic to save us all! This volume contains all the heart-pumping action as Angel Island drops from the sky, Sonic and his friends discover a long-lost world, and Amy Rose makes a decision that will change her life forever! Plus, catch the debuts of Big the Cat, E-102 Gamma, and Tikal in the latest installment of Archie’s longest-running graphic novel series! SONIC ARCHIVES VOLUME 21 collects SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #79-82

Script & Art: Various
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ’ Spaziante
978-1-936975-56-3
$7.99/$8.99CAN
5 x 7 3/8”
Trade Paperback
112pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 7/17

Preview – Archie & Friends Double Digest #23

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ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #23

Script: George Gladir
Art: Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Rich Koslowski, Mike DeCarlo
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/9
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Chuck’s been ignoring Nancy to the point of her breaking it off, but she still cares enough to try and help him achieve his cartooning dreams. But does helping Chuck hurt the relationship even further? Check out the twist ending to “Monster Musings!”

Chuck continues to clash with the ladies over comics when all of his suggestions to Carol for a new character end up ruining any chance of her creations avoiding typical stereotypes. Can Carol combat the tired clichés and turn out an original heroine worthy enough in “’Toon Turnoff”?

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Archie Comics in March 2013

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ARCHIE #642
“Archie Meets GLEE Part 2” – The year’s most buzzed-about crossover continues! With half of the Riverdale gang transported to McKinley High and half of the New Directions kids zapped to Riverdale–thanks to Dilton’s science experiment gone awry– it’s a “Crisis on Infinite Archies”! Until Dilton can unscramble the universes, all the kids have to do is play nice and not disrupt the space-time continuum, but with Veronica setting her sights on Finn Hudson, don’t bet on THAT happening! Don’t miss the next 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: 4/3
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #26
Archie’s friend Cricket O’Dell has a unique ability to smell money down to the penny! When an allergic reaction causes Cricket’s sniffer to foresee how much money a person will possess in the near future, she makes the startling prediction that Mr. Lodge will soon be penniless and Archie’s about to be loaded! But how could that be? Is Cricket’s fore-smell way off? Check out “Fortune Telling” and see what the future holds!
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Tito Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/3
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #211
It’s a lovely spring day, perfect for a walk—or so Veronica thinks… Riverdale’s resident fashion maven attempts to trek to Betty’s, but as it turns out, her luxurious outfits are no match for the temperamental weather. Can Veronica withstand the elements on her journey or will her imported attire be sunk? Read “Spring for Cover,” the lead story of this jam-packed digest!
Script: Kathleen Webb
Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Tito Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/27
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #232
A simple misunderstanding leads to Betty and Veronica’s biggest argument ever! This time it’s not even over Archie so you know it’s serious business. Can the BFFs come to a realization that their friendship is worth more than being right or will they not be able to overcome their differences? Find out if the girls can resolve matters in “A Battle Royal,” the opening story in this fun-filled digest!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/20
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

FCBD SONIC THE HEDGEHOG/MEGA MAN
“Worlds Collide: PRELUDE” – It’s TWO free comic books in ONE! Just in time for the start of the epic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event, “Worlds Collide,” comes a primer issue exclusively for Free Comic Book Day! Witness the journey these two epic heroes from both Sega and Capcom took to finally meet each other – Mega Man’s journey chronicled on one side, and Sonic the Hedgehog’s on the other! This is the must-have primer for the biggest comic book event of 2013 – as video game icons Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man meet for the very first time anywhere – featuring art from both Sonic and Mega Man comic book fame!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ryan Jampole, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Sonic the Hedgehog Cover: Ben Bates
Mega Man Cover: Ben Bates
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/4
32-page, full color comic

FCBD WORLD OF ARCHIE DIGEST
Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead! The world’s most famous teenagers for over seven decades are all here in this FREE digest! Packed with non-stop laughs and gaffs that the Riverdale gang is known for, we challenge you to find a Free Comic Book Day offering with more pages than this! The perfect introduction to the world of Archie and friends, this digest is a great primer to the double digests that Archie Comics are known for. Filled with stories from some of the best creators in the business, this is the one to pick up on Free Comic Book Day!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: TBD
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/4
96-page, full color comic

