ARCHIE COMICS FOR AUGUST

ARCHIE #569

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

"How to Survive High School." Archie's got all the answers a teen needs to navigate through the tricky world of high school... too bad his answers don't match the teachers' questions! "Feeling Fuelish." Archie and his friends imagine a world without fuel... and it's a "gas"! "Come Blow Your Horn." Deciding a "new sound" is needed for the band, Archie takes up the Alpine shepherd's Alphorn. One note is all it will take to determine if his choice was good or baaaaa-d!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 30.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #103

Written by Andrew Pepoy, art by John Workman.

Another fashionable farce starring comics' favorite supermodel, katy keene! "Love in Blum." Katy Keene lands a plum role in "Johnny the Pirate III," but all her sister MacKenzie cares about is crashing the set so she can meet hunky heartthrob Oleander Blum! Along the way, MacKenzie spots other famous stars, ruins her dress... and yes, literally crashes the set Plus: Hilarious hijinks with Archie and the gang, and musical manga mayhem with Josie & the Pussycats.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 9.

ARCHIE DIGEST #228

By various.

The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on Aug. 9.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #173

By various.

Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on Aug. 30.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #75

Written and art by Dan Parent.

75th issue anniversary blow-out guest-starring those teen queens of the pop music scene, the Veronicas! "Fashion Victims": Ginger comes up with the best Sparkle Magazine Fashion Show theme yet: "Are you a Betty or you a Veronica?" As one famous model after another sports the latest Betty-centric outfit or flashy Veronica couture, the hottest act in pop music, The Veronicas provide the tuneful accompaniment!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 16.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #168

By various.

Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on Aug. 2.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #145

By various.

What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on Aug. 16.

JUGHEAD #176

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.

"The Opinion Maker." The balance of Riverdale High hangs on a string as a group of students decide that Betty and Veronica are fakers ­ no one can be as nice as Betty, and no one as conceited as Veronica! Can Jughead restore order to this upside-down dilemma? "Smooth Sale-ing." Jughead proves that if you use psychology to make your first sale, the other sales will sell themselves! "All Fall Down." It's a gutter ball all the way when Jughead's runaway bowling ball wrecks havoc and everything else in its path!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 23.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #124

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! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on Aug. 2.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #78

Written and art by Tania del Rio.

"The Four Blades Return": It's time again for Four Blades Day, and to Sabrina's surprise, this year Shinji is actually interested. Meanwhile, Sabrina is tired of casting water-breathing spells on Llandra and taking her to the magic realm to visit her mer-boy crush, Narayan. Sabrina is determined to find a way to give Narayan legs so he can visit Llandra on earth for a change. However, before Four Blades Day is through, Llandra will be captured by evil creatures and Narayan, Shinji, Llandra and Sabrina will face their most important decision yet!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 2.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #166

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley and Dave Manak, cover by Sanford Greene.

"Mobius: 25 Years Later Part 1." The most requested story ever is here, with answers to the future the fans have demanded! Mobius is ruled with an iron fist by King Shadow and his chief enforcer, Knuckles. Can an old friend and kid locate the legendary Sonic, and if so, will he still be the same great hero all these years later? Plus: "Hedgehog Day." Back in the present, Sonic's 15th anniversary parties on... and on... and on!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 23.

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #14

Written and art by Fernando Ruiz.

"The Big Break." An injury during a football game leaves Archie's entire arm in a cast, but Archie's bad break becomes a "good break" for Betty, as she offers to help Archie with all the everyday tasks he can't perform with one arm. Of course, this leaves Veronica contemplating a few more breaks, as Betty is getting all the attention! Will the ever-feuding teen queens find just the right splint to heal this latest spat? Plus: A selection of classic tales by various talents. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on Aug. 23.

VERONICA #174

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Go for the Gold": Betty has decided to run in the Riverdale Marathon, and Mr. and Mrs. Lodge decide that's a good way for Veronica to get exercise, too. It seems the only way Veronica can cover any distance is if she's running to get a latte... or a bagel... or the latest fashions, so Betty uses that psychology to help Veronica do well in the race! "Baker's Half Dozen": Veronica has finally baked a batch of cookies that didn't burn... but can she get them to Archie in time to prove it? Find out how the cookie crumbles in this tasty tale!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Aug. 16.