February 2010 Archives

THIS APRIL, THE "NEW LOOK" SAGA OF VERONICA'S CRUSADE TO SAVE RIVERDALE FROM HER FATHER, "MY FATHER'S BETRAYAL," IS RELEASED AS A GRAPHIC NOVEL! 

Archie fans the world over have wondered what their favorite Riverdale teens would look like if rendered in a realistic style. Archie Comics answered the question with the ground-breaking, pulse-pounding, media-grabbing story that prompted the creation of an entire "New Look" line. 

More than any "New Look" stories so far, "My Father's Betrayal" pushes boundaries, when the very landscape of Riverdale is at stake. Appalled, Veronica and her friends vow to save a nature preserve from being turned into an industrial park.  However, the real shock comes when Veronica discovers the forest's demolition is being funded by her own father!  What happens when Riverdale's richest businessman and his debutante daughter find themselves on opposite sides of an industrial-sized issue? 

Now every installment of this explosive tale is collected under one cover in this special paperback edition.  Famous superhero art team and Eisner Award nominees Rick Burchett and Terry Austin lend their formidable penciling and inking talents to this intriguing tale, brought to you by "new look" scribe Melanie J. Morgan.  It's the "New Look" story you must read!

ARCHIE NEW LOOK SERIES VOLUME 4: VERONICA IN "MY FATHER'S BETRAYAL"

It's the fourth installment in Archie's dynamic "New Look" series! Veronica and her friends must face off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming a concrete industrial park!  Petitions... Posters... Publicity... Public meetings... The teens try everything to bring the plight of the forest to the public. But once both sides join the debate, the problem becomes grayer than ever.  Can a resolution be reached before the trees all come crashing down?  It's a story you just can't afford to miss, served up in the "realistic" art style that portrayed some of the most-talked about Archie stories in recent years!  Famous superhero art team and Eisner Award nominees Rick Burchett and Terry Austin lend their formidable penciling and inking talents to this intriguing tale, brought to you by "New Look" scribe Melanie J. Morgan. 

SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan

PENCILS: Rick Burchett

INKS: Terry Austin

Shipping Date: April 7^th, 2010

On Sale at Comic Shops: April 14^th, 2010

ISBN-13: 978-1879794-54-2

112-page, full color 6"x9" square bound paperback

$10.95 US

ONE OF THE BEST YET! "ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS: THE CARTOON LIFE OF CHUCK CLAYTON" GRAPHIC NOVEL ARRIVES! 

Chuck is Riverdale High's biggest comic book fan. He's also one of its most enthusiastic artists, with a huge imagination and an even larger heart. So when he gets the opportunity to help younger kids by teaching them about cartooning he jumps at the chance. But has he dived in over his head? Join him for a wild ride where life imitates art, and the other way around. The world is about to see that anything is possible in "The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton!"

"The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton" is an imaginative, heart-warming tale from acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, organizer of "Kids Comic Con," and nominee for the 2010 Glyph Comics Awards, Alex Simmons. 

ARCHIE ALL-STARS VOLUME 3: THE CARTOON LIFE OF CHUCK CLAYTON

RIVERDALE'S RESIDENT CARTOONIST TAKES CENTER STAGE IN THIS SPECIAL STORY!

Chuck is Riverdale High's most enthusiastic cartoonist, with a huge imagination and an even larger heart. But when he gets to teach younger kids about cartooning is he in over his head? The world is about to see that anything is possible in "The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton!" This imaginative tale from acclaimed writer, and nominee for the 2010 Glyph Comics Awards, Alex Simmons, is certain to draw you in.

SCRIPT: Alex Simmons

ART: Fernando Ruiz

Shipping Date: February 10^th, 2010

On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17^th, 2010

96-page, full color trade paperback

$9.95 US

ISBN: 978-1-879794-48-1

Also shipping this week...

