ARCHIE #591
THE SCHOOL YEAR WINDS DOWN AND SO DOES THE "FRESHMAN YEAR SAGA" IN THIS THRILLING CONCLUSION!
"Freshman Year: Spring Term": As the first year of high school winds down, the teens anticipate the summer break… but not before having a "Spring Formal" to send off the school year.  But a few uninvited guests have crashed the dance – an unwelcome band of bikers who have an axe to grind with the school, especially a freshman named Archie!  Who are they and what is their problem?  Plus, the spy in Riverdale is finally revealed.  Will Mr. Weatherbee prevail?  It's a thrilling way to end the school year, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of "Wolff & Byrd" and "Archie Meets the Punisher" fame, along with "Scrapyard Detectives" creator and popular Archie artist/writer Bill Galvan. 
SCRIPT: Batton Lash. 
ART: Bill Galvan.     
Shipping Date: November 19th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 26th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 9th, 2008
32-recycled pages[/color], full color comic
$2.25 US.






BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #166
"Back to Basics": Cheryl gets a surprise visit from her friends from Pembrooke Academy… and that's not all that's returning… by story's end, there just may be a "reversal of fortune" for the whole Blossom family, and perhaps a new beginning, too! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
"Girls' Night Out": With their boyfriends otherwise engaged, Betty, Veronica, Midge and Nancy plan a girls' night out… but plans are made to be broken!  Will the gal pals get a chance to bond, or will the boys get back in the picture? 
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. 
ART: Stan Goldberg. 
ALSO: Little Betty in "A Real Sport": Little Betty becomes a gridiron gal and helps the boys defeat the South Side Serpents in a football face-off! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dexter Taylor. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 19th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 26th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 9th, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.








SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #98
"The Final Battle, Part 1": The countdown to the 100th issue continues… and so do the preparations for battle, as enemies are revealed and new allies arise!  With the Magic Realm dying and Hemlock revealed as a traitor, Sabrina takes her rightful place as one of the Four Blades. They band with Batty Bartholomew and all the ex-Blades, and even Hilda, Zelda and Salem join the cause.  Sabrina, Shinji, Llandra and Narayan also seek out the Four Elementals and convince them to join up through a series of tests. Vosblanc, meanwhile, prepares his own army and gets members of the Magic Council to side with him.  Battle lines are drawn, and tensions rise in this thrill-packed issue!   
SCRIPT: Tania del Rio. 
ART: Lindsey Cibos (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Shipping Date: November 19th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 26th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 9th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.








SONIC X #39
"Big Trouble in Little Station Square, Part Two":  Look out below!  Vectorzilla is on a rampage – or is he?  When a super-sized Bokkun shows up to save the day, things go from bad to worse!  It's up to Sonic and Espio to find the cure before G.U.N. steps in.  It's all the action and laughs you've come to expect from SONIC X, and then some! 
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. 
ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
Utter chaos cover by Kaiju-crunchin' Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante!
Shipping Date: November 19th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 26th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 9th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

THE ARCHIES REMAIN THE PERENNIAL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND!

One of the most important and successful garage bands of all time, the Archies return for the Christmas season with "The Archies Christmas Album featuring Betty & Veronica"! The Riverdale High quintet scored several top 40 hits, with "Sugar, Sugar" becoming the No. 1 song of the year. The Archies have been named one of the top ten Coolest Cartoon Rockers by AOL Music. Just in time for the Holiday season, band members Archie Andrews, Reggie Mantle, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge & Jughead Jones are pleased to release their new album. The Archies Christmas Party combines the best of their trademark sound with the radio sensibilities of today.[/b]

Featuring...
Archie Andrews - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Reggie Mantle - Bass Guitar
Jughead Jones - Drums
Betty Cooper - Vocals, Tambourine, Percussion, Guitar
Veronica Lodge - Vocals, Organ, Keyboard
Hot Dog - mascot

With,
Danielle van Zyl - Vocals
Kelly-Lynn - Vocals
Ron Dante - Vocals
Ted Perlman - Programmer, Keys, Guitar
Scott Erickson - Programmer, Keys
Tim Pierce - Guitar
Bo Donaldson - Keyboards
George Eisaman - Guitar
Rick Thibodeau - Bass
Billy Haarbauer - Drums

New and classic Christmas songs include...
1. Here Comes Santa Claus
2. Up on the Housetop
3. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
4. Holly Jolly Christmas
5. Jingle Bell Rock
6. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
7. Run Rudolph Run
8. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
10. Sleigh Ride
11. Archies Christmas Party
12. Christmas in Riverdale

