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ARCHIE #655

An unexpected day off from school turns into the adventure of a lifetime! When a flying saucer crash-lands in Riverdale, Archie and Jughead come face-to-face with the one and only Cosmo the Merry Martian! His now-damaged space ship is threatening to make him late for a very important meeting at the Diner at the Center of the Universe—and without Cosmo there, the fate of the entire galaxy could be at risk! Archie is prepared to save the day, and you can bet that if a diner’s involved, Jughead’s on board! Get ready for intergalactic adventure and classic Archie Comics characters galore in an out-of-this-world story by comics great Tom DeFalco.

Script: Tom DeFalco

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

Cosmo the Merry Martian Variant Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale: 5/14

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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KEVIN KELLER #13

When everyone at Riverdale High is fascinated by an online gossip site written by someone under the moniker the “WHISPERER,” Kevin makes it his mission to unmask the writer who is spreading rumors about his fellow students. But when he finds himself the center of an ugly gossip piece, he ups his game to solve the mystery of the secret gossiper. Can he find out who the rumor-spreader is and save the day (and everyone’s reputations)? Or will the Whisperer live on? Find out in “Elementary, My Dear Kevin!” a fun, Sherlock Holmes-style spoof!

Script: Paul Kupperberg, Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli

Cover: Dan Parent

CHIBI Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole

On Sale: 5/14

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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LIFE WITH ARCHIE #35

Archie Marries Veronica—Life has been rather tumultuous in Riverdale as of late, and everyone has plenty on their minds! Big things are about to happen to some of our favorite pals ‘n’ gals, but it seems as though everyone’s own personal problems might cause them to neglect the ones they love. Will Veronica’s legal issues continue to pull her away from her friends and family, or will super-detective Sam Hill save the day and allow her to be free from the shackles of house arrest? Can Archie finally put an end to his unemployment streak? Can these issues be solved in the days leading up to two good friends’ big day? No matter what the circumstances, through the good and the bad, the people of Riverdale always manage to stand together as a community—find out if that remains true in “Dearly Beloved” Part 1!

Archie Marries Betty— The dramedy continues in the Archie Marries Betty universe. After a long and stressful nine months (for Jughead, at least!), could Midge finally be ready to bring the newest member of the Jones family to Riverdale? Meanwhile, Archie and Betty haven’t been on the best of terms lately—will they be together to celebrate this happy occasion? And in the midst of impending birth and marital woes, another relationship is ready to enter a new stage. Guess who’s tying the knot next in “And Baby Makes Three” Part 1!

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Pena

Burger Beast Variant Cover: Chad Thomas, Rosario “Tito” Pena

On Sale: 5/14

48-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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SONIC UNIVERSE #63

BRAND NEW STORY ARC! Fly high above the clouds with Knuckles and the Chaotix in "THE GREAT CHAOS CAPER: Part One"! Knuckles the Echidna has been tasked by a mysterious force to fix the shattered planet – but when the Dark Gaia monsters emerge from the world's core, our hero finds himself in a fight for his very life! Luckily the ever-adventuring Chaotix are around to lend a hand, hired by Princess Sally to gather the all-important Chaos Emeralds. But wait, who's that lurking in the dark? New characters, new lands, and the return of some familiar faces await you in this new storyline with interior and cover art from Sonic artist supreme Tracy Yardley! Plus a special CHIBI variant cover from Ryan Jampole!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms

Cover: Tracy Yardley

Chibi Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole

On Sale: 5/14

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS BONANZA

Didn’t think we could manage 1000 MORE pages of classic fun from Archie & the gang? Guess again! From classroom calamities to dating disasters, Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the rest of the pals ‘n’ gals of Riverdale know how to make everyone laugh—and they’ve been doing a spectacular job of it for over seven decades! Celebrate everything Archie with the largest Archie collection series EVER offered at an incredible value price!

Script: George Gladir, Frank Doyle

Art: Dan Parent, Dan DeCarlo

Cover: Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Fernando Ruiz

978-1-619889-03-3

$14.99/$15.99 CAN

4 7/8 x 6 9/16”

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192 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-sale: 5/14

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B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #238

Betty and Veronica are two beautiful brides—but wait, brides? In high school?! And who exactly are they marrying? Get an early look at the married lives of our two favorite BFFs before Life With Archie and see what happens when Archie’s faced with the decision of a lifetime in “Archie’s Choice,” the 4-part story that leads the way in this jam-packed double digest!

