WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: SONIC X #35
Sonic X #35 will arrive in stores on July 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by James Fry and Terry Austin and a cover by Pat Spaziante.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Cracking the Eggman': The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more -- all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic's #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry?"
Sonic X #35 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE #587
Archie #587 will arrive in stores on July 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Batton Lash, with art by Bill Galvan.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"The 'Freshman Year" saga begins here! 'The Summer Before': Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronicašs worldwide travels, and more! "
Archie #587 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142
Jughead's Double Digest #142 will arrive in stores on July 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Melanie Morgan and various, with art by Joe Staton, Al Milgrom and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'The MatchMakers Part 4': Having 'set up' Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples' competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest... especially for a new couple! Is their relationship the real deal, or have they merely set up those who set them up? Find out for yourself in the conclusion to this intriguing 4-part tale! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Jughead's Double Digest #142 will cost $3.69.
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