Betty & Veronica Digest

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.

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 #183
"Double Take": Veronica is wearing a brand-new, exlusion, "original" designer dress… wait until she notices Betty is wearing the exact same thing!
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: April 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: April 292nd, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

 Archie: It's your 20th year with Archie Comics, congratulations. 

Dan Parent: Thanks!  It's been great!  I can't believe how fast it's gone by! 

Archie: How have things changed at Archie in the last 20 years?   

Dan Parent: Well, we've kept the focus on the characters the same, but continually try to keep them in the modern world.  Technology has changed how we print our books, since everything is digital now.  And now we have the web to deal with, which has also enhanced our relationship with our fans around the world. 

Archie: How do you make sure your stories and styles are current? 

Dan Parent: I'm a pop culture fanatic, which really comes in handy with this job.  I also have a teen age daughter and a nine year old son, so I have to keep up with all the latest fads.   

Archie: You introduced Cheryl Blossom in the Love Showdown, what was her inspiration? 

Dan Parent: My inspiration was to bring back this great character who I (and lots of fans) fondly remembered.  I remember reading the first Cheryl story when I was a collector, and thought she added so much to the Archie Universe. 

Archie: How much work and detail is put into a new character before the fans ever see it? 

Dan Parent: Quite a bit, although sometimes it takes a few stories for the characters to evolve.  And sometimes audience reaction helps guide us in a certain direction. 

Archie: What does Cheryl as a character bring to the mix of kids in Riverdale that is different than Betty and Veronica?

Dan Parent: Cheryl can do the things that Betty and Veronica can't.  Even though Veronica is sometimes billed as “bad girl”, she's really just spoiled and a little naughty.  Cheryl can be downright mean, and the villains in stories are always the most fun to write and draw! 

Archie: Have the fans been vocal about Cheryl's absence?

Dan Parent: At every convention people always go on about Cheryl, and when I do sketches at the cons, I usually get as many requests for Cheryl as I do for Betty & Veronica. 

Archie: Cheryl is making a comeback in the pages of Betty & Veronica Digest; was her return your idea?

Dan Parent: Yes, along with Victor, we had discussions about focusing again on Cheryl.  She'd been back for a few years, but not really in the spotlight.  We're definitely changing that! 

Archie: What makes this the right time to bring Cheryl back?

Dan Parent: Is there ever a wrong time for Cheryl Blossom?  I think not! 

Archie: Why team her up with Reggie?

Dan Parent: The one thing we haven't done, believe it or not, is team up the two greatest villains in the Archie Universe:  Reggie and Cheryl!  It had to happen sooner or later!

Archie: What is next for Cheryl after this 3 part story?

Dan Parent: We'll be reintroducing Cheryl to new readers, and then starting a new story arc where ore readers pick a new boyfriend for Cheryl.