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Anyhoo… 

 

 

 

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #24

 

 

“Chick Magnet”: When Jughead’s mom buys him cologne “engineered to drive the girls crazy,” all the girls in town find Jughead “odorable!”  It’s going to take a whole lot more than common “scents” to shake the marauding maidens!

 

SCRIPT AND ART: Bill Galvan. 

PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 

 SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups.

 

Shipping Date: October 17th, 2007

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 23rd, 2007

 

On Sale on Newsstands: November 6th, 2007

 

Full color digest format

 

$2.49 US

 

 

 

 

 

BETTY #169

 

 

“In the Mood”: Lamenting the lack of an atmospheric restaurant that teens can afford, Betty suggests  Pop Tate make a few “romantic” changes. 

SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 

 

“Why oh Why?”: Betty asks the question, “Why do I love Archie?”  The question is, what’s her answer? 

SCRIPT: Barbara Slate.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 

“Just an Ordinary Day”: Betty has just had one of those days… which is why she’s having so much trouble entering it in her diary! 

SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.  ART: Stan Goldberg.

 

 

Shipping Date: October 17th, 2007

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 23rd, 2007

 

On Sale on Newsstands: November 6th, 2007 

32-page, full color comic

 

$2.25 US

 

 

 

 

 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #181

 

 

“Rising Evil - Enerjak Reborn!”: The demolition starts here, with super-powered villain Enerjak wrecking havoc on Angel

Island ! Our heroes are readying their defenses while Sonic and Tails race against time to find the still missing Knuckles!  Can they find him, or did Enerjak get to him first?  PLUS: “Undone”: You’ll shudder at the shocking origin of this new Enerjak… if your nerves are strong enough to handle it! 

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.  ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks). 

Earth-shattering cover by Tracy Yardley!

 

 

Shipping Date: October 17th, 2007

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 23rd, 2007

 

On Sale on Newsstands: November 6th, 2007 

32-page, full color comic

In the recently retrieved box of old photos I found a gun-toting Donna Barr,Maggie Bloodstone [who played Roberta Gregory’s “Bitchy Bitch” on stage],Mike Western,Kim Thomson,a rather bearded chap looks like me in my younger days at Westminster comic mart with some personalities and one of me lunching with the rather genial Robert Maxwell [we have to be careful for legal reasons!] and more.

But one gem I forgot publisher John Spencer reading Comics FX which I wrote for between 1989-92[?].  Others I’ll keep for the book [oh yes -there is a book and it might just turn anyone involved in comics between 1976-2005…well,wait and see! 

This is a bit of a weird one.  Joe E. Brown was a star in the 1940s and you might remember him as the millionaire who didn’t care if Jack Lemon dressed as a woman …was..a man..in “Some Like It Hot” and as the graveyard keeper in the Price-Karloff-Lorre film “Comedy Of Terrors”.

This 1957 Film Fun strip was probably drawn by George Wakefield as I have a non-coloured header version dated “1940s”.  A group member uploaded this strip to one of my groups -even though the strip was already there!

Nice bit of colour,though.

Tom Brown is probably forgotten today but he was one of the first,if not the first comic superstars and for decades after his untimely death his was the style comic artists imitated -youcan even see it in Dudley D. Watkins style.

That said,the Comics Britannia series on BBC3 completely ignored him.  Here are his famous tramps who continued on to the late 1950s playing at being Spring-Heeled Jack…and maybe the infamous “Bat” flying man of the 1870s?

Enjoy.  It’s October!

 

I’m hoping that,out of the thousands of you visiting this site,at least one can help me!

I met John Spencer,book publisher and 1960s comic entrepeneur,a very,very long time ago.  I used to have a collection of his black and white Alan Class style titles [see features on site] but now have only The Purple Hood 1 & 2 and Mark Tyme 1 signed by Michael Jay the artist.

I’ve searched the internet but nothing.

PLEASE,if anyone out there has scans of the comics or issues they don’t want -get in touch!!

