Monday, March 19, 2001

ARCHIE COMICS FOR JUNE

Following are Archie Comics' solicitations for June, with information provided by the company.

ARCHIE #511

Written by Kathleen Webb, Mike Pellowski and George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg.

"The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same." Looking for a little variety, Archie decides he'll find himself a new summer love. He finds out a day at the beach isn't a day at the beach, when every girl he meets is just like Betty or Veronica. "Beach A-Go-Go." Archie dives sand-first into beach sports, but when the day is done, the only sport he's interested in is marathon napping. "Vacation Blues." Mr. Lodge decides to spend a nice, quiet summer vacation at home, but with Archie on the scene, he'll definitely need to get away. "The Dream Job." Archie's a real character - literally - when he gets a summer job wearing mascot costumes at the Ditzyland theme park.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 8.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #49

Written by Dan Parent, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Music for the Masses." Starring Josie & the Pussycats. Continuing the tale begun last issue, the girls find themselves shooting a movie on a shoestring budget in the tiny country of Muldaria - unaware that the country's stodgy leaders have banned musical gatherings. Luckily, the King's daughter is a fan of the Pussycats, so he lets them film as long as there are no crowds. Meanwhile, Alexandra has invited herself on the trips - and she's brought her own catsuit, hoping to get in on the act. You don't think she'll cause trouble when the band bans her from the set, do you? Will there be a fade-out before filming even beguns?

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 8.

ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #15

Written by Fred Castiglia, art by Fernando Ruiz.

"And Now A Word from Our Monsters." Archie faces the scariest ever to hit Riverdale - advertising mascots come to life. Has consumerism gone too far? "Scarlett's Guide to Vampire Hunting." Scarlett returns with a primer on how to hunt down those pesky pains in the neck.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 29.

ARCHIE'S DIGEST # 182

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.19, arrives in stores on June 22.

BETTY #101

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Taken For A Ride." The thrill is gone for Archie when Betty makes him take her on one thrill ride too many. "Honey Of A Question." Betty plans to send her parents on a second honeymoon, but Veronica thinks Betty's planning to run off with Archie. "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas." The opening of a year-round Christmas shop prompts Betty to find a snow-capped mountain-top and decorate a tree in the middle of summer.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 15.

BETTY & VERONICA #164

Written by Angelo DeCesare, Kathleen Webb and George Gladir, art by Jeff Schultz.

"Star Struck." Betty and Veronica get a job as extras for the "Sunburn Squad" TV show, but when the snobby star calls them nobodies, they're determined to steal the show. "Bead Work." Betty and Veronica find out that bracelets and necklaces and pearls and beads are a girl's best friends. "Ultimo, The Ultimate Teen." A summer fantasy with Archie as the ultimate super-teen, ruling the beach - until the girls get tired of how perfect he is. "Life Without Archie." Mr. Lodge turns Archie away, hoping for a day of peace, but finds out a summer day with the girls can be just as exhausting.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 29.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #49

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Brigitte's On The Move." Betty, Veronica and Frankie Valdez travel to Centerville to visit Brigitte. But when Betty and Veronica hear Frankie and Brigitte practicing sappy love songs in Brigitte's recording studio, they think Frankie is two-timing Maria. Wait till they find out who really has a crush on Brigitte. "A Ride On The Wild Side." Veronica gets love-sick - literally - when her new date takes her on all the thrill rides at the amusement park. "Mood For Thought." Betty and Veronica try out moodkinis - bikinis that change color with their moods.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 22.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #122

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.19, arrives in stores on June 15.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #99

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29, arrives in stores on June 29.

JUGHEAD #138

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Smart Upstart." Dilton gives Jughead a tour of his hall of shame - ridiculous inventions that only someone as dim as Moose would love.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 15.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #167

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.19, arrives in stores on June 8.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #78

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29, arrives in stores on June 15.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #59

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29, arrives in stores on June 8

SABRINA #21

Written by Mike Gallagher, art by Dave Manak.

More adventures based on the animated series from DIC airing on ABC and UPN.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 22.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #99

Written by Karl Bollers and Ken Penders, art by James Fry, Ron Lim and Penders.

"Blow By Blow" After returning to Knothole, Geoffrey informs Elias that Robotnik still has robotization on his mind. Sally disguises herself as a servant and manages to sneak out of Castle Acorn in order to go see Sonic, but Sonic has his hands full trying to stay incognito while he continues his quest for Arachnis and the Sword - not to mention Mina, Sally's latest rival for Sonic's affections. The intrigue never ends where Kodos, Doctor Quack, Tails, Nate, Elias and Knuckles all play a part. Plus, another Knuckles back-up story, this time guest-starring Sonic's buddy Tails.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 29.

VERONICA #115

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"All About Brandy." You've heard of Betty and Veronica? Make way for Brandy and Veronica. Veronica is determined to turn her new neighbor into a mirror image of herself, but when she steal's Veronica's thunder, it looks like her makeover is a mistake-over.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on June 8.