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Preview: Pep Digital Vol. #180 – Archie vs Reggie

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PEP DIGITAL VOL #180 – ARCHIE VS REGGIE

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Script/Art: John Albano, Carlos Antunes, Jon D’Agostino, Frank Doyle, Marty Epp, George Frese, George Gladir, Stan Goldberg, Bill Golliher, Barry Grossman, Rudy Lapick, Harry Lucey, Dick Malmgren, Al Milgrom, Jack Morelli, Dan Parent, John Rose, Fernando Ruiz, Jim Ruth, Henry Scarpelli, Bill Vigoda, Vickie Williams, Bill Yoshida
Cover: Harry Lucey, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/11
107-page, digital exclusive comic
$3.99 U.S.

This means WAR! Archie and long-time rival Reggie have been on good terms lately, but that’s about to change! The constant double-crosses and sabotages have taken their toll, and the two teens are ready for the ultimate prank battle! Can Archie withstand Reggie’s dirty tricks? Will Reggie ruin Archie’s reputation once and for all? Will their friendship ever be the same?

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Preview: Archie 75 Series: Archie Giant Series

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ARCHIE 75 SERIES: ARCHIE GIANT SERIES

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Script/Art: Harry Lucey, Terry Szenics, Frank Doyle, Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Vince DeCarlo, Joe Sinnott, Stan Goldberg, Barry Grossman, George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Bill Yoshida, Jim DeCarlo, Joe Edwards & Bill Vigoda
On Sale Date: 3/4
75-page, digital exclusive comic
$2.99

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Archie Comics with this special retrospective presentation! Starting out as a seasonal magazine, Archie Giant Series evolved into a wide branding for one-shot specials — a little bit like Pep Digital. Archie Giant Series is a bit of a mysterious entry in the Archie Library — the numbering goes up to #632, but there are only 332 issues! In this collection, we’ll look through the series history and show you some of the highlights.

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Archie Comics First Look: Archie & Friends #159

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ARCHIE & FRIENDS #159
A.R.C.H.I.E. as The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in “The Thought Control Caper!” – P.O.P. agents A.R.C.H.I.E., V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. and R.E.G.G.I.E. take on the devious Controller of C.R.U.S.H. in this rousing spy adventure of intrigue and narrow escapes! Using mind control, The Controller lures our heroes into his clutches but will they have enough tricks up their sleeve to thwart the evildoer and bring him to justice?

The spy extravaganza continues with B.E.T.T.Y. as The Girl From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in “Flame of Fear!” where B.E.T.T.Y. and A.R.C.H.I.E. team up against hot-headed villain The Flamethrower! After the daring duo discover the pyromaniac’s next target is Mr. Lodge’s plant, they must extinguish his scheme before they go up in flames!
Rounding out the issue is Li’l Jinx in “Big Shot!”

Script: Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards
Art: Bob White, Bill Vigoda, Joe Edwards, Jon D’Agostino
Cover by Bob White
Shipping Date: 12/7/2011
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/21/2011
On Sale on Newsstands: 12/27/2011
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com
Don’t forget to read some of your favorite Archie comics digitally – download the Archie app!

Archie Comics First Look: Archie & Friends #159

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ARCHIE & FRIENDS #159
A.R.C.H.I.E. as The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in “The Thought Control Caper!” – P.O.P. agents A.R.C.H.I.E., V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. and R.E.G.G.I.E. take on the devious Controller of C.R.U.S.H. in this rousing spy adventure of intrigue and narrow escapes! Using mind control, The Controller lures our heroes into his clutches but will they have enough tricks up their sleeve to thwart the evildoer and bring him to justice?
The spy extravaganza continues with B.E.T.T.Y. as The Girl From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in “Flame of Fear!” where B.E.T.T.Y. and A.R.C.H.I.E. team up against hot-headed villain The Flamethrower! After the daring duo discover the pyromaniac’s next target is Mr. Lodge’s plant, they must extinguish his scheme before they go up in flames!
Rounding out the issue is Li’l Jinx in “Big Shot!”

Script: Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards
Art: Bob White, Bill Vigoda, Joe Edwards, Jon D’Agostino
Cover by Bob White
Shipping Date: 12/7/2011
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/21/2011
On Sale on Newsstands: 12/27/2011
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com
Don’t forget to read some of your favorite Archie comics digitally – download the Archie app!

Archie Comics First Look: Archie And Friends #158

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS #158

“The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in Undercurrent!”: In the middle of a top secret mission, P.O.P. spies A.r.c.h.i.e. and V.e.r.o.n.i.c.a. are apprehended at the hands of C.R.U.S.H. Agents and taken to Super Spy’s lair! Can B.e.t.t.y. and R.e.g.g.i.e. rescue their friends before Super Spy extracts all of P.O.P.’s secrets from his captives? And in “Who Screams Last… Screams Best!”, it’s B.e.t.t.y.’s turn to get taken hostage by Super Spy but he wasn’t counting on her secret weapon… All that and Li’l Jinx in “Fight Sight”!

Script: Frank Doyle.

Art: Bob White, Mario Acquaviva, Joe Edwards

Cover by Bill Vigoda

Shipping Date: 10/5/11

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/19/11

On Sale on Newsstands: 10/26/11

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com
Don’t forget to read some of your favorite Archie comics digitally – download the Archie app!

Archie Comics First Look: Archie Christmas Classic Volume #1

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ARCHIE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC VOLUME #1

The special holiday editions of Archie comic books have always been extremely popular with Archie fans of all ages, and this quintessential collection of favorite Christmas stories from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s is destined to be a favorite under many a Christmas tree! This giant, full-color 192-page edition sports an iconic cover by artist Harry Lucey, and hilarious and heartwarming stories by such legendary Archie artists and writers as Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Al Hartley, Bob Bolling, Bob White, Bill Vigoda, Tom Moore, Frank Doyle and George Gladir.

Shipping Date: 9/7/11

On Sale at Comic Shops:9/21/11

192 pgs, Full-Color

ISBN-13: 978-1879794788

$14.99 US/$16.99 CAN
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com
Don’t forget to read some of your favorite Archie comics digitally – download the Archie app!

Archie’s Christmas Stocking Sells Out

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ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING SELLS OUT!

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

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

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

ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS - Volume #6 <i>"Archie's Christmas Stocking"</i> ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS SERIES VOLUME SIX:

ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING

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

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

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

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

COVER: Dan Parent

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

$9.95 US
Still in stock and full of Holiday Fun…
Archie's Classic Christmas Stories Volume 1ARCHIE’S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES VOLUME ONE

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

SCRIPTS: Frank Doyle

ART: Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo and Bill Vigoda

COVER: Rex Lindsey

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

$5.95 US