Script: Frank Doyle

Art: Dan DeCarlo, Jimmy DeCarlo, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman

Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

Ship Date: 4/9

On Sale Date: 4/23

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

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WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #39

Archie and Dilton are embarking on a new business venture—aerial photography! The boys are ready to make history, but what happens when their new invention lands in a no-fly zone? Find out in “In Plane View,” the lead story to an entertaining double digest!

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Al Nickerson, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

Ship Date: 4/2

On Sale Date: 4/16

160-page, full color comic

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Archie Comics for July 2014

ARCHIE #658

Summertime is quickly coming to an end and Archie realizes that he has not filled his quota of summer dating before the school year starts. This leads to a number of rushed dates (with all different girls) with hilarity ensuing at every turn ... especially when the friends of Betty Cooper turn Archie's plan against him. Guest-starring Ginger Snapp, Suzie, Linda Lake, Laurie Moore and Toni Topaz ... and Archie's dog Vegas!

Script: Tom DeFalco

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios

Cover: Dan Parent

Veronica Variant Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Tito Peña

Betty Variant Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Tito Peña

Ship Date: 7/16

On Sale Date: 7/30

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 U.S.

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS EXPLOSION

Didn’t think we could manage 1000 MORE pages of classic fun from Archie & the gang? There’s always room for more funny pages at Archie Comics! For over seven decades, Archie’s Pals ‘n’ Gals have been making everyone laugh, with their dating hijinx and misadventures at Riverdale High School! Everything’s Archie in the largest Archie collection series EVER—offered at an incredible value price!

Script: George Gladir, Frank Doyle

Art: Dan Parent, Dan DeCarlo

Cover: Fernando Ruiz

978-1-619889-39-2

$14.99/$15.99CAN

4 7/8 x 6 9/16”

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1000 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/23

ARCHIE COMICS DIGEST #253

Archie’s headed to the beach—with a book! Pick your jaw up off the floor—it’s a book about fun things to do at the beach! What’s this? Archie can’t even handle sandcastle building and tide-pooling without running into all kinds of trouble! Is he going to make it off the beach without needing an ambulance? Find out in “A List With a Twist,” the lead story in this beach-blanket read! (Formerly Archie Double Digest)

Script: George Gladir

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman

Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña

Ship Date: 7/16

On Sale Date: 7/30

160B-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

ARCHIE FUNHOUSE COMICS DIGEST #7

When Archie wipes out while surfing a monster wave at Riverdale beach, he meets a beautiful rescuer with … fins and seashell accessories? She’s beautiful, rich, kind, and she takes Archie’s breath away—literally! Is Archie’s new discovery a friend or a siren? Will she bring Archie safely back to his friends, or will Riverdale be missing its favorite redhead? Find out in “Mermaid Service,” the lead story in this summery fun issue of Archie’s Funhouse Comics Digest! (Formerly Archie’s Funhouse Double Digest)

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Bill Golliher, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman

Cover: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Tito Peña

Ship Date: 7/23

On Sale Date: 8/6

160-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #225

Betty and Veronica are meeting for another great day at the Riverdale beach … but Betty is curiously reluctant to get in the water … What does she know that no one else does? Find out in “Marked Woman,” the beachy-keen lead story in this fun-in-the-sun Jumbo Comics Digest! (Formerly Betty & Veronica Double Double Digest)

Script: Kathleen Webb

Art: Jeff Shultz, Henry Scarpelli

Cover: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Tito Peña

Ship Date: 7/9

On Sale Date: 7/23

320-page, full color comic

$6.99 U.S.

