Tuesday, June 4, 2002

ARCHIE COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

Following are Archie Comics' solicitations for September, with information coming from the company.

ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE FORTIES BOOKS 2

By various.

The frantic Forties were a time when anything was possible and comics had an "anything goes" quality - perhaps none so than those feature the freewheeling antics of Archie and the gang. Include an introduction by Archie editor and archivist, Paul Castiglia.

96 pages, $10.95, in stores on Sept. 18.

ARCHIE #528

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Stan Goldberg.

"The Mud Flap." Archie is out to prove the chivalry is not dead, but before he's through, his chances with Veronica just might be.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 25.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #62

Written by Holly Golightly, Dan Parent and George Gladir, art by Rex Lindsey, Parent and Golightly.

"A Change of Plans." Mr. Lodge takes the kids with his to rustic old Silverton, an authentic "Old West" town that he hopes to convert into an amusement park. They soon learn that the town is filled with plenty of fun and adventure just the way it is. "Dancing Fools." Veronica is adamant about Archie taking dancing lessons before taking her to the ball, but Ethel has the lighter touch as his light-on-her feet dance instructor. "The Whole Kitten Cat-Doodle." Josie and the Pussycats have more than music in common: they're picking up stray cats all over town. Will anyone be able to hear their music over all the meows?

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 4.

ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #24

Written by Fernando Ruiz and Paul Castiglia, art by Ruiz.

"The Mystery of Lodge Manor." A monster sighting sends the gang investigating Lodge Manor, a creepy castle that was once the Lodge family ancestral home. But there's more than monsters behind the mystery. "My Laptop is Missing." Archie can't wait to write his latest "Weird Mysteries" column, but he's got no choice since he can't find his laptop.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 11.

ARCHIE DIGEST #193

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.19, arrives in stores on Sept. 25.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #137

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29.

BETTY #117

Written by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg.

"A Costume for Betty." Betty can't mask the fact that she's having a hard time deciding on a costume for the Halloween party.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 4.

BETTY & VERONICA #180

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Jeff Shultz.

"A Magnificent Obsession." It's a crush of comic proportions when Veronica falls for a manga and anime fanatic. "A Twist at the End." A twisted ankle puts cheerleader Veronica on the sidelines - in a mascot outfit. "You Gotta Be a Girl." When it comes to girls, Betty and Veronica prove "it takes one to know one." "The Nose Knows." Betty and Veronica try to make "scents" of the smells wafting through Riverdale High.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 18.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #133

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.19, in stores on Sept. 18.

JUGHEAD #147

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsay.

"Off the Cuff." Reggie won't cut Jughead any slack, but he's more than happy to cut Jughead's slacks. When his "cutting" prank turns Jug into a trendsetter, Reggie "hems" and haws. "All Wet." Dilton uses reverse psychology to inspire Jughead to ask Ethel to the dance. "Disguise the Limit." The challenge of the day: find a Halloween costume that will conceal Jughead from Trula Twyst. "I Came, I Sawed." When it comes to acing wood shop, Jughead would if he could.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 18.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #178

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.19, in stores on Sept. 11.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #89

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29, in stores on Sept. 18.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #70

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29, in stores on Sept. 11.

SABRINA #37

Written by Mike Gallagher, art by Dave Manak.

Based on the animated series from DIC airing on ABC and UPN.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 11.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #115

Written by Benny Lee and Ken Penders, art by Art Mawhinney, Pam Eklund, Dawn Best and Penders.

"Meanie in a Bottle." Sonic and Muttski and playing out by the pond and find something at the bottom of it - a magic lamp with a genie inside. However, this genie is a meanie who gives Muttski Sonic's speed. How will the hero manage when he can't even outrun Antoine. Plus: Knuckles steps in to confront Mammoth Mogul before he destroys his ancient relative and former enemy Dimitri.

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 18.

VERONICA #132

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Ron Takes a Hit." After watching one mobster movie too many, Veronica believes she's witnessed a real mob scene. This is one story that really takes the cake - and the cannols, too

