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"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

"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

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #197
"Route 66 Here We Come": It's both fast and furious... furiously funny and entertaining that is - this pavement pounding tale of eco-friendly cars... libraries promoting literacy through comic reading... suitcase cars... famous sites like the Cadillac Ranch... and more as the teens rev up for a Route 66 rendezvous! Special guest appearance by Phil Yeh of "Cartoonists Across America!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Birdhouse Builders": A simple birdhouse building project becomes a major development... and we do mean major... when Veronica gets involved!
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 26th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 1st, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 15th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

"Betty in Wonderland": Betty reads "Alice in Wonderland" to the kids she's babysitting and realizes the characters are just like her friends in Riverdale. Deciding to tell the story from her point of view, she casts Veronica as "The Queen of Hearts" and offers Archie readers a chance to watch the whole Archie gang "through the looking glass!"
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent

"Growing Pains": Betty and Veronica reminisce about how Veronica just had to have all the best, most expensive toys as a child...so what's changed?! Features "Little Archie" flashbacks from fan-favorite Bob Bolling.
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: June 10th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 17th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 30th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #194
"Class Action!": The girls think summer means a break from education, but little do they realize just how educational their recreational plans are!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz "All at Sea": Veronica is happy to have Archie to herself for the maiden voyage of her dad's new cruise ship, but when circumstances cause Archie to stay behind with Betty, he's cruising for a bruising!
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: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #193
"Palm Springs Weekend": Join Betty and Veronica as they embark upon the jet-settingest weekend trip of their lives. Destination: the ultra-ritzy Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs. It's all brought to you by famed Hollywood columnist Hal Lifson. Just like his column, this comic book travelogue is loaded with sizzling celebrities, magnificent homes, breathtaking scenery, and total trendsetters. Lifson also has a fondness for the sensational '60s, on full display here as the Riviera's design is based on architecture of the decade. So pack your bags and buy your tix - it's the hippest trip you'll ever take!
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Rex Lindsey
"New Clowns in Town": Betty's Uncle Clarence is in town doing his clown act at the circus, but when his two assistants catch colds, Betty and Veronica are enlisted to don makeup they've never worn before!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: April 21st, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$ 2.69 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #192

ANOTHER STORY FEATURING RIVERDALE'S LATEST SUPERSTAR, KUMI!

"Culture Shock": Archie, Betty and Jughead get a crash course in Japanese culture at Kumi's house... and we do mean "crash!"

SCRIPT: Misako Rocks.

ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Fizzed": Veronica and her friends are "bubbling" over with excitement when Mr. Lodge has them taste-test his new "Fizzy Fresh" soda!

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: February 25th, 2009

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 4th, 2009

On Sale on Newsstands: March 17th, 2009

88-page, full color digest

$2.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #191

"Flying High": A tribute to the brave female pilots and stunt performers who helped pioneer the early years of aviation! This "what if" story casts Betty as a stunt flyer, with Archie as her trusty mechanic and Veronica as a flashy movie star looking for a secret stunt double for her latest high-flying feature film. Fans of antique airplanes and Hollywood's golden age will love this story's authentic attention to detail in both its script and art!

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Bob Bolling

"DesignERR!": Trying to ease a guilty conscience, Veronica finds a designer store that rents clothes and accessories for her friends who can't afford such luxuries.

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski

ART: Tim Kennedy

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: January 21st, 2009

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

On Sale on Newsstands: February 10th, 2009

88-page, full color digest

$2.49 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #190
"Coming to the U.S.A.": This poignant tale details Kumi and her family's arrival in the United States and their introduction to American life and culture. Not to mention Kumi's first day at Riverdale High and how she met Archie and his friends. It's a very special day for Archie Comics' newest superstar!
SCRIPT: Misako Rocks!
ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Bedtime Story": A boy's camping trip leaves the girls without plans for the weekend... until they decide to have a slumber party! Of course, true to form, the party will involve every activity but "slumbering!"
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: December 10th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 17th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 30th, 2008
88-page, full color digest
$2.49 US.