That’s Terry’s appeal of the month.   Thank You.

 

Eric Reynolds over at Fantagraphics posted this sad item.

 

 

“My pal Greg Sadowski just passed on news that legendary EC and Marvel Comics’ cartoonist/colorist/designer Marie Severin suffered a stroke last Thursday. Direct your get-well cards to her at: 

Marie Severin, patient

c/o Huntington Hospital

270 Park Ave.

Huntington,

NY 11743 

On behalf of everyone at Fantagraphics, we wish a speedy recovery to Ms. Severin, one of the all-time greats.”

 

 

This is sad news but I’m sure everyone wishes Marie well. 

In my youthful days there were a number of artists who really hooked me on comics.  Kirby,obviously,Ditko and,via the black and white pages of  Alan Class Marvel reprints and Odhams TERRIFIC,Marie Severin and Gene Colan.  The strip was,obviously;Prince Namor The Sub-Mariner!

 

 

I loved Marie’s work on Sub-Mariner –and this can still be seen in the Marvel Essentials and I’m hoping that Marvel gets its problems sorted and the Essential Sub-Mariner will show Marie’s great work!   Looking at the old Terrifics now that Sub-Mariner artwork is still…terrific!

 

 

For todays generation,even for our overseas friends who see the name but have no fan press,”Marie Severin” may mean nothing.  So how to get a quick education?

 

 

Sequential Tart has a nice interview with Marie at:

http://www.sequentialtart.com/archive/may02/severin.shtml

 

 

And a bio at a tribute page:

http://www.fortunecity.com/tatooine/niven/142/talentpo/tp20.html

 

 

 

Then there are ten Great Marie Severin covers at:

http://www.samcci.comics.org/_artists/severin_m.htm

 

 

HOLY MOLEY interview Marie at:

http://www.comicartville.com/emuseverin.htm

 

 

The photograph of Marie by Jonah Welland is taken from that site.

 

 

Marie’s art has also graced the covers of Alter Ego,in which she has also been featured and you can track down the issues at Twomorrows site:

 

http://twomorrows.com/

 

 

 

 

 And one of my  all time favourite covers

 

 

Here’s hoping Marie has a speedy recovery. 

Terry

 

Thanks to John Freeman from downthetubes for this item:

Floods Charity Comic Planned 

UK indie publisher by Adam Grose, who runs Clown Press, is working on a charity comic in aid of the Red Cross, to raise money for flood victims the world over.

Although initially prompted by floods in the UK during the summer, floods in other parts of the world continue to cause misery four thousands of people, and Adam was moved to try and inspire the comics community to create a collection of one page strips and raise funds for flood relief. 

“The UK experienced some of the most horrendous weather, with a month’s worth of rain falling in 24 hours,” Adam explains. “During this time, many of our fellow citizens experienced flooding, unknown to many of us. 

“I decided to put together a comic to help raise awareness of our changing world, the environment and the increasing floods and disasters, that seem ever increasing since the turn of the millennium.” 

Posting an appeal on the downthetubes forum, Adam has asked for writers and artists to band together, creating a one page strip cartoon or illustration, using the title of ‘Flood’. 

“This comic will initially be available as a download via Smallzone (www.smallzone. co.uk),” says Adam, “then as a printed book to help raise money for the Red Cross and victims of the floods. Hopefully, this will be available the world over and help to bring more awareness to our world community.” 

Some of the strips will also be adapted for the ROK Comics mobile format (www.rokcomics. com), with any profits from sales going to the Floods cause. (John Freeman has agreed to do the adaptation work for any creators who would like to see their “Floods” strip in this format). 

Contributors so far include Simon Mackie, David Hailwood, Team Sputnik, John Freeman, Mike Nicoll (panel from his strip above) and, of course, Adam. 

If you are a writer and artist and you would like to get involved then please contact Adam via

adgros@hotmail. com

or through

downthetubes. ning.com/ profile/adgros. 