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As a special just for Christmas ArchieComics.com is offering THE ARCHIES CHRISTMAS ALBUM FEATURING BETTY & VERONICA, ARCHIE'S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES VOLUME ONE and THE ARCHIES: GREATEST HITS VOLUME ONE at a low price of $29.99 (That price includes the $7.90 shipping & handling), which represents a savings of $10.90. THAT'S MORE THEN 25% OFF!. Hurry this offer is valid only while supplies last and will expire on December 15th, 2008. Available only in the United States and Canada.
THE ARCHIES CHRISTMAS ALBUM FEATURING BETTY & VERONICA
One of the most important and successful garage bands of all time, the Archies return for the Christmas season with "The Archies Christmas Album featuring Betty & Veronica"!
CD
$11.99


ARCHIE'S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES VOLUME ONE
It's been on fans' wish lists for years, and now it's finally here: the ultimate Christmas gift! Since their inception, Archie and his friends have delighted readers with scores of yuletide tales. These stories proved so popular that in 1954, an entire series devoted to stories of holiday cheer and good will to men premiered: Archie's Christmas Stocking! Now you can relive the magic, warmth, and hilarity as Archie and his friends show their holiday spirit in this special collection of classic tales from the first decade of Archie's Christmas Stocking. It's a grab-bag of goodies just for you! Featuring a festive foreword by Santa Claus himself!
96-page, full color square bound paperback
ISBN #:978-1-879794-10-8
$10.95 US.


THE ARCHIES: GREATEST HITS VOLUME ONE
Everyone’s heard the hit song "Sugar Sugar" and children of the 1970s remember The Archies band from Saturday morning cartoons, but did you know the band actually started in comic books?  Inspired by the runaway success of guitar-and-vocal groups like the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, The Archies made their debut in a 1967 issue of "Life with Archie."  But that was only the beginning.  Looking for a group to follow-up his mega-successful singing group and TV comedy sensations The Monkees, music producer Don Kirschner found the answer when he spotted The Archies in his child’s comic book.  It wasn’t long before a group of studio musicians became The Archies "for real," and began recording music that would become bubblegum pop standards.  Simultaneously, the first series of Saturday morning Archie cartoons was developed and it was decided to have The Archies band in the animation as well. THE ARCHIE SHOW premiered on the CBS network on September 14, 1968. An ARCHIES album followed shortly thereafter and the hit single, "Sugar Sugar," became the top-selling single of 1969. The rest, as they say, is musical history!  Now fans can relive that history with some of The Archies’ most tuneful tales.  Features painstaking restoration from original publishing elements, and a special foreword by Ron Dante, the famed singing voice of Archie and a successful singer-songwriter, musician and producer of such multi-platinum acts as Barry Manilow, Cher and Pat Benatar.
96-page, full color square bound paperback
ISBN #:  978-1-879794-37-5
$9.95 US.

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ARCHIE DIGEST #249
"Dream Scene":  What's the perfect remedy to being stuck in class on a cold winter day?  When you're Archie, it's daydreaming of beach balls and bikinis, of course! 
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. 
ART: Randy Elliott. 
"Stop Watch": Mr. Weatherbee welcomes the inevitable first mishap of the semester – once Archie, Jughead and Reggie get in trouble, the school year can officially begin! 
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. 
ART: Tim Kennedy.   
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!   
Shipping Date: November 12th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 19th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 2nd, 2008
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.










BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #86
SPECIAL HOLIDAY ISSUE!
"Jingles All the Way": The Sugar Plum fairy is convinced that Betty and Veronica are being manipulated by Archie; while Jingles the Elf thinks Archie would be better off without the girls.  They each decide to take matters into their diminutive hands – by adopting human forms to distract the teens!  Will their diversions dismantle the love triangle for good, or will there be a merry… and romantic… Christmas for everyone after all? 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.   
Shipping Date: November 12th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 19th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 2nd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.








SONIC SELECT VOLUME #2
THE NEW SERIES OF SONIC COLLECTIONS FEATURING CLASSIC TALES FROM SONIC SUPER SPECIALS CONTINUES!
Following in the smashing success of the Sonic Archives series, Archie continues the proud tradition of reprints with Sonic Select! These fully restored and re-mastered 6x9 inch graphic novels feature the best stories taken from the original Sonic Super Specials! Volume 2 presents stories from such classic specials as "Knuckles' Chaotix", "Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles", "Mecha Madness", and "Sonic Live!"   Now these hard-to-find stories are conveniently collected in this handsome volume, allowing fans from today and yesterday to add to their stash of Sonic comics, or start a whole new collection! Join the fun and become a part of Archie-Sonic history! 
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Ken Penders, Kent Taylor and Mike Kanterovich. 
ART: Art Mawhinney, Patrick Spaziante, Ken Penders, Harvey Mercadoocasio and Rich Koslowski.  Super-terrific cover by Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante! 
ISBN #: 978-1-879794-36-5
Shipping Date: November 12th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 19th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 2nd, 2008
128-page, full color graphic novel
$11.95 US.

Archie Creators on the Road this Weekend!



