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 I think that Archie Comics have always been vastly under-rated over the last 15-20 years.  I can recall letters and articles in British and US fanzines of the 1980s about how “old fashioned” and “out of date” Archie Comics were and how things would be better without them [never understood that last point].

Leap ahead 20 years and Marvel and DC have hits the gutter,climbed out,and tried all sorts of gimmicks to keep sales going -DC perhaps dragging as much out of an empty barrel as possible.  Those fanzines are..oh. Gone.

Archie Comics,however,have developed marvellously.  And the company has never shied away from a very unique tongue-in-cheek humour.  Sadly,I missed Archie and The Punisher [I never dreamed that,did I?] and now we have a universe rocking crisis!  Yes,the Archie Universe will probably never be the same again….

CIVIL CHORES!!

Hey,I wonder if the company knows that sounds like “Civil Wars” the Mar– erm. Right.

This looks great fun and that is probably why Archie are still going -FUN!

Now,all I need is the announcement that The Mighty Crusaders will be returning!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

MAMARONECK , NY – September 10, 2007

Civil Chore Strike Update As the “Civil Chore” expands through Riverdale, Riverdale High student Chuck Clayton comments “It’s like all of Riverdale has been divided by this Crisis!”  From most recognizable kids in the Riverdale High student body to the lesser know students everyone is choosing sides.

Look at this aerial photo of the streets of Riverdale taken directly from page two of Tales From Riverdale Digest #24 and you will see virtually every teen in Riverdale. Can you identity all of them? 

Archie Comics has sent Ace Reporter Fernando Ruiz to the scene to sort out which students are involved. This report is not in the comic itself! For his exciting internet exclusive report look below as Fernando identifies the students on strike.  

Civil Chore Who’s Who 

  

Veronica’s cousin, Marcy

Raj Patel Jason Blossom Chuck Clayton Cheryl Blossom Bingo’s Drummer, Buddy Fernando Ruiz’s Fiancé, Carrie Josie McCoy Tough Teddy Tough Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Veronica Lodge Dilton Doiley Alison Adams Frankie Valdez Bingo Wilkin Midge Klump Reggie Mantle Samantha Smythe Fernando Ruiz Maria Rodriguez Nancy Woods Debbie January McAndrews Trula Twist Wendy “Double W” Weatherbee Hot Dog Big Moose Mason Sabrina the Teenage Witch Ethel Muggs Jughead Joanie Jummp Now is the time to join the kids in Riverdale and choose your side too! Are you with Archie or are you with Jughead? In support of the monuments split between best friends Archie Andrews and Jughead Jones the two rival camps have opened up the Official “CIVIL CHORE” store.

To show your support for Archie, you can purchase your own “I’m with… Archie” products at

www.cafepress.com/archiecomics/2882797.

If you are a Jughead supporter, you can purchase your own “I’m with… Jughead” products at

www.cafepress.com/archiecomics/2882801.

The exciting conclusion comes to you next month in… TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #24 

“Civil Chores Part Three”: Yes, you read that right – Part Three!  Originally conceived as a two-issue tale, the ramifications grew so epic that a third part was inevitable!  The last two issues have turned Riverdale upside down, with half the town’s kids on strike for a better allowance, and the other half opposing them! 

Of course, the “nays” all have ulterior motives of their own.  Now the mysterious figure who claimed they could stop the fighting will be revealed… but will Archie and Jughead’s friendship be forever affected? 

It’s another issue chock-full of guest-stars from Archie Comics’ past and present, and you can’t afford to miss it!  SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.   

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.  BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! 

Shipping Date: October 3rd, 2007 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 10th, 2007

 On Sale on Newsstands: October 23rd, 2007 

 Full color digest format  

$2.49 US