September 2009 Archives

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #198

"Party Poopers": Halloween's a scream for Archie and his friends... but can they find a place to hold their party before All Hallow's Eve?

"The Tattoo Scene": Betty and Ethel consider getting tattoos, and soon realize they must really "think" before getting permanent "ink!"
SCRIPTS: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #154

"Movie Madness": Picking up where the story "The Screen Test" from JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #33 left off, Veronica's dog Mitzy and Jughead's dog Hot Dog head to Hollywood in hopes of achieving doggy stardom. But can the canine cut-ups cut it with the big dogs?
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz

"The Good Life": Jughead proves that over-scheduled, over-worked kids are a "sign" of the times - literally!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Tim Kennedy

"Wordplay": Question: who makes endless word associations? Answer: Jughead after cramming for a test!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #205

"On the Run Part One": Bunnie is back, but worse for wear with her wounds being tended in the hospital. Luckily, her friends are by her side... but not for long, as a less-than-lucid Eggman attacks in his Egg-Tortoise walker! Sonic and Tails spring into action, while Iron Queen and crew watch with wide eyes. Why are they so interested in seeing Eggman captured? It's the start of a new pulse-pounding tale guest-starring Nicole, Antoine, Monkey Khan, Espio and more!

PLUS: "Birthright Part One": Now it can be revealed: the long-held secret of the disappearance of Lien-Da's father!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
SENSES-SHATTERING COVER BY Patrick "Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

 Archie Comic Publications, Inc. has signed with CAA to represent the company in pursuing new developments in film, television, music, interactive media, direct-to-video and theatrical animation.

 "With CAA's guidance, we feel Archie Comics Library of characters can be at the forefront of a new entertainment powerhouse with strong brands for fans of every age," said Jon Goldwater, co-CEO of Archie Comics. 

"Now more than ever, the comic book industry's ability to create and nurture enduring characters and stories to translate to other media is key. Just look at the value the Marvel Comics characters hold for Disney," added Goldwater, alluding to Disney's recent purchase of Marvel Entertainment. "Archie Comics is positioned to add the same value with its deep library of properties."

While major emphasis will be placed on building the franchises for such cornerstone properties as Archie and his Friends, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Josie and the Pussycats, the company also plans to draw upon its 70 year publishing history encompassing thousands of characters. Archie has sold over 1.5 Billion comics and is published in a dozen languages and distributed all over the world.

"The Archie Library of characters is far more varied in style, diverse in content and aimed at more age groups than most people are aware," added Goldwater. "We see huge growth opportunities for other properties such as Katy Keene, Suzie and Ginger, tough guys Sam Hill and Young Dr. Masters as well as great teen and 'tween characters like Seymour, That Wilkin Boy and Wilbur."

Other youthful properties will see new attention in both publishing and other media including Little Archie, Archie Babies, Li'l Jinx, Pat the Brat, Dotty and Ditto, and Pipsqueak.  

"Then there are our cult classics like Cosmo the Merry Martian and Super Duck that we feel are primed and ready for CGI animation. We have thousands of characters to draw from," noted Goldwater.

"In the coming months we expect to have extremely exciting news on bringing all our comic book characters to life in a variety of media," concluded Goldwater.

As they say in the comics, "to be continued..."

BETTY #182

"Frazzled First Day": Betty worries that the first day of school will be the worst day of school!

"Dog Days": Betty has a case of puppy love - literally - when she finds a stray dog!

"Appearances are Deceiving": When Betty retrieves Archie's missing class ring Veronica assumes he's made his final choice... and the love triangle goes on and on...!
SCRIPTS: Kathleen Webb
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 30th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 13th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #135
GET SET FOR THE LATEST "NEW LOOK" SAGA AS LOVE TRANSFORMS REGGIE FROM WISE GUY TO ROMEO!
"A Funny Kind of Love Part One": Just who could make Riverdale's resident prankster lighten up on the practical jokes? Just one person, and her name's Bernadette Brownlee - the new girl in school. Bernadette goes toe-to-toe with Reggie, providing clever come-backs to would-be comic Reggie's corny jokes. Trouble is, this beauty also has brains, and has already become fast friends with fellow science club member Dilton! And she seems to get along nicely with Archie as well. This has all the makings of a romantic ruckus, but Reggie is determined to be the last Romeo standing! Can Reggie be a sensitive boyfriend type and pursue his dreams of comedy stardom at the same time? It's the most unexpected "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 "Match Makers," Moose and Midge's "Break-up Blues," and Archie and his friend's "Goodbye Forever" some of the most-talked about Archie stories in recent years!
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Tod Smith and Al Milgrom
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 30th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 13th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

