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Archie Comics in March 2012

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ARCHIE COMICS MARCH 2012 SOLICITS

ARCHIE #631

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

Script: Dan Parent

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 3/14

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #14

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

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bob White

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

160-page, full color comic

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

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

Script: Alex Segura

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

978-1-936975-14-3

$29.99/$34.00CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Hardcover

160 pp

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

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

Script: Alex Segura

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

978-1-936975-04-4

$12.99/$14.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

112 pp

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

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

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Jon D’agostino

Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 3/14

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28

160-page, full color comic

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-936975-06-8

$24.99/$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Hardcover

144 pp

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

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

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

Script: Bill Golliher, George Gladir

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

Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 3/28

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/11

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JUGHEAD #212

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

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #179

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

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER #2

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

Script: Dan Parent

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

Variant Cover: Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 3/28

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/11

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #18

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

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

Script: Paul Kupperberg

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

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/14

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28

64-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
MEGA MAN #12

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Shipping Date: 3/28

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/11

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
MEGA MAN FCBD 2012

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Chad Thomas, Fabio ReDivo and Evan Stanley

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/5

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-879794-89-4

$24.99/$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Hardcover

144 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 3/14

SONIC PRESENTS KNUCKLES ARCHIVES 2 (TR)

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

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

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-879794-98-6

$9.99/$10.99CAN

5 x 7 3/8”

Trade Paperback

160 pp

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

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

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante

978-1-936975-05-1

$11.99/$12.99CAN

6 x 9”

Trade Paperback

128 pp

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Yardley!, Austin and Herms

Shipping Date: 3/21

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/4

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG FCBD 2012

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

Script: Ian Flynn.

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

Cover: Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/5

32-page, full color comic
SONIC UNIVERSE #38

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
STAN LEE’S MIGHTY 7 #1

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

Script: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson w/ Stan Lee

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

Cover & Variant Covers: Alex Saviuk and Tom Smith

Shipping Date: 3/7

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #16

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

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

Script: John Rose, Mike Pellowski

Art: Stan Goldberg, Al Milgrom

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 3/21

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/4

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

Archie Comics in February 2012

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ARCHIE COMICS SOLICITS FEBRUARY 2012

ARCHIE #630

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

Script: Alex Segura

Art &
Cover: Dan Parent

Variant
Cover: Francesco Francavilla

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

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #227

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

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

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

Script: Craig Boldman, George Gladir

Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy

Cover: Dan Parent

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

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #13

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

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Dan DeCarlo

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

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

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE BOOK 2

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

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

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

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Norm Breyfogle, Tim Levins, Andrew Pepoy

Cover: Norm Breyfogle

978-1-879794-99-3

$19.99/
$22.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

320 pp

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

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

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash

Cover: Dan Parent

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

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #199

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

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Stan Goldberg, John Lowe

Cover: Dan Parent

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

160-page, full color comic

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

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

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash

Cover: Dan DeCarlo

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

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #178

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

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

Script: George Gladir

Art: Tim Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Ken Selig

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

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

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #17

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

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

Script: Paul Kupperberg

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

Cover: Norm Breyfogle

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

64-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
MEGA MAN #11

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Ben Bates

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

32-page, full color comic

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

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

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

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Chad Thomas

Cover: Greg Horn

978-1-879794-95-5

$11.99/
$12.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

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

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

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

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

978-1-879794-89-4

$24.99/
$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

144 pp

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: James Fry, Terry Austin and Matt Herms

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

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE #37

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Matt Herms

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

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #15

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

Script: John Wilcox

Art: Stan Goldberg, Scarpelli

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

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

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

Archie Comics Solicitations for January 2012

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Official Press Release

ARCHIE COMICS SOLICITS JANUARY 2012

ARCHIE #629

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

Script: Alex Segura

Art & Cover: Dan Parent

Variant Cover by Francesco Francavilla

Shipping Date: 1/11/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/31/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #226

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

Script: Hal Lifson

Art: Norm Breyfogle

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #12

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

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Bob White

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #198

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

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

Script: George Gladir

Art: Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Ken Selig

Cover by Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

160-page, full color comic

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

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

Script: Mike Pellowski

Art: Jeff Schultz, Al Milgrom

Cover by Dan DeCarlo

Shipping Date: 1/11/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/31/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
JINX (SC)

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

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

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

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

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

Script: J. Torres

Art: Rick Burchett

Cover by Rick Burchett

978-1-879794-91-7

$9.99/$10.99CAN

6 x 9″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

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

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

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

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

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

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

Script: J. Torres

Art: Rick Burchett

Cover by Rick Burchett

978-1-936975-00-6

$16.99/$18.99CAN

6 x 9″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

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

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

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Jim Amash

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #177

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

Script: Tom DeFalco

Art: Ron Frenz

Cover by Ron Frenz

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER #1

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

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski

Cover by Dan Parent

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
KEVIN KELLER (HC)

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

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

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

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

Script & Art: Dan Parent

Cover by Dan Parent

978-1-879794-93-1

$19.99/$22.99CAN

8 3/8 x 10 3/4″

Trade Paperback

160 pp

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

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

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

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

Script & Art: Various

978-1-879794-92-4

$7.99/$8.99CAN

4 1/2 x 7″

Trade Paperback

336 pp

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

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

Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Sketch Variant Cover by Ben Bates

Shipping Date: 1/25/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/14/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC GENESIS (HC)

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

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

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

978-1-879794-89-4

$24.99/$27.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

144 pp

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn.

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

Cover by Ben Bates

Shipping Date: 1/18/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/7/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE #36

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

Script: Tracy Yardley!

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

Cover by Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms

Shipping Date: 1/4/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/24/12

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE 2: 30 YEARS LATER

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

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

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tracy Yardley!

Cover by Tracy Yardley!

978-1-879794-94-8

$11.99/$12.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16″

Trade Paperback

112 pp

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

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

Script: Various

Art: Various

Foil Enhanced Cover by Tracy Yardley!

Shipping Date: 1/11/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 1/31/12

128-page, full color comic

$9.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #14

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

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

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

Script: George Gladir, Mike Pellowski

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

Cover by Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: 1/18/12

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

On Sale on Newsstands: 2/7/12

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.