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #206

BETTY & VERONICA #246 and

SONIC UNIVERSE #13

ARCHIE #606
DON'T MISS THE INTROSPECTIVE EPILOGUE TO THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY!
"Archie Gets Married: the Epilogue": The amazing events that occurred in ARCHIE issues #600 through #605 have left Archie in a daze! He doesn't know how to explain it to his friends... especially Betty and Veronica! Can he readjust to the way things used to be before he walked up Memory Lane?
SCRIPT: Michael Uslan
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Unflappable": Archie comes up with a new way to break a date with Veronica: he'll push her buttons until she breaks the date with him!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Career Weak": An all-week Career Fair at school has Archie leaping from job to job. If only any of them were paying gigs!
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: February 17th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 24th, 2010
Newsstands: March 9th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

PALS 'n' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #139
"The Chatty Charioteer": Archie goes Greek without having to join a college fraternity in this "what if" tale that imagines the teens of Riverdale in Ancient Greece! Can Archio beat Reggio in the big chariot race? Will Bettina and Veronique forever debate which of them is Archio's biggest fan? One thing's for certain - this story is one for the history books!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
"Let Your Hair Down": After a week of science-fact with Professor Flutesnoot, the kids are ready to enjoy the local science fiction convention... but they're not the only ones!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Tim Kennedy
"On the Face of It": The object of Reggie's affections is compromised... when his own beloved face gets a zit!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 17th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 24th, 2010
Newsstands: March 9th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #37
"Bite Plight": it's tooth or consequences for Jughead when the tooth fairy undervalues his tooth. Meanwhile, Archie is gaga over the fetching fairy while Betty takes a shine to her hunky supervisor! We promise you, this is one story you'll love to sink your teeth into!
SCRIPT: Tim Kennedy
ART: Pat Kennedy
"Egology": Everything you always wanted to know about big egos... straight from that most vain and conceited of wise guys, Reggie!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Fernando Ruiz
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 17th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 24th, 2010
Newsstands: March 9th, 2010
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES VOLUME 10:
BEST OF THE SEVENTIES BOOK 2
By popular demand, get set for a second heaping helping of classic Archie stories from the sensational seventies! This follow-up to the original BEST OF THE SEVENTIES features more of the best stories of the 1970s collected into one, high-grade volume. Witness as Archie and his friends get involved in one hysterical situation after another, and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decades: Social relevance! The ERA! Inflation! The Bicentennial! Disco! Seventies Teen Idols! It's all here and more in one amazing book. All we can say is... have a nice day!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
Shipping Date: May 5th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 12th, 2010
Newsstands: May 25th, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1879794498
96-page, full color square bound paperback
$11.95 US

ARCHIE #609
"More Than Words": Last issue, readers witnessed the double-bill of the century, as The Archies and Josie & the Pussycats co-headlined a major concert tour! When the lights dimmed, it turned out that the lyrics to the love songs weren't just being recited on stage... but also whispered into Valerie's ears by Archie! The two lovebirds soon became songbirds, penning their own original love song. But when Betty and Veronica find out, they're in no mood for love songs! Can Archie and Valerie have a relationship amidst the suspicions and jealousies of their band mates, or will the curtain fall on their rockin' romance?
SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: May 19th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 26th, 2010
Newsstands: June 8th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

ARCHIE DIGEST #264
"Wheel Appeal": Archie has always been popular with the ladies, but when he wins the use of a sports car for a week, one passenger seat is simply not enough!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Writer's Blockhead": Archie has to write a story for English class, but he's stuck at "Once upon a time!"
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: May 12th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 19th, 2010
Newsstands: June 1st, 2010
88-page, Full color digest format
$2.69 US

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #209
"Click Trick": The hazard blinkers from the roadwork being done in front of Archie's bedroom window make it impossible to get a good night's sleep, so it's off to the woods where Archie is determined to get some rest... or will he?
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Fernando Ruiz
"Dog Gone": A thunderstorm sends Little Archie's dog Spotty scurrying, leading to a breathtaking adventure as he desperately searches for the petrified pooch.
SCRIPT AND ART: Bob Bolling
"Brush Up": Archie goes to the woods to do a still life painting for art class... but nothing there will keep still long enough!
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 26th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: June 2nd, 2010
Newsstands: June 15th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