ARCHIE #604
The aftermath of the Archie story of the century continues! What could possibly happen next? The answers may astound you!
SCRIPT: Michael Uslan
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands January 5th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #138 THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO A TWO-PART STORY REINTRODUCING SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE CHARACTERS ARCHIE EVER PUBLISHED!
"Cosmic Cosmosis Part Two": The comic book characters unleashed through the inter-dimensional portal in the previous issue have moved out of the Pep Comics shop and into Archie's world! It's up to Chuck, Archie and their friends to retrieve the characters before they cause too much havoc... but it's not easy to contain a comic book character! However, the comic characters soon realize they aren't a perfect fit for the world of Riverdale. Cubby the Bear finds that the bears of Riverdale are kept in a zoo and don't talk. Cosmo and Orbi discover that most people either don't believe in life on Mars or fear the idea of extraterrestrials. The various monsters of Mad House cause a panic. Captain Sprocket gets in trouble for interfering in police business. And on and on it goes... Will these classic characters from comics' past ever go home, or will they lay down permanent roots in Riverdale? Will Archie and his friends manage to control the four color frenzy, or find themselves trapped in another dimension as well? The answers await you in this thrilling conclusion! And remember: anything can happen in a comic book... especially a comic book about comic books!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date December 2nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 22nd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS VOLUME 2: BETTY'S DIARY
Originally appearing as a feature in Archie's Jokebook, then later in its own series as well as in the pages of BETTY, the "Betty's Diary" stories are among the most fondly remembered of all Archie tales, with a tremendous following that exists to this day. Told with first person narrative by Betty herself, the stories focused on the day to day events in her life as she truthfully related them in her diary. Warm, funny, touching, thought provoking, occasionally heartrending, but always told with a down to earth realness, Betty's "diary entries" made fans smile, cheer and think about life. Now readers can relive these oft-requested tales in this upscale edition!
SCRIPTS: Kathleen Webb, Frank Doyle, Rod Ollerenshaw
ART: Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date December 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 31st, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands January 12th, 2010
96-page, full color trade paperback
$9.95 US

ARCHIE DIGEST #260
"The Snow Ball": Archie is determined to take Betty to the big dance, and he won't let little things like inclement weather, a car in need of repair and lack of funds get in the way... or will he?
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Pat Kennedy
"The Joke's on Who?": When Reggie unleashes a practical joke spree, the teachers enlist the other students to fight--er, prank--back!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date December 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 31st, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands January 12th, 2010
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

