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Preview: Jughead Double Digest #197

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JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #197

Script: George Gladir
Art: Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson, Joe Morciglio
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/23
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/6
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Jughead in “The Holiday Season” – The holidays are here and Jughead and Archie are down in the dumps—where’s the Christmas cheer? With a warm front predicted for the holiday season, the boys have to scramble to make money to afford presents for their family and friends—especially since shoveling snow is not an option! Will they find the perfect job to salvage their holiday? It might just take a Christmas miracle!

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Archie Comics in December 2013

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THE FOX #3

NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) continue the saga of the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox in FREAK MAGNET Part Three: “Hell’s Half Acre”! The Fox is stuck in a nightmarish, fantastical land rife with underground dungeons, medieval traps, and enslaved Red Circle heroes! When he finally reaches his ultimate destination, will he encounter heroes or villains—or both? Meanwhile, in “The Face of Hate pt2: The Enemy of my Enemy,” the Shield’s battle against arch-rivals Hachiman and Master Race continues in the icy tundra! But what monster from the depths has these hated rivals all shaking in their boots? And what connection does it have to the FOX and his misadventures in the Diamond Realm?? All will be revealed as the adventure continues! Featuring all-new variant cover art from acclaimed artists Mike Allred and Laura Allred (FF, iZOMBIE)

Fox Plot/Art: Dean Haspiel
Fox Script: Mark Waid
Fox Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, and John Workman
Shield Script: J.M. DeMatteis
Shield Art: Mike Cavallaro, Terry Austin, and Steve Downer
Cover: Dean Haspiel
Get-FREAKY Variant: Mike Allred and Laura Allred
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #4

NEW ONGOING SERIES! Escape from Riverdale, Part 4 [of 5]: With two more members of our beloved gang infected by the dreadful zombie-virus, Riverdale’s one sanctuary—Lodge Mansion—has been compromised. The kids are left to make a significant decision—do they stay and fight or flee the only town they’ve ever known? Meanwhile, Archie makes a horrific discovery in his own home, one that may cost him his life! It’s red-headed teen versus gruesomely undead canine in the latest chapter of this ground-breaking TEEN + series! Definitely NOT for all ages!

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Jughead’s Beanie Variant Cover: Tim Seeley
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE #651

“Rockin’ the World, part 2—Love on the Road” The next leg of The Archies’ World Tour continues in China! Raj Patel gets more Oscar-worthy footage of the romance between Archie and Valerie, but some other footage of Archie and new gal pal Amisha is sure to stir up some drama! Meanwhile, the Pussycats get a few new members: Betty and Veronica! And when it looks like their concert may not go as planned, it’s going to take a special guest to save the day! Find out who in Part 2 of The Archies’ World Tour! Featuring a rockin’ new variant cover by Renae De Liz (New York Times Best Seller The Last Unicorn, Womanthology) and Ray Dillon (HBO’s Game of Thrones).

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Battle of the Bands Variant Cover: Renae De Liz, Ray Dillon
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #247

That dreaded time of year is here: the day of Archie’s annual physical! Archie is less than thrilled to accompany his father to the doctor’s office, but maybe a cute nurse will change his attitude! Find out the diagnosis in “Doctor Dread,” the lead story to a hilarious double digest!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/1
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #1

BRAND NEW #1! When the gang takes a trip to the Lodge’s Lodge in the North Woods, they discover a nearby cozy cabin with a lot of personality—so much personality that it seems to even have a life of its own! When each trip to the cabin comes with a new historic surprise, Archie & his friends get a little uneasy. Is the cabin haunted, or is someone playing a clever trick? The answer may surprise you in “Fun House,” the crazy first story to this FUN NEW double digest series!

Script: John Workman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Vickie Williams, and Barry Grossman
Cover: Gisele, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE’S VALENTINE: A ROCK & ROLL ROMANCE (TPB)

It’s the greatest rock ‘n’ roll romance in history! Betty and Veronica have some competition when Valerie, the bassist for Josie & the Pussycats, moves to Riverdale! Take a stroll down Riverdale’s now-famous Memory Lane along with Valerie and see what life would be like if she married Archie! Their future is sure to be full of surprises, challenges, and musical interludes as they deal with rock band drama, reality TV and their respective careers. Will Archie and Valerie make beautiful music together? PLUS: Valerie’s not the only musician in her family! Meet Trev, her older brother who sings his way right into Betty’s heart! It all happens in the critically acclaimed Archie Marries Valerie storyline, available for the first time ever in graphic novel.

