ARCHIE COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #104

Written by Andrew Pepoy and Scott Cunningham, art by Pepoy and Stan Goldberg.

Another fashionable farce starring Archie Comics' favorite supermodel, Katy Keene! "Music Magic v3.0." Entertainment reporter Margot Vhang pulls out all the stops hoping to catch Katy in a scandal she can exploit. From claiming Katy is hiding a lack of talent behind glossy production values & costume changes, to questioning Katy's commitment to music as she also shoots movies and modeling layouts, to accusing Katy of being a prima donna who mistreats her musicians, Margot leaves no slimy rock unturned. Imagine her surprise when she learns the scandal-less truth about Katy! Plus: "Behind the Faculty Lounge Door." Being restricted from the faculty lounge causes the teens of Riverdale High to become curious about what mysteries may lie behind it. but can the reality possibly live up to the images their imaginations conjure?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 11.

ARCHIE DIGEST #229

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 Oct. 4.

BETTY #159

Written by Kathleen Webb, Bill Golliher and George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Time for a Change." Betty relishes the transition from summer vacation to "back to school," excited over the "new changes" the new school year will bring! "Nothing to Sneeze At." Betty manages to elude the cold that has affected the rest of her classmates. but for how long? "The Collecting Bug": Hey all you pack rats -- Betty is writing an article about collecting for the local newspaper!

32 pages, $2.25, in store on Sept. 20.

BETTY & VERONICA #221

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

"The Big Prize." A Halloween costume contest judged by renowned luminaries from the fashion and entertainment worlds leads Veronica to more costume changes than a diva in concert! "Career Daze." Veronica gets a lesson in judging books by their covers when she realizes that the professional scientists and law enforcement agents at career day are as attractive as the super model! "Code in the Head." Betty has dropped what appears to be a mysterious code, and it's got Veronica's brain doing crazy, cryptic back flips!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 4.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #169

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 Sept. 27.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #146

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 Oct. 11.

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #14

By various.

It's the misadventures of everyone's favorite crowned one and all his friends from Riverdale High, in new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on Sept. 20.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #125

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 Sept. 27.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #106

By various.

The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters; in this double digest 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 Sept. 20.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #79

Script and art by Tania del Rio.

"Trick or Trick?" What makes this Halloween more special than all the others? The fact that Sabrina is now old enough to be let in on a little secret: Halloween is the one day that witches and wizards are allowed to freely use magic in the mortal realm! Of course, as with any privilege, there are rules that must be followed. is Sabrina up to the task of this new responsibility? She'll find out when she joins Llandra, Shinji, and Gwen at the local theme park's "haunted house!" But the tricks are on them, as they learn the exhibit REALLY is haunted! Add to this mystery the usual dose of romantic intrigue, and Sabrina's aunts who are out to trick the kids who come to their door and you're in for a real special. and sometimes spooky. Halloween treat!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 27.

SONIC X #12

Written by Joe Edkin, art by Tim Smith III, cover by Spaz.

"Attack from Area 99!" With evil Eggman behind bars, Sonic finds himself a man without a mission. Even his best friend Tails is otherwise occupied. and big time! Tails has been called in by the government to reverse-engineer the alien technology in the tripod from Sonic X #7. However, Agent Westwood, aka Cowboy has other plans for this super-powered, alien war machine. Hmmm. sounds like Sonic could be on another mission soon enough!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 26.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #167

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

"Mobius: 25 Years Later Part 2." The conclusion to this future epic is finally here! New monarch King Shadow takes advantage of the reset future by having chief enforcer Knuckles arrest the forgotten hero, Sonic, Tails and even Knuckles' own daughter! Can Sonic and Tails convince Knuckles of Shadow's evil or will they be lost to the dungeons? Plus: Sonic's friends throw him another party to make up for the one Dr. Robotnik crashed. and ruined! If you're wondering just how wrong Sonic's 15th anniversary celebration can go, hold on tight. because Sonic will find out in this issue over and over and over again! Features art by the original series penciler Dave Manak!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 4.