THE NEW LOOK RETURNS! ...AND BETTY PLAYS HARD BALL WITH ARCHIE!

By Archie Comic Publications on February 8, 2010 3:43 PM | No Comments
THE NEW LOOK RETURNS! ...AND BETTY PLAYS HARD BALL WITH ARCHIE!

Archie's dynamic "New Look" caught international attention when images of Betty & Veronica as drawn by Steven Butler appeared on TV, magazines and newspapers worldwide. After two years of "New Look" stories, it was announced that the Pals 'n' Gals story "A Funny Kind of Love" would be the last and all Archie Comics would return to the classic Archie drawing style going forward.

In the wake of that announcement, letters and emails from fans expressed their overwhelming demand for more "New Look" stories and collections of all the previous 4-shot titles.

In response, Co-CEO Jon Goldwater announced, "Archie has a long and proud tradition of reading every letter and email sent to the company and listening to what our fans want. The fans want more 'New Look' stories, and in response we will give them exactly that. In April the 'New Look' will return!"

Continuing the "New Look" is author Melanie J. Morgan, author of all of Archie's previous "New Look" stories. Joining Melanie is artist Rod Whigham, best known for his work on G.I. Joe, the Flash and the Punisher.

Look for this exciting new tale in BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180...

"No Baseball for Betty": Spring is here again - time to "play ball!" But this year the Riverdale softball team's best shortstop, Betty Cooper has decided to play hard ball instead! That's great for Betty, but not so great for Archie and Veronica. After all, Betty will be competing with Archie for the shortstop position... and competing with Veronica for the amount of time spent with Archie! Will Betty's big move be a grand slam or a total strike-out?
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Rod Whigham
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPTS AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

Archie Comics First Looks: Archie Comics First Looks: ARCHIE & FRIENDS #140 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #178 and JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #36

By Archie Comic Publications on February 3, 2010 4:50 PM | No Comments
Archie Comics First Looks: Archie Comics First Looks: ARCHIE & FRIENDS #140 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #178 and JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #36

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #140
"Freshmen Year - The Missing Chapters: Jughead": For years, fans of Archie Comics have wondered what happened in the years before the fabled teens of Riverdale entered high school. How did everyone meet? Were the teachers always at the high school? Did all of Archie's friends always live in Riverdale? Just when did the "eternal love triangle" first start? In the "Freshman Year" saga, originally presented in the pages of ARCHIE #587-591, readers finally learned the back-story behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! Starting with this issue and running through four consecutive issues, writer Batton Lash fills in the blanks, giving readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on with Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Reggie, Chuck, and Pencilneck G. In this issue, we follow Jughead as his family moves out of Riverdale. What is life like in his new town? Can he make a friend as loyal as Archie? Who is Sadie - just a friend, or something more? You won't want to miss the thrilling answers - reserve your copy today!
SCRIPT: Batton Lash
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010
Newsstands: February 24th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #178
"Plant One on Me!": Pop Tate's Chok'lit Shoppe turns into a little shop of horticulture when Betty & Veronica give him a plant... and it just so happens to be a hungry one!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Dan Parent
"Production Meeting": Betty and Veronica relive their first steps... via Betty's parents' handheld video and Veronica's parents' professionally produced video!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Pat Kennedy
"My Lucky Boyfriend/Worse for Wear": it's two stories in one, as both Veronica and Archie offer up accounts of the same event, each from their unique points of view!
SCRIPT: Tim Kennedy
ART: Pat Kennedy (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks)
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010
Newsstands: February 24th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #36
"Tagger's Delight": Jughead must clear his name when graffiti artists start painting images of his crown all over Riverdale. When the trail leads to an art gallery, Jughead realizes he's not the only one who's being "framed!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir
PENCIL: Bill Galvan
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010
Newsstands: February 24th, 2010
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

THIS APRIL, SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH SEASONAL FUN FROM ARCHIE AND PALS!

By Archie Comic Publications on February 1, 2010 11:12 AM | No Comments
THIS APRIL, SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH SEASONAL FUN FROM ARCHIE AND PALS!

This spring, watch out for the perennial prom mayhem in "Prom-itis" from BETTY & VERONICA #247. Watch Betty play hard ball in "No Baseball for Betty" from BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180. Go on a whirlwind tour of love with The Archies and Josie & the Pussycats in "It Starts with a Kiss" from ARCHIE #608. And see if Chuck can save himself from the mistakes of his past in "Freshman Year-the Missing Chapters: Chuck" from ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143. Reserve your copies today!