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-33-4
$10.99/$12.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
104 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 1/1

BETTY & VERONICA #269

“Just Another Day” – This issue presents a first for an Archie Comic: An entire story happening in real time (well, comic book real time that is)! Find out what a typical day is like for Betty, Veronica and Archie! Do they go about their day like every other teenager? Of course not! Follow along with the infamous love triangle as we get a peek into the typical day of a Riverdale teen—with not so typical outcomes! Featuring story and art by fan favorite Archie artist Dan Parent and another installment of the classic art-inspired variant cover series by Jeff Shultz!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith
Rosie the Riveter Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/18
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #219

When a rambunctious young boy threatens to ruin Betty & Veronica’s casual walks through town with his snowball attacks, the girls must find a way to deal with the snowy situation. Do they remind him of the err of his ways, give him the cold shoulder, or stoop down to his level and exact revenge? Find out in “The Snowball Effect”!

Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/31
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #237

We know a lot about Betty’s Diary, but what about Veronica’s? If all goes according to Veronica’s plan—we’ll never know! She keeps her cutting edge journal locked away for max secrecy, so when it somehow manages to end up in the hands of the worst person imaginable (Reggie Mantle!) how will Veronica rebound from her guffaw? And what will her friends think of her when they find out all of her secret thoughts about them? Find out in “Veronica’s Diary,” the uproarious lead story to a digest filled with double the fun, double the laughs, and double the page count, featuring an awesome 5th color cover!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson, and Barry Grossman
Cover: Gisele, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/31
320-page, full color comic, 5th color cover
$5.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #199

Ever wonder how a small town like Riverdale manages to stay local and keep big name chain stores away? Well, it’s a bit of an odd story—and Jughead has everything to do with it! Find out how Jughead shaped the financial model of the town in “Give Me a Sign”!

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, and Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN 6: BREAKING POINT (TPB)

The 25th anniversary celebration of Mega Man continues with the exciting next chapter in the Mega Man mythology! And this latest graphic novel volume is a cause for celebration indeed—there are parties, love, and… revenge?! From a New Year’s terror attack by the vengeful Emerald Spears, to a devastating showdown with the mysterious Break Man, Mega Man just can’t catch a break! This volume also ties-into the biggest comic book crossover event of the year: SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE! See how Mega Man’s world was rocked by Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily’s evil schemes! Witness the startling aftermath of the crossover as the mysterious RA MOON begins its bid for world domination! It’s mega-madness, and with our heroic blue hero stretched so thin, there’s only so much evil a bot can take before he reaches his BREAKING POINT! Featuring art from Harvey Award-nominated penciller Ryan Jampole, MEGA MAN VOL. 6 collects MEGA MAN #21–23 and 28.

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin, and Matt Herms
978-1-936975-78-5
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
104 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 1/1

MEGA MAN #33

The critically acclaimed Mega Man series continues with the dramatic, action-packed epilogue to the “BLACKOUT: THE CURSE OF RA MOON” storyline in, “Unplugged”! The battle against the sinister alien being known as Ra Moon has ended, and Mega Man’s final fate remains in doubt! With major repairs looming, and Rock’s future as a super fighting robot in question, Dr. Light must work to restore our hero to his former glory. This may be a job that even Dr. Light can’t handle, but at least he’s got some help from his trusty pal Dr. Wily. WAIT A MINUTE—DR. WILY?! Why on earth is the evil scientist helping to save the Blue Bomber? And how far will Dr. Wily go to remain free? Featuring cover art from Brent McCarthy and a special “BOX ART MEGA MAN” variant cover from Mega Man artist supreme Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Brent McCarthy, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover: Brent McCarthy
“BOX ART MEGA MAN” Variant cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
Shipping Date: 12/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #256