JUGHEAD & ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #5

A day at the carnival is the perfect outing for good ol’ Jughead! Funnel cakes, cotton candy, giant lollipops, corn dogs, and … Ethel in a giant turtle suit? Ethel’s volunteered to run as mascot in the carnival fun run, and she’s challenged Jughead to compete! If she wins, Jughead has to take her out to the movies, and dinner, and a bunch of other things that Jughead wouldn’t be caught dead doing! Well, no problem, right? Jughead can outrun a teen girl in a turtle suit … even if there is all kinds of free food being given away on the race track … Find out what happens in “The Old Shell Game,” the lead story in this summery issue of Jughead & Archie Jumbo Comics Digest! (Formerly Jughead & Archie Double Double Digest)

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman

Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Tito Peña

Ship Date: 7/30

On Sale Date: 8/13

320-page, full color comic

$6.99 U.S.

KEVIN KELLER #15

Kevin became a semi-celebrity after coming to the aid of a robbery victim, and it got Veronica’s wheels turning: of course, Kevin would make the PERFECT superhero! With her unlimited resources and limited common sense, Veronica built a secret lair into her mansion, where they could monitor crime and send Kevin out to fight it as THE EQUALIZER! The only piece of the puzzle left is Kevin—he still has to decide if he wants anything to do with her crazy schemes! This super issue features not one, but TWO variant covers by superstar artist Phil Jimenez!

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Cover: Dan Parent

Superhero Variant: Phil Jimenez, Matt Herms

Ship Date: 7/2

On Sale Date: 7/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 U.S.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 (Comic Trim)

History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series LIFE WITH ARCHIE, as America’s most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. The unthinkable happens: Archie Andrews dies! Fans will experience an epic tale of Archie’s future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of the most-talked about Archie stories of all time. Do not miss this game-changing tale of love, friendship and true heroism.

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Adam Hughes Variant Cover: Adam Hughes

Fiona Staples Variant Cover: Fiona Staples

Mike Allred Variant Cover: Mike Allred

Ramon Perez Variant Cover: Ramon Perez

Francesco Francavilla Variant Cover: Francesco Francavilla

Ship Date: 7/2

On Sale Date: 7/16

48-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #37 (Comic Trim)

It’s been one year since the death of Archie that took place in Life With Archie #36 shook Riverdale to its very core. The residents of the most welcoming town in America, where the chocolate malts are always delicious and the neighbors are always smiling, gather together one last time for the closing ceremony of this groundbreaking series and a celebration of a Life with Archie.

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Alex Ross Variant Cover: Alex Ross

Walt Simonson Variant Cover: Walt Simonson

Cliff Chiang Variant Cover: Cliff Chiang

Jill Thompson Variant Cover: Jill Thompson

Tommy Lee Edwards Variant Cover: Tommy Lee Edwards

Ship Date: 7/9

On Sale Date: 7/23

48-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 (Magazine Trim)

History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series LIFE WITH ARCHIE, as America’s most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. The unthinkable happens: Archie Andrews dies! Fans will experience an epic tale of Archie’s future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of the most-talked about Archie stories of all time. Do not miss this game-changing tale of love, friendship and true heroism. This double-sized issue combines all the material from Life with Archie comic issues #36 & #37.

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Fernando Ruiz, Jim Amash, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Cover: Pat & Tim Kennedy

Ship Date: 7/9

On Sale Date: 7/23

96-page, full color magazine

$9.99 U.S.

8 x 10 3/4”

THE DEATH OF ARCHIE (Graphic Novel)

History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series LIFE WITH ARCHIE, as America’s most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. The unthinkable happens: Archie Andrews dies! Fans will experience an epic tale of Archie’s future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of the most-talked about Archie stories of all time. Do not miss this game-changing tale of love, friendship and true heroism.

Script: Paul Kupperberg

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Cover: Jeff Shultz

ISBN 978-1-627389-78-5

$14.99/$16.99CAN

Dimensions 6 5/8 x 10 3/16

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112-page, full color

Direct Market On-Sale date: 8/6

MEGA MAN #39

The epic DAWN OF X crossover reaches its penultimate chapter, and things are heating up in both PAST and FUTURE! "A Hint of Things to Come" Part Three: Mega Man, Pharaoh Man and Bright Man—trapped and at the mercy of a long lost Wily Weapon! Can Dr. Light find a way to stop it, or is this the end of Mega Man’s story? And what will robot-hating Xander do in a future filled with reploids? Featuring all-new cover art from the legendary PATRICK “SPAZ” SPAZIANTE and a 32-Bit-style cut scene variant from mega-artist RYAN JAMPOLE!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin, John Workman, Matt Herms

Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

Cut Scene Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole

Ship Date: 7/2

On Sale Date: 7/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 U.S.

