May 2009 Archives

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #199

"Thinking of Sinking": Archie is given a boat that's a real fixer-upper, but will this rickety-raft be enough to float Betty and Veronica's boats?
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare
ART: Jeff Shultz

"Old Fashioned Guy": Tired of a world addicted to high-tech gadgets, Archie "takes a hike" - literally - to get away from it all!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Pat Kennedy

"The Report": The local newspaper sends its newest interns, Archie and
Jughead, to cover girls' sports and safety, but the only ones out of the safety zone are Archie and Jughead!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 27th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 16th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

BETTY #180
"The Prom Crashers, Part 2": Picking up from VERONICA #194, the prom crashing continues! Betty and Veronica have both endured their fair share of memorable proms since Archie's debut in the 1940s. A constant source of drama and mayhem, the school prom has long sent the eternal love triangle of Veronica, Archie and Betty to the brink. Now, Betty and Veronica form an alliance to face the source of much of their past prom grief: Cheryl Blossom! They've crashed Pembrooke's prom, and Archie has followed along for damage control - but what if the girls don't want Archie to save them? Do they have designs on Cheryl's date and the other eligible Pembrooke pals? Will Archie take his chances with a Pembrooke gal? And what's happening back at Riverdale's own prom? Grab your tux, gown, cummerbund and corsage and join the fun!
SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: May 27th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 16th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE #600
IT'S THE MILESTONE 600th ISSUE AND WE'RE SERVING UP THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY AS ARCHIE MARRIES VERONICA!!!
"Archie Marries Veronica Part 1: The Proposal": Could it be true? Has Archie finally decided to take the plunge and propose to comics' favorite rich girl? It sure looks that way! Earlier this year readers got a chance to relive "Freshman Year" with the famous teens of Riverdale High. Now make way for this special story that takes a look at Archie and his friends after they graduate college! What careers will they seek? Will the friends stay in Riverdale or disperse? What would lead Archie to have marriage on his mind? And why would he choose Veronica over Betty? How will Betty react? Can Archie shake off his klutzy past and hold down a steady job... for more than a month? Two things are certain: with the Lodges as hosts, this will be the biggest wedding Riverdale has ever seen... and the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous "Love Showdown!" Acclaimed superhero movie producer Michael Uslan draws upon his lifelong love of Archie comic books to write this very special tale, rendered by legendary Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg! The Archie story of the century begins here... don't miss it!
SCRIPT: Michael Uslan
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: August 12th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 19th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 1st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #134
"The Archies in New York": Not since the Beatles first landed in America has a rock band's trip to Manhattan caused such excitement! The Archies have touched down in the Big Apple for a gig in Central Park. Of course, when in the big city be sure to partake of the big sights... and partake the group does! From the Plaza Royal Hotel to the swank shops at Central Park West and the world famous Tavern on the Green, the band makes the most of their stay. They even meet famous New York "celebrities" like late night talk show host David Betterman, gossip columnist Liz Smythe and real estate mogul Donald Stump! Best of all, their concert benefits the New York Homeless Shelter! Archie, rock 'n' roll and the greatest city on earth - has there ever been a more perfect combination? It's all brought to you by no less a pop music authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin' sixties coffee table tome, "Hal Lifson's 1966!"
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Dan Parent
"Fair Time": Its time for rides, games, contests and more when Archie and his friends enjoy one last summer at the Riverdale County Fair!
SCRIPT: John Rose.
ART: Dan Parent. "Archie's Guide to Body Language": The story that proves every "body" has something to say!
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare
ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: August 5th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 12th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 25th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #201
PART TWO OF THE LATEST, POIGNANT "NEW LOOK" TALE!
"Goodbye Forever Part Two": A promotion for Mr. Andrews means a new hometown for Archie... and his closest friends are crushed! So far, only Betty and Jughead know, but Veronica is about to find out, along with the rest of the gang having snacks at Pop's Chok'lit Shoppe. That tremor running through Riverdale isn't an earthquake, but the collective shock of all of Archie's friends as they hear the news! Can Riverdale ever be the same? It's the most poignant "New Look" story yet, rendered in the "realistic" art style that made Betty and Veronica's "Bad Boy Trouble" and "My Father's Betrayal," Jughead's "Matchmakers," and Moose and Midge's "Break-up Blues" some of the most talked about Archie stories in recent years! Multiple award-winning and -nominated artist Norm Breyfogle brings his fine-tuned talents to this heart-tugging tale, brought to you by "New Look" scribe Melanie J. Morgan.
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Norm Breyfogle
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 5th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 12th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 25th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