It’s the dramatic conclusion to the epic “Countdown to Chaos” SAGA! In Part Four, it’s a race against time as the countdown reaches its thrilling end! Metal Sonic is out to kill Sally and the Death Egg II has launched—things are not going well for our true blue hero! Can he and Tails get to the Aquatic Ruins Zone in time to save the day? And what horrifying discovery awaits Dr. Eggman? You definitely won’t want to miss this earth-shattering climax of the storyline that shook the Sonic comic books to the core! Featuring the final adjoining cover in the series from artist Ben Bates, and a special “end of the world” variant cover from Tracy Yardley!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jerry Gaylord, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Steve Downer
Cover: Ben Bates
End of the World Variant Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Phyllis Novin and Dustin Evans
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/1
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #59

BRAND NEW STORY ARC! Jump aboard the action as we begin the “Shadow Fall” saga! Team Dark is sent into the deep, dark depths of space to stop the approach of – the Black Comet?! It hasn’t even been fifty years! The Black Comet is home to an evil, violent race of aliens known as The Black Arms, but the Black Arms were defeated months ago—so who are these new alien invaders inhabiting the comet sent to consume the earth? And what sinister new villain awaits Shadow in its depths? You cannot miss this gritty, alien-blasting new storyline with art from Jamal Peppers, and cover art from Tracy Yardley! Plus a killer SHADOW variant cover from T. REX!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms
Cover: Tracy Yardley! and Steve Downer
SHADOW Variant Cover: T.Rex
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/18
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #35

Is Archie a man or a mouse? He’ll let you know after he asks Veronica! Feeling annoyed at everyone’s assumption that he’s “henpecked” by his spoiled sweetheart, Archie’s determined to show that he can do things on his own. Can he prove himself an independent man? Or will he be walking on thin ice? Find out in “Deep Freeze”!

Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Harry Lucey
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/18
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

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THE FOX #2

NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! From the world of the New Crusaders, comes the high-flying FOX! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) continue the saga of the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox in FREAK MAGNET Part Two: “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”! When the beautiful Queen of Diamonds enlists our hero to save the diamond realm from the deadly Druid, the FOX faces a whole new dimension’s worth of pitfalls, peril and—familiar faces?! Then, acclaimed writer J.M. DeMatteis (Abadazad, Justice League 3000) and Eisner-award nominated artist Mike Cavallaro (Parade (with Fireworks), The Life and Times of Savior 28) take us back in time for an ALL-NEW story featuring the world’s first patriotic super hero and leader of the New Crusaders: THE SHIELD! What connection does Shield’s top-secret mission in the arctic have to do with the Fox’s diamond-studded adventure? And what ultra-powerful villains have arrived to wreak havoc?? Read on, dear reader—The Fox and the Shield have their work cut out for them! Featuring all-new variant cover art from acclaimed artist Paul Pope!

Fox Plot/Art: Dean Haspiel
Fox Script: Mark Waid
Fox Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, and John Workman
Shield Script: J.M. DeMatteis
Shield Art: Mike Cavallaro, Terry Austin, and Steve Downer
Cover: Dean Haspiel
Get-FREAKY Variant: Paul Pope
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/4
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #3

NEW ONGOING SERIES! “Escape from Riverdale” Part 3: The zombie apocalypse is in full swing and the surviving members of the gang have taken refuge in the Lodge Mansion—believing themselves safe from the infected roaming the streets of Riverdale! But there’s no stopping Archie from sneaking out, risking life and limb to find his missing parents—leaving those sequestered behind vulnerable to an enemy within! The zombie mayhem (and body-count) continues to rise in this breakout series, for TEEN+ readers!

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Riverdale Yearbook Variant Cover: Tim Seeley
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

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ARCHIE #650

“The Archies World Tour Part One- Bollywood Love!”: Celebrate the 650th issue of Archie with this star-studded 4-part series, featuring all of your favorite faces from the Archie universe! Raj Patel films the event of the year—The Archies on world tour! Joining the tour are Josie and the Pussycats, the Bingoes, and the Madhouse Glads! But Archie is thrown for a loop on the first leg of the tour in India, where he romances Bollywood superstar Amisha Mehta! Archie’s going to have some explaining to do to Valerie… and Betty… and Veronica… Features variant cover art by the amazingly talented Fiona Staples (Saga)!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios
Cover: Dan Parent
World Tour Variant Cover: Fiona Staples
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/4
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ass5ARCHIE COMIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #5

Something exciting is happening in Riverdale! Christmas time is here again and Archie and the Gang have a special gift for you: a new issue of Archie Comic Super Special Magazine! Featuring a brand new multicolor foil-enhanced cover that’ll really get you in the holiday spirit! This jam-packed issue of the Archie Comic Super Special Magazine features the greatest Christmas stories in Riverdale history, plus creator spotlights, the latest Archie news and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine! It’s Christmas fun for the whole family!