BETTY #186
"Tree Trouble": With help from Dilton's holographic projector, Betty finds a way to declare her love for Archie without having to actually carve their initials in a tree!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Stan Goldberg
"The Older Woman": Have you heard the news? The paperboy is awfully interested in making deliveries at the Cooper home!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Second Chance": Nancy and Betty both wish they had more time for fun... and thanks to a wishbone those wishes may come true!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
"Neat Freaked Out!": Betty's Mom is shocked at how much effort Betty is putting into cleaning the house... until she learns Betty invited Archie over!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: May 26th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: June 2nd, 2010
Newsstands: June 15th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #204
"We've Got it Maid": Cheryl Blossom offers "maid service for a day" as part of a charity auction - and Veronica is determined to be the high bidder! As Cheryl toils, will Veronica "clean up" on payback she feels owed, or be more "charitable" in her treatment of Cheryl?
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
"A Quick Study": Veronica learns that studying isn't all fun and games when comparing study groups with a friend.
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Pat Kennedy
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 5th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 12th, 2010
Newsstands: May 25th, 2010
88-page, Full color digest format
$2.69 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #181
"No Baseball for Betty Part 2": Continued from last issue. If you think Archie has a hard time choosing between Betty and Veronica, wait until he has to choose between his feelings for Betty and his desire to play shortstop on the baseball team - the same position Betty is trying out for! Yes, last issue Betty decided to play hard ball instead of softball, and in the process she threw a curve ball to Archie and the other boys on the team! In fact, it's led to an all-out debate between the boys and girls, and now the boys are threatening to petition that Betty be banned from baseball! Who will prevail? There are still several innings left to play in this multi-part tale!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Rod Whigham
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 19th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 26th, 2010
Newsstands: June 8th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

JUGHEAD #201
"The Volunteer": When Mr. Flutesnoot proposes a student committee dedicated to community service, no one gives him the time of day due to his failed campaigns of the past. The biggest naysayer is Jughead, but his conscience gets the best of him and he soon becomes a one-man task force. But can Jughead make Riverdale a nicer place for everyone all by himself?
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey.
Shipping Date: May 12th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 19th, 2010
Newsstands: June 1st, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #160
"The Saga of Bullseye Jones": Yee-ha! It's time to saddle up your hosses and mosey into the old west for some rip-roaring fun! Lasso up some laughs when you join Jonesy and Chuck as they arrive in Peaceful Valley and try out to be Mayor Andrews' new deputies!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
"Treehouse Trouble": Jughead and Archie are up a tree--literally--when they volunteer to build a treehouse for the Riverdale Boys and Girls Club!
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Tim Kennedy
"Food Mood": An army travels on its stomach... and so does Jughead when he goes hiking... but is the backpack strong enough to hold all the sandwiches Betty's made for him?
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bill Galvan
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 5th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 12th, 2010
Newsstands: May 25th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #213
"Reigning Cats and Dogs Part One": Sonic and Princess Sally head south to become honorary members of the new Wolf Pack Nation, but stumble into a major mystery along the way: a talisman is missing, and the accusations are flying! Can Sonic stave off an all-out war? What shocking discovery does Sally make? The answers are as astounding as special guest-star Big the Cat!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
Shipping Date: May 26th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: June 2nd, 2010
Newsstands: June 15th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #16 THE PULSE-POUNDING CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC "JOURNEY TO THE EAST" TALE!
"A World Under Constant Vigil": In this grand finale to the "Journey to the East" story arc, Sonic must confront the traitor to the Chaotix--Espio! But Sonic isn't the only one in a face-off: Monkey Khan comes up against the enigmatic Bride of the Shinobi Clan, and a long-held secret is revealed! History unfolds, hidden traps are around every corner, and the fate of the world hinges on this final mission! Don't miss this thrilling conclusion!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: May 12th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 19th, 2010
Newsstands: June 1st, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

SONIC GOES DIGITAL WITH A WAY PAST HUGE COMIC COLLECTION

LOS ANGELES - February 10, 2010 - A Squared Entertainment (A2), a full-service brand entertainment company, and Archie Comics, the leading producer of comic book entertainment, announced today an exciting collaboration with Stan Lee, founder, chairman and chief creative officer (CCO) of POW! Entertainment (PK:POWN), to create a new print and digital comic book line from the most successful comic book entertainment producer of all time. Lee is also known as the co-creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and Iron Man, among many others.

Scheduled for release first is a new, original multimedia series called "Super Seven" to be distributed in print, online, on air and at retail. It's the story about seven aliens who find themselves stranded on planet Earth after their spaceship crashes, only to be befriended by none other than Lee himself. Taking them under his care, Lee becomes their leader and enables them to resume their lives as superheroes on earth.

"A2 Entertainment is humbled and honored to be collaborating with such a legendary figure in the entertainment industry," A2 Entertainment Co-Founder and CEO Andy Heyward says. "Stan Lee has been delivering groundbreaking entertainment to consumers for decades and we couldn't be more excited to venture into the digital space together and introduce him to a new generation of fans."

"Stan Lee is a global icon. He has single handedly changed modern entertainment. His legendary creations are timeless," says Archie Comics Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. "Archie Comics is incredibly proud to be working with Stan Lee in publishing 'Super Seven'."