BETTY & VERONICA #243
"It's All About Mia": Coach Betty must teach her new star soccer player that there's no "I" in team!
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare
ART: Jeff Shultz
"The Impossible Dream": Betty dreams... literally... of the perfect solution to the love triangle!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Flip Service": Betty and Veronica "flip" head over heels for their new karate instructor!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: August 19th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 26th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 8th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #197
"Route 66 Here We Come": It's both fast and furious... furiously funny and entertaining that is - this pavement pounding tale of eco-friendly cars... libraries promoting literacy through comic reading... suitcase cars... famous sites like the Cadillac Ranch... and more as the teens rev up for a Route 66 rendezvous! Special guest appearance by Phil Yeh of "Cartoonists Across America!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Birdhouse Builders": A simple birdhouse building project becomes a major development... and we do mean major... when Veronica gets involved!
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 26th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 1st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 15th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #153
"Celebration Elation": The 100th anniversary of Pop Tate's Chock'lit Shoppe comes once in a lifetime... and is Pop ever grateful for that!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Penny Wise-Guy": Reggie cries "small change" when Jughead finds a penny... until it starts yielding dividend upon dividend!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bill Galvan
"Show & Tell": It's Friday afternoon, and that means weekend fever for Jughead!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 19th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 26th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 8th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #134
"Car Pool?": Rev up your engine for a worry-reversal when Archie lends his car to his dad!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Me, Myself & I": The world awaits the outcome when Archie adopts Jughead's new decision-making process!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
"A Fish Tale": When Archie and Jughead invite Reggie fishing, Riverdale's resident wise guy tries to "bait" the pair into falling for his pranks!
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Fernando Ruiz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 12th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 19th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 1st, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #7
PART THREE OF THE EPIC "MOBIUS: 30 YEARS LATER" TALE!
"What's Old is New Again": King Sonic has been evicted from his castle with only Lara-Su at his side! What's a deposed king to do? Gather up some Freedom Fighters, that's what! But who? And from where? This pulse-pounding tale allows readers to see some familiar faces as the Future Freedom Fighters assemble for the first time!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley
Shipping Date: August 19th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 26th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 8th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #203
"Heavy is the Head Part One": Sonic learned last issue that the villains of the Iron Dominion were no push-overs. Now the fight gets personal! And when the Iron Queen arrives to show just how powerful she is, the life of a Freedom Fighter hangs in the balance!
PLUS: "Friend in Deed": Knuckles must fight the fight everyone dreads, as he faces off against a former colleague-turned-traitor within the Chaotix!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
Shipping Date: August 5th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 12th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 25th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

