FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #171

Sonic the Hedgehog #171 will arrive in stores on Jan. 24 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art and cover by Tracy Yardley and Jim Amash.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'I Am.' The countdown to #175 continues! As Shadow and Dr. Robotnik's personal war intensifies, could it bring an end to life as we know it? When Shadow steals classified information about himself from Dr. Robotnik, he enlists Sonic, Tails and Knuckles to help him crack the code. But is he really ready to learn who he truly is? Plus: 'The Enforcers.' Without his sonšs help, Knucklešs father Locke is losing control of Angel Island. Will the help offered by a mysterious new benefactor be accepted by Locke? And if so, will it mean the end of Angel Island?"

Sonic the Hedgehog #171 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: BETTY #162

Betty #162 will arrive in stores on Jan. 24 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Bill Golliher, Kathleen Webb and Mike Pellowski, with art by Stan Goldberg.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'Tearjerker.' Deeply affected by a sad video she watched, Betty can't help but reminded of it - especially every time Archie says something to her! Now Archie can only wonder, 'what have I done wrong?' 'Really Special.' In this poignant tale, a pair of glamorous gloves from Betty's grandmother makes Mr. Cooper realize what a special young lady his daughter has grown to be. 'Hot & Cold.' Betty gives the first big chill an icy reception!"

Betty #162 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #17

Jughead & Friends Digest #17 will arrive in stores on Jan. 24 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Fernando Ruiz and others, with art by Ruiz and others.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'New Super Kid in Town.' When a new reality show seeking real-life 'super heroes' hits Riverdale, Chuck and Jughead rise to the challenge, creating super-heroic secret identities for themselves! Along the way, we meet a plethora of hero-obsessed contestants... and one new kid who wants nothing to do with any of it. Could it be the mild-mannered newcomer secretly is a real-life hero? Plus: Other new and classic tales by various talents. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!'"

Jughead & Friends Digest #17 will cost $2.49.

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FIRST LOOK: FLOWER & FADE

Flower & Fade will arrive in stores in March from NBM Publishing. The book is by Jesse Lonergan.

Here's how NBM describes the book:

"Kyle has just settled into a new city and job. He doesn't know anyone, but his life is comfy enough in its boring routine until Erika, a pretty neighbor, catches his eye. Before they know it, they're an 'item.' Before they know it, in fact, they're very, very together. The new relationship is a high for Kyle, but itšs frightening. In the midst of happiness, Kyle gets nightmares of pulling his teeth out. Is Erika really the right choice? Are they made for each other or just escaping loneliness?"

Flower & Fade will be 192 pages and will cost $13.95.

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FIRST LOOK: NEWUNIVERSAL #3

Newuniversal #3 will arrive in stores on Feb. 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Mathematics.' The White Event. The most startling celestial phenomenon ever witnessed by the human race. The phenomenon that served as the backdrop for the Latvian landslip that unearthed the very tomb archeologist Len Carson was searching for. The tomb's discovery was such an unlikelihood that it begs the question: Was its emergence during the White Event merely a coincidence?"

Newuniversal #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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