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ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOK: Archie & Friends Monkey Madness Digital Exclusive

Get ready for some monkey business in this week's digital exclusive!

  

ARCHIE & FRIENDS: MONKEY MADNESS!

Archie comics are hilarious. So are monkeys. What happens when they’re mixed together? Stories so good you’ll go bananas! We’re up to some serious monkey business in this 100-page digital exclusive, collecting our most outrageous primate pranks! What happens when Archie tries to bring a monkey home as a pet? Watch what happens when an ape goes ape over Josie and the Pussycats’ drummer, Melody! Then, Sabrina’s magic goes haywire and things get a little hairy! Grab a seat on your favorite tire swing and enjoy! 

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THE FOX #3

NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO's Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) continue the saga of the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox in FREAK MAGNET Part Three: "Hell's Half Acre"! The Fox is stuck in a nightmarish, fantastical land rife with underground dungeons, medieval traps, and enslaved Red Circle heroes! When he finally reaches his ultimate destination, will he encounter heroes or villains—or both? Meanwhile, in "The Face of Hate pt2: The Enemy of my Enemy," the Shield's battle against arch-rivals Hachiman and Master Race continues in the icy tundra! But what monster from the depths has these hated rivals all shaking in their boots? And what connection does it have to the FOX and his misadventures in the Diamond Realm?? All will be revealed as the adventure continues! Featuring all-new variant cover art from acclaimed artists Mike Allred and Laura Allred (FF, iZOMBIE)

Fox Plot/Art: Dean Haspiel

Fox Script: Mark Waid

Fox Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, and John Workman

Shield Script: J.M. DeMatteis

Shield Art: Mike Cavallaro, Terry Austin, and Steve Downer

Cover: Dean Haspiel

Get-FREAKY Variant: Mike Allred and Laura Allred

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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 AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #3

NEW ONGOING SERIES! "Escape from Riverdale" Part 3: The zombie apocalypse is in full swing and the surviving members of the gang have taken refuge in the Lodge Mansion—believing themselves safe from the infected roaming the streets of Riverdale! But there's no stopping Archie from sneaking out, risking life and limb to find his missing parents—leaving those sequestered behind vulnerable to an enemy within! The zombie mayhem (and body-count) continues to rise in this breakout series, for TEEN+ readers!

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Cover: Francesco Francavilla

Riverdale Yearbook Variant Cover: Tim Seeley

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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ARCHIE #651

"Rockin’ the World, part 2—Love on the Road" The next leg of The Archies’ World Tour continues in China! Raj Patel gets more Oscar-worthy footage of the romance between Archie and Valerie, but some other footage of Archie and new gal pal Amisha is sure to stir up some drama! Meanwhile, the Pussycats get a few new members: Betty and Veronica! And when it looks like their concert may not go as planned, it’s going to take a special guest to save the day! Find out who in Part 2 of The Archies’ World Tour! Featuring a rockin’ new variant cover by Renae De Liz (New York Times Best Seller The Last Unicorn, Womanthology) and Ray Dillon (HBO’s Game of Thrones).

Script: Dan Parent

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli

Cover: Dan Parent

Battle of the Bands Variant Cover: Renae De Liz, Ray Dillon

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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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: 1/8

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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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.

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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 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

Shipping Date: 12/25

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS - Pajama Day

Perhaps Archie should invest in a better alarm clock... or a fancier pair of pajamas!

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ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOK: FOX #3, AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #3, ARCHIE #651 and ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #247

 

 

 THE FOX #3 

NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO's Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) continue the saga of the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox in FREAK MAGNET Part Three: "Hell's Half Acre"! The Fox is stuck in a nightmarish, fantastical land rife with underground dungeons, medieval traps, and enslaved Red Circle heroes! When he finally reaches his ultimate destination, will he encounter heroes or villains—or both? Meanwhile, in "The Face of Hate pt2: The Enemy of my Enemy," the Shield's battle against arch-rivals Hachiman and Master Race continues in the icy tundra! But what monster from the depths has these hated rivals all shaking in their boots? And what connection does it have to the FOX and his misadventures in the Diamond Realm?? All will be revealed as the adventure continues! Featuring all-new variant cover art from acclaimed artists Mike Allred and Laura Allred (FF, iZOMBIE) 

Fox Plot/Art: Dean Haspiel 

Fox Script: Mark Waid 

Fox Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, and John Workman 

Shield Script: J.M. DeMatteis 

Shield Art: Mike Cavallaro, Terry Austin, and Steve Downer 

Cover: Dean Haspiel 

Get-FREAKY Variant: Mike Allred and Laura Allred 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8 

32-page, full color comic 

$2.99 US. 