 Web Link: adgros.blogspot. com/2007/ 10/flood- charity-comic- for-red-cross. html  

A little bit of self-publicising here!  I’ve had mails asking when the Hooperart! site will be up-dated?  Well,yesterday I spent most of the afternoon/evening uploading new art and other items.

Remember that it’s an ad-supported site but the url is:

www.hooperart.4t.com

Enjoy.

I must admit that I am really beginning to admire Archie Comics’ output and the humour in some of these concepts.

That said,I’m   biased     unbiased so-

PEP-TALK January 2008

ARCHIE DIGEST #241

“Interest Rate”: Archie’s well-meaning new neighbor can’t help but noticing everything he does… and she isn’t shy about saying so! Now Archie is in hot water with his employer and his girlfriends.  Archie must find a way to get himself out of the spotlight, but finding her a new hobby… or better yet a new man! 

SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.  ART: Bob Bolling. 

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

 

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

 

Shipping Date: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 30th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 12th, 2008

 

Full color digest format

 

$2.49 US.    

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #185

“Freeze Framed”: Archie hopes the seasonal photos he submitted to the local newspaper’s “Winter Wonderland”competition don’t meet with a frosty reception! 

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  ART: Randy Elliott. 

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

 

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

 

Shipping Date: January 2nd, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 9th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: January 22nd, 2008

 

Full color digest format

 

$3.69 US.

 

 

BETTY #171

“Consolation”: The winter blues are that much bluer for Betty when Veronica emails photos of her Hawaiian vacation to Betty.

SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 

“Hold the Phone”: Archie and Betty mix their cell phones up – which spells big trouble for Veronica when she sends text messages to try to ditch a night out with Betty in favor of a date with Archie!

SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.  ART: Stan Goldberg.

“The Treatment”: When stress has Betty utterly exhausted,Veronica introduces her to the pampering pleasures of spa life! 

SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 

“Clean Sweep”: Betty cleans the TV room so she and Archie can watch a movie – but with a scary movie and bowl of popcorn on the agenda,can it stay clean for long? 

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 

Shipping Date: January 9th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: January 29th, 2008

 

32-page, full color comic

 

$2.25 US.  

  

 

 

BETTY & VERONICA #233

“The Wild Twenties”: So just what was the relationship between parents and teenagers like in the 1920s?  This telling tale is filled with nostalgia for the fads and fashions of yesterday – and parental gripes that still seem strangely familiar! 

SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Jeff Shultz. 

“Royal Flush”: Don’t miss the majestic mayhem when a duke, a prince, a king, a crowned head, some dogs and a duped darling collide in this royal mash-up! 

SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.  ART: Jeff Shultz. 

“Second World”: When Betty and Veronica get lost in the “virtual reality” of simulated computer worlds, can Archie bring them back to “actual” reality? 

SCRIPT: Barbara Slate. ART: Jeff Shultz.

 

“Enough About Me”: Veronica’s not satisfied with just being self-centered – she wants everyone else to be Veronica-centered, too! 

SCRIPT: Barbara & Samantha Slate.  ART: Jeff Shultz.   

Shipping Date: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 30th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 12th, 2008

 

32-page, full color comic

 

$2.25 US

 

 

 

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #181

“Be My Valentine …or Else!”: In our previous issue, Cheryl and Reggie formed an alliance – she to figure out how to date Archie without competition from Betty and Veronica; he to date Betty and Veronica without competition from Archie.  Their scheming continues this issue, or so it seems… could it be possible that Cheryl and Reggie really DO want to attend the Valentine’s Day parade together?  Not according to Archie, Betty and Veronica, who are convinced the duo are just using one another.  But Cupid may have something else in mind! 

SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.   

PLUS: Other new and classic tales, including the “animated” Sabrina! 

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

 

Shipping Date: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 5th, 2008

 

Full color digest format

 

$2.49 US.    

 

 

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

 

OnSale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 6th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 19th, 2008

 

Full color digest format

$3.69 US.  

