SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #182
“Fallen Angel”: New Mobotropolis is rocked by the rampaging Enerjak, and even the combined might of Sonic and Shadow may not be enough to withstand his attack!  Will this latest onslaught cause Shadow to go too far, and how will the odds change when Eggman throws down into the battle?  “Albion’s Shameful Secret”: The tragic origin of the mysterious villain Dr. Finitevus is revealed… and it just could spell the doom of our hero!  SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.  ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks).  All-bets-are-off cover by Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker!
Shipping Date: November 14th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 21st, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 4th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.






TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #25
“DENIM!”: If you think this summer’s box office-busting arachnid hero had trouble with his new mood-altering threads, wait until you see what happens to Dilton!  In this sequel to “Send in the Clones” from ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #173, Dilton is lamenting his lack of luck with the ladies.  With cell samples from Reggie and his synthoid-making machine working overtime, Dilton creates a new synthetic material that, unbeknownst to him, is actually alive!  Not only does it lead to a new wardrobe for Dilton, but he also seems to have adopted Reggie’s penchant for arrogance and self-centeredness!  Can Archie and his friends undo this malevolent makeover?  SCRIPT: AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 14th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 21st, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 4th, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.





VERONICA #185
“Riverdale High – the Musical!”: When a former Riverdale High student-turned-famous screenwriter/director decides to make a movie about her teenage years, it’s enough to make Veronica, Betty and their friends break out in song!  Of course, using the current high school class as inspiration, there’s more drama behind the cameras than in front of it!  Don’t miss this hilarious spoof of the beloved musical high school films that have captured the hearts of the nation.  SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
Shipping Date: November 14th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 21st, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 4th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US. 

I've noticed that too, AC27.  I'm guessing it might be a trademark.  Kind of like what Matt Groening does when he incorporates his initials onto Homer Simpson's head.