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Archie Kills Archie Andrews in July

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Archie Comics has announced they are killing Archie Andrews to conclude the Life With Archie comic series.

The iconic comic book character, beloved by millions around the globe for over 70 years, will sacrifice himself heroically while saving the life of a friend in the pages of July’s Life With Archie #36, the final issue in the flash-forward series, which spotlights Archie’s adventures after high school and college.

 

The story will be available in multiple formats, including an extra-large magazine-size Life With Archie #36, two comic-sized issues—Life With Archie #36 and #37—and a trade paperback collecting the entire story, written by regular Life With Archie writer Paul Kupperberg, with art by Pat & Tim Kennedy and Fernando Ruiz.

While Life With Archie #36 shows readers Archie’s final moments, #37 leaps a year into the future, showcasing how the remaining members of the Riverdale gang—including Jughead, Betty & Veronica and Reggie—have honored the legacy of their dear friend.

An impressive list of creators with be providing covers to the historic issue, including Francesco Francavilla, Fiona Staples, Ramon Perez, Walt Simonson, Jill Thompson, Mike Allred, Cliff Chiang, Adam Hughes, Tommy Lee Edwards, Jeff Schultz, Pat & Tim Kennedy, and Alex Ross.

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Preview: Archie #647

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ARCHIE #647

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 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!

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Archie Comics First Look: Betty And Veronica Double Digest #197

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BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #197
Betty and Veronica in “Text Evasion!” – Mr. Lodge is determined to put a stop to Veronica and Betty’s texting addiction by taking them on vacation and banning the use of their cell phones. It would have been the perfect plan had Mr. Lodge realized there’s more than one way to text!
Betty in “Word Weary” chronicles Betty volunteering at the library for story time with her unique brand of story telling. As nice as it is for Betty to offer her services, you’ll see why it also saves her a trip to the gym!
Script: Angelo DeCesare, Mike Pellowski
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Bolling, Ken Selig, Jim Amash
Cover by Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 12/21/2011
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/4/2011
On Sale on Newsstands: 1/10/2012
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
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Don’t forget to read some of your favorite Archie comics digitally – download the Archie app!

Archie Comics First Look: Betty & Veronica #257

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BETTY & VERONICA #257
Betty and Veronica in “Taking Care of Business!” – On the road home from Veronica’s winter lodge, a car accident leaves the girls stranded in the middle of a snowstorm with no reception and limited provisions! With Betty recovering from a concussion, Veronica takes it upon herself to ensure their survival until they can be rescued by applying her business knowhow to the wilderness. Will Ronnie’s knowledge of how to make it in the world of business be enough to withstand the harsh elements?

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Jeff Schultz, Jim Amash
Cover by Jeff Schultz
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!