JUGHEAD #187

“Give Me a Sign”: Mr. Lodge drives another competitor’s business out of town, but not before Jughead claims its “coming soon” sign.  Now as Jughead tries to get the sign home, Mr. Lodge sees it all over town and is convinced his rival is planning a major takeover!  “Advices Times Twice”: Archie is always coming to Jughead for advice, but now that he needs advice on winning over a certain girl, Jughead is shocked to find he’s consulting Trula Twyst!  Will Trula’s advice on the girl prove successful… or will Jughead’s unheeded warnings about Trula end in disaster?! 

“Vocal Yokel”: Jughead decides to sing for his supper –and those who hear him are glad to stuff his mouth with food! 

“Make Your Own Kind of Music”: The Archies have a new “big idea”: custom instruments designed to match the personalities of each of the band members! 

SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman.  ART: Rex Lindsey.

 

Shipping Date: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 30th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 12th, 2008

 

32-page, full color comic

 

$2.25 US

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #26

“Nut of This Earth”: When a local eatery goes out of business and auctions off its wares, Jughead is the first in line.  Unfortunately, he lets his taste buds do the bidding instead of his common sense – how else would he end up with 500 pounds of nuts?  Jughead has really cracked his shell this time… and there are still 499 to go! 

SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. 

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

 

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!  

Shipping Date: January 9th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: January 29th, 2008

 

Full color digest format

 

$2.49 US.    

 

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #137

“Cold Hard Facts”: Normally, a day off due to snow would make Jughead ecstatic, but this time there’s one complication too many and that’s got Jughead… and his stomach… grumbling! 

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  ART: Henry Scarpelli. 

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

 

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

 

Shipping Date: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 5th, 2008

 

Full color digest format

$3.69 US.      

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #118

“Dueling Dummies”: It’s the battle of the ventriloquists when Reggie and Archie compete to see who can throw their voices… and their insults of one another… further!  Lucky for them, Mr. Lodge is throwing a bash just for ventriloquists… and their dummies, too!  Unknown to Mr. Lodge, however, a pint-sized pilferer and his hefty henchman are crashing the party – masquerading as a man and his dummy, of course!  Can Reggie and Archie stop their feud long enough to stop the tiny terror and his tiny-brained lackey from making off with the Lodge family jewels?!

 

SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Fernando Ruiz.  

   

Shipping Date: January 9th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: January 29th, 2008

 

Full color digest format

 

$3.69 US.    

 

 

 

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #91

“The Turning”: The “Duality Wands” have raised the gauntlet for Sabrina, giving her even more abilities than the considerable powers granted her before. But this substantial new power comes at a steep price. Now that she has the power to set things right and even destroy her enemies, is Sabrina in danger of succumbing to a far more dangerous threat?!

SCRIPT:  Tania del Rio.  ART: Tania

del Rio & Jim Amash.  

COVER: Tania del Rio & Jim Amash  

Shipping Date: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 5th, 2008

 

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.      

 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #184

“Chaos Angel”: The thrilling conclusion to “Enerjak: Reborn!” The world has been ravaged by Enerjak, and now it’s up to Super Sonic to stop his onslaught!  But when even Super Sonic isn’t enough, who will make the ultimate sacrifice to stop Enerjak and save Knuckles?

 

The exciting answer lies within! 

“Anything”: Witness Lien-Da at her most desperate, making a dark deal to regain her power!  But… will there be a dastardly catch? 

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.  ART: Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash. 

COVER: Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker.

 

Shipping Date: January 9th, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 16th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: January 29th, 2008

 

32-page, full color comic

 

$2.25 US. 

 

SONIC X #29

“Green Eyed Monster! Part 2″ By combining the power of three “green” energy bots – wind, solar, and water – Dr. Eggman has created the most devastating monster robot ever!  This unstoppable robot is rampaging through the city, and it appears Sonic is powerless to stop it…unless he tries something “super!”

SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley. ART: Steven Butler. 

