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ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #1

BRAND NEW #1! When the gang takes a trip to the Lodge’s Lodge in the North Woods, they discover a nearby cozy cabin with a lot of personality—so much personality that it seems to even have a life of its own! When each trip to the cabin comes with a new historic surprise, Archie & his friends get a little uneasy. Is the cabin haunted, or is someone playing a clever trick? The answer may surprise you in “Fun House,” the crazy first story to this FUN NEW double digest series!

Script: John Workman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Vickie Williams, and Barry Grossman

Cover: Gisele, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/22

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

ARCHIE: A ROCK & ROLL ROMANCE (TPB)

It’s the greatest rock ‘n’ roll romance in history! Betty and Veronica have some competition when Valerie, the bassist for Josie & the Pussycats, moves to Riverdale! Take a stroll down Riverdale’s now-famous Memory Lane along with Valerie and see what life would be like if she married Archie! Their future is sure to be full of surprises, challenges, and musical interludes as they deal with rock band drama, reality TV and their respective careers. Will Archie and Valerie make beautiful music together? PLUS: Valerie’s not the only musician in her family! Meet Trev, her older brother who sings his way right into Betty’s heart! It all happens in the critically acclaimed Archie Marries Valerie storyline, available for the first time ever in graphic novel.

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli

Cover: Dan Parent

978-1-936975-33-4

$10.99/$12.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

104 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 1/22

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #220

Clairvoyance is SO in this month! When Veronica receives a necklace from her psychic Aunt Lily, she doesn’t think much of it until she uncovers its secret powers. Now granted with the ability to find out who everyone’s first kiss was, will Veronica use her powers for good or for evil? Find out in “Kiss & Tell!” Features a special bright and sunny 5th color cover!

Script: Dan Parent

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

Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/22

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN 6: BREAKING POINT (TPB)

The 25th anniversary celebration of Mega Man continues with the exciting next chapter in the Mega Man mythology! And this latest graphic novel volume is a cause for celebration indeed—there are parties, love, and… revenge?! From a New Year’s terror attack by the vengeful Emerald Spears, to a devastating showdown with the mysterious Break Man, Mega Man just can’t catch a break! This volume also ties-into the biggest comic book crossover event of the year: SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE! See how Mega Man's world was rocked by Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily's evil schemes! Witness the startling aftermath of the crossover as the mysterious RA MOON begins its bid for world domination! It's mega-madness, and with our heroic blue hero stretched so thin, there's only so much evil a bot can take before he reaches his BREAKING POINT! Featuring art from Harvey Award-nominated penciller Ryan Jampole, MEGA MAN VOL. 6 collects MEGA MAN #21–23 and 28.

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms

Cover: Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin, and Matt Herms

978-1-936975-78-5

$11.99/$13.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

104 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 1/22

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #36

For once Archie is excited to go to school—clown school, that is! Archie’s won a contest to become a clown for a day. Does he have what it takes to down the red nose and pie-stained suspenders? Find out in “Clownin’ Around”!

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Tim Kennedy, Ken Selig, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman

Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/22

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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ARCHIE COMICS APRIL 2014 SOLICITATIONS

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #6

“The Nether-Realm”: The unthinkable has happened: Riverdale has become ground-zero for the zombie apocalypse, and the surviving members of our gang have been forced to flee their beloved home. However terrible things have been for Archie and friends, they've been MUCH worse for Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Banished to witches' purgatory after using the dreaded Necronomicon, she's now fighting for her immortal soul! The award winning team of writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Francesco Francavilla continue their celebrated run on the critically acclaimed series. A perfect entry-point for new readers as the smash horror TEEN+ hit of the season continues! Definitely NOT for all ages! Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art: Francesco Francavilla, Jack Morelli Cover: Francesco Francavilla Sabrina the Teenage Witch Variant Cover: Andrew Pepoy Ship Date: 4/23 On Sale Date: 5/7 32-page, full color comic $2.99 U.S.

Offered Again: 2nd printing of AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #1 and 2nd printing of AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #2

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE: ESCAPE FROM RIVERDALE (TR)

When Jughead's beloved pet Hot Dog is killed in a hit and run, Jughead turns to the only person he knows who can help bring back his canine companion—Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Using dark, forbidden magic, Sabrina is successful and Hot Dog returns to the land of the living. But he's not the same... and soon, the darkness he brings back with him from beyond the grave begins to spread, forcing Archie and the gang to try to escape Riverdale! Collects issues 1-5 featuring the first storyline "Escape from Riverdale" from the new ongoing TEEN+ comic book horror series Afterlife with Archie. 