Script & Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, and Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/20
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.

add246ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #246

The tiny little elf with the great big mouth named Jingles returns to Riverdale in “The Tiny Tree Trimmer”! What happens when one of Santa’s helpers risks landing himself on the naughty list? The bad little elf must do some good deeds to get some extra brownie points with the big man in red! Can he make up for his transgressions? Or will his smart mouth put him out of a job for good? Find out in this lead story to a fun-filled double digest!

Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/4
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

bvdd218BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #218

The spirit of the season has hit Riverdale—in a big way! An act of kindness from Betty & Veronica spreads Christmas cheer and the idea of giving to everyone in town—resulting in some very unlikely friendships! Get into the spirit of the season in the 4-part holiday story “The Great Crashers”!

Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Jimmy DeCarlo, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/27
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

jdd198JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #198

Jughead’s a man of many things… a heavy appetite, fondness for new words, a sage when it comes to girls (avoiding them, that is) and now—a fashion expert?! That’s right, Jughead can now add the title of “clothing connoisseur” to his list of glowing attributes. When he steps out in the frigid weather in shorts, he gets everyone talking. Will he start a new trend? Or just be laughed at kneedlessly? Find out in “Knees Freeze!” the lead story to this hilarious double digest!

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/11
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

kk12 kk12vKEVIN KELLER #12

“Resolution Revolution”: It’s a New Year—a time of renewal and new beginnings! The gang makes resolutions, and all make bets as to who will crack first. But what kind of resolution will a nice guy like Kevin make? The answer may lie in the question! When it comes to competition, can he keep up his “nice guy” image? Or will the attitudes of BF Devon and BFF Veronica persuade Kevin to embrace the snark-side? Maybe a change is exactly what Kevin needs… Featuring variant cover art by the great Phil Jimenez (Astonishing X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man)!

SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, and Digikore Studios
Cover: Dan Parent
New Year Variant cover: Phil Jimenez
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/11

lwa33 lwa33vLIFE WITH ARCHIE #33

“Archie Marries Veronica”: Veronica’s in trouble, but with a smart legal counsel and SAM HILL, the best detective around, on her side, she can’t possibly lose—can she? Jughead struggles to save his Chocklit Shoppe so he calls in the big guns—an old “friend” and business partner. Can the Shoppe survive or will it go under like the rest? And big questions arise—for everyone!
“Archie Marries Betty”: Big changes are happening in Riverdale! Between switching careers and growing families, everyone’s got a lot on their plates! With everyone so busy, Archie has had to hire someone new to manage the Chowhouse Too. The new manager is efficient and experienced, but a newbie to Riverdale. Can he make good decisions without changing the way things were too much? Meanwhile, Jughead’s a wreck while his and Midge’s baby is on the way. Can he continue to run the Chocklit Shoppe while he waits? Or will he need to get by with a little help from his friends? Features variant cover art by rising comic star Chrissie Zullo (Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love)!

SCRIPT: Paul Kupperberg
ART: Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Josie & the Pussycats Variant Cover: Chrissie Zullo
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/20
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

mm32 mm32vMEGA MAN #32

“Curse of Ra Moon” Part Four: The startling, jaw-dropping conclusion to this MEGA-EPIC story is here! The tables have turned as the evil Dr. Wily and his sixteen Robot Masters stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mega Man! But the ominous alien known as RA MOON still threatens the lives of both the heroes AND the villains! Who will survive and what will become of them? Can their combined power overcome Ra Moon? One thing is certain—there’s no way our hero will be walking away from this one unscathed! Featuring an all-new cover art from Mega-art-guru Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and an awesome new “payback” variant cover from artist POWREE (Sandra and Woo)!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
“Payback” Variant cover: POWREE
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

smw4SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH: THE MAGIC WITHIN 4 (TPB)

The popular manga-style take on Sabrina the Teenage Witch returns with a fourth fantastic installment! Full of romance and the paranormal, Sabrina is torn between two worlds and two boys while attending both a mortal and magical high school. When Sabrina is granted a magic wand, will she be able to control the magnitude of magic it possesses, or will it control her? Throw in a hidden pirate ship, unicorns, elves and the battle of a lifetime, and you’re in for a whirlwind of supernatural suspense! 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! Sabrina the Teenage Witch: The Magic Within 4 collects Sabrina the Teenage Witch #90-100.