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #8

Sonic Super Digest returns with an ALL-NEW STORY continuing the hit SONIC ORIGINS mini-feature! Sonic the Hedgehog has many friends, but few are as brave, stalwart or had as much growth as Antoine D’Coolette! Learn how this skittish swordsman crossed paths with Sonic and the Freedom Fighters as only Sonic Super Digest can tell it! Then, continue the fun with more classic adventures from the Sonic comic library! The new Sonic universe is full of wonder and excitement as only Archie Comics can bring! Featuring an all-new CG cover from Sonic superstar Rafa Knight!

Script: Ian Flynn & various

Art: Lamar Wells, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms & Various

Cover: Rafa Knight

Ship Date: 7/2

On Sale Date: 7/16

128-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #263

Cool off from the hot summer sun with Sonic the Hedgehog! "Waves of Change" Part Four: The tides are turning in Sonic’s favor—literally—as Chaos joins the fray! It’s all-out war to save the underwater city from total devastation in this thrilling conclusion! Then, in “Consequences,” take a sneak peek into Eggman’s shattered world crisis battle plan—we’ll give you a hint, it’s EVIL! Featuring super-cool cover art from BEN BATES and a CHAO-TASTIC variant cover from Evan Stanley.

Script: Ian Flynn & Aleah Baker

Art: Jennifer Hernandez, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman, Gabriel Cassata and Mike Cavallaro

Cover: Ben Bates

CHAO-TASTIC Variant Cover: Evan Stanley

Ship Date: 7/30

On Sale Date: 8/13

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 U.S.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 1: COUNTDOWN TO CHAOS

IT ALL BEGINS HERE! Moving at the speed of sound, keeping the world free from robotic tyranny—it’s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG! Spin-dashing directly out of the MEGA-SMASH “Sonic/Mega Man: WORLDS COLLIDE” story arc, “Countdown to Chaos” speeds into brand new comic book stories with new friends, new foes and new adventures! The entire planet has been rocked by Dr. Eggman’s Super Genesis Wave! Sonic wakes up to a world and a life he doesn’t recognize! It’s up to him to gather up his friends—the Freedom Fighters—and figure out what’s been changed. Meanwhile, below his very feet, a new threat is threatening to burst out!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Evan Stanley, Lamar Wells, Tracy Yardley, Jerry Gaylord, Terry Austin, John Workman, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms and Steve Downer

Cover: Ben Bates

978-1-627389-27-3

$12.99/$14.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

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120pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/23

SONIC UNIVERSE #66

"The Great Chaos Caper": This it—the frantic finale full of flustered fighters! In one corner, trying to complete his mission and save the world, is Knuckles! In the other corner, a titanic Dark Gaia beast! The Chaotix and Hooligans continue to tussle, a wounded spirit and Chaos Emerald are being tossed about, and the flood waters are pouring in! Don’t miss this crazy conclusion to the “Great Chaos Caper!”

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms

Cover: Tracy Yardley

Knuckles vs. Sonic Variant Cover: Brent McCarthy

Ship Date: 7/9

On Sale Date: 7/23

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 U.S.

SONIC UNIVERSE 8: SCOURGE LOCKDOWN

SONIC UNIVERSE is the hit spin-off series to Archie Comic’s wildly successful SONIC THE HEDGEHOG comic book series! Explore the characters, worlds and dimensions of Sonic’s universe! Everybody knows Sonic the Hedgehog—the cool, blue hero of his world! But on the dark mirror world of Moebius, the mean, green Scourge menaces everyone! He did until he was finally brought to justice, that is. But Scourge’s old flame, Fiona Fox, brings her gang of the Destructix to bust him out. Can Scourge get the gang to follow his lead? Can any of them break out of the maximum-security prison? It’s “Sonic” at his most villainous in Scourge’s breakout story!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, Steve Downer

Cover: Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker

978-1-619889-06-4

$11.99/$13.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

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104 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/6

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BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #223 

It’s time for Archie to make one of the most important decisions in his teenage life: who should he take to prom? With Betty, Veronica AND Cheryl Blossom all clamoring to be his date, the decision won’t be an easy one! When he makes the bold choice to take all of them—all bets are off! Find out who wins the “Prom Showdown,” the lead story to a fun and fashionable jumbo comics digest, featuring a fancy fifth ink cover!