BETTY & VERONICA #247
"Prom-itis": In a drastic move, Mr. Weatherbee is forced to cancel the prom when the students of Riverdale High go too far in their obsession over this year's gala. Will this dark cloud haunt the prom-minded student body, or are even principals prone to prom-itis?
SCRIPT: Barbara and Samantha Slate
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: April 7th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 14th, 2010
Newsstands: April 27th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US


BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180
"No Baseball for Betty": A "New Look" hits the field this spring just in time to "play ball!" This year the Riverdale softball team's best shortstop, Betty Cooper has decided to play hard ball instead! Betty will have to compete with Archie for shortstop... and even if she makes the team she may lose Archie's heart! Will Betty's big move be a grand slam or a total strike-out? Drawn in a more realistic style by one of comics' best storytellers, this classic boys vs. girls stand off is sure to be a hit.
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Rod Whigham
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPTS AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US


ARCHIE #608
"It Starts with a Kiss": It's the double-bill of the century, as the Archies and Josie & the Pussycats co-headline a major tour, but it's not just bands hooking up to make beautiful music together. When Archie falls for Valerie, the Pussycats' bassist, a starry night's kiss could change everything. Will their love end in dis-chord or can the two rock and rollers make harmony in the tough world of Riverdale romances?
SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US



ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143
"Freshman Year-- the Missing Chapters: Chuck": The most downloaded comic series ever, "Freshman Year," returns in an expanded saga with the same powerhouse team that took it to the top. In this issue, Chuck's past comes back to haunt him when rumor has it that Riverdale drop-out turned rapper, 60 Cent , isn't too happy with the cartoonist's latest success. Now Chuck must seek the help of friends from his freshman year to find a way to survive through the next one!
SCRIPT: Batton Lash
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 28th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 5th, 2010
Newsstands: May 18th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

"THE ARCHIE WEDDING: ARCHIE IN WILL YOU MARRY ME?"

By Archie Comic Publications on January 27, 2010 1:29 PM | No Comments
ARCHIE COMICS' INTERNATIONAL MEGA-HIT
"THE ARCHIE WEDDING: ARCHIE IN WILL YOU MARRY ME?"
TO BE RELEASED AS GRAPHIC NOVEL

The number one comic for six months straight, "Archie: Will You Marry Me?" has continued the legacy it began last August when the announcement of Archie's proposal wowed major news and media outlets from The New York Times and CBS to BBC and PRI's The World, and made the front page of major newspapers across the globe. Archie Comics has finally surrendered to monstrous international demands and continuous public outcry by wedding the full marriage storyline and epilogue into one monumental graphic novel, "The Archie Wedding: Archie in Will You Marry Me?" that arrives March 10th.
 
A story that shocked the world, "The Archie Wedding: Archie in Will You Marry Me?" follows Archie's two most feverishly debated futures--married life with either the affluent Veronica or the kindhearted Betty. The upcoming trade paperback is packed with 168 thrilling pages of the historic and touching tale of two paths up Memory Lane and features all seven original covers including the epilogue. Readers everywhere will finally be able to experience the heart-string-tugging twists and turns of Archie's two possible futures in one all inclusive collection to share with family and friends.
 
"With the publication of the Archie marriage story arc, we were inundated with letters about parents and grandparents who grew up with Archie sharing these tales with their children and grandchildren," remarks writer Michael Uslan. "'The Archie Wedding: Archie in Will You Marry Me?" truly means something to the millions of people who share this story." 
 
Archie fans the world over will continue to enjoy the ground-breaking narrative of "what will be" for Riverdale's legendary romance over and over again with the publication of the graphic novel. Mark your calendars for March 10th, that special day when "The Archie Wedding: Archie in Will You Marry Me?" hits stores--after all, Archie only gets married... Twice!
 
The graphic novel, "The Archie Wedding: Archie in Will You Marry Me?" will be available in stores March 10th.
 
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THE ARCHIE WEDDING: ARCHIE IN WILL YOU MARRY ME?
Script: Michael Uslan
Pencils: Stan Goldberg
Inks: Bob Smith
Letters: Jack Morelli
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Collects: Archie #600-605
& epilogue in Archie #606
$14.95 US, 168 pg
ISBN: 978-1-879794-51-1
Diamond Item Code: JAN 100726 






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