THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE & FRIENDS #131
Archie & Friends #129 will arrive in stores on May 6 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Stephen Oswald, with art by Bill Galvan.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Zero to Rock Hero Part Two': The video game battle of the bands from the previous issue rages on... but now the event is broadcast on TV! Last issue, The Archies and Josie and the Pussycats challenged one another to the hottest new videogame, Legendary Rock Heroes! Now their competition is a reality show sensation, complete with all the trappings. Can the rockers stay true to their creative roots, or will instant success turn them into an assembly line of pre-fab pop?"
Archie & Friends #129 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: VERONICA #194
Veronica #194 will arrive in stores on May 6 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski and various, with art by Tim Kennedy and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'The Prom Crashers Part 1': Ever since Archie's debut in the 1940s, the school prom has been a source of drama and mayhem for that eternal love triangle of Veronica, Archie and Betty! This issue starts a special story that has the gang relive some of their most memorable proms, while also creating new memories. Chief among them: Spurred by memories of Cheryl Blossom crashing the Riverdale prom, Betty and Veronica decide to return the favor by showing up at Pembroke's prom... and their sights are set on Cheryl's new man, George! Will Archie intervene in time? The most explosive prom story ever starts here!"
Veronica #194 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #131
Pals-N-Gals Double Digest #131 will arrive in stores on May 6 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Stephen Oswald, Dan Parent, Bill Golliher and various, with art by Pat Kennedy, Parent, Bob Bolling and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'7-10 Slip': When Pop Tate breaks his arm in a fall, the kids rally together to raise money for his medical bills. They get some help from real-life bowling champions Chris and Lynda Barnes. This husband-and-wife team is noted for winning the most prestigious titles in bowling: Chris is the PBA player of the year and Lynda the 2008 USBC Queens champion. Now they'll 'bowl' you over Archie Comics style, in the most 'striking' story yet! 'Music to my Ears': Frankie Valdez decides to cut a singing demo, but when Maria discovers all of Frankie's backup singers are female, their love song hits a sour note! 'Bypass the Gas': At Miss Grundy's urging, the teens decide to use alternate methods of transportation to save fuel. Will the idea take off, or will it 'run out of gas?' Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Pals-N-Gals Double Digest #131 will be 176 pages and will cost $3.99.
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