VERONICA #196
"Show me the Monet": An art student decides to make Veronica his muse... but is the world ready for Veronica to show up in every classical painting he does?
"Your Space or Mine": When Veronica introduces her father to the "Spacebook" social networking website, she ends up running "interference" between her dad and her friends!
"Star Treatment": A sci-fi star from the past uses Marcy to get close to Veronica... how long before he's "seeing stars?!"
SCRIPTS AND ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: August 26th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 1st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 15th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE #597
"A Typical Day": In this issue-length epic, a documentary film crew follows Archie and his friends through a "typical" day. But will the kids really act "typical" when they know they're being filmed? Will their true colors come out, or will the crafty film crew conspire to conceive contrivances for the "candid" kids? Don't miss this anything-but-typical issue!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: May 2Oth, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 27th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 9th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #171
"My Father's Betrayal, Part 2": The latest "New Look" saga has rocked Riverdale, with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial park! Last issue, the problem came to light. This issue, it's time for action! Petitions...posters...publicity...public meetings...it's all part of a multi-tiered strategy by the teens to bring the plight of the forest to the public. They even enlist a botany professor to join their protest! But when people on both sides of the issue debate, the problem is grayer than ever. Who will prevail? Can a compromise be reached before the trees all come down? It's the story you just can't afford to miss, served up in the "realistic" art style that made Betty and Veronica's "Bad Boy Trouble," Jughead's "Matchmakers," and Moose and Midge's "Breakup Blues" some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years! Famous superhero art team and Eisner Award nominees Rick Burchett and Terry Austin lend their formidable penciling and inking talents to this intriguing tale, brought to you by "New Look" scribe Melanie J. Morgan.
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Rick Burchett and Terry Austin
PLUS: Other new and classic tales
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 2Oth, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 27th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 9th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #4
THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS FOURTH ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!
"The Ultimate Lifeform": The all-out battle-turned-alliance between Shadow and Rouge takes a new twist... and there may be no turning back! Transported from G.U.N.'s secret base to the surreal Special Zone, the reluctant allies meet the zone's mega-powerful master, Feist. What will Feist require of them? Can they successfully complete the challenge as well as their other missions and tasks for G.U.N.? What would failure mean to Shadow, who considers himself the "ultimate lifeform?" This action-packed issue co-stars Hope Kintobor and Omega, and features the first assembly of "Team Dark." It also paves the way for the next intriguing saga, which promises to bring back everyone's favorite red echidna!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: May 2Oth, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 27th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 9th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #33
"A Gig for All Seasons": When The Archies last-minute gig conflicts with Betty and Veronica's salon appointment, the group becomes an all-male power trio - which isn't so bad when the audience consists primarily of teen girls!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
"Goalie Oriented": Raj Patel takes center stage as Riverdale High's latest soccer Goalie. But it's going to take more than one player to turn their record around. Can Dilton's virtual gaming simulator help the team "kick" their losing habit?
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 29th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 6th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 19th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

Back in the spring of 2007, the world of Archie Comics was rocked by the publication of BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #151, featuring the first installment of "Bad Boy Trouble," an epic tale that ran through issue #154 and found Riverdale's favorite teens rendered in a realistic style!

The "New Look" inspired months and months of debate and media coverage" and was so intriguing to fans that it led to further "New Look" sagas, including Jughead dealing with a bunch of "Matchmakers" in JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #139-142, and Moose and Midge's romance put to the test in "Breakup Blues," chronicled in PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #125-128.

Then, the "New Look" returned to its roots, with a new story once again appearing in the pages of BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST. The "My Father's Betrayal" saga pitted Veronica against her father in a town-wide debate over whether to preserve a cherished forest or put up an industrial park for much needed jobs, resulting in one of the most explosive "New Look" stories yet!

Last month, "New Look" fans were treated to the first chapter of yet another classic-in-the-making, as Archie got the news of his father's promotion... and with it, the family's move to another state!

This August, "Goodbye Forever" continues in the pages of ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #200, while the saga of Moose and Midge's "Breakup Blues" is collected in a special trade paperback edition. Be sure to reserve these exciting "New Look" issues today!