JINX: LITTLE MISS STEPS (TPB)
Step into spring with Jinx Holliday and the next installment in the critically acclaimed “Jinx” series! Spring in high school brings a whole new set of challenges for feisty freshman Jinx–new tests, new sports, and summer’s on the way! But more frightening to Jinx than anything else is the dreaded school dance… and to make matters worse, this one is girls’ choice! That means Jinx’s friends Charley and Greg are competing to be her date, as if the very thought of dancing wasn’t awkward enough! On the home front, Jinx is faced with even more changes when her usually distant mom re-emerges with a shocking revelation! Jinx: Little Miss Steps is a realistic, uplifting story told with great wit, humor, heart and style –you’ll fall in love with Jinx Holliday!
Script: J. Torres
Art: Rick Burchett, Terry Austin
Cover: Rick Burchett, Terry Austin
978-1-936975-41-9
$9.99/$10.99CAN
6 x 9”
Trade Paperback
112 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 4/3

JINX: LITTLE MISS STEPS (HC)
Step into spring with Jinx Holliday and the next installment in the critically acclaimed “Jinx” series! Spring in high school brings a whole new set of challenges for feisty freshman Jinx–new tests, new sports, and summer’s on the way! But more frightening to Jinx than anything else is the dreaded school dance… and to make matters worse, this one is girls’ choice! That means Jinx’s friends Charley and Greg are competing to be her date, as if the very thought of dancing wasn’t awkward enough! On the home front, Jinx is faced with even more changes when her usually distant mom re-emerges with a shocking revelation! Jinx: Little Miss Steps is a realistic, uplifting story told with great wit, humor, heart and style –you’ll fall in love with Jinx Holliday!
Script: J. Torres
Art: Rick Burchett, Terry Austin
Cover: Rick Burchett, Terry Austin
978-1-936975-42-6
$16.99/$19.99CAN
6 x 9”
Hard Cover
112 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 4/3

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #191
After reading a book on E.S.P., Jughead discovers he has the ability to read minds! Archie, the skeptic, won’t buy it though. However, when Jughead claims that Mr. Weatherbee is thinking about retiring, Archie investigates to see if there’s any truth to it. Could the Bee really be calling it quits or is Jughead’s newfound skill just in his head? Get your monthly fill of Jughead with this double digest!
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Stan Goldberg, Al Milgrom
Cover: Rex Lindsey, Tito Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/10
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

KEVIN KELLER #8
“PLAY by the Rules” – Kevin’s got a new flame! Now that Kevin has an active love life, things are looking up. That is, until Kevin’s secret admirer pops up to throw Kevin into the middle of an Archie-style love triangle! To make matters more complicated, Veronica roped Kevin into performing in the school play, and both Kevin’s boyfriend and not-so-secret admirer are involved, sparking jealous tension on set. Will Kevin make it through Act I before the scenery comes crashing down around his blossoming relationship, or will he get stage fright? Let the drama begin!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: TBD
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant: Bill Galvan
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/10
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #28
“Archie Marries Veronica” – Kevin’s campaign is now in full swing and he’s got Veronica working hard behind the scenes to ensure his run for senate is a successful one. But pulling double duty as a campaign manager as well as running her own business is taking its toll on her relationship with Archie—who has his plate full as well heading up Mirth Music. Will the couple find time to spend together despite their consuming careers? Meanwhile at the Choklit Shoppe, manager Jughead gets a surprise visit from an old friend, but the joyous reunion soon turns serious as the visitor delivers a warning about Jug’s business partner…
“Archie Marries Betty” – Archie’s alternate reality counterpart is dealing with similar relationship woes as Betty, who was already working overtime hours on the school committee, has now accepted Mr. Weatherbee’s offer to fill in as assistant principle! After that bombshell announcement, can Archie hope to even fit into Betty’s overloaded schedule anymore? After taking over the Gazette, Reggie struggles with the decision to endorse Kevin for office and Jughead’s concern over the recent robberies is heightened as there’s still no suspects in the ongoing case. Does Jellybean’s shady boyfriend factor in somehow?
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña
Variant Cover: Ramón Pérez
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/27
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN #24
“Worlds Collide: Part One” – The crossover event of 2013 starts HERE! The Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog epic kicks off with a bang as the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber meet for the first time! And considering how hard they’re fighting each other, it might be the last! Why are the heroes trying to take each other down? Drs. Eggman and Wily know, and they’re loving every minute of it! You cannot miss this historic first meeting of two of the biggest video game icons in the entire world! Get in on the ground floor with all-new cover art by the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and choose YOUR favorite hero with the “Team Sonic” and “Team Mega Man” variant covers!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Team Mega Man Variant: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Team Sonic Variant: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/10
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