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Art: Francesco Francavilla, Jack Morelli

Cover: Francesco Francavilla

978-1-619889-08-8

$17.99/$19.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

160 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-sale: 4/23

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 Ship Date: 4/16 On Sale Date: 4/30 32-page, full color comic $2.99 U.S.

ARCHIE COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #6

Something amazing is happening in Riverdale! The quarterly Archie Comic Super Special Magazine rolls on with this spring fling edition! Spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom, and Archie’s probably missing all of it because he’s stuck in detention! It's classic fun from the Archie vault. All this plus creator spotlights, the latest Archie news, a brand new multi-color foil-enhanced cover and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine!

Script: George Gladir, Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz

Cover: Dan Parent

Ship Date: 4/30

On Sale Date: 5/14

128-page, full color comic

$9.99 U.S.

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS BONANZA (TR)

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/$15.99CAN

4 7/8 x 6 9/16”

Trade Paperback

192 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-sale: 5/7

ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #5

When Reggie selflessly gives Archie two gift certificates to a fancy restaurant, Archie’s not convinced that Reggie’s not up to something. Could it be possible that Riverdale’s infamous trickster is genuinely being kind, or is it part of a thicker plot? Find out in “Eat, Drink and Be Crazy” the hilarious lead story to a fun-filled double digest!

Script: Greg Ehrbar

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

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

Ship Date: 4/23

On Sale Date: 5/7

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA #271

Betty and Veronica jet off to fabulous New York City for a runway event hosted by an old friend of Mrs. Lodge’s. It promises to be the hottest fashion affair of the season… until a mysterious ailment befalls all of the models and threatens to doom the entire production! Betty and Veronica may end up as more than just purveyors of the show if it’s to go on! Featuring special guest appearances from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, Katy Keene, Ginger Snapp, and more classic characters!

Script: Tom DeFalco

Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Cover: Dan Parent

Marilyns Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz and Rosario “Tito” Peña

Ship Date: 4/2

On Sale Date: 4/16

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DOUBLE 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 double double 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

Ship Date: 4/16

On Sale Date: 4/30

320-page, full color comic

$5.99 U.S.

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.

THE COMPLETE SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH: 1962 – 1971

Get ready to be spellbound by the one and only SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH in this classic compendium of supernatural stories! The Complete Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a black and white chronological collection of the history of the magical teen, starting with her first appearance in Archie’s Madhouse in 1962. It’s the perfect book for comic collectors, pop culture aficionados and fans of comic book history.

Script: George Gladir

Art:  Dan DeCarlo

Cover: Dan DeCarlo

978-1-936975-94-5

$9.99/$10.99CAN

5 1/4 x 7 1/2”

Trade Paperback

512 pp, Black and White

Direct Market On-sale: 5/14

JUGHEAD & ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #2

A trip to the mall turns what would be the best day of Jughead’s life into a day of turmoil! And it’s all because of corn dogs and teddy bears! Sounds weird? You couldn’t even begin to imagine it! Find out what the “Wrong Stuff” is in this fun lead story to a hilarious double digest!

Script: Craig Boldman

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

Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

Ship Date: 4/30

On Sale Date: 5/14

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

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

Ship Date: 4/16

On Sale Date: 4/30

48-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

MEGA MAN 7: BLACKOUT – THE CURSE OF RA MOON (TR)

Fresh from the history-making crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man is back with an all-new adventure! The world has gone dark. Robots have collapsed in the streets. Mega Man awakes to a world without electricity—and a crumbling civilization! With the help of the brilliant Dr. Light, Mega Man and a handful of Robot Masters are sent to the Amazon to stop the source of the world's power failure. But their mission is not an easy one. The malevolent Ra Moon has awoken, and it’s out to destroy the world. At its command is the unwitting Dr. Wily and his army of Wily-bots and Robot Masters. Can Mega Man and his friends overcome the odds and save the world? Or is this the end of an era? MEGA MAN VOL. 7 collects MEGA MAN #29-32 plus exclusive bonus features!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, Matt Herms, John Workman

Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante

978-1-936975-95-2

$11.99/$13.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

104 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-sale: 4/30

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 himself 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 Trial of Dr. Wily Variant Cover: Brent McCarthy Shipping Date:  4/2 On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/16 32-page, full color comic

SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE 3 (TR)

