ARCHIE July 2008
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ARCHIE #587
THE “FRESHMAN YEAR” SAGA BEGINS HERE!
“The Summer Before”: Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica’s worldwide travels, and more! It’s all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of “Wolff & Byrd” and “Archie Meets the Punisher” fame. SCRIPT: Batton Lash. ART: Bill Galvan.
Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #121
“California Dreaming Part One”: When news of Archie and his friends’ worldwide, mystery-solving adventures (see ARCHIE & FRIENDS #117 through #120 for details) spreads, it isn’t long before Hollywood comes knocking. MGG Studios exec Perri DeLane is sure the gang will be a hit, and takes them to the Catalina Comic Con to unveil her latest franchise. Later, the “Minute Men of Menace,” a gang of thieves who pull off their crimes in lightning-fast fashion, crash a swank invitation-only party that the gang are attending… and promptly kidnap all the celebrity guests! Can Archie and his friends solve yet another mystery so hot on the heels of their European tour? Is the plot of their movie being written before their eyes? These questions and more will be answered (maybe) when you read this intriguing tale! SCRIPT: Alex Simmons. ART: Fernando Ruiz.
Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22nd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
ARCHIE DIGEST #246
“Pool Player”: Archie’s job as a swimming pool cleaner leaves him “all wet!” SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Tim Kennedy. “Soggy Story”: The summer is a real “day at the beach” for Archie… except when that day is rainy! 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 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.
ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #190
“Gull-ible”: An adorable, charming story presented in the much-loved “silent pantomime” style of Archie stories past. Lovebirds Archie and Betty meet some real “love birds” as they spend a day at the beach. SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. ART: Bob Bolling. “Absence Minded”: Feeling slighted by his friends, Archie can’t help but see reminders of them along every mile of beach. SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. ART: Bob Bolling. “The Cupid Caper”: Cupid thinks his assignment to bring Archie and Betty closer together is a cake-walk. He hasn’t counted on Veronica showing up! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Randy Elliott. PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.
BETTY #175
“The Flub Club”: Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away… but are things really as they seem? SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. “Fast Food Friends”: Betty “flips out” when she learns she’s Archie’s new boss at the burger joint! SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Stan Goldberg. “Mentor Mismatch”: Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they’re practically clones… but will their opinions on Archie match up? SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg. “The Big Search”: Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market… and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #84
“Get Up & Go”: When Veronica finds herself perpetually late for school, her father insists she start riding the bus. Will she give up the creature comforts of her father’s limo so easily, or come up with an alternate way to travel with style? SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #186
“Party Game”: Dragged to another high-society party by Veronica, Betty resigns herself to the fact that Veronica will once again get all the attention… or will she? SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Tim Kennedy. “Picnic Panic”: The girls are looking for something to do, so Jughead suggests a picnic… as long as he can come along! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping Date: July 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 6th, 2008
On
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.
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
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.
JUGHEAD #190
MISS THIS MOUTH-WATERING TRIBUTE TO BUFFALO WINGS AND THEIR BIRTHPLACE!
“Winging It”: Jughead and his friends “shuffle off to Buffalo” for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza and Mayor Brown - birthplace of buffalo wings and
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008 On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #142
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC SAGA OF JUGHEAD’S NEW LOVE LIFE… FEATURING JUGHEAD’S NEW, REALISTIC LOOK!
“The MatchMakers Part 4”: Having “set-up” Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples’ competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest… especially for a “new couple!” Is their relationship the “real deal,” or have they merely set up those who set them up? Find out for yourself in the thrilling conclusion to this intriguing 4-part tale! Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year! SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan. ART: Joe Staton. PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.