NEW CRUSADERS: RISE OF THE HEROES (TPB)
Our world demands heroes – a new generation must RISE! For the first time anywhere, the complete, critically acclaimed “NEW CRUSADERS: RISE OF THE HEROES” story arc is collected in a Graphic Novel – featuring special behind-the-scenes features and creator interviews! Over a decade ago, the super hero team known as The Mighty Crusaders did the impossible: they won. Successful in their battle against evil and finding they’d made the world a better place, the heroes moved to the small town of Red Circle to start families, unwind, and take a much-deserved rest. When the town is rocked by the return of the ultimate evil, its super hero residents are obliterated! It’s up to their heirs to fight for justice and crusade against evil. They are our last, best hope. They are: THE NEW CRUSADERS!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ben Bates, Alitha Martinez, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Ben Bates
978-1-936975-31-0
$14.99/$17.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
160 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 3/20

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PRESENTS KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA ARCHIVES 4 (TPB)
Knuckles, Sonic’s original “friendly nemesis” and the last guardian of the Floating Island, unlocks the secrets of the mysterious “Brotherhood” as he continues on his quest to uncover the truth of his past! Featuring the debut of a royal family member long thought dead, and tying directly into the top-selling Sonic Select series, Knuckles Archives 4 is full of the action, intrigue and adventure that Sonic and Knuckles fans have come to expect from the Archives series! Knuckles Archives Volume 4 collects issues #16-21 of the Knuckles the Echidna comic book.
Script & Art: Various
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
978-1-936975-43-3
$9.99/$10.99CAN
5 x 7 3/8”
Trade Paperback
160 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 4/17

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #247
“At All Costs” Part One: On the eve of the history-making “worlds collide” crossover event – Sonic’s Team Fighters have reached the frigid north! The plan: finally rescue Mecha Sally. But will Silver’s arrival help or hinder their efforts? Meanwhile, “Operation: Deadly Cuddles” goes into full effect, menacing Team Freedom! It’s the last stop of the road to the Sonic/Mega Man crossover event – with an explosive ending that will rock Sonic’s world!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Lamar Wells, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/3
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #50
“Forged in Fire”: Celebrate 50 issues of Sonic Universe and 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog comics with this double-sized anniversary spectacular! Metal Sonic has been one of Dr. Eggman’s deadliest creations. But what happens when the fastest robot around has to track down… itself? It’s a clash of metallic titans as Metal Sonic is sent to take down his original model – now known as the Secret Freedom Fighter Shard! All this plus a special bonus presentation of the very first race between Sonic and Metal Sonic! Featuring a brand-new, bone-chilling cover from Sonic artist supreme Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and special foil cover enhancements available EXCLSUIVLY for comic shops!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Matt Herms
Foil-Enhanced Cover: Patrick Spaziante, and Matt Herms
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/20
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #27
Archie is prepared to go to any lengths to show his school spirit for Riverdale High’s pep rally, even if it means getting into a high speed chase with the police and the local dog catcher! After agreeing to take on mascot duties as Riverdale’s bulldog, a defective zipper causes Archie to be stuck in the bulldog costume, leading to more hijinks than he bargained for. Will Archie cut it as a mascot or will his adventure end in the doghouse? Check out “Dog Daze!” and find out in this laugh-a-page double digest!
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Stan Goldberg, Rich Koslowski, Bob Smith
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Tito Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/20
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Preview – Archie and Friends Double Digest #21

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #21

Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Jon D’Agostino
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/31
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Tis the season to be jolly, that is unless Mr. Weatherbee has anything to say about it! After a ban on holiday decorations is enforced at Riverdale High, the school halls just aren’t very festive. Archie and the gang intend to do something about it, but without breaking any of the school rules in “Decoration Daze!”

Archie Comics First Look: Archie And Friends Double Digest #10

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #10

“Mad Doctor Doom’s Dupe!”: Pureheart the Powerful returns in this heroic adventure when Archie’s date with Veronica is threatened by the dastardly Evilheart! Pureheart may have had no trouble in the past thwarting his Arch-nemesis but how will he withstand the combined force of Evilheart and Mad Doctor Doom’s robot Computo?

