ARCHIE COMICS FOR JANUARY

ARCHIE #563

By various.

"The Far Out Pharaoh." When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver." A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion." When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up!

32 pages, $2.25.

ARCHIE DIGEST #223

By various.

"The Real Deal." The producers of a hit reality TV show think they're covering the dramatic day-to-day life of a top high school athlete, but with klutzy Archie on camera it's more like comedic calamities! "The Right Man." Old vaudeville routines never die... they just get reinvented in Archie comics! The befuddled verbal barrage begins when Reggie introduces Archie to "Jess Who!"

Digest, 96 pages, $2.39.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #167

By various.

Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales!

Digest, 192 pages, $3.59.

BETTY #153

By various.

"Dream Drama." The line between fantasy and reality blurs as Betty keeps dreaming about Veronica ruining her dates with Archie by running off with her freckle-faced beau. "Rest Test." When school is canceled due to snow, Betty gets set to catch up on her sleep... but the noisy plows, snow blowers and snowball fighting kids have other ideas!"The Big Opportunity." In a classic Archie comedy of errors, who's taking who to the dance turns into a case of "musical chairs!"

32 pages, $2.25.

BETTY & VERONICA #215

By various.

"Slippin' and Slidin'." Betty and Jughead are sliding into fun... literally, as they slide on the ice. Everyone's amused except for a certain ice princess who prefers her "ice" shiny golden bands! "Dating Gamers." A slumber party turns into a "best of the worst" date story contest for Riverdale High's gal pals. "Warming Trend." Budget cuts have caused the school to keep the heat down, but Veronica turns it back up again when she refuses to dress in form-obscuring layers.

32 pages, $2.25.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #163

By various.

"Complete Compatibility." Dilton invents bracelets that will measure how compatible Betty and Veronica's friendship is, and you won't believe the results! "Honest Mistake." An afternoon at the mall turns intriguing for Betty and Veronica when they notice two handsome men following them... are they cool dudes or creepy duds?

Digest, 96 pages, $2.39.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #73

By Dan Parent.

"Band Together." It's the 30th anniversary of the rock band "Kickz," and one lucky Riverdale High teen is going to win a chance to take the stage and rock and roll all night with the legendary rockers! Wait until you see who wins (that is, if you can recognize them under their cool rockin' makeup)! "Guitar-Mania." When she spots Brigitte and Betty with personalized guitars, Veronica has an "axe" to grind and gets one for herself.

32 pages, $2.25.

JUGHEAD #171

By Craig Boldman and Rex Lindsey

"Review Askew." Pop Tate's competitor, Segarini calls in a favor from a food critic who owes his career to him... by serving the critic the only burger he's ever eaten in Riverdale! Naturally, that makes his "best burger I've tried in Riverdale" quote a "true" review... but Jughead isn't about to let this culinary chicanery stand. "Meal Zeal Spiel!." The hockey coach calls on Jughead to explain his passion for food, hoping it will inspire his team to play with the same passion.

32 pages, $2.25.

JUGHEAD & HIS FRIENDS DIGEST #8

By Fernando Ruiz.

"Snow Man for All Seasons." The school newspaper, in desperate need of a story, turns to resident cryptozoologist Jughead for ideas. His suggestion? Track down the fabled Riverdale Snow Man. And those are some mighty "big foot" prints to track!

Digest, 96 pages, $2.39.

PALS N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #100

By various.

"Kids Day in Riverdale." To celebrate the 100th issue of this digest featuring Archie and his friends, the editors at Archie Comics have taken a trip down memory lane, courtesy of the classic Archie animated TV series. This all-new story has been fashioned using screen grabs from the legendary Saturday morning cartoon show!

Digest, 192 pages, $3.59.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #119

By various.

It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales!

Digest, 192 pages, $3.59.

SABRINA VOLUME 2 #73

By Tania del Rio

"Going Once... Going Twice...." To raise money for new computers, Greendale High's students decide to hold a "date" auction for Valentine's Day. All that is, except Shinji. While he undoubtedly would receive many bids, he declines to be involved, citing his loyalty to girlfriend Llandra... or is there some other reason? That doesn't stop the others from participating, and you won't believe who places the final bid on a date with Sabrina!

32 pages, $2.25.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #158

By Ken Penders and Ron Lim.

"System Reconfiguration." Robotnik... Shadow... Mecha... and an army of Metal Sonic Troopers! Could things possibly get worse for Sonic and Rotor? Only the amazing revelations made by Robotnik himself... If he's telling the truth! Meanwhile, Uncle Chuck has a revelation of his own. Don't miss all the action, intrigue, nuts, bolts, and microchips as Knothole Village faces its greatest threat ever!

32 pages, $2.25.

SONIC X #5

By Joe Edkin and Ron Zalme.

"I Never Promised You a Chao Garden." The fate of the earth hangs in the balance as the reason behind Eggman's kidnapping of the sweet, peaceful Chao named Cheese is further revealed! Sonic, Tails and their friends face their biggest challenge yet as they struggle to save the planet from mass destruction!

32 pages, $2.25.