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Teresa Davidson, Barry Grossman

Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale: 4/30

320-page,

full color comic

$5.99 US.

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JUGHEAD & ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #1

Get ready for fun in this BRAND NEW double digest series! Could a goofy image of Archie in a not-so-flattering sweater from Veronica be the key to an opportunity of a lifetime for Jughead? That’s right—Jughead could be on the receiving end of free soda for a lifetime! If Jughead wins, will Archie be a sore loser (literally!) when Veronica sees the photo? Find out in “Label Fable,” this fun lead story to a hilarious NEW #1 double digest! Features a special first issue 5th ink-enhanced cover!

Script: Craig Boldman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman

Cover: Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale: 4/30

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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MEGA MAN #36

On the eve of the MEGA MAN/MEGA MAN X Crossover comes the TWISTED tale that could only be called "A Chance at Redemption"! Dr. Wily is a free man, cleared of wrongdoing, and it's all thanks to--Mega Man?! Can even an evil villain like Wily live with a lie of that magnitude? Can he enjoy a life of robotics research next to his “frenemy” Dr. Light? Will the promise of power in Gamma be far too tempting? The answer to all your burning questions lie in this mega-fun issue! Plus, be sure to pick up both regular and variant editions to read both SHOCKING "post-credits" alternate endings! Includes cover art by Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and a stunning "TRIAL OF DR. WILY" variant cover from rising MEGA-star Brent McCarthy!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: POWREE, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, Matt Herms

Trial of Dr. Wily Variant Cover: Brent McCarthy

On Sale: 4/30

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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BETTY & VERONICA #270

Excited for a new Betty & Veronica story? How about FOUR new B&V tales? First, in “The Minds of Betty and Veronica,” we get an inside look at what the two BFFs REALLY think of each other—and their thoughts may surprise you! Then in “The Wish,” find out what happens when Betty FINALLY gets Archie all to herself! Next in “The Shopping Scene,” can Veronica turn her shopping haul into profit? This time her spending spree may just help Daddykins’ wallet! Finally, in “The Winning Float,” it’s girls vs. boys! Find out if the gals of Riverdale have what it takes to make the best float at the Homecoming game!

Script: Angelo DeCesare, George Gladir

Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Pena

Chibi Tea Party Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale: 4/23

32-page, full-color comic

$2.99 US.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #259

The brand new world of Sonic the Hedgehog barrels ahead at breakneck speed with "The Chase" Part Two: Sonic fights for his life against a NEW terrifying super-badnik!  Just to make matters worse, they’re battling on an out-of-control train!  With Dr. Eggman waiting at the depot, Sonic’s in a fight against time – and killer robots! Featuring high-speed cover art from Sonic artist supreme TRACY YARDLEY plus an exclusive SEGA game art variant!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman and Steve Downer

Cover: Tracy Yardley

Game Art Variant Cover art provided by SEGA with Vincent Lovallo

On Sale: 4/23

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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ARCHIE #654

There’s a Speed Dating event at Pop’s and everyone is invited! Love is in the air as new relationships blossom in true Riverdale fashion! It’s like a dream come true for Archie—the chance to date every girl in Riverdale (and Jughead’s worst nightmare!). With more than just two girls to choose between, who on earth will Archie pick?! Find out in this fun-filled story featuring special guest appearances!

Script: Steven Duvall Scott

Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, and Rosario “Tito” Peña

Casablanca Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale Date: 4/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.


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ARCHIE'S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #4

Reggie and Archie—actually having fun together?! That’s all thanks to Archie’s voice distorter toy, assisting the troublemaking duo in their shenanigans. When they discover a setting on it that sounds exactly like Mr. Weatherbee’s voice, they have the chance to pull off some of the best pranks Riverdale High School has ever witnessed! Find out what kind of calamity ensues in “Principal Prank” the zany lead story to a fun-filled double digest!