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #201
PART TWO OF THE LATEST, POIGNANT "NEW LOOK" TALE!
"Goodbye Forever Part Two": A promotion for Mr. Andrews means a new hometown for Archie... and his closest friends are crushed! So far, only Betty and Jughead know, but Veronica is about to find out, along with the rest of the gang having snacks at Pop's Chok'lit Shoppe. That tremor running through Riverdale isn't an earthquake, but the collective shock of all of Archie's friends as they hear the news! Can Riverdale ever be the same? It's the most poignant "New Look" story yet , rendered in the "realistic" art style that made Betty and Veronica's "Bad Boy Trouble" and "My Father's Betrayal," Jughead's "Matchmakers," and Moose and Midge's "Break-up Blues" some of the most talked about Archie stories in recent years! Multiple award-winning and -nominated artist Norm Breyfogle brings his fine-tuned talents to this heart-tugging tale, brought to you by "New Look" scribe Melanie J. Morgan.
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Norm Breyfogle
Shipping Date: August 5th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 12th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 25th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

ARCHIE NEW LOOK SERIES VOLUME 3: MOOSE & MIDGE - BREAKUP BLUES
It's the third installment in Archie's dynamic "New Look" series! For years, Archie fans the world over wondered what their favorite Riverdale teens would look like if rendered in a realistic style, and in 2007, Archie Comics answered the question with the ground-breaking, pulse-pounding, media-grabbing story: "Betty & Veronica: Bad Boy Trouble!" The success of that story prompted them to create an entire "New Look" series, continuing with "Jughead: The Matchmakers!" Now, Archie Comics reprints "Moose & Midge: Breakup Blues" from PALS 'N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #125-128. When Midge decides to go on a date with Reggie Mantle behind Moose's back, the relationship dissolves before their friends' very eyes! Can Betty, Archie and Veronica help the two former lovebirds see the light and rekindle the flame between them? You'll never guess who comes to the rescue in this captivating story, brought to you by "New Look" scribe Melanie J. Morgan and masterfully penciled in the realistic style by veteran artist Tod Smith, with inks from journeyman talent Al Milgrom. Let's just hope Riverdale can survive the epic rift!
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Tod Smith and Al Milgrom
Shipping Date: August 19th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 26th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 8th, 2009
112-page, full color 6"x9" square bound paperback
$10.95 US

ARCHIE DIGEST #254
"The Last Day of School": The last day of school has arrived, and the teens may be surprised to find that the faculty is looking forward to their "vacation" as much as the kids are!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Tim Kennedy
"Swing Time": Archie, Reggie and Jughead reminisce about how they used to swing from and through the trees as little kids, but when they attempt to try it again, they learn just to "leaf" some memories alone!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 13th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 20th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 2nd, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

JUGHEAD #195
"The Milkweed Lament": Who is Pop Tate's best and steadiest customer? Everyone would say Jughead, of course, but they've somehow overlooked the mysterious Mr. Milkweed! What lengths will Jug go to in order to ensure that he is number one? "The Sandman": Jug's pals build a sand sculpture worthy of the big award. They just should have looked more closely before building it on top of Jughead! "Appetitement Excitement!": Jughead gets more thrills, chills and spills at the theme park's snack stand than the rest of the gang does from the rides!
SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: May 13th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 20th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 2nd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON
20th Anniversary
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2009 Archie Comics / March of Dimes Sketch Card Series

Release Date: June 15, 2009

2,199 individually numbered sketch card packs. Of those,

- 10 sketch cards will be autographed by Dawn Wells
- 20 sketch cards will be autographed by Ron Dante, lead singer of the 60's music group The Archies
- surprise autographed sketch cards

Low numbers of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sketch cards done by Mirage Studios artists, Chris Allen, Rich Molinelli and Michael Dooney.

Of the 2,199 packs there will be 30 Hot Packs (containing 2 or 3 sketch cards). These extra Hot Pack cards will be specially marked (75 Hot Pack cards).

There will be 50 packs with an Original Art Redemption Card for an original page of Archie artwork by current Betty & Veronica artist Jeff Shultz, in addition to the sketch card.

