Betty & Veronica Double Digest

First Look: BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #163

2008-07-30T15:33:44Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #163
PART 3 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
"And the Winner Is... Part 3 of 5": 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Two issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show "The Lonely Hearts Club" in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Brandon. He's a computer genius and entrepreneur, but even clumsier than Archie! That might be more than Cheryl can handle... unless your votes decide otherwise! Don't miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer - be sure to reserve every issue!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
ALSO: "Pool Players": Tired of all the splashing kids at the public pool where she lifeguards, Betty can't wait to "relax" around Veronica's pool... or will she?
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: July 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 6th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

Archie Comics First Look: BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #162

2008-06-25T08:17:50Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #162
PART 2 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
“And the Winner Is… Part 2 of 5”: 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Last issue, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants have stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! In this issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Austin. He’s quite a hunk, but perhaps too much of a nutrition and fitness fanatic for Cheryl’s health… unless your votes decide otherwise! Don’t miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer – be sure to reserve every issue!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: “Choose or Loose”: Betty and Veronica just can’t decide which outdoor activity to partake in on such a beautiful day. Can they decide before the rain clouds set in?
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 25th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 15th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #164

2008-06-16T10:18:00Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #164
PART 4 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME! "And the Winner Is… Part 4 of 5": 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Three issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show,
"The Lonely Hearts Club" in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on her final date with master chef George. George really knows how to heat things up, both in and out of the kitchen. Can Cheryl handle the competition from all the culinary school cuties lining up for cooking lessons? Not to mention Jughead, who wants to monopolize her man for endless meals? Your vote decides whether George is the main entrée or merely an appetizer. Don’t miss this pivotal issue leading up to the final chapter where your votes… and Cheryl’s final choice for new leading man… will be revealed! SCRIPT AND
ART: Dan Parent.
"Tired & Re-Tired": Betty and Veronica’s day is full of activities, but they refuse to be tired until they’re REALLY tired!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"Bionic Babes": Betty and Veronica fantasize about what it would be like to be stronger… faster… better than before!
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: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: September 23rd, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL AND BACK TO THRILLS FOR ARCHIE COMICS THIS SEPTEMBER!

2008-05-26T10:51:32Z

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL AND BACK TO THRILLS FOR ARCHIE COMICS THIS SEPTEMBER!

The summer of 2008 is now in the rear-view mirror, and destined to be remembered for its plethora of intriguing tales and awesome “event” stories.

Not to be outdone, here comes September. As Archie and his friends go back to school, so do Archie Comics readers, leaving behind those carefree days of summer to get back into a regular routine. But that doesn’t mean things have to be less exciting! To prove that point, Archie Comics continues to deliver stories that are sure to get kids talking at their lockers each morning! The excitement promises to last through the fall, and gets off to a rollicking start with these engrossing issues shipping in September.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #123, ships 9/3. 32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US. “A Tune in Tinsel Town”: Now that the smoke has cleared and all the bad guys have been dispatched, Archie and his friends can finally concentrate on the film deal that brought them to Hollywood in the first place. Citing the Archie band’s popularity and the high profile of their adventures in Europe and Africa, a big-time Hollywood producer is certain the teens’ notoriety will translate to box office gold and plans to star them in a series of movies called “Mayhem Musical High.” Now that they’ve saved half of Hollywood’s biggest stars, the kids are even hotter properties! Along with that red-hotness comes offers of solo contracts for the players. Will visions of individual fame and fortune strike a sour chord with the band, or can the Archies’ love of music and friendship ultimately overcome ego and greed? SCRIPT: Alex Simmons. ART/COVER: Fernando Ruiz (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #164, ships 9/3. Full color digest format, $3.69 US. PART 4 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME! “And the Winner Is… Part 4 of 5”: 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Three issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on her final date, with master chef, George. George really knows how to heat things up, both in and out of the kitchen. Can Cheryl handle the competition from all the culinary school cuties lining up for cooking lessons? Not to mention Jughead, who wants to monopolize her man for endless meals? Your vote decides whether George is the main entrée or merely an appetizer. Don’t miss this pivotal issue leading up to the final chapter where your votes… and Cheryl’s final choice for new leading man… will be revealed! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

First Look: BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #161

2008-05-21T17:13:29Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #161
FEATURING PART 1 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
“And the Winner Is… Part 1 of 5”: 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Ever since her return, Cheryl has been the bane of Betty and Veronica’s existence, complicating their “eternal love triangle” with Archie into an awkward quadrangle! Even though Cheryl has been seeing Reggie lately, the girls would love nothing more than to see Cheryl completely preoccupied with someone other than a Riverdale high hunk! They get their chance when Reggie takes a nonchalant attitude toward his relationship with Cheryl – prompting the red-headed vixen to seek a new boyfriend on the TV show, “The Lonely Hearts Club!” Wait until you see the hot contestants vying for the title! Best yet, over the next few months readers will have a chance to both witness each date in this digest series AND vote on who they think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! It’s the Archie Comics event of the summer, and you don’t want to miss it!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 21st, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 28th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: June 10th, 2008
Full color digest format,
$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #160

2008-04-17T11:12:54Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #160
“Who is Cheryl Blossom?”: Intrepid reporter Tomoko Yoshida doesn’t know what she’s getting into when she sets out to interview Cheryl Blossom for the school newspaper! Once Cheryl gets going, it’s apparent to Tomoko that this is one newspaper article that is going to have to appear over the course of several consecutive editions! Don’t miss the fun in this entertaining recap of Cheryl’s appearances in Archie Comics, including the milestone “Love Showdown” series!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SHIPPING JUNE 2008

