WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE #599
Archie #599 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Hal Lifson, John Rose and Goerge Gladir, with art by Stan Goldberg.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Return to Riverstock': It's peace, love and rock 'n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert/cultural happening! Join The Archies and all their friends as they enjoy the 'Riverstock Festival!' When those friends include Riverdale's resident 'flower child' Mustang Sally, you know you're in for a groovy time! The kids use their concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, and their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. In addition to all the music, fun and positive vibes, this story is filled with the best the '60s had to offer -- from peace symbols to colorful fashions to the favored rock instruments of the decade, it's all here in this tuneful tale! It's all brought to you by no less an authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin' sixties pop culture tome, 'Hal Lifson's 1966!' 'Mower Madness': Archie cuts lawns to raise the entry fee for the big go-kart race, but can he 'cut it' against his speedy competitors? 'Beach Brouhaha': Archie learns summer jobs are no day at the beach, even when those jobs are on the beach!"
Archie #599 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #196
Betty & Veronica Digest #196 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Dan Parent, Kathlee Webb and various, with art by Parent, Bob Bolling and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'The Past Will Haunt You': Secret agents Betty & Veronica (last seen in Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87) return! Last time, those super secret spies with the chic mystique, Betty and Veronica saved Archie with the help of some high tech gadgets from Dilton, not to mention a mystery operative. Just who was she, and what is her connection to Archie? 'A Bad Attitude': The gang learns if there's one thing that spreads faster than bad news, it's a bad attitude! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Betty & Veronica Digest #196 will be 88 pages and will cost $2.69.
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FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #152
Jughead's Double Digest #152 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir, Jeff Shultz and various, with art by Shultz, Bob Bolling and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Theme Park Lark': Mr. Lodge asks Jughead for suggestions on his new amusement parkŠ and is highly amused by all of those suggestions! But are those suggestions really just in jest? 'Beach Bot': It's sand, surf and circuitry when Dilton unveils his amazing new robot at Riverdale beach! 'Picture Perfect': Can Jughead shift his 'focus' from food long enough to enter the photo contest? Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Jughead's Double Digest #152 will be 176 pages and will cost $3.69.
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FIRST LOOK: SONIC UNIVERSE #6
Sonic Universe #6 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by Tracy Yardley.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Dark Seige': In this second installment of 'Mobius: 30 Years Later,' the stakes are raised! King Sonic has received dire news from Silver: something that will doom the future is right around the bend! Things go from bad to worse when Lien-Da and her Dark Presence invades the castle! Who will escape, and who will be the first to fall? All this, plus another surprise returning character revealed!"
Sonic Universe #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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