The odds of receiving one of the above special packs is approximately 1:14. E-mail for ordering info! steve4mod@gmail.com

Autographed sketch cards include Ron Dante, lead singer of the 60's group The Archies.
Fans and retailers can contact us directly to buy packs. There are 2,199 individually numbered packs and in each one is an original, one-of-a-kind sketch card. Proceeds go to March of Dimes. There will be autographs included, as well Hot Packs of more than one sketch card and redemption cards for pages of original Archie Comics artwork. Plus, there will be a limited number of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sketch cards drawn by Mirage Studios artists included

2009 Archie Comics Sketch Card Series Artists

Adam DeKraker
Jenn Dillman
Adriana Vargas
Jeremy Treece
Al Rio
Jerry Gaylord
Alex Alderete
Jess Hickman
Amber Stone
Jim Mahfood
Ana Harmon
Jim Rugg
Andrea Koupal
JJ Harrison
Arley Tucker
Jose Dennis
Bat Hilliard
Justin Ridge
Batton Lash
Kathleen Webb
Beck Kramer
Katie Cook
Bill Galvan
Keith Dotson
Bill Webb
Kelly Everaert
Billy Tan
Kevin Anderson
Brian Shearer
Kevin Graham
Bruce Gerlach
Kristin Allen
Bryan Turner
Landy Jolley
Chad Spilker
Lisa Treece
Chris Allen
Manny Mederos
Christian Thomas
Mark Bloodworth
CK Russell
Mark Pennington
Craig Boldman
Matt Maguire
Dan Parent
Michael Dooney
Daniel Campos
Michael Duron
Daniel Devine
Michael Munshaw
David Hahn
Mirage Studios
David Namisato
Nicole Falk
Dean Yeagle
Nicole Goff
Denise Vasquez
Norm Breyfogle
Eric Merced
Patrick Lee
Erica Henderson
Penelope Gaylord
Evan T Shaner
Periscope Studio
Fraim Brothers
Rich Bonk
Franco
Rich Koslowski
Frankie B Washington
Rich Molinelli
Fred Hembeck
Rick Geary
Gary Barker
Robert Hack
Gene Espy
Ryan Cody
Geoffrey Shane
Scott Barnett
Gerry Acerno
Shaun Ward
Guy Davis
Shawn McManus
Howard Bender
Sherry Leak
Hugh Vogt
Stan Goldberg
Ian Sokoliwski
Ted Dastick
J(ay)
Terry Tibke
James Lyle
Tom Fleming
Jamie Campbell
Troy Parke
Jay Fosgitt
Uko Smith
Jeff Shultz
Wayne Dyck