32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 25. ARCHIE COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER ΚΚ Following are Archie Comics' solicitations for September, with information coming from the company. ΚΚ ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE FORTIES BOOKS 2 ΚΚ By various. ΚΚ The frantic Forties were a time when anything was possible and comics had an "anything goes" quality - perhaps none so than those feature the freewheeling antics of Archie and the gang. Include an introduction by Archie editor and archivist, Paul Castiglia. ΚΚ 96 pages, $10.95, in stores on Sept. 18. ΚΚ ARCHIE #528 ΚΚ Written by Craig Boldman, art by Stan Goldberg. ΚΚΚ "The Mud Flap." Archie is out to prove the chivalry is not dead, but before he's through, his chances with Veronica just might be. ΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 25. ΚΚ ARCHIE & FRIENDS #62 ΚΚ Written by Holly Golightly, Dan Parent and George Gladir, art by Rex Lindsey, Parent and Golightly. ΚΚ "A Change of Plans." Mr. Lodge takes the kids with his to rustic old Silverton, an authentic "Old West" town that he hopes to convert into an amusement park. They soon learn that the town is filled with plenty of fun and adventure just the way it is. "Dancing Fools." Veronica is adamant about Archie taking dancing lessons before taking her to the ball, but Ethel has the lighter touch as his light-on-her feet dance instructor. "The Whole Kitten Cat-Doodle." Josie and the Pussycats have more than music in common: they're picking up stray cats all over town. Will anyone be able to hear their music over all the meows? ΚΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 4. ΚΚ ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #24 ΚΚ Written by Fernando Ruiz and Paul Castiglia, art by Ruiz. ΚΚ "The Mystery of Lodge Manor." A monster sighting sends the gang investigating Lodge Manor, a creepy castle that was once the Lodge family ancestral home. But there's more than monsters behind the mystery. "My Laptop is Missing." Archie can't wait to write his latest "Weird Mysteries" column, but he's got no choice since he can't find his laptop. ΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 11. ΚΚ ARCHIE DIGEST #193 ΚΚ By various. ΚΚ New stories and reprints. ΚΚΚ Digest format, $2.19, arrives in stores on Sept. 25. ΚΚ ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #137 ΚΚ By various. ΚΚ New stories and reprints. ΚΚΚ Digest format, $3.29. ΚΚΚ BETTY #117 ΚΚ Written by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg. ΚΚΚΚ "A Costume for Betty." Betty can't mask the fact that she's having a hard time deciding on a costume for the Halloween party. ΚΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 4. ΚΚ BETTY & VERONICA #180 ΚΚΚ Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Jeff Shultz. ΚΚ "A Magnificent Obsession." It's a crush of comic proportions when Veronica falls for a manga and anime fanatic. "A Twist at the End." A twisted ankle puts cheerleader Veronica on the sidelines - in a mascot outfit. "You Gotta Be a Girl." When it comes to girls, Betty and Veronica prove "it takes one to know one." "The Nose Knows." Betty and Veronica try to make "scents" of the smells wafting through Riverdale High. ΚΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 18. ΚΚΚ BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #133 ΚΚΚ By various. ΚΚΚ New stories and reprints. ΚΚΚ Digest format, $2.19, in stores on Sept. 18. ΚΚΚ JUGHEAD #147 ΚΚ Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsay. ΚΚΚ "Off the Cuff." Reggie won't cut Jughead any slack, but he's more than happy to cut Jughead's slacks. When his "cutting" prank turns Jug into a trendsetter, Reggie "hems" and haws. "All Wet." Dilton uses reverse psychology to inspire Jughead to ask Ethel to the dance. "Disguise the Limit." The challenge of the day: find a Halloween costume that will conceal Jughead from Trula Twyst. "I Came, I Sawed." When it comes to acing wood shop, Jughead would if he could. ΚΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 18. ΚΚ JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #178 ΚΚ By various. ΚΚ New stories and reprints. ΚΚ Digest format, $2.19, in stores on Sept. 11. ΚΚ JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #89 ΚΚ By various. ΚΚΚ New stories and reprints. ΚΚΚ Digest format, $3.29, in stores on Sept. 18. ΚΚΚ PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #70 ΚΚΚ By various. ΚΚ New stories and reprints. ΚΚΚ Digest format, $3.29, in stores on Sept. 11. ΚΚΚ SABRINA #37 ΚΚ Written by Mike Gallagher, art by Dave Manak. ΚΚΚ Based on the animated series from DIC airing on ABC and UPN. ΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 11. ΚΚΚ SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #115 ΚΚΚ Written by Benny Lee and Ken Penders, art by Art Mawhinney, Pam Eklund, Dawn Best and Penders. ΚΚΚ "Meanie in a Bottle." Sonic and Muttski and playing out by the pond and find something at the bottom of it - a magic lamp with a genie inside. However, this genie is a meanie who gives Muttski Sonic's speed. How will the hero manage when he can't even outrun Antoine. Plus: Knuckles steps in to confront Mammoth Mogul before he destroys his ancient relative and former enemy Dimitri. ΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 18. ΚΚ VERONICA #132 ΚΚ Written and art by Dan Parent. ΚΚΚ "Ron Takes a Hit." After watching one mobster movie too many, Veronica believes she's witnessed a real mob scene. This is one story that really takes the cake - and the cannols, too ΚΚ 32 pages, $1.99, in stores on Sept. 25.