BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #169
"Big Brother Sister is Watching!": When they find out she's working at the Pembrooke cafe, Betty and Veronica enlist Marcy to spy on Cheryl and her friends. That includes Archie, who's been spending an awful lot of time in Pembrooke since Cheryl moved back there... and getting quite cozy with Cheryl's friend Becky!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
"Dance, Dance, Dance!": It's time for "Dancing with the Students" when Riverdale High holds a charity dance marathon!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bob Bolling
"A Good Dressing Down": When it comes to work clothes, Veronica doesn't have a thing to wear!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Tim Kennedy
"Promotion Commotion": Veronica finds Archie's job as a radio DJ impressive - until he promotes a hot female singing act live in the studio!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: March 11th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 18th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 31st, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #88
"Geeks Rule": Betty and Archie get jobs on the "Geek Patrol," a group of computer tech-sperts seen in last month's VERONICA #193. To keep Betty from spending so much time with Archie, Veronica joins the squad, too... and it isn't long before she inadvertently unleashes a vicious computer virus! Co-starring computer gurus Dilton and Veronica's cousin, Marcy, this "geek-tacular" issue also features a "techie" quiz, internet tips, geek-chic fashions, and more!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: March 11th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 18th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 31st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
JUGHEAD #194
"Unfair Fair": Reluctantly attending the Job Fair at his parents' insistence, Jughead has a plan: he'll scare away potential employers with tall tales about jobs he's botched. Will his ruse succeed, or will Jughead's fears of gainful employment become a reality?
"A Rude Awakening": Hot Dog tries everything he can to wake Jughead up for the grand opening of the "Rise and Shine" bakery. But which is stronger: Jughead's desire for sleep, or his massive appetite?
"Sandal Scandal": Ethel buys Jug a pair of ergonomic massage sandals which keep our lovable lazy-boy on his toes all day long!
SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: March 11th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 18th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 31st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
Looking forward to seeing more Katy Keene. Wish we'd get new art/stories, but I'll take Katy however I can get her. Also love Josie & the Pussycats, esp Melody. Would love to see paper dolls done of them. More pin-up pages, more fashion pages, well hey, I'm stuck in the silver age, what can I say. Always liked Sabrina, too, tho I'm not a fan of the little-girl version, or the manga stuff, so I have to get my Sabrina fix in the Digests.
One thing that fascinates me about art in Archie comics are what I call, 'the corner mystery girls'. So many different girls show up in the panels in the corners... never a main character, never anyone I've seen before, usually someone who catches my eye, tho. Ever notice that? If I don't keep a book, I'll snip some of my favorite panels out for scrapbooking, and I will often take those Mystery Corner Girls. They're like little 'easter eggs' of comic art.
Awesome!!!! I'm in 169 Betty & Veronica Digest
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