 

 

 AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #3 

NEW ONGOING SERIES! "Escape from Riverdale" Part 3: The zombie apocalypse is in full swing and the surviving members of the gang have taken refuge in the Lodge Mansion—believing themselves safe from the infected roaming the streets of Riverdale! But there's no stopping Archie from sneaking out, risking life and limb to find his missing parents—leaving those sequestered behind vulnerable to an enemy within! The zombie mayhem (and body-count) continues to rise in this breakout series, for TEEN+ readers! 

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa 

Cover: Francesco Francavilla 

Riverdale Yearbook Variant Cover: Tim Seeley 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8 

32-page, full color comic 

$2.99 US. 

 

ARCHIE #651 

"Rockin’ the World, part 2—Love on the Road" The next leg of The Archies’ World Tour continues in China! Raj Patel gets more Oscar-worthy footage of the romance between Archie and Valerie, but some other footage of Archie and new gal pal Amisha is sure to stir up some drama! Meanwhile, the Pussycats get a few new members: Betty and Veronica! And when it looks like their concert may not go as planned, it’s going to take a special guest to save the day! Find out who in Part 2 of The Archies’ World Tour! Featuring a rockin’ new variant cover by Renae De Liz (New York Times Best Seller The Last Unicorn, Womanthology) and Ray Dillon (HBO’s Game of Thrones). 

Script: Dan Parent 

Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios 

Cover: Dan Parent 

Battle of the Bands Variant Cover: Renae De Liz, Ray Dillon 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8 

32-page, full color comic 

$3.99 US. 

  

 

 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #247 

That dreaded time of year is here: the day of Archie’s annual physical! Archie is less than thrilled to accompany his father to the doctor’s office, but maybe a cute nurse will change his attitude! Find out the diagnosis in “Doctor Dread,” the lead story to a hilarious double digest! 

Script: Bill Golliher 

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

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

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/8 

160-page, full color comic 

$3.99 US.

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Archie Comics First Look: Pat the Brat Digital Exclusive

We're opening the vault once again for the first digital exclusive of the New Year! Take a look:

 

 

     

PAT THE BRAT

Archie Comics is proud to present Pat the Brat, little kid that’s a BIG pain! Pat makes a surprising menace of himself time and time again for his poor parents. How much trouble can one kid get into? And will he be able to get out of it! Find out in over 50 pages of classic comic fun!

Archie Comics is proud to present Pat the Brat, little kid that’s a BIG pain! Pat makes a surprising menace of himself time and time again for his poor parents. How much trouble can one kid get into? And will he be able to get out of it! Find out in over 50 pages of classic comic fun! - See more at: http://digital.archiecomics.com/serie...
Archie Comics is proud to present Pat the Brat, little kid that’s a BIG pain! Pat makes a surprising menace of himself time and time again for his poor parents. How much trouble can one kid get into? And will he be able to get out of it! Find out in over 50 pages of classic comic fun! - See more at: http://digital.archiecomics.com/serie...
Archie Comics is proud to present Pat the Brat, little kid that’s a BIG pain! Pat makes a surprising menace of himself time and time again for his poor parents. How much trouble can one kid get into? And will he be able to get out of it! Find out in over 50 pages of classic comic fun! - See more at: http://digital.archiecomics.com/serie...
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ARCHIE’S 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: 12/31

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #219

When a rambunctious young boy threatens to ruin Betty & Veronica’s casual walks through town with his snowball attacks, the girls must find a way to deal with the snowy situation. Do they remind him of the err of his ways, give him the cold shoulder, or stoop down to his level and exact revenge? Find out in “The Snowball Effect”!

Script: Mike Pellowski

Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom

Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/31

160-page, full color comic

$3.99 US.

