WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: SONIC X #38
Sonic X #38 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by Steven Butler and Jim Amash and a cover by Pat Spaziante.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Big Trouble in Little Station Square, Part One': S.O.N.I.C.X. -- the secret Sonic-hating organization -- is at it again! They have a special serum that will turn Sonic into the monster they think he 'really is.' The problem now is: how do you catch the fastest thing alive?! Itıs a high-speed chase through the city with a special guest appearance by the Chaotix and an ending so big you won't believe it! "
Sonic X #38 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY & VERONICA #238
Betty & Veronica #238 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir, Barbara Slate, Samantha Slate and Kathleen Webb, with art by Jeff Shultz.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"My Parrot is Gone': Veronica decides to train a parrot to do tricks so they can audition for the 'People & Their Pets' TV competition... but it seems the parrot's best trick is a disappearing act! Can Betty, in her guise of 'Nancy Clue, Girl Detective', track down the 'fowl felon' who perpetrated the parrot purloining? 'Red Carpet Ready': The N-TV awards are the hottest ticket in town, so naturally the girls need to be at their stylish best when they attend the show! 'In on the Game?': Three cheers for girly-girls -- in Veronica's world, all a cheerleader really needs to do is physically show up!"
Betty & Veronica #238 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #165
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #165 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Dan Parent and George Gladir, with art by Parent and Pat Kennedy.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'And the Winner Is...Part 5 of 5': This election is the one where you the readers pick Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend... and the results are in! Four issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show 'The Lonely Hearts Club' in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader witnessed each of their dates with Cheryl and placed your votes for who you thought Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, the new man in Cheryl's life is finally revealed... but not before the host of the show treats all the participants to a wacky recap of clips featuring all their foul-ups and blunders! Where will this latest shake-up in the Archie-verse lead? It's the craziest, kookiest conclusion that you simply can't miss! 'The Pledge': Betty and Veronica vow to go through an entire day without thinking about, mentioning, or talking to Archie... yep, that'll work! 'Movie Magic': In a modern-day twist on the classic 1940's story 'Double Trouble,' Archie once again finds himself entangled in the eternal love triangle while trying to enjoy a night at the movies! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #165 will be 176 pages and will cost $3.69.
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