ARCHIE COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

ARCHIE #553

Written by Craig Boldman and Barbara Slate, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Santa Cause." A bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St Nick -- and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys. "The Big Problem." Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! "The Average Awards." Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award"... and wonders how he can improve his average.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on Nov. 24.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #87

Written by George Gladir, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Pirates Ahoy." It's "Yo, Ho, Ho and a gaggle of fun" in this thrilling story of high adventure on the high seas.

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

ARCHIE DIGEST #212

By various,

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on Nov. 3.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST # 157

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on Nov. 24.

BETTY #143

Written by Kathleen Webb, Mike Pellowski, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Baby, It's Frigid Outside." It's the coldest night of the year, but a date with Adam is sure to warm things up for Betty. "Family Business." A sample viewing of the "Nostalgia TV Channel" proves that when it comes to families, the more things change, the more they stay the same! "Shop Till You Drop." Betty comes up with a way to shop despite having a low budget- become a "personal shopper" for others.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on Dec. 1.

BETTY & VERONICA #204

Written by Kathleen Webb and Barbara Slate, art by Jeff Shultz.

"A Decided Lack." Despite all their preparation, Betty and Veronica note a definite lack of Christmas spirit will the magic of the season prevail? "Stressmas Time." Betty and Veronica decide they'll relieve Archie's holiday stress by sharing time with him. "Elf for a Day." Betty has exhausted ideas for what to get Veronica (after all, she has everything), so she offers to be her "elf for the day," at her beck and call.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on Nov. 3.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #129

Written and art by various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on Nov. 10.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #198

Written and art by various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on Dec. 1.

LAUGH DIGEST #198

Written and art by various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on Nov. 17

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #90

Written and art by various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on Dec. 1.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #143

Written by Romy Chaco and Ken Penders, art by Art Mawhinney, Jim Amash and Penders.

"The Original Freedom Fighters" Part 2 of 2. All good heroes have their own heroes, and this story tells the tale of the heroes Sonic and the Freedom Fighters looked up to. It's a tale of inspiration but also deception... the story of a traitor from within... and a potential warning for our heroes of today! "Father's Day." the latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. In perhaps the most emotionally charged chapter of the series so far, the story of Locke and Knuckles is explored. How will their relationship affect Knuckles' daughter, lara-Su; Mobius, and the future of the Guardians?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on Nov. 17.

VERONICA #157

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Just Plane Fun!" Veronica is looking to get away for the winter, but all she gets is stuck in an airport, when a blizzard grounds all departing flights.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on Nov. 11.