ARCHIE COMICS FOR APRIL

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

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #91

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Something Revolutionary": When Mr. Lodge restores an old mill dating back to the Revolutionary War, old papers are unearthed that suggest a buried treasure in Riverdale. Wait till Veronica finds out it's probably buried in her pauper friend Betty's backyard.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 20.

ARCHIE DIGEST #216

By various.

New stores and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on April 20.

BETTY #146

Written by George Gladir and Mike Pellowski, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Dancing Paws": Betty's new dance partner literally has two left feet, when she enters a dance contest with Jughead's dog, Hot Dog! "Like-wise": When Archie's klutziness starts to rub off on Betty, her parents wonder whether she's seeing him too much.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 6.

BETTY & VERONICA #208

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Jeff Shultz.

"Crying Time": It's a Saturday night and not a single boy has a date... because all of their girlfriends are taking in the latest schmaltzy chick flick at the cinema! "Fabulous Fakes": Veronica wouldn't be caught dead wearing the fake fashions Betty wears... after all, Veronica wears "genuine imitations."

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 13.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #156

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on April 13.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #133

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 27.

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #1

Written by Dan Script, art by Fernando Ruiz.

Jughead & Friends Digest continues all of the zany fun you've come to expect from the crowned prince of comedy and co-stars some of Jug's favorite friends and foes: prankster Reggie, genius Dilton, muscle-bound Moose, tricky Trula Twyst and more! "Casanova Jones." When the Riverdale track team makes the state finals, the team members enlist Jughead to escort their girls to the dances. Will the crowned one really turn Casanova, or is he merely dock-watching until he can collect the burgers, malts and pizzas he's been promised? Will the guys have to worry that their girls fell for "safe, harmless" Jughead?

Digest format, $2.39, in stores on April 6.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #112

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 13.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #93

By various.

New stories and reprints.

Digest format, $3.59, in stores on April 6.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #66

Written and art by Tania del Rio.

"Salem-Mania": Move over, "Hello Kitty"- Shinji's uncle, a toy designer, thinks Salem is "the cat's meow"- and before you know it, a new stuffed kitty craze u born! The craze soon extends beyond plush, however, until you can't walk down the street without seeing his feline face... which embarrasses Salem to no end! Meanwhile, Sabrina's romantic life is in upheaval when Amy tells her Harvey doesn't consider them an item. Can Sabrina and Salem survive the onslaught of heartbreak and merchandising?

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 13.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #148

Written by Ken Penders and Nelson Ribeiro, art by Steve Butler, Jim Amash, Ribeiro, Tim Smith and Mike Higgins.

"The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Ignition" Part 3 of 4: It's another action-packed chapter in the Sonic vs. Shadow vs. Metal Sonic showdown! With the odds stacked against Sonic can even the help of his friends be enough to protect the Blue Blur? As if this wasn't enough, things are about to get even hotter, as a new unknown entity lies in wait to be discovered. "Playing Around": Too much intense action and psychological hopscotch got you down? Look no further than this "just for fun" tale... its real "comic relief "Destiny's Child": By popular demand, Tails once again steps into the spotlight! And what a spotlight it is, as all the unanswered questions in his life begin to unfold and a familiar face returns to lead Tails on his journey to become the "Chosen One.²

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 6.

VERONICA #161

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Sick & Wired": The doctor thinks the world's most pampered teen is suffering from exhaustion, but she's too busy to realize just how tired she is. "Lost & Confounded": In this poignant tale, Veronica realizes some things are more valuable than priceless jewelry.

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 27.