ARCHIE COMICS FOR APRIL

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

ARCHIE #548

Written by Craig Boldman and George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Jack Attack". It's a case of "pop goes the boyfriend" when Archie gets Mr. Lodge a jack-in-the-box from his youth. "The Show Stopper˛. When a hidden camera show rigs crazy pranks in school, the faculty thinks clumsy Archie is behind all the mishaps. "His Lucky Day": An off-to-a-bad start day quickly changes for Archie, proving that luck is in the eye of the beholder. "The Big Rush": Can a punctuality coach improve Archie's tardiness, or will it just be a waste of her "time"

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 12.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #152

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.29, in stores on May 12.

BETTY #138

Written by Mike Pellowski and Barbara Slate, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Battle Weary." A bevy of brawls at "Happy Trails Day Camp" has Betty wondering whether she's a camp counselor or a referee. "I Can See a Rainbow.˛ When she can't find anyone to share her love of rainbows with, Betty's day turns from bright to blue... until the silver lining comes along.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 19.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #66

Written by Barbara Slate, art by Dan Parent.

"One Too Many Parties Part I." Betty and Veronica each schedule a party on the same night-unbeknownst of one another's plans! Now Archie not only has to choose between a blonde and a brunette-- he has to choose between hamburgers and caviar, too.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 5.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #148

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on May 26.

JUGHEAD #158

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Talk the Talk": Walkie talkies seem like a good idea, until Archie realizes Veronica can keep tabs on him at all times. So what does he do? He comes up with... ahem... another "good" idea: having Jughead use a voice changer to pose as Archie while he dates other girls. "Jug and the Giant Berry": Some jam! Jughead's inflatable boysenberry is supposed to draw crowds to the bake sale-- but all it draws is boos and hisses when it gets in everyone's way! "Cold Comfort." Jughead's snow cone machine gets a "chilly" reception! "Dress for Excess": With free food as bait, Jughead becomes a costumed mascot for both Pop Tate's and Segarini's Pizza.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 19.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #193

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on May 19.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #104

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on May 26.

LAUGH DIGEST #193

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on May 5.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #85

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on May 19.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #58

Written and art by Tania del Rio.

The first issue featuring Sabrina's manga makeover. "Spellfreeze": Hot new comic talent Tania del Rio puts a new twist on the teenage witch. When fellow witch Shinji decides to do a charm school project on how mortals can live without magic, he winds up an exchange student at Sabrina's high school. Before too long, there's a new "love triangle" in Archie Comics-- this time, between Sabrina, Harvey and Shinji! Using the shojo style of manga to tell her tale, del Rio introduces a thrilling new world of romance and relationships to Sabrina's life.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 26.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #137

Written by Romy Chacon and Ken Penders, art by Steve Butler, Jim Amash, Penders, Al Bigley and Mike Higgins.

"Robodyne Systems." Without the consent of the King, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters infiltrate the center of the Eggman Empire deep in the technological monstrosity of Megapolis. However, they are not there to take down Robotnik's latest scheme but rather to save a friend. "Trouble in Paradise." The popular "Mobius, 25 Years later" saga continues! King Sonic, Queen Sally and their kids make the journey to visit Knuckles, Julie-Su and Lara-Su on Angel Island... but some of them are not happy with it! Is there trouble in paradise? "One Part Oh-la-la, Two Parts Treachery" starring Antoine. As Antoine get ready for his new assignment, he remembers a simpler time dealing with the loves of his life. It's a lesson in romance he has never forgotten. But will it help him now?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 26.

VERONICA #152

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Switching Places." Disenchanted with Cheryl's return to Riverdale, Veronica befriends some gal pals from Cheryl's old neighborhood, Pembrooke. Which is greener: the grass on the other side, or just the girls' jealousy?!

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on May 12.