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April 2, 2014
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BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #222
Veronica’s had enough with her parents' overbearing ways and demands some freedom! This time she really means it—so much so that she leaves home and moves into her own apartment! She’s ready to prove to her mom and dad that she can make it on her own without their help. Can she manage to live on her own, take on a part time job and succeed in school? Or will she come crying home to Daddykins? Find out in “Runaway Ronnie,” this entertaining lead story to a fun and fashionable double digest!
Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 4/2
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
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THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS STARRING BETTY & VERONICA
In the tradition of the smash hits Best of Archie Comics vol. 1, 2 and 3 comes another great full-color volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the funniest and most iconic stories of the past 70 years featuring Archie's girl friends Betty and Veronica, hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, fans and historians from 200,000 pages of material. A must-have edition for anyone who has ever enjoyed the Betty and Veronica comics as well as a great introduction to the history of Archie and his gals!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Norm Breyfogle
978-1-936975-88-4
$9.99/$10.99 CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
416 pp, Full Color
On Sale Date: 4/2
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March 21, 2014
JUNE 2014 SOLICITS
ARCHIE #657
Veronica’s falling in love – with windsurfing! Jealous Archie is determined to learn the sport as well, but given that he might possibly be the clumsiest person that ever walked the face of the planet, things don’t go very well. Desperate to learn, he takes lessons from the only expert in town: Cheryl Blossom! With variant cover art by Art Baltazar & Franco of Tiny Titans fame, this book will fly off the shelves!
Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
“Little Archie & his Pals” Variant Cover: Art Baltazar & Franco
Ship Date: 6/18
On Sale Date: 7/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
ARCHIE COMICS DIGEST #252
Grab your surfboard and hang ten with Archie and the gang! Well, at very least watch Archie try to hang ten! But he’s not the only Riverdale teen who’s having some tough luck on sand and in surf! See what happens in “The Usual Crowd,” the hilarious lead story to another great fun-filled double digest.
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Harry Lucey
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
Ship Date: 6/18
On Sale Date: 7/2
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
BETTY & VERONICA: SHOPPING SPREE (TR)
What could Betty & Veronica possibly love more than Archie? That’s easy – shopping! Available for the first time ever as a Graphic Novel, get ready to hit the mall for the shopping spree of the century with America’s favorite BFFs Betty & Veronica! Begin your very own shopping spree with this newest addition to the Archie graphic novel library, collecting some of the funniest stories in Archie Comics history featuring Riverdale’s resident super-shoppers! Shop ‘till you drop in this hilarious new collection!
Script: Dan Parent, George Gladir
Art: Dan Parent, Jeff Shultz
Cover: Bill Galvan
978-1-619889-05-7
$9.99/$10.99CAN
6 x 9”
Trade Paperback
128 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 6/25
BETTY & VERONICA #272
Goodbye … Betty & Veronica?! The time has come for Riverdale to say farewell to two of America’s most beloved teens! How will their friends, family, and especially Archie cope? How will Betty & Veronica handle life when they’re separated from everyone and everything they’ve ever known? Find out what happens in the groundbreaking and tear-jerking “The Beginning of the End…” part 1!
Script: Michael Uslan
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Dan Parent
Vintage Pin Up Variant Cover: Stephanie Buscema
Ship Date: 6/4
On Sale Date: 6/18
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S
BETTY AND VERONICA COMICS ANNUAL #224
A day at the beach brings no fun in the sun for Veronica! Will her beach bumming antics cause her to get burned in more ways than one? Find out in “Top Executive,” the fun lead story in this perfect beach read!
Script: Barbara Slate
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, Vickie Williams, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
Ship Date: 6/11
On Sale Date: 6/25
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.
