THIS APRIL, SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH SEASONAL FUN FROM ARCHIE AND PALS!

This spring, watch out for the perennial prom mayhem in “Prom-itis” from BETTY & VERONICA #247.  Watch Betty play hard ball in “No Baseball for Betty” from BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180. Go on a whirlwind tour of love with The Archies and Josie & the Pussycats in “It Starts with a Kiss” from ARCHIE #608. And see if Chuck can save himself from the mistakes of his past in “Freshman Year-the Missing Chapters: Chuck” from ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143.  Reserve your copies today!     


BETTY & VERONICA #247
“Prom-itis”: In a drastic move, Mr. Weatherbee is forced to cancel the prom when the students of Riverdale High go too far in their obsession over this year's gala. Will this dark cloud haunt the prom-minded student body, or are even principals prone to prom-itis?   
SCRIPT: Barbara and Samantha Slate
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: April 7th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 14th, 2010
Newsstands: April 27th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US


BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180
“No Baseball for Betty”: A “New Look” hits the field this spring just in time to “play ball!” This year the Riverdale softball team’s best shortstop, Betty Cooper has decided to play hard ball instead! Betty will have to compete with Archie for shortstop… and even if she makes the team she may lose Archie's heart! Will Betty’s big move be a grand slam or a total strike-out?  Drawn in a more realistic style by one of comics' best storytellers, this classic boys vs. girls stand off  is sure to be a hit.
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Rod Whigham
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPTS AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!       
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US


ARCHIE #608
“It Starts with a Kiss”: It’s the double-bill of the century, as the Archies and Josie & the Pussycats co-headline a major tour, but it's not just bands hooking up to make beautiful music together. When   Archie falls for Valerie, the Pussycats' bassist, a starry night's kiss could change everything.  Will their love end in dis-chord or can the two rock and rollers make harmony in the tough world of Riverdale romances?
SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US


ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143
“Freshman Year— the Missing Chapters: Chuck”: The most downloaded comic series ever, “Freshman Year,” returns in an expanded saga with the same powerhouse team that took it to the top.  In this issue, Chuck’s past comes back to haunt him when rumor has it that Riverdale drop-out turned rapper, 60 Cent , isn't too happy with the cartoonist's latest success. Now Chuck must seek the help of  friends from his freshman year to find a way to survive through the next one!
SCRIPT: Batton Lash
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 28th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 5th, 2010
Newsstands: May 18th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US