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #89 

GET SET TO WAX UP YOUR BOARD AND RIDE THE WAVES IN THIS SURF-TACULAR ISSUE!
"Surf's Up": When a reality show about a hunky surfer hits Riverdale, guess which rich girl is first in line to be an extra? "Catch the Wave!": Rainy days don't put a damper on Betty and Veronica's surfing - not when they can "surf indoors" with their interactive "Whee" gaming system!
SCRIPTS AND
ART: Dan Parent
PLUS: Summer fun fashions and quizzes!
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #194
"Class Action!": The girls think summer means a break from education, but little do they realize just how educational their recreational plans are!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz "All at Sea": Veronica is happy to have Archie to herself for the maiden voyage of her dad's new cruise ship, but when circumstances cause Archie to stay behind with Betty, he's cruising for a bruising!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #150
150th ISSUE SPECTACULAR
"Rip Van Juggie": After gorging himself in a hot dog eating contest, Jughead falls into a deep sleep... and envisions a future that can cause more nightmares than even too many hot dogs!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
"Meat of Champions": Reggie is certain that Jughead's choppers have finally met their match when Jughead accepts the new steakhouse's "eat a 72 ounce steak in 60 seconds" challenge!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Fernando Ruiz
"Family Resemblance": Put on your hazard gear - it's an Andrews family reunion, and clumsiness runs in the family!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #102
"Finders Keepers, Part Two": The thrills and spills continue as we look back
On Salem's life as a young wizard! Salem and his Uncle Mort are deep inside the cavern fortress of the evil Lizarmyn in search of treasure - and nothing is going right! Can Salem change the frog-wizard Todicus back to normal, or will they wind up on a Lizarmyn dinner table?! This dilemma is more than the pair can "digest," but they're determined to be removed from the menu!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
PENCILS: Chad Thomas
INKS: Jim Amash
Massively magical cover by Chad Thomas!
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #200
200th ISSUE SPECTACULAR
"Turnabout is Fair Play": The epic anniversary issue you've been waiting for is finally here! Back in Sonic #50, Sonic managed to win against his arch-rival, Dr. Robotnik. In Sonic #175, the doctor got his revenge! Now they duel for the fate of the world! Will freedom come to Mobius? Or will the Eggman Empire rule forever more? Place your bets - but be ready for the startling conclusion! Don't miss this cranium-creasing, brain-bending, mind-blowing saga!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn PENCILES Tracy Yardley! INKS: Jim Amash Dimension-crossing cover by Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES VOLUME ONE: HEROES IN A HALF SHELL
25th ANNIVERSARY SHELL-EBRATION
Cowabunga! It's the 25th anniversary "Shell-ebration" of the fabulous phenomenon that changed comics forever! Almost single-handedly kicking off the independent comic book boom of the mid '80s, the titanic Turtles went on to become pop culture megastars with a hit animated series, a long-running line of action figures, box office-smashing feature films and of course, their very own Archie comic book series based on their TV show. Now you can relive the very first Archie Turtles comic, a 3-issue adaptation of the original television mini-series, "Heroes in a Half Shell!" This thrilling story has it all: the origins of the Turtles, Splinter, Bebop and Rocksteady; the first Archie appearances of April O'Neil, Shredder and Krang;
PLUS Krang's robot army, the Neutrinos from Dimension X, and the Technodrome! Thrill as the reptilian quartet uses all their "turtle power" to stop Shredder from getting a body for Krang! Watch Shredder's attempts to entice the Turtles to join the Foot Clan fail because "Turtles fight with honor!" Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are anxious to reacquaint themselves with you, so what are you waiting for? Order this turtle-riffic graphic novel today!
SCRIPT AND ART: Michael Dooney
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
104-page, full color trade paperback
$11.95 US

Archie Comics writer and artist BOB BOLLING is on the road.

On May 9, 2009 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm he will be at

North Port Art Center
5650 North Port Blvd.
North Port, Fl. 34236
(941) 423-6460
www.Arts2Night.com

Bob Bolling is at it again!! Sarasota County, FL is having an arts celebration event on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Open to the public, there will be artists demonstrations...live music...food...followed by a Rally in downtown Sarasota. There will be 15 artists demonstrating featured Eclectic "Arts" in acrylics; oil; pastels; watercolors featuring BOB BOLLING, Illustrator of Archie and Little Archie Comic Books.

This summer, Archie and his friends tackle the American Revolution, the fabulous '50s and the psychedelic '60s all in the same month! It all happens this July with stories that evoke the hopefulness of the peace and love generation, the teenage trailblazers of the sock hop generation, and the brave men and women who helped found America!

The historical hilarity starts with ARCHIE & FRIENDS #133. Continuing the previous month's thrilling story of historical re-enactments , "Archie is History Part 2" returns readers to Washington, D.C. where the teens of Riverdale High are taking part in a living history festival - where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! But now Archie's wallet is history - it's been mysteriously stolen and everyone's return bus tickets are inside! Meanwhile, Reggie tries making political power plays while Veronica tries making a real estate deal of historic proportions - literally! Before story's end, a valuable lesson about Honest Abe Lincoln is learned... and just wait until you see who's disguised as Ben Franklin! It's a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver!

Meanwhile, in ARCHIE #599, its peace, love and rock 'n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert/cultural happening! Join The Archies and all their friends as they enjoy the "Riverstock Festival!" When those friends include Riverdale's resident "flower child" Mustang Sally, you know you're in for a groovy time! The kids use their concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, and their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. In addition to all the music, fun and positive vibes, this story is filled with the best the '60s had to offer - from peace symbols to colorful fashions to the favored rock instruments of the decade, it's all here in this tuneful tale... brought to you by no less an authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin' sixties pop culture tome, "Hal Lifson's 1966!"

