ARCHIE COMICS FOR APRIL

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

ARCHIE #535

Written by Angelo DeCesare, Craig Boldman and Greg Crosby, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Good Deed, Bad Idea." Archie offers his services as "do-gooder" absolutely free - but by the time he's done "helping," people will pay him to stay away. "A Non-Starter." It's a case of engine envy when Archie's car responds to Jughead TLC more than it does to Archie. "Doin' Homework." Archie tries to "make the grade" by having Betty and Veronica tutor him on alternate weeknights - maybe on the weekend he'll actually get some studying in. "The Stilt-Man Cometh." Archie is determined to become a stilt expert before the fad makes a comeback - if Reggie doesn't "stick" it to him first.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 9.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #70

Written by George Gladir, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Where There's a Will … there's $$$." Riverdale High's baseball team finds themselves batting for big bucks when a wealthy graduate's will grants them five million dollars - if they can defeate their arch-rival, that is. It looks like "game over" when the boys lose - until Betty goes over the fine print and realizes the next day's girls softball games counts, too. Will the girls step up to the plate and show the boys how it's done or will they strike out, too?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 16.

ARCHIE DIGEST #198

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on April 23.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 2.

BETTY #125

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Stan Goldberg.

"In the Name of Science." It's an exercise in patience - and running for cover - when Archie helps Betty with her science project.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 16.

BETTY & VERONICA #187

Written by Kathleen Webb and Mike Pellowski, art by Jeff Shultz.

"Rat Control." Betty is on a mission to take care of all the "random annoying things" in her life. When Veronica decides to do the same, Reggie and Jughead top her list. "The Troubles She's Seen." Trouble is where you find it - and for Veronica that means agonizing over what to wear, fending off boys and having other girls be jealous of her. This troubles Betty, whose own problems are much glamorous. "Well Coordinated." Veronica calls the shots by calling Betty repeatedly and advising her what to wear. Will Betty be a fashion follower or develop a fashion sense of her own? "Birds of a Feather." Veronica thinks Betty's new hobby is for the birds - and it is, when Betty joins a bird-watching club.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 2.

BETTY & VERONICA #188

Written by Craig Boldman and Mike Pellowski, art by Jeff Shultz.

"Club Snub." Feeling over-pampered, Veronica decides to visit an out-of-town spa where her father is less known, not realizing he owns the spa, too. Will the staff act naturally or take her visit as a surprise inspection. "The Scream Team." The guys are having problems dealing with the girls' emotions - primarily their fear and screaming as they go on all the scary rides at the amusement park.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 30.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #60

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"A Vacation From Archie." Inspired by how well-rounded Ginger and Brigitte are, Betty and Veronica decide to expand their world by cutting back on Archie and taking up new hobbies - but everywhere they turn, Archie is there. Could it be he's a permanent fixture in their lives?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 23.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #138

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on April 16.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #115

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 30.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #183

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on April 9.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #183

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 16.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #75

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 9.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #45

Written by Bill Golliher, art by Holly Golightly.

"Charm School." Sabrina gets an education in abracadabra when she enrolls in charm school. Can she pass the entrance exam without enchantment? More importantly, can she dodge the sabotage of a "crafty" rival?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 23.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #122

Written by Karl Bollers and Ken Benders, art by J. Axer, Conor Tomas, Art Mawhinney and Dawn Best.

"Heart Held Hostage," part one. The Sonic/Mina/Sally triangle comes to a head in this intriguing tale. Sally has been noticing Mina's attraction towards Sonic for many months now - and unfortunately she suspects that the feeling is mutual. Before she can confront them about their relationship, however, bounty hunter extraordinaire, Nack the Weasel, kidnaps her. "Afterlife," part two. This introspective story finds Knuckles pondering the early events of his past - from his parent marriage to his infancy. Finally, Julie-Su and Vector the Crocodile have - a heart to heart?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 2.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #123

Written by Karl Bollers and Ken Penders, art by J. Axer, Conor Tomas, Art Mawhinney and Pam Eklund.

"Heart Held Hostage," past two. After Nack the Weasel and his bounty hunter crew kidnap Sally, Sonic and Mina set out to rescue her together. Things get dicey as danger levels get high for the two girls Sonic cares about most in life. The conclusion to last issue's story will force Sonic to choose between Mina and Sally once and for all in a tale that can't be missed. "Afterlife," part three. Knuckles continues to reflect upon his past and how he was groomed to become the Guardian of the Floating Island. "The Last Robian." A mystery has engulfed the entire planet of Mobius - all the Roboticized Mobians have disappeared.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 30.

VERONICA #139

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Room & Bored." When the trials and tribulations of public school life prove too much for her, Veronica decided to go to boarding school. Will the grass be greener where the kids have more greenbacks?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 9.