2008-04-14T07:13:48Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #163
PART 3 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
"And the Winner Is… Part 3 of 5": 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Two issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show "The Lonely Hearts Club" in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at http://www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Brandon. He's a computer genius and entrepreneur, but even clumsier than Archie! That might be more than Cheryl can handle… unless your votes decide otherwise! Don't miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer – be sure to reserve every issue!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
ALSO: "Pool Players": Tired of all the splashing kids at the public pool where she lifeguards, Betty can't wait to "relax" around Veronica's pool… or will she?
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: July 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 6th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #162

2008-03-17T06:00:17Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #162
PART 2 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
"And the Winner Is… Part 2 of 5": 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Last issue, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, "The Lonely Hearts Club" in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants have stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! In this issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Austin. He’s quite a hunk, but perhaps too much of a nutrition and fitness fanatic for Cheryl’s health… unless your votes decide otherwise! Don’t miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer – be sure to reserve every issue!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: "Choose or Loose": Betty and Veronica just can’t decide which outdoor activity to partake in on such a beautiful day. Can they decide before the rain clouds set in?
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 25th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 15th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

Archie Comics First Look: BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #159

2008-03-12T18:58:06Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #159
“The Inspiration”: Looking for a female counterpoint to Chuck’s cartoons, school paper editor Betty decides to let reporter Carol take a shot at cartooning, too. Told to observe her fellow female students, Carol comes back with a strip about two girls infatuated with the same guy. Now where did she come up with an idea like that?
SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz.
“Flagged Downer”: Betty and Veronica raise their flag of curiosity as they stroll through town observing all the flags hanging from their neighbor’s homes.
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
“Birds of a Feather”: Betty takes Veronica bird watching, but she’s more interested in boy watching! 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: March 12th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 19th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: April 1st, 2008
Full color digest format,
$3.69 US.

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

2008-03-11T13:52:37Z

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 DOUBLE DIGEST #162
PART 2 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
“And the Winner Is… Part 2 of 5”: 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Last issue, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants have stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! In this issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Austin. He’s quite a hunk, but perhaps too much of a nutrition and fitness fanatic for Cheryl’s health… unless your votes decide otherwise! Don’t miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer – be sure to reserve every issue!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: “Choose or Loose”: Betty and Veronica just can’t decide which outdoor activity to partake in on such a beautiful day. Can they decide before the rain clouds set in?
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 25th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 15th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #161

2008-02-18T07:47:58Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #161
FEATURING PART 1 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
"And the Winner Is… Part 1 of 5": 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Ever since her return, Cheryl has been the bane of Betty and Veronica’s existence, complicating their
"eternal love triangle" with Archie into an awkward quadrangle! Even though Cheryl has been seeing Reggie lately, the girls would love nothing more than to see Cheryl completely preoccupied with someone other than a Riverdale high hunk! They get their chance when Reggie takes a nonchalant attitude toward his relationship with Cheryl – prompting the red-headed vixen to seek a new boyfriend on the TV show,
"The Lonely Hearts Club!" Wait until you see the hot contestants vying for the title! Best yet, over the next few months readers will have a chance to both witness each date in this digest series AND vote on who they think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! It’s the Archie Comics event of the summer, and you don’t want to miss it!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 21st, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 28th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: June 10th, 2008
Full color digest format,
$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #158

2008-01-25T16:37:52Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #158
“Cheering Section”: Three cheers for Riverdale’s cheerleading team – they are guaranteed to “cheer” you “up” when you’re feeling “down!”
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Pat Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 6th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: February 19th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SHIPPING APRIL 2008

2008-01-22T01:11:58Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #160
"Who is Cheryl Blossom?": Intrepid reporter Tomoko doesn’t know what she’s getting into when she sets out to interview Cheryl Blossom for the school newspaper! Once Cheryl gets going, it’s apparent to Tomoko that this is one newspaper article that is going to have to appear over the course of several consecutive editions! Don’t miss the fun in this entertaining recap of Cheryl’s appearances in Archie Comics, including the milestone "Love Showdown" series!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA GO TO BELL TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2008-01-18T18:31:09Z

Archie Comics Chairman and Publisher Michael Silberkleit and Vice President Fred Mausser attended the Saratoga Springs meeting of the New York State Library Association to talk about Archie Comics' Library Program. At the convention a raffle was held, with the winner appearing in a future issue of Archie Comics. Lenora Martin, the school librarian for Bell Top Elementary, was the winner and is featured in Betty & Veronica Double Digest 157, on sale now!

In a story by George Gladir with art by Dan Parent, Betty & Veronica are going to look at Colleges in Upstate New York when their car breaks down in front of Bell Top Elementary School. At the school Leonora Martin gives the girls a tour of Bell Top. Writer George Gladir said, "It's a fun story and Leonora is a very nice person. She sent a CD with about 20 pictures of herself and her school." This was very helpful to artist Dan Parent, who used the photos to accurately depict the school. Leonora Martin, the real-life school librarian turned Betty & Veronica co-star, stated, "Everyone at the school is very excited. About half the students have ordered copies of the comic."

Archie Comics First Looks: BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #157

2007-12-25T05:16:42Z

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #157 "You Ain't Got No Elegance": Both Betty and Archie are abuzz when they learn Veronica’s got a hot date with a high class gentleman! Is this finally the answer to Betty’s prayers, or merely the beginning of Archie’s nightmares? The answer will melt your heart! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Pat Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: December 19th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 28th, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: January 8th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.