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ARCHIE #602
THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY CONTINUES AS ARCHIE AND VERONICA WELCOME NOT ONE BUT TWO BLESSED EVENTS!!!!
"Archie Marries Veronica Part 3: It's Twins!": Okay everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor! We know many of you are still lying there from the events of the previous two issues, which hurtled readers into Archie's future. Well, now that you've witnessed the engagement and wedding of Archie and Veronica, prepare for the most major event yet: Archie and Veronica are having a baby! Strike that, they're having babies... TWINS! And now... you can fall to the floor again! Of course, you haven't had a taste of parenthood until you've seen it done Archie-style! Who will the happy couple pick to be godparents? Can Archie get through Lamaze class without causing a commotion? Never mind that - can he make it through the actual birth without full-scale panic? Mixed in with the patented Archie humor is the poignancy of parents sharing the milestones of childhood, like baby's first words and first steps. And wait until you see how the proud new grandparents react! It's the thrilling conclusion to the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous "Love Showdown"... but it may be only the beginning! This landmark tale is 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: October 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: October 21st, 2009
Newsstands: November 4th, 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

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 #598

"The Volunteer": Archie volunteers to spend time with an elderly man at the seniors' home, and learns he's not the only one caught in the middle of an eternal love triangle!
SCRIPT: Barbara & Samantha Slate
SCRIPTS: Stan Goldberg

"Tree's Company": Archie enjoys the tree in his backyard... until Reggie reminds him how much work it will bring come fall!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: June 17th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 24th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: July 7th, 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

ARCHIE PRESENTS THE MIGHTY ARCHIE ART PLAYERS - FCBD 2009
It's the return of the Mighty Archie Art Players! The Mighty Archie Art Players were a mainstay of several Archie titles throughout the years including LAUGH and various digest comics. The concept was simple: present stories that exist in an "alternate universe" separate from the continuity established in the mainline Archie titles. This was achieved by framing each story as a "play" put on by Archie and his friends. Each took on a character role to tell tales set in various times and places. In this special Free Comic Book Day edition, the Mighty Archie Art Players have a rip-roaring good time in the old west, put a modern-spin on the classic Snow White fairy tale, tell a "big fish" story - literally - with Betty as a mermaid, and cater to the whims of Veronica, transformed into the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra. Their curtain-raising performances will leave you laughing in the aisles!
At Comic Specialty Shops: May 2nd, 2009
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
32-page, full color comic
FREE!

THE HIGH SCHOOL CHRONICLES VOLUME ONE: FRESHMAN YEAR
Archie and his friends have forever been stuck in the latter portion of high school, but now, after many long years, the story of how "the gang" all met up is finally being told in this, the first edition of "The High School Chronicles!" This pioneering storyline, captured in issues #587-591 of ARCHIE and now again in this graphic novel reprint, brings us the beginning of the "eternal love triangle," the introduction of Mr. Weatherbee as principal of Riverdale High, the formation of Moose and Midge's relationship (and Reggie's subsequent schemes to split them up), and other Archie staples! It's all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of "Wolff & Byrd" and "Archie Meets the Punisher" fame, along with popular Archie Comics artist, Bill Galvan. So get your Homecoming dress, pack your brand-new backpack, and pick up your school map to find your way to the biggest Archie story of the year!
SCRIPT: Batton Lash.
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 22nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 29th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 12th, 2009
112-page, full color trade paperback
$10.95 US.

ARCHIE #596
"The Big Flip": After nearly 70 years of being indecisive over Betty and Veronica, Jughead offers Archie a simple solution: merely flip a coin!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Teller I Love Her!": The new bank teller steals Archie's heart... but that's not all she pilfers!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Gory Story": Archie takes on a project he can really sink his "fangs" into - making a documentary about vampires! Features the "Monster Museum" last seen in ARCHIE & FRIENDS #106.
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Changing Times": Mr. Weatherbee shows the class of '84 how much things have changed... but for Archie and Jughead, the more things change, the more they stay the same!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping Date: April 22nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 29th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 12th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE #594

"Running in the Fast Lane": Betty convinces Archie to do a marathon with her, but can Archie keep from
"running on empty"?!

SCRIPT: Hal Lifson

ART: Stan Goldberg





"The Replacement": Don't get him wrong - Archie's not the paranoid type - he's just absolutely certain Veronica has replaced him!

SCRIPT: Craig Boldman

ART: Stan Goldberg





"An Egg-Cellent Assignment": The
"yolks" on Archie when Professor Flutesnoot has the students take care of eggs to learn about responsibility.

SCRIPT: Bill Golliher

ART: Stan Goldberg

Shipping Date: February 18th, 2009

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 25th, 2009

On Sale on Newsstands: March 10th, 2009

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US

ARCHIE #593

"Wreck-ommendation": To get Archie out of his hair... and his mansion... Mr. Lodge agrees to write him a letter of recommendation.

SCRIPT: Craig Boldman

ART: Stan Goldberg

"Changing Times": Feeling passed by, useless and "fossilized" by rapidly advancing technology, Mr. Weatherbee considers retiring. Will the students be able to convince him otherwise?

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Stan Goldberg

"It's Downhill from Here": When Jughead and Archie agree to move a piano for Betty, will they hit a high note or be horribly out-of-tune?

SCRIPT: Bill Golliher

ART: Stan Goldberg

"Dancing Lesson!": When the parents of Riverdale's teens chaperone the dance, they wow their kids with dance moves from the past!

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski

ART: Stan Goldberg

Shipping Date: January 21st, 2009

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 28th, 2009

On Sale on Newsstands: February 10th, 2009

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.