Archie Double Digest

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #206
"The Archies Return to Beverly Hills": After their first thrilling adventure in Beverly Hills (from December 2008's ARCHIE'S DIGEST #250), The Archies have returned for more fun in the "Golden State!" This time, they're playing a gig at the fabled Beverly Hills Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, where many a movie star, president and other dignitaries have been entertained throughout the years! Of course, they plan to make time for some of the city's other famous landmarks, too, including the Fountain Coffee room - home of grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches and the famous "Orange Freeze" drink, and the many shops on Rodeo Drive, including Guzzi and Dolsay & Cabana!
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Rex Lindsey
"Do the Right Thing": Archie faces his biggest dilemma: do what's right (keep his date with Betty) or rock 'n' roll all night (at a concert with Veronica)!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Tim Kennedy
"Loving the Library": Girls can read boys like open books - especially when those boys (like Archie) volunteer at the library just to meet girls!
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 10th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17th, 2010
Newsstands: March 2nd, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #205
IT'S ANOTHER BLAST FROM THE PAST, AS MADHOUSE'S RONALD THE RUBBER BOY MAKES A BIG AND BOUNCY COMEBACK!
"The Return of Ronald the Rubber Boy": Originally seen in the pages of ARCHIE'S MADHOUSE, Ronald had the bad habit of swallowing chewing gum. He swallowed so much gum that he began to take on its elastic properties, making him the goofy teenage equivalent of some famous super-stretchy guys! Now he's back and bouncier than ever, in a tale that's sure to stretch your funny bone!
SCRIPT: Tim Kennedy
ART: Pat Kennedy
"The Pro": Archie looks just like a famous snowboarder who's popular with the ladies... and he aims to meet those ladies by pretending to be that snowboarder!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Down Memory Lane": Archie reminisces about the love triangle throughout the years and how Betty & Veronica have always competed for him!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 6th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: January 13th, 2010
On Sale at Newsstands: January 26th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 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

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #204
"Prize Surprise": A mysterious prize inside a cereal box baffles Archie and his friends... and may be a bigger mystery than they realize!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
"Toy Story": A visit to the toy store is a trip down memory lane... and a look into the future... for Archie's dad!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bob Bolling
"A Class Act": The roots of the Archies band are revealed in this rockin' Little Archie tale!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 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

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #203
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE LATEST, POIGNANT "NEW LOOK" TALE!
"Goodbye Forever Part Four": Archie's dad's promotion requires the Andrews to move out of town... and all of Archie's friends are distraught to see him go! But a fortuitous trip to a hamburger joint in their new home town seems eerily like Pop Tate's... right down to the teens who hang out there! This slice of reality pie has Archie and his family thinking... is this move the right move? Will they tough it out and try out life in a new town after all, or reconsider and move back to Riverdale? 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, with "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: October 21st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: October 28th, 2009
Newsstands: November 11th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #200 SPECIAL MILESTONE 200th - AND THE LATEST IN THE "NEW LOOK" SERIES!
"Goodbye Forever": Archie's dad finally receives the promotion he's been working a lifetime for, but it comes at a price: the family must relocate and leave Riverdale! How will this affect Archie's two best girls, Betty and Veronica, not to mention his best friend, Jughead? Who will rise to bedevil Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee in Archie's absence? Can a hamburger and fries really taste the same if Archie isn't there to share Pop Tate's delectable dishes? Why even Reggie will miss having Archie around to play pranks on. 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: July 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 21st, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 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

Archie Comics First Look: ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #199

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

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: July 5th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 12th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 25th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US