B&V FRIENDS COMICS DIGEST #239
Girl’s best friend (when it isn’t another girl) is her pet, of course! But what kind of fun can be had when you can’t even bring your best friend to the beach? Betty and Veronica have a big job ahead of them: find out how they can get their pets onto the beach without breaking any rules! Find out if they can pull it off in “Pet’s Rule,” the awesome lead story to this fun-filled double digest!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
Ship Date: 6/4
On Sale Date: 6/18
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
DIARY OF A GIRL NEXT DOOR: BETTY (HC)
We are very excited to present Archie Comics’ debut title in the cartoon diary genre!
Betty Cooper is embarking on her first year of high school. It’s sure to be filled with ups and downs, but with her trusty diary by her side, she’ll be able to get through it all. She’s a smart girl with a kind heart, so her freshman year should be easy-peasy, right? Well, throw in some major BFF drama with her longtime pal Veronica Lodge and things get off to a rocky start. Veronica’s rich, ruthless and snobby—the total opposite of Betty. And in high school where social status means EVERYTHING, Betty and Veronica can’t be the same besties they once were. Everyone’s favorite girl-next-door is diving head first into her high school career and extracurricular activities—from dog training to peer mediation to BMX competitions, Betty Cooper can do it all—but can she get by WITHOUT a little help from her friend? Find out in this heartwarming tale of the scariness that is starting high school in Archie's first-ever venture into the hugely popular journal series, with DIARY OF A GIRL NEXT DOOR: BETTY.
Script: Tania Del Rio
Art: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli
Cover: Gisele Lagace
978-1-936975-37-2
$13.99/$14.99CAN
5 ½ x 8”
HC
224 pp, Black & White
Direct Market On-sale: 7/16
JUGHEAD & ARCHIE COMICS DIGEST #4
The gang has created a masterpiece: the ULTIMATE sand sculpture to put all boring old sandcastles to shame! Unfortunately, what—or WHO—they discover buried underneath their sculpture threatens to ruin their chances of winning the grand prize in the sand sculpture contest. Find out if they can be the kings and queens of their sandcastle in “Sand Man,” the zany first story in this hilarious double digest!
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
Ship Date: 6/25
On Sale Date: 7/9
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
MEGA MAN #38
THE EPIC MEGA MAN/MEGA MAN X CROSSOVER EVENT CONTINUES in DAWN OF X pt2! We travel one hundred years into Mega Man’s future, where an ancient Wily weapon threatens all defenseless humans! It’s up to X and Zero to combat the lumbering metal monstrosity! Meanwhile, Emerald Spears terrorist-on-the-run Xander Payne tumbles through time—and sees something that will change him forever! Don't miss the event that everyone will be talking about, featuring brand new cover art from PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE and an extra special character-packed variant cover from BEN BATES!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin, John Workman, Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
Character-Packed Variant Cover: Ben Bates
Shipping Date: 6/4
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/18
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #12
Celebrate 25 years of the SEGA GENESIS with this extra-special anniversary edition of SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE! Take a look back at the SEGA system that started a revolution with this anniversary issue featuring the origins of such hit games as Golden Axe, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage and more—alongside awesome new pin-up art from the Archie team! The SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE gives you the world of Sonic the Hedgehog comics as you've never seen it before, with tons of comic stories, special features and exclusive articles on the latest and greatest in the world of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog-hero! Plus an interview with Sonic inker supreme Terry Austin and an all-new foil-enhanced cover from the incomparable BEN BATES! This issue is jam-packed with awesomeness!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick Spaziante, Ben Bates, Tracy Yardley
Cover: Ben Bates
Ship Date: 6/18
On Sale Date: 7/2
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 U.S.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #262
Catch some sun and ride the wave as the aquatic adventure continues in "Waves of Change" Part Three! Sonic faces a city invasion by the ominous Dark Gaia Monsters! To make it even worse, the invasion is underwater—and Sonic can’t swim! As the struggle turns desperate, will it be Amy’s mission to find the key to saving them all, or will Sonic be left to drown? Then, in “The Light in the Dark” Part Two, the Freedom Fighters find what they’re looking for—but will their own divisions bring them down? Featuring new cover art from Ben Bates and an extra-special “monster movie” variant from artist T.REX!