The BIGGEST video game crossover event of all time ends here with the stunning conclusion to SONIC/MEGA MAN: Worlds Collide! Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily are locked inside their flying fortress--the Wily Egg! Inside are all manner of powerful defenses, including Metal Sonic and Bass! Outside is an army--almost every Robot Master ever made! Dr. Light's life is on the line, and two worlds teeter on the edge of destruction! Enter Sonic, Mega Man and an army of their own! Sonic's friends join Proto Man, Rush and Duo in an epic all-out battle to break through to the evil doctors, rewrite two realities, and save their home worlds! Don't miss the third and final act of this epic 12-part Sonic the Hedgehog / Mega Man crossover event--"CHAOS CLASH!" WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE VOLUME THREE collects: Mega Man #27, Sonic the Hedgehog #250-251, and Sonic Universe #54 plus exclusive bonus features you won't find anywhere else!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, Steve Downer, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli

Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante and Ben Hunzeker

978-1-936975-97-6

$11.99/$13.99CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16”

Trade Paperback

104 pp

Direct Market On-sale: 4/23

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #260

Journey under the sea with Sonic the Hedgehog in the first chapter of an EPIC new SAGA! "Waves of Change": Part One – What could be worse than a world shattered to pieces?  How about dark monsters rising from the abyss?!  While Sonic and the Freedom Fighters race to find the Chaos Emeralds and Gaia Temples, Sonic ends up discovering a whole new world of adventure deep beneath the waves! But will those he encounters prove to be friend or foe? Then, in "Light in the Dark: Part one", Sally, Nicole, Tails and Antoine venture into the Eggman's latest grab for power to retrieve a desperatly-needed Chaos Emerald! Featuring all-new cover art from superstar Ben Bates and a special SONIC VERSUS variant cover from Sonic artist Evan Stanley!

Script: Ian Flynn, Aleah Baker

Art: Evan Stanley, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Ben Bates

"SONIC VERSUS" Variant Cover by Evan Stanley and Jack Morelli

Shipping Date: 4/30

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/14

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PRESENTS KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA ARCHIVES 5 (TR)

Knuckles, Sonic's original "friendly nemesis" and the last guardian of the Floating Island, finds himself embroiled in a political thriller, all the while continuing his quest to uncover his family's secret origin! Featuring the team of detective heroes known as the Chaotix in some of their earliest adventures, and tying directly into the top-selling Sonic Archives series, Knuckles Archives 5 is full of the action, intrigue and adventure that Sonic and Knuckles fans have come to expect from the Archives series! Knuckles Archives Volume 5 collects issues #22-27 of the Knuckles the Echidna comic book.

Script: Ken Penders

Art: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, Jim Valentino, Manny Galan, Chris Allan, Andrew Pepoy, Harvo, Barry Grossman, Mark Bernardo, Vickie Williams

Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante

978-1-936975-96-9

$9.99/$10.99CAN

5 x 7 3/8”

Trade Paperback

160 pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-sale: 5/7

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 word'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

Shipping Date:  4/9

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/23

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US

Offered Again: 2nd printing of THE FOX #1

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

$3.99 U.S.

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Archie Comics Voted Best Publisher

 

  

 Archie Comics is proud to announce that we have been voted Best Publisher of 2013 in the First Comics News First Place Awards. First Comics News noted that "Archie Comics revitalized its entire brand over the last few years with Life with Archie, the introduction of Kevin Keller and the media crossovers. This year it all came to a head with the new Afterlife with Archie series, the Archie social game and an impress push into digital publishing. It may have a smaller market share than many publishers but it continues to show them how its done."

We are extremely grateful to receive this honor, and look forward to moving onward and upward this year. In addition to winning in the Best Publisher category, we are also proud to announce that our celebrated TEEN+ title Afterlife With Archie snatched up awards for Best Comic, Best Writer for Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and Best Cover for Andrew Pepoy. In addition, Archie's Red Circle series The Fox won Best Mini-Series of the Year.

Thank you to First Comics News for the honor and recognizing Archie Comics in so many categories!

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CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS - Sticky Situation!

That's what he gets for littering! 

For more hilarious Archie strips, check out our double digests!

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FIRST LOOK: WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #36

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #36

For once Archie is excited to go to school—clown school, that is! Archie’s won a contest to become a clown for a day. Does he have what it takes to down the red nose and pie-stained suspenders? Find out in “Clownin’ Around”!