BETTY & VERONICA #245
"Now THAT Was a Mistake": When Archie wins not one, not two, but FIVE bouquets of roses from the local florist, he has to send them somewhere... and Betty and Veronica sure aren't happy about the other three!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Eat Those Words": Veronica enters a world she doesn't understand: the supermarket, where items marked "cheap" are desirable, you have to pick a number and wait in line for cold cuts, and you scan and bag your own items!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Good Old Days": A senior from the retirement home tells Betty and Veronica what it was like to be in the middle of a "love triangle" in an age without cell phones, texting and the internet!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Snow Daze": The girls would never be so immature as to participate in the boys' snowball brawl... unless they got hit, of course!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 29th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #200
MILESTONE 200th ISSUE CELEBRATION!
In honor of the 200th issue of BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST, intrepid reporter Ginger Lopez makes Betty & Veronica relive all their past dates in game show setting, just like "This is Your Life" - complete with silhouettes of ex-boyfriends behind dark screens! And just who are these exes? The answers will astound you... they include a few hunks making surprise guest-appearances!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
"Friendly Competition": When Betty and Veronica volunteer to help out with the grammar school after-school program; they encounter a trio of kids embroiled in a pint-sized love triangle of their own!
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 December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands January 5th, 2010
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #177
"NOT Second Best" Veronica is unfazed that Betty is better at winter sports - as long as there's a line of cute boys willing to help her at the ski lodge, she doesn't mind at all!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Pat Kennedy
"Going Around in Circles": Mr. Weatherbee introduces the new teacher to all the various circles of friends that populate Riverdale High, not to mention its famous triangle of love!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Tim Kennedy
"It's Shoe Time": If the shoe fits, wear it... but whatever you do, don't go shoe shopping with Betty & Veronica!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date December 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops January7th, 2010
On Sale at Newsstands January 19th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #156
"Spaced Out": Reggie imagines that Jughead is an alien from another planet... at least he thinks he's imagining it!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Tim Kennedy
"Horseplay": Ethel visits her cowgirl cousin Claudine in Oklahoma and has a rip-roaring good time at the rodeo - especially when a cute cowboy offers to show her around!
SCRIPT: Tim Kennedy
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 29th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #137
DON'T MISS PART THREE OF THE LATEST "NEW LOOK" SAGA THAT TRANSFORMS REGGIE FROM WISE GUY TO ROMEO!
"A Funny Kind of Love Part Three": The gorgeous new girl in town has Reggie's eye... but for how long? Bernadette Brownlee is beautiful and bright, and finds Reggie amusing despite her dislike of comedians. She promises to go to Reggie's performance as he competes in a major stand-up comic search... if he promises to try out for the debate team in return! No one is surprised at how Reggie's comedy act goes over... but are they prepared for seriously effective debating from the master prankster? It all leads to a dramatic turning point... and a decision that's neither a laughing matter nor up for debate, as far as Reggie is concerned! It's the most unexpected "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 "The Matchmakers," Moose and Midge's "Break-up Blues," and Archie and his friends' "Goodbye Forever" some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years!
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Tod Smith and Al Milgrom
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date December 2nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 22nd, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #11
"Echoes of the Past Part 3": New mysteries arise, along with new faces - both good and evil! But is everyone really who they say they are? It's up to Knuckles to figure it all out and rescue Angel Island before it's too late! This issue also features the long-awaited return of the Downunda Freedom Fighters and Knuckles' most unlikely ally - Dr. Finitevus?!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley
Colossally chaotic cover by Yardley!
Shipping Date December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands January 5th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #208
"Iron Dominion Part One": The unthinkable happens as the Iron Queen finds a way around New Mobotropolis's defenses! It's a full-scale invasion by the forces of evil, and it's up to Sonic and Tails to save the day! But what hope do they have when yet another of their friends falls prey to the Iron Queen's powers?
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
Senses-shattering cover by Patrick "Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date December 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops January7th, 2010
On Sale at Newsstands January 19th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #36
"No Time for History": The new exchange student is out of this world... way out! Summer Madison has been sent from the future to witness 21st century life first-hand... and to meet Archie Andrews, who apparently is quite the hero in the history books of the future! But when Riverdale's teens grow suspicious of her, it could lead to full-blown space-time continuum chaos! You haven't got "time" to waste - reserve this issue today!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Fernando Ruiz
"What's in a Name": Rotten Reggie excels at calling people names - especially when an unusually named family moves into Riverdale!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 29th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

VERONICA #198
"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 December 23rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 31st, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands January 12th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

WHERE WERE YOU THE DAY ARCHIE MARRIED VERONICA?

ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS - Volume #1 "VERONICA'S PASSPORT"
Pack your bags and renew your passport - it's time to take a trip with Veronica! Several, in fact! Traveling is a way of life for this jet-setting rich girl, and now you can relive some of Veronica's most memorable journeys in this trade paperback collection. Just make sure you're ready for anything - in addition to seeing all the great historical sites and tourist attractions, Veronica's been known to get involved with mysteries and adventures...not to mention a local boy or two! It's worldwide romance and intrigue with Veronica, Mr. Lodge, family friend Lady Smitty and special guest stars. Thrill to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in France! Marvel at the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome! Tour a Bollywood studio and the city of Bombay in India! Scale the heights of the Empire State Building and cross the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City! These are just a few of the marvelous landmarks you'll learn about as you share hilarious travels with Veronica! Includes fabulous pin-ups of fashions from each destination!
SCRIPTS: Hal Smith, George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, Chris Allan and Mark Waid
ART: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: September 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 6th, 2009
96-page, full color trade paperback
$9.95 US

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #202
PART THREE OF THE LATEST, POIGNANT "NEW LOOK" TALE!
"Goodbye Forever Part Three": When Archie's dad gets a new job, the Andrews have to leave town... and all of his friends are distraught to see him go! Longing to spend quality time with Archie before he departs, his friends help Archie oversee his Boy Scout troop as they clean the park and do their part for the environment. It becomes a trip down memory lane as they recount one tale after another of their times together. Later, as the Andrews family goes house-hunting, the memories continue between Archie and his parents. It becomes more and more apparent how much the fabric of Riverdale has been woven into the family's life. With emotions running high, can they go through with the move? 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 "Match Makers," 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: September 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 6th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