Script: Ian Flynn, Aleah Baker
Art: Jennifer Hernandez, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman and Allen Passalaqua
Cover by Ben Bates
Monster Movie Variant Cover by T.REX
Shipping Date: 6/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 7/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
SONIC UNIVERSE #65
Bust out your detective hats and hop on the case in "The Great Chaos Caper" Part Three: Knuckles and the Chaotix are in the heart of the Aquatic Mines—where their only two options are to get crushed by a cave-in, or to drown! How on earth (and below earth!) can they make it out alive?! And once they do, they’ve got to chase down the unlikely Chaos Emerald thief before Nack’s team of Hooligans beat them to it! Add in ravenous Dark Gaia Monsters, and there may be too much for our heroes to handle! Featuring new cover art from Sonic comic guru Tracy Yardley and an awesome SEGA game art variant starring the Chaotix!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms
Variant Cover art provided by SEGA
Shipping Date: 6/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 6/25
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #41
Archie’s weekend trip away has Veronica in bad shape—how will she ever get on without her dear Archiekins? Well, maybe if she has someone to get her mind off him it won’t be too bad! Can she keep her date a secret from her true love, or will she be left completely date-less? Find out in “Foul Bawl,” the fun lead story to a jam-packed double double digest!
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Vince DeCarlo, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena
Ship Date: 6/4
On Sale Date: 6/18
320-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
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March 19, 2014
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #258
The SHATTERED WORLD CRISIS continues! "The Chase" Part One: Uncle Chuck and Professor Pickle--CAPTURED by the nefarious Dr. Eggman! It’s up to Sonic and the Freedom Fighters to secure the precious kidnapped cargo from the Egg Train! But they're going to be in for the surprise of their lives when they discover that there are more than just badniks guarding it! Featuring a special CGI "Return of Princess Sally" variant cover by Rafa Knight!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman and Steve Downer
Cover: Tyson Hesse
Return of Princess Sally Variant cover: Rafa Knight
Shipping Date: 2/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #3
Meet Ultra-Teen: Chuck’s new superhero creation. He’s super fast, super strong, and he’s got x-ray vision! He only uses his powers for good—but can too much good be a bad thing? Find out if Ultra-Teen’s goody two shoes behavior can save the day—and save his friendships—in this super lead story!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Al Nickerson, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Shipping Date: 2/26
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date:: 3/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #38
When a new invention of Dilton’s catches Mr. Lodge’s eye, he’s determined to pitch it to his business partners for millions. But will they like it, or will they think he doesn’t have enough sense to come in from the rain? Find out in “When It Rains…” the lead story to this extra-sized double digest!
Script: Bob Rozakis
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Vickie Williams, Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 3/5
On Sale Date: 3/19
192-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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March 12, 2014
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ARCHIE #653
Archie’s Rockin' World Tour Part 4: "Close to the Borderline"
The Archies, Bingos, Pussycats and Madhouse Glads’ tour concludes in the great white north, Canada! The bands enjoy the end of their time together as they trek across the country from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. What will happen to the bands once the tour is over? Will the Bingos and the Glads use their newfound fame from the Archies tour, or will they go the smaller, indie route? What will become of Archie’s relationship with Valerie? And his relationship with Amisha? And, of course, his relationship with Betty and Veronica? There's still a few surprises left as Archie and the gang return to school… Riverdale High, watch out!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski and Digikore Studios
Cover: Dan Parent
Sugar, Sugar Spectacular Variant Cover: Ramon K. Perez
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
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FOX #5
The fantastically-foxy finale IS HERE in Freak Magnet Part 5: "Future's End"!
Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO's Bored to Death) is joined by acclaimed writer J.M. DeMatteis (Abadazad, Justice League 3000) to conclude the "Freak Magnet" saga of the pulp-style hero The Fox! Our hero has won the day and defeated his evil adversaries, so why does he now find himself trapped 70 years in the past, side-by-side with the legendary hero of WW2 known as THE SHIELD?! And what does the Shield's arctic battle-royale have to do with the diamond realm?! And will SOMEONE please tell The Fox, aka Paul Patton Jr., why he can't just have the simple, freak-free life he wants?? Don't miss the finale to end-em-all, and don't miss out on collecting all five "FOX FIVE" Variant Covers to this issue! With art from Dean Haspiel, Howard Chaykin, Mike Cavallaro, Mike Norton and a special ALEX TOTH throwback edition!
Plot/Script: J.M. DeMatteis
Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, and John Workman
Cover: Dean Haspiel
FOX FIVE Variant Cover 1: Dean Haspiel
FOX FIVE Variant Cover 2: Howard Chaykin
FOX FIVE Variant Cover 3: Mike Norton
FOX FIVE Variant Cover 4: Mike Cavallaro
FOX FIVE Variant Cover 5: Alex Toth Throwback
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
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SONIC UNIVERSE #61
"Shadow Fall" Part Three:
Shadow – agent of the brutal Black Arms?! It’s up to Rouge and Omega to bring their former friend to his senses – if he doesn’t destroy them all first! Meanwhile, the vicious alien race have stolen G.U.N.’s tactical nuclear device for – and that can only spell trouble! Will Team Dark survive the mission with the deadly and devious ECLIPSE lurking in the shadows? Find out in the penultimate chapter to this expansive space epic, featuring cover art from Tracy Yardley and a special SEGA variant cover!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash and Matt Herms
Shadow Variant Cover Art provided by SEGA
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
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March 5, 2014
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AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #4
Escape from Riverdale, Part 4 [of 5]: With two more members of our beloved gang infected by the dreadful zombie-virus, Riverdale's one sanctuary—Lodge Mansion—has been compromised. The kids are left to make a significant decision—do they stay and fight or flee the only town they've ever known? Meanwhile, Archie makes a horrific discovery in his own home, one that may cost him his life! It's red-headed teen versus gruesomely undead canine in the latest chapter of this ground-breaking TEEN + series! Definitely NOT for all ages!
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Francesco Francavilla
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Jughead’s Beanie Variant Cover: Tim Seeley
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
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ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #249
There’s something strange about Archie’s Uncle Albert! What is it about him that’s bugging both Archie and his dad? It could be that he’s a little bit crooked… See what we mean in “On the Level,” the wacky lead story to this fun-filled double digest!
Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US
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MEGA MAN #34
This is it! The issue every Mega-fan has been demanding! The debut of MEGA MAN X! But first, in "Shadow of the Moon" Part One: Mega Man joins a research team seeking the truth behind Dr. Wily and Ra Moon. But how far will they get when Shadow Man goes on the attack?! Then, in “The X Factor” Part One – jump 100 years into the future as Dr. Cain discovers Dr. Light's final, greatest creation – Mega Man X! Featuring pencils by the returning Mega Man art legend PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE! The road to the next big mega-crossover starts here, featuring an exclusive MEGA MAN X variant cover by superstar artist Ben Bates!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tyson Hesse, Patrick Spaziante, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover by PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE
"Mega Man X" Variant cover by Ben Bates
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
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SONIC SUPER-SIZED COMICS DIGEST #6
It's a special super-sized edition of the Sonic Super digest! Sonic the Hedgehog's adventures are now available in the popular digest format – but that's just not enough Sonic for all you hungry Sonic fans out there! By popular demand, get ready for a SUPER-SIZED issue filled with even more Sonic the Hedgehog goodness, stretching back to the beginning of the comics' 20 year history! Blast through to your local comic store at SONIC SPEED to find out the origins of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog! Can Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters save the world from the evils of Dr. Robtnik? Discover all the thrills, chills and spills for yourself with classic Sonic comics as only Sonic Super Digest can provide! Featuring a special FOIL CARDSTOCK cover with all-new CGI cover art from Rafa Knight inspired by Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!