Script: Tania Del Rio
Art: Tania Del Rio, Chad Thomas, Lindsay Cibos, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, Teresa Davidson
Cover: Tania Del Rio, Jim Amash, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-936975-76-1
$10.99/$11.99CAN
5 ¼ x 7 ½”
Trade Paperback
272 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 11/27

sa22SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES 22 (TPB)

Archie’s bestselling Sonic Archives graphic novel series continues! Get ready for super Sonic adventure as Sonic and his Freedom Fighter friends continue their battle in the lost city of Station Square amidst its mysterious human inhabitants! Buckle up for the dramatic conclusion to the Sonic Adventure videogame tie-in story as Super Sonic and Knuckles take on the gigantic monster Perfect Chaos in a battle that will leave you breathless! SONIC ARCHIVES VOLUME 22 collects SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #83-84 and SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #13.

Script & Art: Various
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
978-1-936975-77-8
$7.99/$8.99CAN
5 x 7 3/8”
Trade Paperback
112pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 12/18

ssd5SONIC SUPER DIGEST #5

Sonic Super Digest is BACK and better than ever! Sonic the Hedgehog’s adventures are now available in the popular digest format. You wanted new stories? You got ‘em! Get ready to jump sky high as we present the adaptation of the hit Apple iOS game SONIC JUMP! Dr. Eggman’s plans are always thwarted when Sonic and his pals run towards him but what happens when the devilish doctor makes his escape going straight up? Can Sonic save his little animal buddies or will he wind up crashing to the ground in embarrassment? All this (and Freedom Fighters too) as we give you more classic Sonic comics as only Sonic Super Digest can provide!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn, Sonic Scribes
ART: Various
Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/20
128-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

sth255 sth255vSONIC THE HEDGEHOG #255

“Countdown to Chaos” Part Three: The Freedom Fighters are one step closer to completion with the bombastic, bouncing debut of the battlin’ Bunnie Rabbot! But the journey isn’t over yet—some of Sonic’s teammates are still missing, and it’s up to the blue blur and his best buddy Tails to find them! What shocking secrets will our heroes uncover? And just what is the “countdown to chaos” counting down to? Meanwhile, Dr. Eggman returns to the Death Egg to test out his dire predictions. Is it possible that the unspeakable evil known as Eggman could be the only one who can save the world? Find out in this amped-up action-filled story, featuring new cover art from Sonic art superstar Ben Bates, which connects with the other “Countdown to Chaos” covers to form one giant image of awesomeness! Plus a freedom-fighting variant cover from Tyler Capps (Cooking Comically)!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley, Lamar Wells, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms.
Cover: Ben Bates
Freedom-fighting Variant Cover: Tyler Capps
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/4
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

su58 su58vSONIC UNIVERSE #58

“Pirate Plunder Panic” Part Four: BUCKLE YOUR SEA-BELTS, BUCCANEERS, THE END BE NEAR! The thrilling high-stakes high sea adventure concludes, with the Egg o’ War ready to launch, and all th’ worlds in peril! It’s Blaze vs. Cpt. Metal. The power of the Sol Emeralds a’beckons, as does the transformation into Burning Blaze—blimey! This exciting finale features new cover art from that rapscallion Tracy Yardley, and back by popular demand an ALL-NEW CHIBI VARIANT cover from Ryan Jampole! Ahoy, Mateys!

SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley!
ART: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve Downer
CHIBI Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli, and Dustin Evans
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/20
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

woadd34WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #34

Christmas time is here… and Santa’s reindeer are on strike?!! The jolly man in red calls on his trusted assistant Archie to help get things back on track in time for the biggest night of the year. Can Archie inspire everyone to work together, or will this be a present-less holiday for children all over the world? Find out in “A Christmas Story”!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Bob Bolling, Bob Smith, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/20
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

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THE FOX #1

NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! From the world of the New Crusaders, comes the FANTASTIC debut of the high-flying FOX! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) bring the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox to life in “Freak Magnet, Part One: The True Face of MyFace”! When photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a super hero costume, he thought it would be a quick way to make some news—now the strange and unusual just can’t help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting FOX! While working on a puff-piece at the Red Circle Gazette, an evil truth about social media mogul Lucy Fur is discovered, bringing Paul face-to-face with a criminal kingpin! Get in on the ground floor with the hottest new fall series featuring art and story from the biggest names in comics today! Including variant cover art from Darwyn Cooke and Fiona Staples! Get freaky!

Plot/Script: Dean Haspiel, Mark Waid
Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, John Workman
Cover: Dean Haspiel
FREAK MAGNET Variant: Dean Haspiel
Running with the Foxes Variant Cover: Darwyn Cooke
High-Flying Variant Cover: Fiona Staples
Shipping Date: 10/16
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/30
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #2

NEW ONGOING SERIES! The end of the world is here… The horror continues as a zombified Jughead goes on a relentless hunt for brains in this shocking new series by Harvey Award-winning comic/screenwriter Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Stephen King’s Carrie, Archie meets Glee) and Eisner-winning artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman, Black Beetle). When he performs a despicable and frightening act in front of everyone at the Halloween dance, tensions start to rise and fears begin to mount—who will be next to join Jughead in the Afterlife? And what about those who are already infected? 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
Bowtie Variant Cover: Tim Seeley
Shipping Date: 10/23
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/6
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE #649

Archie in “Magic Mayhem” – Archie tells the tale of his pal Jughead in this magical story! Things are getting very strange in the halls of Riverdale High School—or should we call it, Riverdale: The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? With the UGAJ (United Girls Against Jughead) back in action, can Archie’s crowned compadre manage to avoid having to take a date to the Fall Gala? When the usual suspects up their antics with some supernatural help, it’s going to take some wizardry to make it out alive!

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Bill Galvan, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Nighthawks Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/16
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/30
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #245

Archie in “A Tree Grows in Riverdale”—The holidays are here and Archie and the gang are getting into the Christmas spirit! Everyone except for one little guy… no, not one of Santa’s elves—a tiny Christmas tree! Can even a small sapling bring joy on Christmas? Find out in the lead story to this digest filled with holiday cheer!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, Bill Yoshida
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/16
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/30
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #33

Archie in “Not Even a Moose”—Archie steps into the shoes of the jolly fat man to bring some Christmas cheer to the halls of Riverdale! But when he seems to only be spreading the joy to girls—namely Midge—Moose is bound to see red. Unless, of course, he thinks Archie’s the real Santa Clause! Can Archie fool Moose or will he be spending Christmas in a hospital bed? Find out in a hilarious lead story to a holly jolly double double digest!
Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bill Vigoda, Terry Szenics, Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/30
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/13
320-page, full color comic
$5.99 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: IT’S A DATE! (TPB)

Archie and Betty, Archie and Veronica, Moose and Midge, Chuck and Nancy, Reggie and Midge—as you can see, the dating scene at Riverdale High School is far from simple! No matter who your favorite couple is, you can’t help but laugh at the dysfunctional world of teenage dating! This collection features 128 pages of hand-picked, favorite stories about the romantic ups and downs of Riverdale, presented in high-quality, bright white paper with a cardstock cover!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
978-1-936975-70-9
$5.99/$6.99CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
Trade Paperback
128pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/23

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS JAMBOREE (TPB)

Get ready for 1000 more pages of hilarious antics and iconic stories courtesy of Archie and the gang! From school shenanigans to dating disasters, Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the rest of the pals ‘n’ gals of Riverdale know how to make everyone laugh—and they’ve been doing a spectacular job of it for over seven decades! Celebrate everything Archie with the largest Archie collection series EVER offered at an incredible value price!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
978-1-936975-80-8
$14.99/$15.99CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
Trade Paperback
1000pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 11/13