Bob Bolling
Will be at the Festival of Arts Luau
North Port Art Center
5950 Sam Shapos Way,
North Port, FL 34287
941-423-6460
www.northportartcenter.com

Saturday, November 15
10 am to 7 pm
North Port Art Center will be presenting their first fund raising arts and crafts festival featuring art displays, demonstrations, and a children's art activity tent. Artists will be showing and selling their works outside in tents or, on tables inside the gallery. Bob Bolling will be featured as the Archie Comic Cartoonist drawing sketches of Archie and the Gang for the public and autographing Archie comic books.




Bob Smith & Stan Goldberg
Will be at the Big Apple Convention
Penn Plaza Pavilion
401 Seventh Avenue at 33rd St.
New York, N.Y., 10001-2062
(510) 220-6314
www.bigapplecon.com

Friday – Sunday – November 14, 15, 16
Fri. 1pm-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-7pm
Bob Smith will be at a table signing on the 15th and 16th. Stan Goldberg will be there for all the three days, but not for the entire day.He will be signing and selling my art. As well as sell his original art, but will do not do any personal drawings while he is there. He prefers talking to the fans and signing their Archie Comic Books.

LOOK BACK IN LAUGHTER WITH ARCHIE COMICS!

Archie Comics have always inspired a sense of nostalgia in their readers.  That's because the company has always strived to keep the stories faithful to the fads and fashions of each decade in which they were published.

It's also because the stories traded in Americana.  By setting the tales in the fabled town of Riverdale, an"everytown" mirror vision of suburbia where everyone knows each other by name, the company cemented Archie Comics as a safe haven for cherished memories.  Such memories were made of skinned knees and bee stings, followed by sock hops and drive-ins, and ultimately protests and progress.

Where Archie comics really resonate for readers is in the notion that"the more things change, the more they stay the same."

This February, a trio of stories examines this notion as only Archie Comics can, with its trademark humor coupled with heartwarming poignancy.  You won't want to miss these hysterical trips down memory lane!   



ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #196
"Big, Big Sleep": Feeling sleep-deprived, Archie turns to the one person who's a model of rest and relaxation - Jughead!  Will Archie ever wake up now? 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Tim Kennedy. 
"The Past Was a Blast": An 80th birthday party for Archie's grandfather makes the kids reconsider their attitude that older folks"missed out" on all their modern-day fun. 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Tim Kennedy. 
"On the Spot": Feeling self-conscious over the freckles on his ears, Archie takes to wearing earmuffs... all the time! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 11th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 18th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 3rd, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.



PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #129
"The High Cost of GAS": Archie's feeling the gas crisis where it hurts - now taking the girls out on dates is even MORE expensive!  Dilton's solutions aren't cost-effective and Chuck's cartoon gag didn't lift Archie's spirits, so he turns to Jughead to help... and the fun begins! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Fernando Ruiz. 
"Who's Watching Who?":"Big Bee is watching" when Mr. Weatherbee installs monitors throughout the school... but how long before the watcher is watched himself? 
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. 
ART: Bill Galvan. 
"The Big 70": A local reporter covering the Chocklit Shoppe's 70th anniversary gets an earful from Pop Tate about the town teens' mouthfuls of goodies downed through the years! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Pat Kennedy. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 25th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 10th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.



VERONICA #193
"Stuck in the ‘80s": Break out the spandex and hair spray - the Archies are about to go all-out ‘80s for a special Riverdale High concert and Battle of the Bands contest celebrating the decade!  Hopefully Jughead won't get replaced by a drum machine! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
"Geek Chic": When Veronica's computer dies, she calls the"Geek Patrol" computer experts to help... which brings on Veronica's cousin Marcy, a double date and the mortification of being seen in the"geek-mobile!"  Can Veronica's ego ever live it down?
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
"Carpool Cool": Veronica's going green... because her friend Ethan is the hunkiest environmentalist she's ever seen! 
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. 
ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: February 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 4th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 17th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #125
THE SECOND PART OF A TWO-PART TALE BY POPULAR "WJHC" WRITER JANE SMITH FISHER!  
"Battle of the Bands, Part Two": In the aftermath of their rockin' contest performance, the Archies face a new challenge: a sponsor who will only cover half their prize travel expenses!  Now the group must get jobs quickly to raise the money... except Reggie and Veronica of course, who are riding on their parents' dimes.  But will that free ride last?  The rockers learn a valuable lesson about earning their own "fun money"... and the value of good work ethics in the process!  Not to mention how important it is to help those in need.  A longtime advocate for kids' comics, writer Jane Smith Fisher has devoted her career to telling age-appropriate stories in series such as "Cybernauts" and the highly popular "WJHC," about a group of teens who start their own high school radio station.  Jane has been embraced by librarians and schools across the nation.  Now she brings her special voice for both young and female characters to Archie Comics in this rock ‘n' rollin' storyline.  
SCRIPT: Jane Smith Fisher.  
ART: Stan Goldberg.    
Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.









BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #189
"The Present": Betty tries to live for the "here and now," but Veronica is only interested in it "every now and then!"
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate.  
ART: Pat Kennedy.  
"The Party": After accidentally gobbling up goodies meant for the Orphanage Christmas party, Jughead finds a way to redeem himself and keep the Christmas spirit alive.  
SCRIPT: George Gladir.  
ART: Jeff Shultz.  
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.





JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #145
"Pizza and Good Cheer!": Take Jughead, some pizza pies, a giving heart, mix it up with good cheer and what have you got?  A yuletide tale that will warm your heart... and your belly!  
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  
ART: Fernando Ruiz.  
"Tree Fortified": Archie searches for the perfect Christmas tree, but the only problem is the perfect Christmas tree is also the perfect cover for woodland creatures!  
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  
ART: Stan Goldberg.  
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!    
Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.








SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #194
"Otherside, Part Two": Sonic's plan to find help on the mirror world of Moebius backfired and now he's fighting for his life!  Back home, the Suppression Squad has had enough – but are two teams enough to stop King Scourge?  All this, plus you won't believe who makes his big debut this month!  Surprises abound in this issue!  
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.  
ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Pulse-pounding cover by Tracy Yardley! & Jason Jensen.
Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

THIS FEBRUARY, WATCH THE MAGIC UNFOLD IN THE MILESTONE 100th ISSUE OF SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH!

For over 45 years, Sabrina the Teenage Witch has been a pop culture phenomenon.  From her debut in ARCHIE’S MADHOUSE comics to her successful animated and live-action TV series, Sabrina’s popularity has been enduring.

In 2004, having already been the subject of a modern update in the form of Melissa Joan Hart’s live-action series, as well as a younger version of the character that appeared in an animated spin-off of the sitcom, Sabrina found herself about to receive yet another makeover.  A very special makeover.  A MANGA makeover!

It all began when aspiring writer/cartoonist Tania del Rio entered and won a contest that led to her artwork being published in a prestigious collection of new manga talent.  Tania’s newfound celebrity caught the eye of one of the longest-running comic book publishers in the business… a publisher whose flagship character just happens to have a tic-tac-toe pattern on the side of his red-haired head!

Tania’s styling really struck a chord with fans.  Month after month, Sabrina readers eagerly awaited the sophisticated mix of magical intrigue, romantic entanglements, and trademark Archie Comics humor that del Rio delivered.  Following the style of “shojo” (romance) comics from Japan, Tania not only redesigned the characters to reflect the unique look of manga, but also tapped into the more emotional aspects of shojo storytelling.  A key aspect of many shojo manga are tales of romance both told and untold.  Tania’s new Sabrina stories carried on this tradition, offering romantic intrigue that readers really responded to.

Additionally, del Rio imbued her tales with the complex weight that many manga stories contain.  She ultimately combined the romantic, soap opera elements of “shojo” with the more adventurous aspects of “sentai,” providing a heft to the series not unlike that enjoyed by fans of Archie’s various Sonic the Hedgehog comics.  The intrigue was varied in its scope, covering the intimate relationships between characters as well as the fragile dynamics of groups with opposing goals.

Now, over 40 issues later, fans can finally see where it’s all been leading in SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #100.  In the grand tradition of manga, the story of Sabrina’s relationships with Harvey and Shinji, her apprenticeship and adventures in the Magic Realm, and her involvement with the Four Blades movement all come together in one final explosive story you just can’t miss!  The carefully hidden signs and secrets of the past 42 issues are finally explained and revealed in this dramatic issue.  Sides are picked in the ultimate battle against Vosblanc when old friends and enemies return to join the fight!  In the thick of it all, Sabrina exhibits her most astounding feat of magic yet, finally uncovering the secret of her amazing power.   Still, the battle won’t be easy—someone on Sabrina’s side won’t survive… but who will it be? Will Vosblanc be defeated? Will Sabrina end up with Harvey or Shinji? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: the Magic Realm will never be the same again!



SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #100
SPECTACULAR 100th ISSUE!
“The Final Battle, Part 3 of 3”: This is the issue you just can’t miss: the exciting conclusion to the Sabrina manga series!  The carefully hidden signs and secrets of the past 42 issues are finally explained and revealed in this dramatic issue.  Don’t miss the suspense as sides are picked in the ultimate battle against Vosblanc when old friends and enemies return to join the fight!  In the thick of it all, Sabrina exhibits her most astounding feat of magic yet, finally uncovering the secret of her amazing power.   Still, the battle won’t be easy—someone on Sabrina’s side won’t survive… but who will it be? Will Vosblanc be defeated? Will Sabrina end up with Harvey or Shinji? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: the Magic Realm will never be the same again!
SCRIPT: Tania Del Rio
ART: Tania Del Rio and Jim Amash
Shipping Date: February 11th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 18th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 3rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

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If you can't get the mini-comic from your local comic shop. I still have a few.

