SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: SONIC X #27
Sonic X #27 will arrive in stores on Dec. 5 from Archie Comics. The issue is by written by Ian Flynn, with art by James Fry and Terry Austin and a cover by Spaz.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Conquest is Like a Box of Chocolates': Evil genius Dr. Eggman continues to enjoy his 'retirement' from villainy while relishing his secret new career as the mighty luchador, El Gran Gordo! With Eggy preoccupied in the ring, the door is left open for a new evil to arise, and once-faithful sidekick Bokkun seizes the opportunity to be an even evil-er evil genius. He's helped on his quest by a massive sugar rush that renders him unstoppable... impervious to all including Sonic! Sometimes only an evil genius can stop a fellow evil genius, but who can lure him from his glamour of the stretchy-pants wrestling ring? The answer is just a pin... or at least a tie or technical fall... away!"
Sonic X #26 will be 32 pages will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY #170
Betty #170 will arrive in stores on Dec. 5 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Barbara Slate, George Gladir and Mike Pellowski, with art by Stan Goldberg.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'A Case of Stressmas' Betty decides to relieve Archie's math stress by giving him the gift of tutoring, but wait until you see the gift she gives to relieve Veronica's stress! 'The Collector': When Archie and Adam learn Betty likes collecting penguin figures, no flea market or antique store can restock them fast enough! 'Miracle Work': When klutzy Archie helps the Coopers decorate their Christmas tree, is it doomsday for the ornaments, or the eve of a Christmas miracle? ;Second-Hand Girl;: When Veronica jets off to Paris, Betty ponders whether it's worth being Archie's 'second choice; as a date for the Winter Wonderland dance."
Betty #170 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #25
Jughead & Friends Digest #25 will arrive in stores on Dec. 5 from Archie Comics. The issue is by Fernando Ruiz and others.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'The Secret of Jughead's Hat!': Move over, Davey Crockett -- when Jughead loses his trademark crown, he replaces it with a coonskin cap! There's simply no substitute for his ol' reliable headwear, however. Luckily, that's when Wendy Weatherbee reveals another hidden talent! Can she help Jughead get his head ... er, hat... back on straight? Plus: Other new and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups."
Jughead & Friends Digest #25 will cost $2.49.
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