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bob White, Marty Epp

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 10/1911

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/2/11

On Sale on Newsstands: 11/9/11

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
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Archie Comics First Look: Archie & Friends Double Digest #9

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ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #9

“DINNER FOR ONE”

Betty dons her Superteen costume and goes head to head with the consumer, only to find his appetite is too much for her. About to admit defeat, Jughead comes to her rescue and challenges the evil Consumer to a battle of the stomachs. Can Riverdale’s bottomless pit defeat the insatiable Consumer? Find out in the conclusion of “DINNER FOR ONE.”

SCRIPT: Frank Doyle

ARTIST: Dan DeCarlo

COVER: Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 9/14/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:9/28/11

Newsstands: Week of/2011

Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color

$3.99 US
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com
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Archie Comics Solicitations for September 2011

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ARCHIE COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER 2011

ARCHIE #625

SCRIPT: Frank Doyle

ARTIST: Fernando Ruiz

COVER: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 9/14/11

On Sale at Comic Shops: 9/28/11

Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color

$2.99 US
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #222

“FANTASY TIME, PARADE REST”

Archie and Dilton share a love of reading in “FANTASY TIME” but Archie will have to leave his head in the books instead of in dreams if they’re are going to come true. After Veronica is named Homecoming Queen, she enlists her friends to build the biggest, most spectacular parade float Riverdale has ever seen. Their work is a success but they’re too tired to enjoy it in “PARADE REST.”

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ARTIST: Stan Goldberg

COVER: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 9/7/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:9/21/11

Newsstands: Week of/2011

Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color

$3.99 US
ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #9

“DINNER FOR ONE”

Betty dons her Superteen costume and goes head to head with the consumer, only to find his appetite is too much for her. About to admit defeat, Jughead comes to her rescue and challenges the evil Consumer to a battle of the stomachs. Can Riverdale’s bottomless pit defeat the insatiable Consumer? Find out in the conclusion of “DINNER FOR ONE.”

SCRIPT: Frank Doyle

ARTIST: Dan DeCarlo

COVER: Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 9/14/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:9/28/11

Newsstands: Week of/2011

Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color

$3.99 US
BETTY #194

“HOW SWEET IT WAS”

All of Betty’s dreams come true when Archie asks her to be his date at the dance. But she’s forced to wake up when she can’t afford to buy a new dress. Never one to sulk, Betty gets a job and with Archie at her side. She may not dance the night away, but she still gets Archie in the hilarious conclusion. In the second feature, KATY KEENE, Skipper Mason goes on a monkey chase and gets more than he bargained for. LIL JINX makes an appearance in “SOUNDS FISHY,” and Archie goes classic in “ERRANT BOY” FROM 1957. Finally, everyone’s favorite witch shows up in SABRINA “STRANGE LOVE.”

SCRIPT: Frank Doyle

ARTIST: Fernando Ruiz

COVER: Dan DeCarlo

On Sale at Comic Shops: 9/14/11

Newsstands: Week 9/28/11

Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color

$2.99 US
B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #218

“MY BROTHER’S KEEPER”

In “MY BROTHER’S KEEPER” Betty tries to show Veronica the error of her superficial ways by helping those in need. Too bad Betty just proves Veronica right and gets left in the rain. Maybe Veronica will learn one day, but that won’t be any time soon for the spoiled Ms. Lodge.

SCRIPT: Frank Doyle

ARTIST: Fernando Ruiz

COVER: Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 9/21/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:10/5/11

Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color

$3.99 US
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #174

“THE DARK SAGA,” LET’S GO GEO”

When Gladys tells Jughead he looks like teen vampire heartthrob, Basil Loverton, he wants to know more about the new movie craze. Taking it as a compliment, he plays into it on his date with her the next night. Unfortunately, Gladys isn’t the only one who thinks Jughead looks like her idol and a mob of fans swarm poor Juggie like wild animals. He manages to get away but must end his tortured romance before it even begins – just like a teen vampire. In “LET’S GO GEO,” Dilton shows Archie and Jughead a new internet scavenger hunt. Leave it to Jughead to find a way to include food and follow along as “Geo Snacking” is born.