SCRIPT and ART: Various
Cover by Rafa Knight
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
224-page, full color comic
$6.99 US.
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WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #37
It’s time for the student-faculty bowling night! It's teachers vs. students and, while the teachers may be older and have plenty of years of bowling experience on their side, some changes to the game might lean in the kids' favor! Find out who gets the most strikes in “For Whom the Bowl Tolls”!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
160-page, full color comic
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ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #249
There’s something strange about Archie’s Uncle Albert! What is it about him that’s bugging both Archie and his dad? It could be that he’s a little bit crooked… See what we mean in “On the Level,” the wacky lead story to this fun-filled double digest!
Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US
MEGA MAN #34
This is it! The issue every Mega-fan has been demanding! The debut of MEGA MAN X! But first, in "Shadow of the Moon" Part One: Mega Man joins a research team seeking the truth behind Dr. Wily and Ra Moon. But how far will they get when Shadow Man goes on the attack?! Then, in “The X Factor” Part One – jump 100 years into the future as Dr. Cain discovers Dr. Light's final, greatest creation – Mega Man X! Featuring pencils by the returning Mega Man art legend PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE! The road to the next big mega-crossover starts here, featuring an exclusive MEGA MAN X variant cover by superstar artist Ben Bates!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tyson Hesse, Patrick Spaziante, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover by PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE
"Mega Man X" Variant cover by Ben Bates
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
SONIC SUPER-SIZED COMICS DIGEST #6
It's a special super-sized edition of the Sonic Super digest! Sonic the Hedgehog's adventures are now available in the popular digest format – but that's just not enough Sonic for all you hungry Sonic fans out there! By popular demand, get ready for a SUPER-SIZED issue filled with even more Sonic the Hedgehog goodness, stretching back to the beginning of the comics' 20 year history! Blast through to your local comic store at SONIC SPEED to find out the origins of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog! Can Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters save the world from the evils of Dr. Robtnik? Discover all the thrills, chills and spills for yourself with classic Sonic comics as only Sonic Super Digest can provide! Featuring a special FOIL CARDSTOCK cover with all-new CGI cover art from Rafa Knight inspired by Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!
SCRIPT and ART: Various
Cover by Rafa Knight
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
224-page, full color comic
$6.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #37
It’s time for the student-faculty bowling night! It's teachers vs. students and, while the teachers may be older and have plenty of years of bowling experience on their side, some changes to the game might lean in the kids' favor! Find out who gets the most strikes in “For Whom the Bowl Tolls”!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5
160-page, full color comic
$3.99
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March 3, 2014
ARCHIE COMICS NAMES ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
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 that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa will join the company in an executive capacity as Chief Creative Officer.
Aguirre-Sacasa builds on his current role at Archie Comics as the bestselling writer of Archie's high profile ongoing series AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE, which pairs him with superstar artist Francesco Francavilla. In addition to continuing to bring the zombie apocalypse to Riverdale in the hit series, he will spearhead the company’s expansion into other media, including film, television, animation and more, while providing invaluable input into the company’s publishing initiatives, which include the main Archie Comics line and the rebranding of the Red Circle Comics superhero imprint.
“Roberto epitomizes what Archie is about. He’s so tapped into pop culture and entertainment, and he loves these characters and knows exactly the steps we need to take to bring them to a wider audience,” said Archie Comics Publisher/Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. “Bringing him into the fold officially pushes the company one step closer to what I envisioned when I came aboard. His energy, intelligence, insight and vision are going to help elevate Archie and all our properties to new levels.”
