This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #79, BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #154 & TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #23

 
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #79
“High School Switcheroo!”: To offer a taste of variety, foster new interests and develop hidden talents, Riverdale High switches each student’s elective courses.  We’re sure savvy Betty will do fine studying corporate business, but can pampered Veronica possibly handle “domestic living?”  SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
Ships August 15th, 2007
On Sale DDC August 22nd, 2007
On Sale Newsstand September 4th, 2007 
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US 








BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #154
THE EXPLOSIVE CONCLUSION OF A SPECIAL FOUR-ISSUE SAGA FEATURING RIVERDALE’S FAVORITE TEENS IN A WHOLE NEW LOOK! 
“Bad Boy Trouble Part 4”: It all comes down to this: the months and months of debate over and media coverage surrounding Betty and Veronica’s new looks culminate in a climactic conclusion as the “Bad Boy Trouble” saga draws to a close!  The world will finally learn whether rough-and-tumble Nick St. Clair is a true “wild hog” on a souped-up cycle, or merely a misunderstood Romeo worthy of Veronica’s affections.  You won’t want to miss the heart-thumping answer, so be sure to reserve your copy of this much-anticipated issue, drawn in an all-new realistic style that has everyone talking!  SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan.  ART: Steven Butler.   
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! 
Ships August 15th, 2007
On Sale DDC August 22nd, 2007
On Sale Newsstand September 4th, 2007 
Full color digest format
$3.69 US










TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #23
GUEST-STARRING NEARLY EVERY TEEN IN THE ARCHIE UNIVERSE!   
“Civil Chores Part Two”: Last issue, the world of Riverdale was rocked when Archie decided to go on strike claiming there was no equity between his chores and his allowance.  Before too long, the other teens in town chose sides… but when the other side is headed by Veronica and Reggie, watch out!  They only want to maintain their status as Riverdale’s richest teens, but when Jughead joins their side for his own ulterior motives, it turns everything upside down!  As the story continues, the rest of Riverdale’s fabled teens will choose sides… and you’ll be surprised at not only who turns up but which side they choose!  What will be the outcome?  Whatever it is, we wouldn’t be surprised if the crowned-one has the last laugh!  Who are the guest-stars?  Reserve your copy today to find out!  SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.  PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  BONUS: Puzzles, games and your pin-ups!
Ships August 22nd, 2007
On Sale DDC August 29th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand September 11th, 2007 
Full color digest format
$2.49 US

Same here if they appear in my local newsagency

Uh-oh!  This could cause havoc for Chuck and Nancy...at least for a few minutes.

And, man...a preview of the conclusion of Bad Boy Trouble, and we don't even see Nick?  You guys are good at keeping a secret!!!

Quote from: Rik on August 19, 2007, 08:36:18 PM

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #23
GUEST-STARRING NEARLY EVERY TEEN IN THE ARCHIE UNIVERSE!  
?Civil Chores Part Two?: Last issue, the world of Riverdale was rocked when Archie decided to go on strike claiming there was no equity between his chores and his allowance.  Before too long, the other teens in town chose sides? but when the other side is headed by Veronica and Reggie, watch out!  They only want to maintain their status as Riverdale?s richest teens, but when Jughead joins their side for his own ulterior motives, it turns everything upside down!  As the story continues, the rest of Riverdale?s fabled teens will choose sides? and you?ll be surprised at not only who turns up but which side they choose!  What will be the outcome?  Whatever it is, we wouldn?t be surprised if the crowned-one has the last laugh!  Who are the guest-stars?  Reserve your copy today to find out!  SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.  PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  BONUS: Puzzles, games and your pin-ups!

The continuity with Part 1 isn't very good:

Fred's list in the flashback scene is longer than it was in Part 1.

The initial "Archie going on strike" panel, as recounted in the flashback, is different from how it appeared in Part 1, such as the onlooker being a totally different person.

Archie, Betty, and Chuck's clothes in the flashback scenes are all different from what they wore in Part 1.

Archie and Betty's signs are different.

Archie giving Fred a presentation with a list of reasons for a raise, as shown in the flashback, didn't actually happen in Part 1. Fred had gone back into the house, leaving Archie outside.

Whaddya talkin' 'bout? The continuity between Parts 1 & 2 are absolutely airtight! Whaddya think? We're winging this stuff?

1. Fred had TWO lists in Part 1 but in the interests of time, we only showed the short list!

2. More than ONE onlooker passed by in that panel!

3. Archie, Chuck, and Betty got very sweaty marching around like that all afternoon. They wisely all had a change of clothes with them.

4. Archie and Betty made more than one set of signs.

5. Archie did present Fred with a list of reasons for his raise in Part 1. This happened in between Panels 2 & 3 on Page 2 of Part 1.

See? Like I said, totally airtight!

Hi Fernando,

Don't mind Mark he's never happy.. 

Looking forward to this and DENIM!!! LOL!! But really, when do we get to see "52 Hours" or "Recount". C'mon DC's gotta get their shots of parody too, ya know...

Gregg

I just like the title. 

DENIM...coming soon to a digest near you!