Monster Mash-up cover by spooky Spaz! 

Shipping Date: January 23rd, 2008

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 30th, 2008

 

On Sale on Newsstands: February 12th, 2008

 

32-page, full color comic

 

$2.25 US

JUNK vol.4

 

Author: Kia Asamiya

ISBN: 978-1-59796-134-9 Date Published: 9/29/2007 Format: paperback / B&W Number of pages: 192 Rating: 15+

Price: $9.95

Ryoko is rescued, but what happened in her captivity would scar her for the rest of her life. Hiro is filled with resentment for not being able to rescue her earlier, but as if to rub salt in the wound, a tabloid exposes Ryoko’s mother’s affair with Hiro that would tear her family apart. Witness JUNK’s punishment as Hiro’s rage and frustration explodes against the mass media.

Right,that’s the company blurb out of the way but what was the book like?

The book is a little smaller than A5/Digest so my known antagonism toward this size on Manga had to be pushed aside but then I had to read the story from volume 4 [why publishers always send books from part 4 or 5 or 6 I never know as it is very difficult,in fact,impossible to give an over-view based on a later book.  But…

The printing is good.  No problem there.  I did wonder who Ryoko was -or even who the villain was.  Then I realised the character was not a villain.  Well,anti-hero is more like it.  The story actually became quite captivating!

Yes. I enjoyed a Manga book.

Who just fainted?

The art style is nice and gritty though I was worried about the seeming over-use of letratone though,surprisingly,this helped the art style.  I think that if I had to really say to someone there was a Manga book I’d recommend then JUNK would be it -almost [almost] similar to some 1980s Small Press work.

Love to see the other volumes because it’s Manga I..I…I…like!!!

 

Iron Wok Jan volume 26 

Author: Shinji Saiyo

ISBN: 978-1-59796-049-6

Date Published: 9/28/2007

Format: Paperback / B&W

Number of pages: 208

 Rating: 13+

Price: $9.95

Judging begins for the final dishes! There is Kiriko’s ostrich meat and salt millefeuille baked in salt, and Ransei’s stuffed lotus roots for the 21st century. With Jan’s survival-style ostrich carpaccio to be judged last, will his dish retain the magic until the judges try his dish?

 

 

I have to admit that,once again,at volume….26[!] I had grave misgivings but luckily there was character background info and that sorted out what was what!

 

I need to point out that it is physically impossible for the character Kiriko Gobancho to be a chef.  It would be impossible for any woman with breasts the size of cooking cauldrons to cut-chop-dice or even see what was going on in saucepans on the cooking hob!!

 

 

There are the usual Manga over-exaggerated facial expressions but these are drawn,in the main characters,in a very  nice style.  But the question is:can a Manga about cookery work?

 

YES!

 

Some of the explanations of the dishes as well as dish names are so over-the-top that you wish some of the plethora of cookery programmes and competitions on TV might try a few!

 

 

Well drawn?  Yes.

 

Humorous?  Yes.

 

If you are not into super heroes,monsters,vampire-slayers or the usual comics fayre -this ought to tickle your bell!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword vol 3 

Author: Wing Shing Ma ISBN: 978-1-59796-117-2Date Published: 09/12/2007Format: Paperback / soft cover/ Color Number of pages: 256 Rating: 13+

Price: $19.95

Fifteen years have passed since Hero made a vow to Sword Saint to relinquish the path of vengeance. Unbeknownst to him, his son Jian is still alive and has come to

Chinatown to find him! But why does Jian take his sweet time telling his father his true identity? Confused? Check out the latest volume to find out Jian’s motives! Look forward to an action-filled tale as Hero, Jian, and their friends band together to defeat new enemies who hold strange and mysterious powers never seen before! So,do you really think I am going to give the great Wing Shing Ma a bad review??   A bad review of any volume of Chinese Hero?? Are you nuts??!!

