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BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #189
"The Present": Betty tries to live for the "here and now," but Veronica is only interested in it "every now and then!"
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
"The Party": After accidentally gobbling up goodies meant for the Orphanage Christmas party, Jughead finds a way to redeem himself and keep the Christmas spirit alive.
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: November 5th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.

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BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #185
A VERY SPECIAL ISSUE CELEBRATING BETTY & VERONICA’S VERY FIRST ISSUE!  
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.  Now, to commemorate the anniversary of ARCHIE’S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1 from 1950, Archie is pleased to present this very special issue that reprints that first issue in its entirety.  And just like in the ARCHIE and JUGHEAD issues, it also includes a brand-new tale that finds the girls facing the past in a way they never expected!  Yes, in “Betty & Veronica Meet Betty & Veronica,” the Betty & Veronica of 2008 find themselves face to face to face to face with the Betty & Veronica of the 1950s! 
SCRIPT: Fernando Ruiz.  ART: Jeff Shultz! 
PLUS: Classic stories!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
It’s one historic issue you just don’t want to miss!   
Shipping Date: June 11th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 18th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 1st, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #187
"Bright Idea": Betty and Veronica are content to lounge pool side, but Mrs. Lodge comes up with plenty of alternatives. Will the girls soak up the possibilities or merely continue to soak up the sun?
Script: Mike Pellowski.
Art: Bob Bolling.
"The Surfing Whirl": Archie would love to make waves with Betty, but she keeps postponing his dates to surf the waves!
Script: George Gladir.
Art: Tim Kennedy.
Plus: Other new and classic tales!
Script AND
Art: Various talents.
Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008
Full Color digest format
$2.49 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #184
“Down Memory Lane”: Betty faces that age-old question: to embrace all her childhood clutter, or sell her memories out to a garage sale!
SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Pat Kennedy.
“Downsizing Dilemma”: Dilton’s plan to help the environment and tackle the world’s population explosion? Downsize the human race – literally – by shrinking everyone so they need less natural resources!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Pat Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 7th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 14th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 27th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #186
"Party Game": Dragged to another high-society party by Veronica, Betty resigns herself to the fact that Veronica will once again get all the attention… or will she?
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"Picnic Panic": The girls are looking for something to do, so Jughead suggests a picnic… as long as he can come along!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping Date: July 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 6th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

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BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #185
A VERY SPECIAL ISSUE CELEBRATING BETTY & VERONICA’S VERY FIRST ISSUE!
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. Now, to commemorate the anniversary of ARCHIE’S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1 from 1950, Archie is pleased to present this very special issue that reprints that first issue in its entirety. And just like in the ARCHIE and JUGHEAD issues, it also includes a brand-new tale that finds the girls facing the past in a way they never expected! Yes, in "Betty & Veronica Meet Betty & Veronica," the Betty & Veronica of 2008 find themselves face to face to face to face with the Betty & Veronica of the 1950s!
SCRIPT: Fernando Ruiz. ART: Jeff Shultz!
PLUS: Classic stories!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
It’s one historic issue you just don’t want to miss!
Shipping Date: June 11th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 18th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 1st, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

JUNE IS THE MONTH OF MIRTH AND MILESTONES AT ARCHIE COMICS!

In a year already jam-packed with intriguing storylines and engrossing events, Archie Comics just keeps the excitement coming this June! It all starts with a very special issue of BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #185 which celebrates the release of the very first issue of ARCHIE’S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA by reprinting that landmark issue in its entirety, along with a brand-new tale of Betty and Veronica encountering their past selves! Then, over in the pages of sister title BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST, it’s the continuation of another milestone: an interactive story where the readers get to choose Cheryl’s new boyfriend by voting for him online! Last but not least, Jughead looks like he’s knee-deep in a real romance… and he looks “realistically” drawn, too! It’s a double milestone for the ever-cool crowned one. It’s three hysterical, ground-breaking issues you won’t want to miss!

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #185
A VERY SPECIAL ISSUE CELEBRATING BETTY & VERONICA’S VERY FIRST ISSUE!
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. Now, to commemorate the anniversary of ARCHIE’S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1 from 1950, Archie is pleased to present this very special issue that reprints that first issue in its entirety. And just like in the ARCHIE and JUGHEAD issues, it also includes a brand-new tale that finds the girls facing the past in a way they never expected! Yes, in “Betty & Veronica Meet Betty & Veronica,” the Betty & Veronica of 2008 find themselves face to face to face to face with the Betty & Veronica of the 1950s!
SCRIPT: Fernando Ruiz. ART: Jeff Shultz!
PLUS: Classic stories! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
It’s one historic issue you just don’t want to miss!
Shipping Date: June 11th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 18th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 1st, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.