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ARTIST: Pat Kennedy

COVER: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 9/21/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:10/5/11

Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color

$3.99 US
KEVIN KELLER #3

“KEVIN KELLER in LET’S GET IT STARTED…”

Kevin Keller is the new kid in Riverdale and the gang has made him feel right at home. When Wit Masters, a trivia game show for rival high schools comes around, Dilton and the crew want Kevin to represent them for the win. Too bad Kevin has a fear of public speaking. Will he pull it off and get Riverdale the winning championship for the third year in a row or will he choke in front of the big lights? Follow along as Kevin, his family and everyone you know and love from the Archie Universe face this challenge together.

SCRIPT: Dan Parent

ARTIST: Dan Parent

COVER: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 9/28/11

On Sale at Comic Shops: 10/12/11

Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color

$2.99 US
MEGA MAN #6

“TIME KEEPS SLIPPING” Part Two: Dr. Wily has vanished! Roll has been kidnapped! Dr. Light is in federal custody! What’s Mega Man to do?! The blue bomber teams up with Cut Man and Ice Man to investigate the ruins of Wily’s castle and search for clues, but what dangers await within? And who are these two, new, powered-up Robot Masters?!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

ARTIST: Chad Thomas, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

COVER: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Shipping Date: 9/28/11

On Sale at Comic Shops: 10/12/11

Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color

$2.99 US
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #229

“GENESIS” Part Four: Our 20th Anniversary of Sonic celebration ends with this blockbuster issue! Sonic tackles the treacherous Metropolis Zone alone, while Sally leads her friends through the perils of the Oil Ocean Zone! At the end of the gauntlet lies the Death Egg and an epic battle! Will the world ever be the same again?!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

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

COVER: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Shipping Date: 9/21/11

On Sale at Comic Shops: 10/5/11

Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color

$2.99 US
SONIC UNIVERSE #32

“INSIDE JOB” Part Four: The explosive finale to the Scourge Arc! Sonic’s evil twin is running with the Destructix, and they’re fighting for their lives to escape Zone Jail! If the rioting prisoners don’t get them, the Zone Cops will! In the mad dash for freedom, who will escape – and who will be left behind?

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

ARTIST: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Phil Felix and Steve Downer

COVER: Tracy Yardley! & Ben Hunzeker

Shipping Date: 9/7/11

On Sale at Comic Shops: 9/21/11

Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color

$2.99 US
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #11

“WHAT THE DO DID,” “THE ULTIMATE PEP TALK”

Pop tells the boys women change their hair after traumatic events and after breaking a date with Betty for another girl, Archie’s guilt gets the better of him when he’s sees her with a new hairstyle. He invites her to a night on the town but it all backfires for poor Betty when Archie enlists the help of a specialist for her supposed depression. Betty won’t be changing her hair again anytime soon after this fiasco in “WHAT THE DO DID.” On the eve of his 25th anniversary at Riverdale High School, Coach Kleats recounts some of the highs and lows of his career only to reveal that obstacles often come from within.

SCRIPT: Craig Boldman

ARTIST: Stan Godlberg

COVER: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 9/28/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:10/12/11

Newsstands: Week of/2011

Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color

$3.99 US

GRAPHIC NOVELS:
ARCHIE FRESHMAN YEAR BOOK 2

Archie and his friends have forever been chronicled in the latter portion of their high school journey, but after many long years, the story of how “the gang” all met up was finally told in the first volume of Archie Freshman Year Book 1: The High School Chronicles. But that wasn’t the whole story!

In this second volume, Eisner-winning writer Batton Lash answers more questions that fans have been asking for decades about the early years of life at Riverdale High. See what happens when Jughead and his family move, Betty and Veronica become internet celebrities, and Reggie breaks out and finds himself a new group of “Pals ‘n’ Gals.” Catch Chuck’s first real foray into the world of comics and find out whatever happened to Pencilneck G.

SCRIPT: Batton Lash

ARTIST: Bill Galvan, Al Milgrom
COLORS: Glenn Whitmore

Direct Market On-sale: 9/7/2011

6 x 9” Trade Paperback 128 pgs

978-1-8797-9471-9

$9.95 US
ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE BOOK 1

This giant graphic novel collects from Life with Archie Magazine 1-6 the most critically acclaimed storyline in Archie Comics history, following two separate paths for Archie as a newlywed if he had married Betty Cooper or if he had married Veronica Lodge. Archie Marries Betty features the newlyweds as they move to the city to pursue their dreams and are faced with seemingly endless disasters engineered by a sinister figure from the past, and also includes the moving story of the death of their former teacher Miss Grundy. Archie Marries Veronica showcases the newlywed couple struggling to balance business and conscience while trying to keep Mr. Lodge’s sensibilities from destroying their ideals, their hometown – and their marriage. Find out what happens to all of your favorite Riverdale characters! Based on an outline by Emmy® award-winning Batman producer Michael Uslan, written by comic book veteran Paul Kupperberg and featuring the fluid and lush artwork of longtime Batman artist Norm Breyfogle.