Script: Bill Golliher

Art: Tim Kennedy, Ken Selig, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman

Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/22

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #1

ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #1

BRAND NEW #1! When the gang takes a trip to the Lodge’s Lodge in the North Woods, they discover a nearby cozy cabin with a lot of personality—so much personality that it seems to even have a life of its own! When each trip to the cabin comes with a new historic surprise, Archie & his friends get a little uneasy. Is the cabin haunted, or is someone playing a clever trick? The answer may surprise you in “Fun House,” the crazy first story to this FUN NEW double digest series!

Script: John Workman

Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Vickie Williams, and Barry Grossman

Cover: Gisele, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/22

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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Archie Comics First Look: Betty & Veronica: Friendship Fun Digital Exclusive

The BFFs are back in action in this fun new digital exclusive!

 

                 

BETTY & VERONICA: FRIENDSHIP FUN

The best part about having a best friend is having fun! Nobody knows that better than Betty and Veronica, Riverdale’s famous BFFs! Not even Archie can tear these two apart—we think! Join in on the celebration of these girls’ inseparable bond with this 150+ page digital exclusive. These stories are bound to make you laugh, cry, smile, and remember the power of friendship.

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JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #199

Ever wonder how a small town like Riverdale manages to stay local and keep big name chain stores away? Well, it’s a bit of an odd story—and Jughead has everything to do with it! Find out how Jughead shaped the financial model of the town in “Give Me a Sign”!

Script: Craig Boldman

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

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

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

$5.99 US.

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MEGA MAN #33

The critically acclaimed Mega Man series continues with the dramatic, action-packed epilogue to the "BLACKOUT: THE CURSE OF RA MOON" storyline in, "Unplugged"! The battle against the sinister alien being known as Ra Moon has ended, and Mega Man's final fate remains in doubt! With major repairs looming, and Rock's future as a super fighting robot in question, Dr. Light must work to restore our hero to his former glory. This may be a job that even Dr. Light can’t handle, but at least he’s got some help from his trusty pal Dr. Wily. WAIT A MINUTE—DR. WILY?! Why on earth is the evil scientist helping to save the Blue Bomber? And how far will Dr. Wily go to remain free? Featuring cover art from Brent McCarthy!

Script: Ian Flynn

Art: Brent McCarthy, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Brent McCarthy

"BOX ART MEGA MAN" Variant

Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/15

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #256  

It's the dramatic conclusion to the epic "Countdown to Chaos" SAGA! In Part Four, it’s a race against time as the countdown reaches its thrilling end! Metal Sonic is out to kill Sally and the Death Egg II has launched—things are not going well for our true blue hero! Can he and Tails get to the Aquatic Ruins Zone in time to save the day? And what horrifying discovery awaits Dr. Eggman? You definitely won’t want to miss this earth-shattering climax of the storyline that shook the Sonic comic books to the core! Featuring the final adjoining cover in the series from artist Ben Bates, and a special "end of the world" variant cover from Tracy Yardley!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

ART: Jerry Gaylord, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Steve Downer

Cover: Ben Bates

End of the World Variant Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Phyllis Novin and Dustin Evans

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/1

32-page, full color comic 

$2.99 US.

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BETTY & VERONICA #269

"Just Another Day" – This issue presents a first for an Archie Comic: An entire story happening in real time (well, comic book real time that is)! Find out what a typical day is like for Betty, Veronica and Archie!  Do they go about their day like every other teenager? Of course not!  Follow along with the infamous love triangle as we get a peek into the typical day of a Riverdale teen—with not so typical outcomes!  Featuring story and art by fan favorite Archie artist Dan Parent and another installment of the classic art-inspired variant cover series by Jeff Shultz!

Script:  Dan Parent

Art: Jeff Shultz

Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith

Rosie the Riveter Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/15

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOK: MEGA MAN #33

MEGA MAN #33

The critically acclaimed Mega Man series continues with the dramatic, action-packed epilogue to the "BLACKOUT: THE CURSE OF RA MOON" storyline in, "Unplugged"! The battle against the sinister alien being known as Ra Moon has ended, and Mega Man's final fate remains in doubt! With major repairs looming, and Rock's future as a super fighting robot in question, Dr. Light must work to restore our hero to his former glory. This may be a job that even Dr. Light can’t handle, but at least he’s got some help from his trusty pal Dr. Wily. WAIT A MINUTE—DR. WILY?! Why on earth is the evil scientist helping to save the Blue Bomber? And how far will Dr. Wily go to remain free? Featuring cover art from Brent McCarthy and a special "BOX ART MEGA MAN" variant cover from Mega Man artist supreme Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn

ART: Brent McCarthy, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms

Cover: Brent McCarthy

"BOX ART MEGA MAN" Variant cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/15

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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