JUGHEAD #197
"The Money Grab": Money's tight, and Jughead is critical of the way his parents manage his allowance, but he'll gain a new appreciation for money management after being put in charge of Veronica's purse strings!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: September 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 6th, 2009
Shipping Date: September 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 6th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #8
THE PULSE-POUNDING CONCLUSION TO THE "MOBIUS: 30 YEARS LATER" EPIC!
"The Future Freedom Fighters": Our look at Mobius: 30 Years Later wraps up in this titanic issue! An unstoppable force threatens to destroy Angel Island and the world. It's up to a new generation of Freedom Fighters to save the day! Is this the triumphant return of the legendary heroes, or will their first mission be their last? Don't miss the grand finale as we go back to the future!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
TIME-WARPING COVER BY Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker!
Shipping Date: September 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 6th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE #601
THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY CONTINUES AS ARCHIE MARRIES VERONICA!!!
"Archie Marries Veronica Part 2: The Wedding": This is it - the issue where Archie fans all over the world pinch themselves to see if they only dreamt last issue's tale about Archie proposing to Veronica! Well, all we can say is prepare to be shell-shocked, because not only did he propose, but in this issue, wedding bells are ringing! This is the unforgettable epic that hurtles readers into Archie's future... and it's a future where Riverdale's favorite rich girl wins his hand in marriage! With Mr. Lodge footing the bill, it's proving to be the most pectacular wedding ever to hit Riverdale... and perhaps the country! The guys all look spiffy in their tuxes, and the girls are gorgeous in their gowns... but just who is Betty's date, Henry? This emotionally-charged tale will tug at your heartstrings as you witness Archie's poignant heart-to-heart talk with Betty before the nuptials, the choked-up parents of the betrothed, and a surprise ending that will leave you speechless! Don't miss the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous "Love Showdown," written by acclaimed superhero movie producer Michael Uslan and rendered by legendary Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg! You are cordially invited to witness the Archie story of the century, so RSVP by ordering your copy today!
SCRIPT: Michael Uslan
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: September 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 16th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 29th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #174

"The Bake Mistake": Betty takes solace in the one contest in which she's sure to beat Veronica: a bake-off! But... what if that's not the way the cookie crumbles?
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate
ART: Jeff Shultz

"Cabin Fever": Roughing it isn't so rough when you're staying at Mr. Lodge's cabin!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Dan Parent

"Touchdowner Football": With the annual picnic just days away, Veronica worries that she doesn't have the "right touch" for the traditional touch football game!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 16th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 29th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #34

"Car Crazy": The auto industry is seeking suggestions to attract younger buyers... and Riverdale High's teens are "racing" with ideas!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Fernando Ruiz

"Ballad Buster": Archie hits a sour note when he shares the title of his song about Veronica with his friends!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 16th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 29th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #135
Things are getting spooky in Riverdale again, just in time for another Halloween adventure. As Archie and his friends get ready for the big party, they experience a shocking change - literally! This year, the costume shop has a magical effect on Archie, Betty, Veronica, Chuck and Moose... and even makes Reggie more monstrous than usual! Can boy genius Dilton work up his usual wizardry and get the gang out of this blood-curdling conundrum, or will we have to change the title of this comic to "Archie & FIENDS"?!
SCRIPT: Fernando Ruiz
ART: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date: September 2nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 9th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 22nd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE DIGEST #257
"The Archies in London": This song-ful sequel to last issue's "The Archies in New York" finds Riverdale's famous rock band on a jaunt across the pond to follow in the footsteps of their idols, The BeatBoys! Along the way, they encounter all the sites befitting rock royalty, including Abbey Road Studios, Carnaby Street, the Dorchester Hotel and more. They also partake in British pop culture, including riding on a double-decker bus, visiting a vintage UK fashion boutique, and dancing away at an authentic '60s discotheque! Betty and Veronica even become chic fashion models and the group gets to perform live on the BBC! It's a "Hard Déjà vu's Night" for bubblegum's premiere popsters! 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: Rex Lindsey
"Closed Book": Archie teaches Reggie the value of reading... and the value of first editions!
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: September 2nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 9th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 22nd, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #205
"On the Run Part One": Bunnie is back, but worse for wear with her wounds being tended in the hospital. Luckily, her friends are by her side... but not for long, as a less-than-lucid Eggman attacks in his Egg-Tortoise walker! Sonic and Tails spring into action, while Iron Queen and crew watch with wide eyes. Why are they so interested in seeing Eggman captured? It's the start of a new pulse-pounding tale guest-starring Nicole, Antoine, Monkey Khan, Espio and more!
PLUS: "Birthright Part One": Now it can be revealed: the long-held secret of the disappearance of Lien-Da's father!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
SENSES-SHATTERING COVER BY Patrick "Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US