SCRIPT: Michael Uslan, Paul Kupperberg

ARTIST: Norm Breyfogle, Andrew Pepoy, Joe Rubenstein

COLORS: Glenn Whitmore

Direct Market On-sale: 9/14/2011

6 5/8 x 10 3/16” Trade Paperback 320 pgs

978-1-9369-7501-3

$19.99 US
BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS DELUXE EDITION

This gigantic 432-page hardcover edition is an essential introduction to new readers and a must-have companion for longtime Archie fans, featuring the best Archie tales in a beautiful full-size volume. Includes classic tales covering every decade of Archie’s history from some of the biggest creative names in the company’s history, including Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Samm Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent and more. Hand-picked by Archie historians and experts, the stories collected in The Best of Archie Comics Deluxe Edition take readers on a veritable pop culture tour of America, from the World War II era to the swingin’ 60s to the present – including anecdotes, memories, historical highlights, exclusive content and more from Archie creators. This large hardcover deluxe edition is printed on quality paper and contains an additional 16 pages of extras not found in the smaller digest paperback version. The Best of Archie Comics Deluxe Edition is the flagship title of Archie’s 70th anniversary and will receive intense publicity, marketing and sales support through 2012.

Various authors/illustrators

Direct Market On-sale: 9/28/2011

6 5/8 x 10 3/16” Hardcover 432 pgs

978-1-9369-7502-0

$29.99 US
MEGA MAN – VOLUME ONE “LET THE GAMES BEGIN”

MEGA MAN is the hit new action-adventure series from Archie Comics! Dr. Light wanted to build a better tomorrow with his new Robot Masters, but the evil Dr. Wily reprogrammed them to take over the world! Now it’s up to one little robot to save us all – MEGA MAN! Don’t miss the first heroic adventures of Rock, a simple helper robot who takes up the fight for the greater good! This volume contains Rock’s transformation into Mega Man, his first battles with the famous Robot Masters, and his titanic clash with Dr. Wily!

MEGA MAN VOL. 1 collects MEGA MAN #1-4 plus variant covers, exclusive sketches and special features!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

ARTIST: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Chad Thomas, Ben Bates, Jamal Peppers, Rick Bryant, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

COVER: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Direct Market On-sale: 9/14/2011

978-1-8797-9485-6

5 x 7 3/8” Trade Paperback 112 pgs

$11.95 US
SONIC ARCHIVES VOL.16

The best-selling SONIC ARCHIVES graphic novel series continues! The hunt for the evil Ixis Naugus goes into full swing as Sonic and his best friend Tails continue the World Tour Saga! Can the power of friendship overrule the wills of interdimensional machine-gods? What is the sinister secret of Sand Blast City? And are those duck-bill platypus warriors riding crododiles?! You won’t want to miss all of the first time appearances for characters like the Iron King and Queen, Jack Rabbit and his Sand Blast Freedom Fighters, and the debut of the Secret Service!

SONIC ARCHIVES VOLUME 16 collects SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #59-62 featuring digitally re-mastered art and special features!

SCRIPT AND ARTIST: Various

COVER: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-8797-9479-9

5 x 7 3/8” Trade Paperback 112 pgs

$7.95 US
SONIC UNIVERSE – VOLUME ONE

“THE SHADOW SAGA”

Enter the SONIC UNIVERSE with the first ever Graphic Novel collection of the new hit comic series! SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG, the dark and grim Ultimate Lifeform, embarks on his first mission for the Guardian Units of the Nation! He will travel across time and space, fighting deadly killer robots and facing down beings of god-like power! SONIC UNIVERSE VOL. 1 collects the entire “Shadow Saga” storyline from Sonic Universe #1-4 plus exclusive sketches and special features!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

ARTIST: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson and Jason Jensen

COVER: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-8797-9486-3

5 x 7 3/8” Trade Paperback 112 pgs

$11.95 US

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