WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD #197
Jughead #197 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Craig Boldman, with art by Rex Lindsey.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
'The Money Grab': Money's tight, and Jughead is critical of the way his parents manage his allowance, but he'll gain a new appreciation for money management after being put in charge of Veronica's purse strings!"
Jughead #197 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS VOLUME #1 "VERONICA'S PASSPORT"
Archie & Friends All-Stars Volume #1 "Veronica's Passport" will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Hal Smith, George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, Chris Allan and Mark Waid, with art by Dan Parent.
ART: Dan Parent
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"Traveling is a way of life for this jet-setting rich girl, and now you can relive some of Veronica's most memorable journeys in this trade paperback collection. Just make sure you're ready for anything in addition to seeing all the great historical sites and tourist attractions, Veronica's been known to get involved with mysteries and adventures...not to mention a local boy or two! It's worldwide romance and intrigue with Veronica, Mr. Lodge, family friend Lady Smitty and special guest stars. Thrill to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in France! Marvel at the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome! Tour a Bollywood studio and the city of Bombay in India! Scale the heights of the Empire State Building and cross the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City! These are just a few of the marvelous landmarks you'll learn about as you share hilarious travels with Veronica! Includes fabulous pin-ups of fashions from each destination!"
Archie & Friends All-Stars Volume #1 "Veronica's Passport" will be 96 pages and will cost $9.95.
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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #202
Archie's Double Digest #202 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Melanie J. Morgan and various, with art by Norm Breyfogle and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Goodbye Forever Part Three': When Archie's dad gets a new job, the Andrews have to leave town... and all of his friends are distraught to see him go! Longing to spend quality time with Archie before he departs, his friends help Archie oversee his Boy Scout troop as they clean the park and do their part for the environment. It becomes a trip down memory lane as they recount one tale after another of their times together. Later, as the Andrews family goes house-hunting, the memories continue between Archie and his parents. It becomes more and more apparent how much the fabric of Riverdale has been woven into the family's life. With emotions running high, can they go through with the move?"
Archie's Double Digest #202 will be 176 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SONIC UNIVERSE #8
Sonic Universe #8 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by Tracy Yardley and a cover by Yardley and Ben Hunzeker.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"The conclusion to the 'Mobius: 30 Years Later' epic! 'The Future Freedom Fighters': An unstoppable force threatens to destroy Angel Island and the world. It's up to a new generation of Freedom Fighters to save the day! Is this the triumphant return of the legendary heroes, or will their first mission be their last?"
Sonic Universe #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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