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale Date: 4/16

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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MEGA MAN #35

The world of MEGA MAN X returns! Blast from the deadly jungle to the ferocious future in the Mega Man issue everyone is talking about! "Shadow of Ra Moon" Part Two: Mega Man leads his fellow robots into the mysterious ruins of the Temple of the Moon. What horrors will they uncover hidden in the shadows? MEANWHILE, halfway around the world, Break Man finally confronts Tempo! Then, in “The X Factor” Part Two – Maverick incidents are on the rise! Dr. Cain organizes the Hunters, but will X stand for their violent ways? Find out in this stunning story featuring all new cover and interior art by PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE and a sweet MEGA MAN X variant from BEN BATES!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Tyson Hesse, Patrick Spaziante, Gary Martin, Rick Bryant, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante

Mega Man X Variant Cover: Ben Bates

On Sale Date: 4/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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SONIC UNIVERSE #62

The EPIC CONCLUSION to the alien-smashing saga starring Shadow the Hedgehog IS HERE! "Shadow Fall" Part Four: Shadow vs. Black Death – for the fate of the world! Who will walk away alive? Who won’t make it to see a new day? Meanwhile, Rouge and Omega desperately try to save their G.U.N. comrades as Eclipse hunts them down! All this with a ticking nuclear time-bomb in the background! Don’t miss the pulse-pounding conclusion! Featuring new cover art from Tracy Yardley and a special "CGI" variant by newcomer Sonic superstar Rafa Knight!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms

Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash and Steve Downer

CGI Variant Cover: Rafa Knight

On Sale Date: 4/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: SPORTS TIME

It's Sports Time at Riverdale High, and that can mean only one thing—slapstick cartoon sports comedy galore featuring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and friends, all in a great pocket-size edition! This collection features 128 pages of hand-picked, favorite stories about the romantic ups and downs of Riverdale, presented in high-quality, bright white paper with a cardstock cover!

Script: Various

Art: Various

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña

978-1-936975-84-6

$5.99/$6.99 CAN

4 7/8 x 6 9/16”

Trade Paperback

128 pp

On Sale Date: 4/16

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LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 & #37 COVER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Have you been curious about all the fantastic art we've revealed for Life with Archie #36 & #37? We're certainly excited about it, and we'd like to take a moment to celebrate the excellent artists who have contributed to the Life With Archie cover gallery!

Life with Archie #36: Magazine cover

Twin brother team Pat & Tim Kennedy (pencils) have been long-time Archie Comics artists, and have drawn the 'Archie Marries Betty' segment of the book for much of the series, as well has having worked on my many stories printed in the standard Archie digests and comic books!

Bob Smith (inker) has been with Archie for 16 years. An all-round fun guy and occasional Jazz musician, Bob got his start inking the 'Archie' title and has been inking the 'Archie Marries Veronica' segment of Life With Archie for much of the series.

Rosario 'Tito' Peña (colors) is the in-house colorist at Archie Comics—and when we say 'the,' we mean 'the man'! Tito has rendered almost every Archie Comics cover that has been published in his sixteen years at Archie Comics.

 LWA #36 - Adam Hughes cover

A staple of the comic book industry, Adam Hughes is notable for his work on DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and many more. This is Hughes’ first venture with Archie Comics.

LWA #36 - Fiona Staples

A Hugo, Harvey and Eisner Award winner, Fiona Staples first came on board at Archie with a Josie & The Pussycats collector's cover to Life With Archie #24. She has since created covers for Archie, Betty & Veronica and The Fox with us!

LWA #36 - Mike Allred

Harvey and Eisner-nominated artist duo Mike Allred (pencils, inks) and his wife Laura Allred (colors), notable for their work on the current Silver Surfer comic published by Marvel Comics, have worked with Archie Comics before, on a variant cover to the Red Circle series The Fox.

LWA #36 - Ramon Perez

Ramon Perez is a multiple-award winning cartoonist best known for his graphic novel adaptation of Jim Henson’s Tale Of Sand for publisher Archaia Entertainment. He began his career at Archie with a collector's cover version of Life with Archie #28, and has since created additional covers for Archie. Perez recently cited Archie as the first comic book he ever read, and a major influence on his work.