Aguirre-Sacasa’s first move as CCO was a big one – bringing in the creator and star of HBO’s Girls, Lena Dunham, to Riverdale to pen a four-part story slated to hit next year. But it’s just the first of many to come.
“I am thrilled and honored to be joining Archie in this role. I can’t quite put into words what this means to me,” Aguirre-Sacasa said. “It's no secret I’ve been an Archie fanatic since I can remember, I grew up reading these books--they've inspired me and my writing in so many ways. Working on the Archie characters is like hanging out with friends--and now I get to do that even more. My top priority is to find new ways to showcase our great lineup of properties – from the Archie gang to Josie to Sabrina to the Red Circle heroes – to current fans, to new fans. We have the best characters in the world, and I want to make sure everyone knows it.”
In addition to his work at Archie, which will include writing a new ongoing SABRINA series, Aguirre-Sacasa is a screenwriter and playwright whose credits include FOX's GLEE, Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, MGM's Carrie remake (2013), the recent critically acclaimed musical adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis' cult classic American Psycho, and the upcoming horror movie remake of the classic The Town that Dreaded Sundown.
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February 26, 2014
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BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #221
Betty and Veronica are always in competition with one another—but that gets kicked into high gear when the two enter the Miss Riverdale Teen Contest! But there’s another contestant that really steams things up. Enter: Cheryl Blossom! May the best woman win in “She’s a Beauty” !
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 2/26
160-page, full color comic
$3.99
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JUGHEAD DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #200
Celebrate 200 issues with this extra special double DOUBLE digest! While vacationing at an exclusive ski resort, Mr. Lodge confesses that he’s made a “checkout” list of things to do before he, well, “checks out.” Archie and Jughead take that one step further and make a list of things they plan to do before they literally check out of the resort! Leave it to Reggie to raise the stakes and make their challenges even more interesting. Find out how much they can accomplish in “The Jughead List”! Features a 200th milestone 5th color cover!
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Barry Grossman
Cover: Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/12
320-page, full color comic
$5.99 US.
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LIFE WITH ARCHIE #34
Archie Marries Veronica—“Up in the Air!”: Archie and Veronica are doing their best to not let the tumultuous events of their lives effect the love they have for one another. And they’re doing pretty well, too, but is love enough to keep their legal battles at bay? Speaking of love and battles, Jughead and Ethel have some planning to do… but hopefully their stubbornness won’t get in the way! And Kevin’s trying his best to not let people’s perceptions of him effect his Senate job, perhaps some encouraging words is all he needs. And Clay’s back to work—but things still seem new and strange. Could it just be his imagination?
Archie Marries Betty—“Not So Great Expectations!”: Archie’s finally had enough of Betty’s busy schedule—and he’s not the only one! Will all of her hard work have paid off or has it only made matters worse? And who is it Archie’s really mad at—Betty for neglecting him? Or himself for being selfish and feeling guilty? Meanwhile, Kevin dives head first into the investigation on the nearby mall shooting after discovering that the tragedy hit closer to home than he ever could have imagined. And Jughead’s waiting on bated breath as Midge’s due date draws closer and closer. Oh baby, things are crazy in Riverdale!
SCRIPT: Paul Kupperberg
ART: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Glenn Whitmore
Cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Riverdale Confidential Variant cover by Robert Hack
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/22
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
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SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #10
Dash along with Sonic on another all-new story featuring the world of the hit SEGA iOS game: SONIC DASH! The SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE gives you the world of Sonic the Hedgehog comics as you've never seen it before, with tons of comic stories, special features and exclusive articles on the latest and greatest in the world of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog-hero! This issue also features a special spotlight on SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG, and what place he and Team Dark have in the NEW Sonic comic universe! All this plus all of the extra features you love, and interview with Sonic colorist Steve Downer AND a super special shiny foil-enhanced cover!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Jennifer Hernandez, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and Dustin Evans
Cover art provided by SEGA
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/15
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.
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February 24, 2014
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