"Nothing is more exciting to me, as a writer, than creating a new type of story or introducing a new theme. Although I've briefly appeared in other comics, 'Super Seven' is the first time that I'll actually be a continuing character in a far-out, original superhero series," says POW! Chairman and Founder Stan Lee. "Having been a fan of the Archie Comics line for many decades, it's a real kick to have this opportunity to help them launch my new, highly-stylized superhero saga which we'll soon bequeath to a grateful public."

Gill Champion, POW!'s President and COO says, "Working with Archie Comics and A2 Entertainment provides us with another unique opportunity to further extend the Stan Lee POW! brand internationally through a diverse combination of distribution opportunities."

Walt Disney Studios entered into a first-look deal with POW! and has a number of projects in development with the company and has also been working closely with the world-renowned Lee.

"Super Seven" is expected to debut in fall 2010 in digital, print and broadcast.

About A Squared Entertainment (A2) LLC
A Squared Entertainment (A2) is a full-service brand entertainment company that creates, develops, produces, programs, markets, merchandises and distributes content across all channels: online, offline, on-air and at retail outlets.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, A2 Entertainment was created by Co-Presidents Andy Heyward and Amy Moynihan Heyward in 2009. Having spent the last quarter of a century in the kids industry, the two created A2 Entertainment with a mission to develop meaningful entertainment in various formats and recreate the way brands are managed and brought to market in a multimedia, multi-tasking world. A2 Entertainment is currently producing the "Secret Millionaire's Club" with billionaire Warren Buffett, "Gisele & the Green Team" with supermodel Gisele Bündchen and "Martha & Friends" with American media mogul and business magnate Martha Stewart.

About Archie Comics
The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest running brands in the history of the comic industry. Archie Comics have sold 1.5 billion comics and are published in a dozen different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. Archie Comics has spawned characters whose popularity has spilled over into other media and who have become part of popular culture. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH and JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS are just some of the many legendary franchises that are part of the Archie Comics Library.

About POW! (PURVEYORS OF WONDER) ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Pinksheets: POWN)
An advanced media and entertainment company, POW! was founded by Stan Lee, together with award winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property attorney Arthur Lieberman, Esq., to create, produce and license original intellectual properties. POW! Specializes in franchises for the entertainment industry, including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion.

ARCHIE ALL-STARS VOLUME 3: THE CARTOON LIFE OF CHUCK CLAYTON
RIVERDALE'S RESIDENT CARTOONIST TAKES CENTER STAGE IN THIS SPECIAL STORY!
Originally appearing in the pages of ARCHIE & FRIENDS #126 through #129, "The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton" focuses on Chuck's efforts to share his artistic talents with neighborhood kids, and the special relationships he develops as he teaches cartooning. It all starts when Chuck is asked to teach an after-school program in cartooning to elementary school kids... and it isn't long before he learns the kids can be more hyperactive than his doodles! But Chuck is determined to connect with the kids and help them create the next comic book classics. Along the way, he gets some help teaching from an unlikely source, and reaches out to a troubled child known for spreading graffiti. Can Chuck's world of collecting, drawing, and teaching kids how to make their own comics take on new meaning? The answer's just a splash panel away! This poignant tale comes courtesy of someone who knows their way around both creating and teaching comics, namely acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, and organizer of the world's only "Kids' Comic" convention, Alex Simmons.
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons
ART: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date: February 10th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17th, 2010
Newsstands: March 2nd, 2010
96-page, full color tradpaperback
$11.95 US