The action is superbly rendered from knife-weilding,kick,punch and more!  The characters are,obviously,well drawn and the colouring is bright and vibrant and there is a wonderful sequence involving mice ands rats at the end!

If you really want to get a very good example of Hong Kong Manhua then  this series is highly recommended!!

You might not find these books in your local store so there is a bonus in that you can order direct from Dr Master at their site:

http://www.drmasterbooks.com/

Alright,I know,I know -people keep saying “you know all these Chinese creators and we don’t!”   Uh,don’t know them personally [Wish I did!!],but I get the point.  I get quoted everywhere on Manhua so names linke Tony Wong or….

 Oh,let’s cut the word-count!  Some info on one of my favourite Manhua artists.

  WING SHING  MA 

Wing Shing Ma was born in Hong Kong in 1961. He quit his studies and joined the comic industry in 1976. He started with Hei Po where he published his first series, Day Dream. His other works included Winds and Clouds in Public Housing, Wily Little One, Little Tough Guy, Great Dictator, Lau-keung the Contractor, The Invisible Weird Guest and Wonder Dog.

 In 1977, Hei Po was closed down and Ma joined the Golden Comics where he began employing realism in his works such as The Five Brothers which caught the attention of many in the trade. He also published The Battle: Before and After in Hong Kong Comic Weekly.

The following year, Ma took a one year course at Hong Kong Academy of Fine Arts to enhance his drawing skills. He soon quit Golden Comics and switched to Ching Po where he, when trying to establish his own style, produced numerous works including Evil Experiment, Assault 13, Alien, I Wanna be Woman, Small Luk’s Fight at Wudang and the Eve of the Battle, Martial House, Sword and Spear, Destroyer, My Pursuit, Great Stealer 13, Knowing You, Mad Dog, Security Guard, Story of Big-Nose Boy, Hillfire and Five Affairs.  

Veteran Cop and New Drunken Fist were published in 1980 when Ma was with New Waves. In August, he joined Jademan and began publishing The Chinese Hero in Golden Daily.  

In 1981, he further his studies in fine arts at Des Montagnes Studio and incorporated his new learning into his work. In November, he co-authored Tong Lung with Fung ChiÄMing which succeeded in entering the Japanese market.  

In 1982, The Chinese Hero periodical was published and immediately proved to be a great success, laying a solid foundation for Ma’s career.  

In 1987, Ma co-organized a painting exhibition, Footsteps, with teachers and students of Des Montages Studio.  

In 1989, Ma founds the Jonesky Limited, publishes Jonesky’s Collection, releases his new series The Two Extremes and holds his personal art exhibition.  

Quoted from “Ma Wing Shing Creative Works” published in 1989.     

 

 

 

 

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #183

“High-Scoring Hijinks”: Raj Patel takes Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica on a trip to India to visit his uncle’s video game company!  Will Archie’s ever-prominent clumsiness lead to a premature “game over” for the tour, or could it possibly inspire the 3-D animators to come up with a brand-new game?  It’s a “high score” of an issue you won’t want to miss!

 

 

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 10th, 2007

 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 17th, 2007

 

On Sale on Newsstands: October 30th, 2007

 

Full color digest format$3.69 US 

VERONICA #184 

“Stuck in the ‘70s”: A glimpse of her parent’s home movies gives Veronica a taste of the 1970s, and before you know it, she’s dreaming of life in the days of disco and pay phones… but can she do without all her modern conveniences? 

SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 

“Picture This”: Everything is less than “picture-perfect” at Riverdale High when the students decide to protest their poorly-shot ID card photos! 

SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. 

 ART: Dan Parent. 

“Muscle Main Man”: Veronica’s date has huge muscles… and an ego to match! 

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. 

ART: Dan Parent. 

Shipping Date: October 10th, 2007 

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 17th, 2007

 On Sale on Newsstands: October 30th, 2007 

 32-page, full color comic 

$2.25 US    

Rik OffenbergerPublic Relations CoordinatorArchie Comic Publications, Inc.riko@archiecomics.com