LWA #36 - Francesco Francavilla 

Francesco Francavilla is well-known and highly regarded for his work on his own series The Black Beetle. He is also the genius artist behind Afterlife with Archie (Teen+), the concept of which was planted as a seed when Francavilla created a zombie-themed collector's cover for Life With Archie #23.

LWA #37 - Alex Ross

Famed industry veteran Alex Ross is an Eisner Award winner and a National Cartoonists Society Award Winner. Most notable for his painted interiors, covers and design work. He has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dynamite, Image Comics and now—for the first time ever—Archie Comics.

LWA #37 - Walt Simonson 

Walt Simonson is a noted comics veteran and four-time Shazam Award winner, best known for his work on Marvel Comics’ Thor.  Simonson (pencils, inks) is also no stranger to the Archie-verse! He created collector's cover version for Archie's "Clod of Thunder" storyline in Archie #648.

Glenn Whitmore (colors) has been working on digest and comic book interiors at Archie for nearly a decade. Along with Life with Archie writer Paul Kupperberg, is one of the only creators to have worked on ever single issue of Life with Archie, coloring every single story in both the 'Archie Marries Veronica' and 'Archie Marries Betty' storylines.

LWA #37 - Cliff Chiang 

Cliff Chiang is a former Assistant Editor for DC Comics, also known for his work illustrating Green Arrow/Black Canary. This Life with Archie cover is Cliff Chiang's first work with Archie Comics.

LWA #37 - Jill Thompson

Jill Thompson is a multiple Eisner Award-winner well-known for her work on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman series as well as her own title, The Scary Godmother. Thompson first touched down in Riverdale in a now-famous watercolor sketch of Jughead and Betty in 2011. She has since created collector's covers for Archie and Betty & Veronica.

LWA #37 - Tommy Lee Edwards 

The multi-talented Tommy Lee Edwards works in comics, advertising and concept development. He has worked on comics titles including Dark Horse’s Hellboy, and Marvel’s Daredevil and Marvel 1985. He is joining Archie Comics for the first time!

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Jeff Shultz (pencils/rendering) an almost 25-year veteran of Archie Comics, Jeff Shultz currently draws interiors on both Archie and Betty & Veronica. While he's an accomplished penciler and artist here in Rverdale, it is especially worth keeping an eye out for his vintage-inspired collector’s covers!

Rosario 'Tito' Peña (colors/additional rendering)is the in-house colorist at Archie Comics—and when we say 'the,' we mean 'the man'! Tito has rendered almost Archie Comics cover that has been published in his sixteen years at Archie Comics.

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ARCHIE COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #5

Something exciting is happening in Riverdale! Love is in the air and Archie and the Gang have a special surprise for you: a new issue of Archie Comics Super Special Magazine! Featuring a dazzling new cover that'll make your heart flutter, this jam-packed issue of the Archie Comics Super Special Magazine features the most fun and romantic stories in Riverdale history! You'll also find awesome creator spotlights, the latest Archie news and much, much more! Join in the fun and catch the love bug!

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Harry Lucey

On Sale: 4/9

128-page, full color comic

$9.99 US.

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ARCHIE DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #250

Ol’ Archie’s got himself in a familiar predicament—he’s asked both Betty and Veronica out on the same night! But this time he’s got a foolproof plan to keep everyone complacent… just take both girls out to dinner! What could possibly go wrong?! Find out how Archie’s “Double Date” goes in this hilarious lead story to a jam-packed double double digest! Features a special 5th ink-enhanced cover!

Script: Greg Crosby

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Vickie Williams, Barry Grossman

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale: 4/9

320-page, full color comic

$5.99 US.

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SONIC SELECT BOOK 9: THE GAMES
Sonic the Hedgehog's most popular graphic novel series is BACK!

Grab your controller and play along with this game-themed edition of Sonic Select! Sonic the Hedgehog raced into the world in video games first, and his digital birthright still holds true today. Many of Sonic's game adventures have followed him onto the printed page, sometimes with new and exciting twists. Join Sonic in a race with all-stars on a star-studded track! Meet the newest villains in the Sonic game pantheon: the deadly six! Thrill as our hero gets entangled in Blaze's search for the Sol Emeralds! Knuckles and Tails prepare for the Marauders while Sonic aids the wizard Merlina! All this and more await you inside these pages of the latest and greatest volume in the SONIC SELECT series! Bringing you the finest in Sonic stories from throughout the comics' 20 year history!

