ARCHIE COMICS FOR JANUARY

Following are Archie Comics' solicitations for January, with information coming from the publisher.

ARCHIE #554

Written by George Gladir and Greg Crosby, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Small is Big": After being outdone by Adam last Valentine's Day, Archie is determined to make his gifts to Betty bigger and better... until he realizes it's all the "little things" Adam does that wins Betty over! "A Likely Story": Archie's writer's block is made of concrete, but he's determined to smash through it in time to hand in his creative writing assignment.

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

ARCHIE DIGEST #214

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on Jan. 26. ships 1/26. Full color digest format, $2.39 US. . The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #158

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on Jan. 5.

BETTY #144

Written by Kathleen Webb and Barbara Slate, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Just Us Girls": A blizzard has Betty bored to tears, but her sister Polly comes to the rescue with girly games galore! It isn't long before their mother joins in, too! "Breaking Up is Hard to Do": Archie's insensitive remark makes Betty determined to break up with him once and for all... if he doesn't apologize first, that is.

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

BETTY & VERONICA #206

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

"Just Say No... Please!": Veronica convinces Betty that the best way to stop being a doormat is to start saying "no." "The Party Planner": After unsuccessfully planning a party, Betty learns that there's no plan like no plan.

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

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #154

By various.

New stories and reprints.

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

JUGHEAD #163

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.

"No Pie For Jughead": Jughead's Mom has baked a pie for the charity bake sale, and she wants Jughead to guard it while she visits his aunt. Will the man of a thousand taste buds be able to resist the temptation? It's a delicious slice of Jughead's life you won't want to miss.

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

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #199

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on Jan. 12.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #110

By various.

New stories and reprints.

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

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #91

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on Jan. 12.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #64

Written and art by Tania del Rio.

"Love Connections": With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the love triangles are as tangled as ever: Harvey is having a hard time making his feelings known to Sabrina despite Shinji's coaching; while Shinji is questioning his own feelings toward Sabrina despite his involvement with Llandra. Further complicating matters, Sabrina wakes up Valentine's morning with a literally shocking new ability: the power to actually see romantic sparks between people! Will she spend more time being matchmaker than tending to her own relationships?

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

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #145

Written by Ken Penders and Karl Bollers, art by Ron Lim, Al Milgrom, Al Bigley, Al Bigley, Dawn Best and Jim Amash.

"Shadows of Hope": Shadow returns in what is sure to be one of the most explosive Sonic epics ever! Shadow continues watching over young Hope Kintobor, who he believes is the missing piece to discovering his history. Meanwhile, a familiar Echidna lurks in the background believing Shadow is the missing piece to finding his family! When these two titans clash will anyone survive? "Training Day": Ever wonder what it's like to be a Swatbot in Dr Robotnik's employ? Here's your chance to find out: it's training day and the Doctor is in! "Harbinger": A loud, devastating explosion in the distance, and ever-closer tremors that rock Knothole's foundations can only mean one thing for Sonic and the Freedom Fighters: Shadow is coming! Is this just the beginning of the destruction to come?

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