You need to send me a stamped return addressed evelope and I can put one in the mail to you.

Rik

The Archie Weird Mysteries Team Reunite for Store Signing
 
In a special Halloween signing tomorrow afternoon at
The Comic Book Market
28 Washington St.,
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-0006
www.thecomicbookmarket.com

Visit  The Comic Book Market for reunion of the Archie's Weird Mysteries creative team!
Join Archie's Weird Mysteries writer Paul Castiglia and artist Fernando Ruiz from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Additionally  The Comic Book Market will be announcing the winners of theirdrawing contest
$250.00 grand prize
$100.00 2nd grand prize
$50.00 3rd grand prize
2 runners up will be given $20.00 in store credit
 
There will be special discounts as well as Halloween candy!
 
The special Archie comics "The Mystery of the Museum Sleep-In" will be given free to customers, while supplies last.
"The Mystery of the Museum Sleep-in" The museum is a scream for Archie and Jughead.  Inspired by a favorite film, the pals decide to spend a night at the museum to experience maximum spookage.  And experience it they do, as statues suddenly come towards them!  Are these artifacts coming to life for real, or is somebody playing the ultimate Halloween "trick" on our unsuspecting teens?  The answer will leave you scared silly!
 
For more information call  The Comic Book Market at the number above.

ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #193
In a full length story that was hidden from Victor Gorelick, the entire Archie staff worked behind the scenes and at home to hide the story before publication. Before their passing Michael Silberkleit and Richard Goldwater wanted to honor Victor's 50 years at Archie with a special story. Fred Mausser and Mike Pellerito worked to make the story happen while hiding the entire story from Victor.
"Person of the Year": In this special story honoring Victor Gorelick's 50 years at Archie Comics, the Kids from Riverdale look for the "Person of the Year", ultimately deciding to honor Victor Gorelick for all his years of service.
SCRIPT AND PENCILS: Dan Parent
INKS: Jim Amish
COLOR: Tito Peña
MANAGING EDITOR: Mike Pellerito
ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Carlos Antunes & Stephen Oswald
Shipping Date: October 22nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 29th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 11th, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.





JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #30
"Pajama Tardy": To avoid being late, Jughead decides to wear his pajama pants to school!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz
"In the Pink": Jughead conceives a robot to conserve energy… his own!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Fernando Ruiz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: October 29th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 5th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 18th, 2008
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.






PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #126
THE SECOND PART OF A NEW FOUR-PART STORY IN THE "DYNAMIC NEW LOOK" – AND THIS TIME, MOOSE & MIDGE’S ROMANCE HANGS IN THE BALANCE!
"Break-up Blues Part 2": Last issue, Midge decided to take a break from her possessive boyfriend Moose… and Moose obliged! Now with Midge and Moose dating others, the once close-knit friends at Riverdale High are awash in turmoil! Even though he’s taken Midge out on a few dates, Reggie is having second-thoughts as Midge is obviously missing Moose… and Reggie is missing the cat-and- mouse game he used to have so much fun playing with Moose! Does Reggie hold the key in getting Moose and Midge back together… or will his involvement only draw Midge closer to him? And what will Moose’s new girlfriend Judy Johnson have to say about it? Its romantic intrigue served up in the "realistic" art style that made both Betty and Veronica’s "Bad Boy Trouble" and Jughead’s "Matchmakers" some of the most talked about Archie stories in recent years! Veteran penciler Tod Smith and journeyman inker Al Milgrom carry on that popular style in what is sure to be the most explosive Archie Comics story of the year!
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
PENCILS: Tod Smith
INKS: Al Milgrom
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: October 29th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 5th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 18th, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.





VERONICA #191
"She’s So Gifted": Encouraged to give gifts that are truly
from the heart this holiday season, Veronica realizes her special
gift is wrapping gifts… and offers to do the wrapping for all her
family and friends!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
"Tree Experts": To avoid the stress of arguments and clashing
tastes, the Lodges decide to hire a team of "experts" to trim
their Christmas tree. They soon learn precision can’t beat the
joy of family togetherness!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: October 29th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 5th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 18th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH LAUGHTER, ARCHIE COMICS STYLE!

Wow!  2008 was some year!  It will go down in history as the year Archie Comics pulled out all the stops with one intriguing storyline after another.  From Alex Simmons’ thrilling mysteries in the pages of ARCHIE & FRIENDS, to Jughead’s and Moose & Midge’s forays into the “realistic style” in JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST and PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST respectively, to the readers voting for Cheryl’s new boyfriend in BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST, and more… Archie readers were served a smorgasbord of stories that played up the classic personalities and relationships of everyone’s favorite comic book teens!

