WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE #594
Archie #594 will arrive in stores on Feb. 25 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Hal Lifson, Bill Golliher and Craig Boldman, with art by Stan Goldberg.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Running in the Fast Lane': Betty convinces Archie to do a marathon with her, but can Archie keep from 'running on empty'? 'An Egg-Cellent Assignment': The 'yolks' on Archie when Professor Flutesnoot has the students take care of eggs to learn about responsibility. 'The Replacement': Don't get him wrong -- Archie's not the paranoid type -- he's just absolutely certain Veronica has replaced him! "
Archie #594 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #129
Pals-N-Gals Double Digest #129 will arrive in stores on Feb. 25 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir, Bill Golliher and various, with art by Fernando Ruiz, Bill Galvan, Pat Kennedy and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
" 'The High Cost of Gas': Archie's feeling the gas crisis where it hurts now taking the girls out on dates is even MORE expensive! Dilton's solutions aren't cost-effective and Chuck's cartoon gag didn't lift Archie's spirits, so he turns to Jughead to help... and the fun begins! 'Who's Watching Who?': 'Big Bee is watching' when Mr. Weatherbee installs monitors throughout the school... but how long before the watcher is watched himself? 'The Big 70': A local reporter covering the Chocklit Shoppe's 70th anniversary gets an earful from Pop Tate about the town teens' mouthfuls of goodies downed through the years! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Archie Double Digest #196 will be 176 pages and will cost $3.69.
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FIRST LOOK: SONIC UNIVERSE #1
Sonic Universe #1 will arrive in stores on Feb. 25 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by Tracy Yardley and a cover by Patrick Spaziante.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Living Weapons': An ever-expanding, all-encompassing series revolving around Sonic's many friends and foes whose continuity aligns with the regular monthly Sonic comic. Along the way, we'll deliver some of the popular supporting cast from the many Sonic video games, including many who have never appeared in the comics before! The first issue of Sonic Universe debuts with a story that's out of this world -- literally -- as Shadow and Metal Sonic continue their series-spanning fight and wind up in a whole new dimension! And things are bound to heat up when Blaze the Cat and a Chaos Emerald enter the mix!"
Sonic Universe #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #32
Tales from Riverdale Digest #32 will arrive in stores on Feb. 25 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir and various, with art by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Bolling and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
" 'The Missing Manhole Covers': There's a mystery afoot, and it's up to Riverdale's premiere teenage rock band, the Archies, to solve it! Can they solve the mystery of who is stealing the town's manhole covers... and the even bigger mystery of 'why?!' 'Lunchroom Lament': Complaining is on the menu when Miss Beazly tells a new café co-worker of the trials and tribulations of slinging hash for teens! Wait until she gets a load of what's for dessert! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Sonic Universe #1 will be 88 pages and will cost $2.49.
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