BETTY AND VERONICA #268

Betty & Veronica in “Reggiestiltskin”—Archie’s take on classic fairy tales continues with Betty and Veronica as two peasant girls who fall in love with a Prince named Archie—unfortunately Prince Archie is already betrothed to the evil princess Cheryl! When Cheryl finds out that Archie’s interested in the two peasants, she imprisons the girls in her dungeon. The only way they can be set free is to spin straw into gold—psh, yeah right—how is that possible?! Throw an evil little troll into the mix and things REALLY get crazy. Will he be their key to freedom or will he only make things worse? And what exactly is that little weirdo’s name? Prepare for more fairy tale fun in this reimagining of Rumplestiltskin!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Storybook Variant Cover: Stephanie Buscema
Shipping Date: 10/2
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/16
160-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #217

Betty and Veronica in “Treed”—It’s Christmas decorating time, and boy does Veronica have a big day planned for Betty and herself! With four huge trees to decorate in the mansion, the girls are sure going to be busy—unless they get some help from a magical holiday friend! But when Sugar Plum gets a little overzealous, will she help them out or crush their holiday fun? Find out in this fun story to a double digest filled with Christmas cheer!

Script: Kathleen Webb
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, Vickie Williams
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/9
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/23
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #236

Veronica in “The Doghouse!” – Who’s the most privileged pet in Riverdale? Why, it must be Veronica’s dog Fifi! However, when Veronica’s snooty cousin comes to visit and her dog’s doghouse upstages Fifi’s, Fifi refuses to settle for less than the best! Can Veronica create a living space for the likes of her classy canine? And what will her father think of the expense?

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/2
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/16
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #197

Jughead in “The Holiday Season” – The holidays are here and Jughead and Archie are down in the dumps—where’s the Christmas cheer? With a warm front predicted for the holiday season, the boys have to scramble to make money to afford presents for their family and friends—especially since shoveling snow is not an option! Will they find the perfect job to salvage their holiday? It might just take a Christmas miracle!

Script: George Gladir
Art: Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson, Joe Morciglio
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/23
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/6
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN #31

“Curse of Ra Moon” Part Three: The fate of the earth hangs in the balance as Mega Man enters into the final, frantic battle with the sinister alien known as RA MOON! With Mega Man outgunned and outnumbered—will our hero survive? And if he can, how will he stand against the evil villain Ra Thor? You won’t want to miss this epic issue which features the first alliance of Mega Man and Break Man! Brother fights alongside brother for the first time in the Mega Man comics, only in the penultimate chapter to the latest MEGA-EPIC! Featuring an all-new cover art from Mega Man art legend Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and a killer new variant cover from artist Brent McCarthy!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick Spaziante
Movie Poster Variant cover: Brent McCarthy
Shipping Date: 10/23
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/6
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE BOOK 1 (TPB)

The year’s most talked-about comic crossover is HERE, collected for the first time in graphic novel form! SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE BOOK 1 collects the historic first meeting of two of the biggest video game icons in the world! See the two blue heroes do battle while their evil counterparts doctors Eggman and Wily revel in every minute of it! Featuring all the action, fun and adventure of the first four chapters of the 12-part miniseries, plus exclusive bonus features you can only see in this graphic novel collection!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Ryan Jampole, Jim Amash, Matt Herms, John Workman
Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
978-1-936975-68-6
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
104 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/23

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #9

Get ready for the truest, bluest and way-past-coolest Sonic Super Special Magazine issue ever made! The world’s first Sonic comic magazine has got your hook up for everything new in Sonic video games and comics — featuring an all new comic adaptation of the latest SEGA video game smash hit “SONIC LOST WORLD”! At a full 20 pages, SONIC LOST WORLD is the longest video game adaptation yet to be featured in an issue of Sonic Super Special Magazine – but that’s not all! This issue also features your OFFICIAL guide to the NEW Sonic Comic Universe! Get ready to explore new settings, new villains, and a new Sonic comic universe landscape in the aftermath of the Sonic/Mega Man crossover event! Plus all the super special features you love AND an all-new, multicolor foil-enhanced cover by Sonic art legend PATRICK “SPAZ” SPAZIANTE!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Jamal Peppers, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli, Dustin Evans and Various
Cover: PATRICK “SPAZ” SPAZIANTE
Shipping Date: 10/30
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/13
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #254