Well, you don’t think the year 2009 is about to let itself be outdone, do you?  No?  Didn’t think so!  Archie Comics certainly is NOT resting on its laurels in 2009.  Instead, we’re rolling right into the New Year with an exciting slate of stories sure to tickle the funnybone and give you goosebumps from suspense!  Consider these stories our New Year’s Resolution, and our way of giving you, our readers, our very best wishes for 2009!


ARCHIE & FRIENDS #127
THE SECOND PART OF A FUN-FILLED, FOUR-PART TALE FROM FAN-FAVORITE ALEX SIMMONS!
"The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton, Part Two": Continuing this special storyline, Chuck Clayton takes center stage.  Feeling overwhelmed by all the commitments in his life, Chuck could sure use some help teaching his cartooning class... and he's about to get it from an unlikely source!  Chuck's world of collecting, drawing, and teaching kids how to make their own comics takes on new meaning in this poignant tale.  This new multi-part epic comes courtesy of someone who knows his way around both creating and teaching comics, namely acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, and organizer of the world's only "Kids' Comics" convention, Alex Simmons. 
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons
ART: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.


ARCHIE DIGEST #251
"A Time to Reflect": The gang meets Dilton's inventor uncle – and are soon whisked away on a journey to the future in his time machine!  This literally "timely" tale is packed with both laughs and introspection as Archie and his friends explore the fragile nature of the Earth's environment and effects of global warming. 
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Job Fair Flair": Obsessed with his new handheld video game, Archie forgets to bring his resume, references, and a proper wardrobe to the Job Fair.  Will he be fired before he's even hired? 
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!   
Shipping Date: January 28th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 4th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 17th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.


BETTY #178
A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY ISSUE!
"My One & Only Valentine": Betty makes homemade Valentine's Day cards for Archie and Reggie, one declaring love and the other friendship... but will the cards reach the correct recipients?  It's a comedy of romantic errors as only Archie Comics could deliver it! 
SPECIAL BONUS: Betty shows her readers how to make homemade Valentines of their own! 
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: January 28th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 4th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 17th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.


PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #128
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE "NEW LOOK" STORY, "BREAKUP BLUES"
THE INTRIGUING TALE WHERE MIDGE & MOOSE'S ROMANCE HANGS IN THE BALANCE!
"Breakup Blues, Part 4": For the past three issues, Archie and his friends have been dealing with the unimaginable: the breakup of Midge and Moose!  In the aftermath, Midge started seeing Reggie and Moose began dating Judy Johnson.  The status quo of Riverdale High's circle of friends was severely shaken, but that didn't stop the former couple's friends from doing what they could to get the pair back together.  Their efforts weren't always successful, but they still haven't given up hope.  The fourth and final installment brings everything together as the kids convene at an exclusive dance club to boogie the night away... and hopefully bring Moose and Midge back together once and for all!  And they're about to get some help from an unlikely source.  Will true love persevere and save the day?  Be sure to reserve your copy so you can find out!  The romantic intrigue is served up in the "realistic" art style that made both Betty and Veronica's "Bad Boy Trouble" and Jughead's "Matchmakers" some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years!  Veteran penciller Tod Smith and journeyman inker Al Milgrom carry on that popular style in what has surely been the most explosive Archie Comics story to date! 
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
PENCILS: Tod Smith
INKS :Al Milgrom
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 21st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 3rd, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.

ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE NINETIES
The 9th edition in our popular line of classic Archie graphic novel collections!  By popular demand, we're serving up a heaping helping of the decade that led up to the Millennium, one of the most interesting and hilarious decades ever for America's favorite comic book teens: the 1990s.  Rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, grunge and alternative music; chow down with the fat free dessert craze; laugh your head off at silly talk radio, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more!  It's all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics!  Carrying on the tradition of the other Americana entries, this edition features a fully-painted cover by fan-favorite Rex Lindsey, and each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance. 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various. 
Shipping Date: October 22nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 29th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 11th, 2008
96-page, full color graphic novel
$11.95 US.







ARCHIE #590
THE THRILLING "FRESHMAN YEAR SAGA" CONTINUES! 
The first year of high school has been an eventful one for Archie and his friends, and it's all leading towards a whirlwind finale!  But the teens still have some time to go yet.  In this latest installment, they are evaluated by their teachers who report their progress to their folks on "parent-teacher" night.  How will they fare once their parents learn how they're doing?  Meanwhile, in social life, love triangles abound, and so do pranks – some playful, some nasty.  But none nastier than the bikers who have been bedeviling the town.  All this, plus a surprise or two!  It's the greatest "first year" of high school ever, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of "Wolff & Byrd" and "Archie Meets the Punisher" fame, along with "Scrapyard Detectives" creator and popular Archie artist/writer Bill Galvan. 
SCRIPT: Batton Lash. 
ART: Bill Galvan.         
Shipping Date: October 22nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 29th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 11th, 2008
32-recycled pages, full color comic
$2.25 US.







ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #193
"To Play or Not to Play": Feeling the stress of studies, extracurricular activities and college applications, the gang decides to put the Archies on hiatus – until Jughead convinces his band mates to appear in a high school musical he's written about a teen rock band stressed out by their studies, extracurricular activities and college applications! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Fernando Ruiz. 
"Toy Story": A short time ago, in a town called Riverdale not too far away... Jughead has dragged Archie to a toy store at midnight so he can be among the first to purchase the new "Star Lores" action figures! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Bill Galvan. 
"Pre-Exam Insurance": Archie's convinced that petting Betty's cat Carmel is good luck before an exam... but the only thing between Archie and a passing grade is the tree Carmel's stuck in! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Henry Scarpelli. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!   
Shipping Date: October 22nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 29th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 11th, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SHIPPING JANUARY 2009



ARCHIE NEW LOOK SERIES VOLUME 2: JUGHEAD "THE MATCHMAKERS"
Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete "Matchmakers" saga!  The story that began in JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #139 and concluded in JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142 caused quite a stir, as it brought back the "new look" of Riverdale's fabled teens, first seen in the landmark "Bad Boy Trouble," the epic 2007 tale that appeared in several high-profile issues of BETTY & VERONCIA DOUBLE DIGEST.  The flagship characters of Archie Comics have once again gotten an extreme makeover, and the buzz has been deafening!  Add to that the intrigue of Jughead actually showing interest in a girl and you've got a recipe for a tale of combustible proportions!  It all starts when Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica agree that Jughead needs a break from his "fifth wheel" status.  They hatch a scheme to find a girl who will interest Jughead more than food and sleep... never realizing they would actually succeed!  Or have they?  Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom bring their years of experience to the Archie "new look," handling pencils and inks respectively, and help you relive the most talked-about Jughead story of 2008 in this special collection!  
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
PENCILS: Joe Staton
INKS: Al Milgrom
Shipping Date: January 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 21st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 3rd, 2009
112-page, full color squarebound paperback
ISBN #: 978-1-879794-38-2 / OLD # 1-879794-38-1
$10 .95 US.



ARCHIE #593
"Wreck-ommendation": To get Archie out of his hair... and his mansion... Mr. Lodge agrees to write him a letter of recommendation.  
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Changing Times": Feeling passed by, useless and "fossilized" by rapidly advancing technology, Mr. Weatherbee considers retiring. Will the students be able to convince him otherwise?  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
"It's Downhill from Here": When Jughead and Archie agree to move a piano for Betty, will they hit a high note or be horribly out-of-tune?  
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Dancing Lesson!": When the parents of Riverdale's teens chaperone the dance, they wow their kids with dance moves from the past!  
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: January 21st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 28th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 10th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



ARCHIE & FRIENDS #127
THE SECOND PART OF A FUN-FILLED, FOUR-PART TALE FROM FAN-FAVORITE ALEX SIMMONS!
"The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton, Part Two": Continuing this special storyline, Chuck Clayton takes center stage.  Feeling overwhelmed by all the commitments in his life, Chuck could sure use some help teaching his cartooning class... and he's about to get it from an unlikely source!  Chuck's world of collecting, drawing, and teaching kids how to make their own comics takes on new meaning in this poignant tale.  This new multi-part epic comes courtesy of someone who knows his way around both creating and teaching comics, namely acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, and organizer of the world's only "Kids' Comics" convention, Alex Simmons.  
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons
ART: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



ARCHIE DIGEST #251
"A Time to Reflect": The gang meets Dilton's inventor uncle – and are soon whisked away on a journey to the future in his time machine!  This literally "timely" tale is packed with both laughs and introspection as Archie and his friends explore the fragile nature of the Earth's environment and effects of global warming.  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Job Fair Flair": Obsessed with his new handheld video game, Archie forgets to bring his resume, references, and a proper wardrobe to the Job Fair.  Will he be fired before he's even hired?  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!    
Shipping Date: January 28th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 4th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 17th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.



ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #195
"The Model Z": Mr. Lodge decides to enter the classic car he bought from Archie's grandfather in ARCHIE DIGEST #239 in an antique auto competition... but the car is stolen before the contest begins!  Who did it, and what was their "motor-vation?!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
"The Grommet": Archie dreams of winning gold in the cold by becoming an Olympic snowboarder... but wait until he sees how many hills he has to climb to get there – literally!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy.  
"Quiet Riot": Archie and his dad decide to let Mrs. Andrews sleep in after a busy week... now if only they can keep quiet!  
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.