Script & Art: Various

Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante

978-1-936975-85-3

$11.99/$13.99 CAN

6 x 9”

Trade Paperback

128 pp

On-sale: 4/9

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LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CHARACTER ARCHIE ANDREWS DIES IN JULY

LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CHARACTER ARCHIE ANDREWS DIES IN JULY

Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the hit AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE series, announced the unthinkable today: Legendary comic book character Archie Andrews will die to conclude the hit LIFE WITH ARCHIE comic series.

The iconic comic book character, beloved by millions around the globe for over 70 years, will sacrifice himself heroically while saving the life of a friend in the pages of July’s LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36, the final issue in the flash-forward series, which spotlights Archie’s adventures after high school and college.

“We’ve been building up to this moment since we launched LIFE WITH ARCHIE five years ago, and knew that any book that was telling the story of Archie’s life as an adult had to also show his final moment,” said Archie Comics Publisher/Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. “Archie has and always will represent the best in all of us—he’s a hero, good-hearted, humble and inherently honorable. This story is going to inspire a wide range of reactions because we all feel so close to Archie. Fans will laugh, cry, jump off the edge of their seats and hopefully understand why this comic will go down as one of the most important moments in Archie’s entire history. It’s the biggest story we’ve ever done, and we’re supremely proud of it.”

The story will be available in multiple formats, including an extra-large magazine-size LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36, two comic-sized issues—LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 and #37—and a trade paperback collecting the entire story, written by regular LIFE WITH ARCHIE writer Paul Kupperberg, with art by Pat & Tim Kennedy and Fernando Ruiz.

While LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 shows readers Archie’s final moments, #37 leaps a year into the future, showcasing how the remaining members of the Riverdale gang—including Jughead, Betty & Veronica and Reggie—have honored the legacy of their dear friend. Both stories will be collected in the double-sized LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 magazine and upcoming trade paperback.

In addition to the acclaimed regular LIFE WITH ARCHIE creative team, the two comic book issues—sold exclusively at comic shops in July—will feature a pantheon of artistic luminaries contributing covers to the historic issue, including Francesco Francavilla, Fiona Staples, Ramon Perez, Walt Simonson, Jill Thompson, Mike Allred, Cliff Chiang, Adam Hughes, Tommy Lee Edwards and Alex Ross.

ABOUT ARCHIE COMICS:

Archie Comics is the leading mass market comic book publisher in the world and the home to a wide array of the most popular humor, action-adventure and superhero characters in entertainment, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Reggie, Kevin Keller, Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Afterlife With Archie, The Fox, The New Crusaders, The Shield, Li’l Jinx and many more. Archie Comics have sold 2 billion comics worldwide and are published around the world in a number of languages. In addition to comics, Archie characters have been featured prominently in animation, television, film and music.

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ARCHIE COMICS PUBLISHER/CO-CEO JON GOLDWATER TALKS ABOUT THE COMPANY’S BIG MOVES

Archie Comics Publisher/Co-CEO Jon Goldwater made great waves this week. In interviews with major news outlets about the future of Archie Comics and his plans for America’s most iconic company, he discusses the introduction of Riverdale’s first gay character (Kevin Keller), the appointment of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa to the position of CCO, Lena Dunham’s upcoming stint as an Archie Comics writer, Afterlife With Archie, the reincarnation of the Golden Age superheroes of Red Circle Comics into modernity, upcoming cartoon It’s Archie, and expansion of the company brand.

WASHINGTON POST/COMIC RIFFS “Archie Comics would not become old-school on Goldwater’s watch. “

 

CBS/MANCAVE DAILY “Archie Comics holds a mirror up to its readership’s without worrying about public outcry”

 

NERDIST “Goldwater and company have managed to make Archie Comics into a dynamic, viable company once more”

 

Make sure you read through everything! You never know when you’re going to find an Easter Egg about Jughead Meets Wolverine …

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