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B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #237

We know a lot about Betty’s Diary, but what about Veronica’s? If all goes according to Veronica’s plan—we’ll never know! She keeps her cutting edge journal locked away for max secrecy, so when it somehow manages to end up in the hands of the worst person imaginable (Reggie Mantle!) how will Veronica rebound from her guffaw? And what will her friends think of her when they find out all of her secret thoughts about them? Find out in “Veronica’s Diary,” the uproarious lead story to a digest filled with double the fun, double the laughs, and double the page count, featuring an awesome 5th color cover!

Script: Dan Parent

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

Cover: Gisele, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/31

320-page, full color comic, 5th color cover

$5.99 US.

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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: 12/31

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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: 12/31

32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

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CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS - Resolution Solution

It's ok, Jughead, they don't count if it's not the New Year yet! 

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The Archie App’s Top 10 Digital Exclusive Must-Haves

The holidays may be over, but the fun has just begun! If you got a new computer, iPad or iPhone over this holiday season, you’ll have access to over 50 awesome digital exclusive books. To help you out, we’ve come up with the Top 10 Digital Exclusives that you’ve just gotta check out!

10. Archie & Friends Seeing Stars!

For a little town, Riverdale sure does see a lot of celebrities! This book collects some of Archie’s latest and greatest celebrity appearances, including George Takei, Lady Gaga, and Michael Strahan. At over 140 pages, you can’t go wrong!

9. The Best of Cheryl Blossom

Add a little spice to your Archie collection with this collection of Cheryl’s best stories. This HUGE book clocks in at over 300 pages, and is bargain-priced at $7.99!

8. Archie & Friends: Mother Knows Best

Celebrate the magnificent mothers of the Archie gang with this 100-page collection! Makes an excellent gift on your mom’s new iPad.

7. Betty & Veronica: Fashion Frenzy

This is a no-brainer for fans of fashion. It’s over 120 pages, and only $2.99! Then, follow it up with it’s sequel, Betty & Veronica: Fashion Fever!

6. Betty & Veronica: New Year’s Resolutions

Now that 2013 is over, it’s time to figure out how to make your 2014 even better! Read over 100 pages of the gang’s New Year’s resolutions and see if you get any ideas!

5. Archie: The Vampire Saga

If you’re looking for some post-Twilight reading, Archie’s got you covered! This collection of vampire stories is a little bit silly, a little bit scary, and a whole lot of awesome! There’s over 100 pages of bloody good drama here to enjoy.

4. Archie: Winter Wonderland

It’s officially winter! Even if it’s not snowing in your town, you can join in on the winter fun with the Archie gang. Curl up under a blanket and read over 100 pages of snowy stories.

3. B&V Friends: Girls Rule!

The lovely ladies of Riverdale take the spotlight! Betty, Veronica, Ginger, Nancy, and the rest of Riverdale High’s girls show just how awesome they can be in over 100 pages of fun.

2. Sabrina the Teenage Witch: 50 Magical Stories

For Sabrina’s 50-year anniversary, we’ve collected a whopping 350 PAGES of Sabrina’s greatest appearances. Not only that, but this book features a NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN story outline of Sabrina’s origin, written by Sabrina co-creator George Gladir himself! It’s a fantastic deal at only $9.99!

          

1. Team Betty / Team Veronica / Betty VS Veronica

Archie can never decide between the girls, and neither can we! But YOU can! These 100-page books focus on either Betty or Veronica winning Archie’s heart. Choose your side once and for all! Or, if you’re a little more like Archie, pick up Betty VS Veronica instead. It collects the contents of both Team Betty and Team Veronica, and adds an extra 100 pages of the girls’ best battles over the redheaded goof!
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ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOK: She's Josie Digital Exclusive

We've got a brand new digital exclusive for our loyal Archie fans today! We're opening the vault again for the fan-favorite She's Josie series! 

      

SHE'S JOSIE

Before she was a part of Josie & the Pussycats, she was just Josie! See how this world-famous rock star started out—as an average high school teen! With her BFFs, the ditzy Melody and the quick and witty Pepper, Josie gets caught up in all sorts of misadventures. Check out this 100-page Digital Exclusive and meet her boyfriend Albert, the rotten Cabot twins Alex and Alexandra, and many more! 

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CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS - The Jughead Who Stole Christmas

You're a mean one, Mr. Jones... 

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