BETTY #178
A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY ISSUE!
"My One & Only Valentine": Betty makes homemade Valentine's Day cards for Archie and Reggie, one declaring love and the other friendship... but will the cards reach the correct recipients?  It's a comedy of romantic errors as only Archie Comics could deliver it!  
SPECIAL BONUS: Betty shows her readers how to make homemade Valentines of their own!  
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: January 28th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 4th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 17th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #87
BETTY & VERONICA TRADE FASHIONABLE CHIC FOR INTREPID MYSTIQUE IN THIS ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!
"Where the Action Is!": In perhaps the most aptly-titled tale of the year, Betty and Veronica deliver high-octane action and adventure as the most super secret agents ever to tackle a viperous spy... not to mention the most beautiful!  Equipped by Dilton with the latest high tech crime-fighting gadgets, the girls are on the case as Archie goes missing... and the usual suspects are quickly rounded up.  But will the real suspect be someone a bit more unusual?  You'll never guess!  All this plus "Action Fashions," an action movie quiz, gadget pages and more!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: January 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 21st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 3rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #191
"Flying High": A tribute to the brave female pilots and stunt performers who helped pioneer the early years of aviation!  This "what if" story casts Betty as a stunt flyer, with Archie as her trusty mechanic and Veronica as a flashy movie star looking for a secret stunt double for her latest high-flying feature film.  Fans of antique airplanes and Hollywood's golden age will love this story's authentic attention to detail in both its script and art!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bob Bolling
"DesignERR!": Trying to ease a guilty conscience, Veronica finds a designer store that rents clothes and accessories for her friends who can't afford such luxuries.  
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 21st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 28th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 10th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.



JUGHEAD #193
"The Jughead List": Jughead decides to follow in Mr. Lodge's footsteps by creating a list of goals he simply must accomplish in his lifetime.  But can Jughead cram a lifetime of goals into one week the way he's crammed down a lifetime of burgers in one sitting?  
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: January 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 21st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 3rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #31
"Banana Split Decision": It's a split decision, and it's decided by the readers as they get a chance to choose the direction of this story!  Jughead simply doesn't want to pay up on the empty promise he made to Ethel to take her out on a date.  Readers can alternate between pages depicting two separate directions for the story: one where Jughead ducks into Dilton's laboratory to avoid Ethel; the other where Jughead toughs it out and actually goes on the date with Ethel!  Each choice leads to another and another... and is of course packed with laughs and adventure!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.  
"Mystery Man": Amateur investigators Chuck and Archie have a genuine mystery on their hands: not only has Jughead gotten a top-secret job, he's stopped wearing his trademark crown hat, too!  Can this mother of all mysteries be solved?!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 21st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 3rd, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.



JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #147
"The Big UFO Scare": The truth is out there... and it has something to do with a sky full of bright glowing orbs.  Is Riverdale being invaded?  Jughead and Archie aim to find out!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Rex Lindsey
"Pet Set": Veronica takes Jughead to the "Doggie Heaven Boutique" to show him and Hot Dog "how the other canines live!"  But the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the doghouse!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
"The Intruder": Snowed-in by sub-zero temperatures, Jughead warms up his imagination by reading classic adventure novels, and imagining himself in the heart of the action!  
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 21st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 28th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 10th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.



PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #128
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE "NEW LOOK" STORY, "BREAKUP BLUES"
THE INTRIGUING TALE WHERE MIDGE & MOOSE'S ROMANCE HANGS IN THE BALANCE!
"Breakup Blues, Part 4": For the past three issues, Archie and his friends have been dealing with the unimaginable: the breakup of Midge and Moose!  In the aftermath, Midge started seeing Reggie and Moose began dating Judy Johnson.  The status quo of Riverdale High's circle of friends was severely shaken, but that didn't stop the former couple's friends from doing what they could to get the pair back together.  Their efforts weren't always successful, but they still haven't given up hope.  The fourth and final installment brings everything together as the kids convene at an exclusive dance club to boogie the night away... and hopefully bring Moose and Midge back together once and for all!  And they're about to get some help from an unlikely source.  Will true love persevere and save the day?  Be sure to reserve your copy so you can find out!  The romantic intrigue is served up in the "realistic" art style that made both Betty and Veronica's "Bad Boy Trouble" and Jughead's "Matchmakers" some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years!  Veteran penciller Tod Smith and journeyman inker Al Milgrom carry on that popular style in what has surely been the most explosive Archie Comics story to date!  
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
PENCILS: Tod Smith
INKS :Al Milgrom
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 21st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 3rd, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #196
"Hedgehog Havoc, Part Two": The "New Moebius" saga comes to an explosive end as hero and villain alike tremble at the power of Super Scourge!  The fate of two worlds hangs by a thread, but what can Sonic do against his invincible evil twin?  You can't miss this epic climax to the biggest Sonic story of the year!  
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!  
Earth-shattering cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.