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

BETTY & VERONICA #246
"The Great Debate": Riverdale High's biggest fashion plate squares off against its most practical dresser in a debate on formal school attire versus casual wear... and you'll never guess which sides Betty and Veronica take!
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Timely Tales": Veronica grows very impatient with the service at a local restaurant, leading to the question,
"should the customers be called 'waiters' instead of the servers?"
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Same Game": Veronica gets more than her "share" when she has to share a dorm with Betty and two other girls at a teen fellowship retreat designed to promote cooperation and team-work!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Technologically Challenged": A zapped battery in Veronica's cell phone cuts off the lines of communication with Betty at a crucial moment: just when a new girl threatens to move in on their Archie!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: February 10th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17th, 2010
Newsstands: March 2nd, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #13
"Journey into the East Part One: Endless Reach of Fate": After a fierce battle with the Spider Ninjas, Sonic rescues Sally, Tails and Monkey Khan from the Gossamer Clan Cave in which they've been imprisoned. Things get introspective as Sally blames herself for the recent turn of events, but when they all meet the Bride of the Endless Reach, our heroes realize they are in the middle of a much bigger picture than they thought! Ties into this month's SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #210
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley.
Shipping Date: February 10th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17th, 2010
Newsstands: March 2nd, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #140
"Freshmen Year - The Missing Chapters: Jughead": For years, fans of Archie Comics have wondered what happened in the years before the fabled teens of Riverdale entered high school. How did everyone meet? Were the teachers always at the high school? Did all of Archie's friends always live in Riverdale? Just when did the "eternal love triangle" first start? In the "Freshman Year" saga, originally presented in the pages of ARCHIE #587-591, readers finally learned the back-story behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! Starting with this issue and running through four consecutive issues, writer Batton Lash fills in the blanks, giving readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on with Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Reggie, Chuck, and Pencilneck G. In this issue, we follow Jughead as his family moves out of Riverdale. What is life like in his new town? Can he make a friend as loyal as Archie? Who is Sadie - just a friend, or something more? You won't want to miss the thrilling answers - reserve your copy today!
SCRIPT: Batton Lash
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010
Newsstands: February 24th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #178
"Plant One on Me!": Pop Tate's Chok'lit Shoppe turns into a little shop of horticulture when Betty & Veronica give him a plant... and it just so happens to be a hungry one!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Dan Parent
"Production Meeting": Betty and Veronica relive their first steps... via Betty's parents' handheld video and Veronica's parents' professionally produced video!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Pat Kennedy
"My Lucky Boyfriend/Worse for Wear": it's two stories in one, as both Veronica and Archie offer up accounts of the same event, each from their unique points of view!
SCRIPT: Tim Kennedy
ART: Pat Kennedy (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks)
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010
Newsstands: February 24th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #36
"Tagger's Delight": Jughead must clear his name when graffiti artists start painting images of his crown all over Riverdale. When the trail leads to an art gallery, Jughead realizes he's not the only one who's being "framed!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir
PENCIL: Bill Galvan
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010
Newsstands: February 24th, 2010
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US

This spring, watch out for the perennial prom mayhem in "Prom-itis" from BETTY & VERONICA #247. Watch Betty play hard ball in "No Baseball for Betty" from BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180. Go on a whirlwind tour of love with The Archies and Josie & the Pussycats in "It Starts with a Kiss" from ARCHIE #608. And see if Chuck can save himself from the mistakes of his past in "Freshman Year-the Missing Chapters: Chuck" from ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143. Reserve your copies today!

BETTY & VERONICA #247
"Prom-itis": In a drastic move, Mr. Weatherbee is forced to cancel the prom when the students of Riverdale High go too far in their obsession over this year's gala. Will this dark cloud haunt the prom-minded student body, or are even principals prone to prom-itis?
SCRIPT: Barbara and Samantha Slate
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: April 7th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 14th, 2010
Newsstands: April 27th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #180
"No Baseball for Betty": A "New Look" hits the field this spring just in time to "play ball!" This year the Riverdale softball team's best shortstop, Betty Cooper has decided to play hard ball instead! Betty will have to compete with Archie for shortstop... and even if she makes the team she may lose Archie's heart! Will Betty's big move be a grand slam or a total strike-out? Drawn in a more realistic style by one of comics' best storytellers, this classic boys vs. girls stand off is sure to be a hit.
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Rod Whigham
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPTS AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

ARCHIE #608
"It Starts with a Kiss": It's the double-bill of the century, as the Archies and Josie & the Pussycats co-headline a major tour, but it's not just bands hooking up to make beautiful music together. When Archie falls for Valerie, the Pussycats' bassist, a starry night's kiss could change everything. Will their love end in dis-chord or can the two rock and rollers make harmony in the tough world of Riverdale romances?
SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 14th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: April 21st, 2010
Newsstands: May 4th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143
"Freshman Year-- the Missing Chapters: Chuck": The most downloaded comic series ever, "Freshman Year," returns in an expanded saga with the same powerhouse team that took it to the top. In this issue, Chuck's past comes back to haunt him when rumor has it that Riverdale drop-out turned rapper, 60 Cent , isn't too happy with the cartoonist's latest success. Now Chuck must seek the help of friends from his freshman year to find a way to survive through the next one!
SCRIPT: Batton Lash
ART: Bill Galvan
Shipping Date: April 28th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: May 5th, 2010
Newsstands: May 18th, 2010
32-page, 40 lb glossy stock, full color comic
$2.99 US