“Countdown to Chaos” Part Two: The long-awaited debut of the NEW Freedom Fighters CONTINUES! The mysteries deepen as Sonic and Tails find their long lost pal Antoine! But what is the state of our formerly fallen fellow freedom fighter? What has Uncle Chuck’s research uncovered about the nature of the dark power they’ve found seeping from the earth? And an unlikely return of a character you won’t expect alongside Uncle Chuck! PLUS—Eggman versus G.U.N.! The prize: Eggman’s life! The action rolls on, featuring new cover art from Sonic art superstar Ben Bates, which connects with the other “Countdown to Chaos” covers to form one giant image of awesomeness!

SCRIPT: Ian Flyn
ART: Tracy Yardley, Lamar Wells, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms.
Cover: Ben Bates
SEGA Variant Cover, with Vincent Lovallo
Shipping Date: 10/16
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/30
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: LEGACY VOL. 3 (TPB)

The hit Sonic Legacy Series returns with a third massive volume! Over the years, the Sonic comics have inspired thousands of stories, three spin-off series, and a library of graphic novel collections. The legacy of the Sonic Series is a long and proud one! Continue your library of the Blue Blur’s earliest adventures with this GIGANTIC collection of thrilling adventures and hilarious antics as only Sonic and the Freedom Fighters could provide! It’s perfect for long-time fans of the series or those looking to get in on the ground floor! SONIC: LEGACY VOLUME 3 collects Sonic the Hedgehog #37-56 and is loaded with extra material and special features! Sonic and the Freedom Fighters take on the evil Dr. Robotnik once and for all, and the result will surprise you!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Ben Bates
978-1-936975-75-4
$16.99/$19.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
512 pp, Black & White
Direct Market On-sale: 11/20

SONIC UNIVERSE #57

“Pirate Plunder Panic” Part Three: THA’RR BE MUTINY ON THE HIGH SEAS! As Capt. Metal and Capt. Whisker clash, the quest for the Sol Emeralds pits pirate against pirate even if they be on th’ same vessel! YO-HO! Meanwhile, Blaze, Amy, Cream and Marine are caught in the blazin’ crossfire—and in the tentacles of the terrifying, sea-villain salty dog, the Kraken! You’ll be walkin’ the plank if you don’t read this exciting issue with new cover art from that scallywag Tracy Yardley, plus a variant cover from Sonic comic veteran artist Dawn Best!

SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley!
ART: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve Downer
Titanic Variant Cover: Dawn Best and Dustin Evans
Shipping Date: 10/2
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/16
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE 6: TREASURE TEAM TANGO (TPB)

It may take two to tango, but it takes TWELVE to Treasure Team Tango! The most successful Sonic Graphic Novel series continues strong as some very special SEGA game characters take the center stage! It’s Team Rose vs. Team Hooligan vs. Team Babylon vs. Team Dark in a winner-take-all battle royal! The race is on for the missing Sol Emeralds as the heroic Amy Rose teams up with the fiery Blaze the Cat and the charming Cream the Rabbit in this super-fun, action-packed hit story! SONIC UNIVERSE 6 collects the entire Treasure Team Tango storyline from Sonic Universe #21-24 plus exclusive special features!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson and Jason Jensen
Cover: Tracy Yardley and Ben Hunzeker
978-1-936975-72-3
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
104 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 11/6

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #33

Archie in “Piggy With It”—Archie’s new friend is a real pig—no, not Jughead! When Archie brings home a pig named Mr. Portly to pet-sit while the owners are on vacation, the Andrews have a hard time adjusting to their new house guest! Will they be able to put up with him making a sty out of their house, or will they find someone better suited to take care of him?

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Tim Kennedy, Ken Selig, Barry Grossman, Bill Yoshida
Cover: George Frese, Rosario ‘Tito’ Peña
Shipping Date: 10/2
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/16
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

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.

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.

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 – Jughead Double Digest #186

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JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #186

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/31
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US

Christmas shopping is hard enough, especially when you’ve got a grinch like Reggie on your list. Jughead is determined to get the perennial trickster the perfect gift, but what do you get for the guy who puts the “bah” in “humbug”? Only way to find out is to read “The Christmas Turkeys!”

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