Finally, in PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #133, a member of Archie's inner circle gets to relive his own history, as well as take a trip back to the fabulous '50s! In past special digest editions, we reprinted such milestone issues from the 1940s and '50s as PEP COMICS #22, ARCHIE COMICS #1, ARCHIE'S PAL JUGHEAD #1, and ARCHIE'S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1. Now, one of Archie's most (in)famous characters, is celebrated in this special edition reprinting one of Reggie's earliest appearances in JACKPOT #5 as well as ARCHIE'S RIVAL REGGIE #1 in its entirety. In addition to the classic tales, Reggie gets the opportunity for his present self to meet his past self in the aptly-titles story, "Reggie Meets Reggie!" Will modern Reggie's jokes and pranks be "new" in the 1950s? Will he even have time to crack wise when he angers the '50s Moose? It's a Reggie story for the ages... literally!

ARCHIE #599
"Return to Riverstock": It's peace, love and rock 'n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert/cultural happening! Join The Archies and all their friends as they enjoy the "Riverstock Festival!" When those friends include Riverdale's resident "flower child" Mustang Sally, you know you're in for a groovy time! The kids use their concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, and their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. In addition to all the music, fun and positive vibes, this story is filled with the best the '60s had to offer - from peace symbols to colorful fashions to the favored rock instruments of the decade, it's all here in this tuneful tale! It's all brought to you by no less an authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin' sixties pop culture tome, "Hal Lifson's 1966!"
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Mower Madness": Archie cuts lawns to raise the entry fee for the big go-kart race, but can he "cut it" against his speedy competitors?
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Beach Brouhaha": Archie learns summer jobs are no day at the beach, even when those jobs are ON the beach!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: July 15th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 22nd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 4th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #133
"Archie is History Part 2 of 2": Last issue, Archie and his friends went to Washington, D.C. to take part in a living history festival - where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! But now Archie's wallet is history - it's been mysteriously stolen and everyone's return bus tickets are inside! Meanwhile, Reggie tries making political power plays while Veronica tries making a real estate deal of historic proportions - literally! Before story's end, a valuable lesson about Honest Abe Lincoln is learned... and just wait until you see who's disguised as Ben Franklin! It's a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver!
SCRIPT: Arie Kaplan
ART: Pat Kennedy
Shipping Date: July 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 21st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #133
First, Archie reprinted PEP COMICS #22 and ARCHIE COMICS #1 to celebrate Archie's 65th anniversary in ARCHIE DIGEST #236. Then, Jughead got the same treatment in JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #138. That was followed by BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #185, a special issue commemorating the anniversary of ARCHIE'S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1 from 1950. Now, one of Archie's most (in)famous characters, Reggie Mantle is celebrated in this special edition of ARCHIE'S PESTS... er... ARCHIE'S PALS 'N GALS DIGEST! Archie Comics is pleased to present this vintage material once more, including one of Reggie's earliest appearances in JACKPOT #5 as well as the entire first issue of ARCHIE'S RIVAL REGGIE in its entirety.
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
"Reggie Meets Reggie": In addition to the classic tales, Reggie gets the same opportunity Archie, Jughead and Betty and Veronica received in the aforementioned issues: the opportunity for his present self to meet his past self! And since there's no one Reggie loves more than himself, we can't think of anyone he'd rather meet! It's all courtesy of a trip down "memory lane," that magical road that leads to all sorts of space-time continuum chaos! Will modern Reggie's jokes and pranks be "new" in the 1950s? Will he even have time to crack wise when he angers the '50s Moose? It's a Reggie story for the ages... literally!
SCRIPT: Fernando Ruiz
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: July 15th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 22nd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 4th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US