THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE #605
Archie #605 will arrive in stores on Jan. 27 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Michael Uslan, with art by Stan Goldberg.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Archie Marries Betty: Happily Ever After': Now that youıve witnessed the engagement and wedding of Archie and Betty, prepare for the next stage of married life: parenthood! Of course, you havenıt really had a taste of parenthood until youıve seen it done Archie-style! Can Archie get through Lamaze class without causing a commotion? Never mind that can he make it through the actual birth without full scale panic? Mixed in with the patented Archie humor is the heartwarming reaction among the new grandparents, friends and faculty. And letıs just say thereıs a big surprise in store for the happy couple! But thatıs not the only surprise in Riverdale just wait until you see the job Archie gets, and who ends up with whom among Archie and Bettyıs friends not to mention yet another surprise wedding! When it comes to Riverdale, the surprises never end!"
Archie #605 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #201
Betty & Veronica Digest #201 will arrive in stores on Jan. 27 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Mike Pellowski and various, with art by Jeff Shultz and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Green Machine': Veronica decides to 'go green' -- as long as it means she can spend ³green² on new eco-accessories! 'Famous Name Game': The girls contemplate what it would be like to be pro athletes... except Veronica, who sees pro sports in a more monetary light! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Betty & Veronica Digest #201 will be 88 pages and will cost $2.69.
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FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #157
Jughead's Double Digest #157 will arrive in stores on Jan. 27 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski and various, with art by Pat Kennedy, Bob Bolling and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Ugly Dog Contest': Things are about to get ugly really ugly when an ugly dog contest hits Riverdale! 'Cold Case': An ice skating outing gets a 'chilly' reception from Jughead, who is freezing from crown to toes! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Jughead's Double Digest #157 will be 176 pages and will cost $3.69.
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FIRST LOOK: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARHIVES #12
Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #12 will arrive in stores on Jan. 27 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Angelo DeCesare, Ken Penders and Kent Taylor, with art by Dave Manak, Art Mawhinney, Ken Penders, Nelson Ortega an, Manny Galan and a cover by Patrick Spaziante.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"The Sonic Archives series has emerged as one of Archie's best-selling trade paperbacks, as fans both new and old can relive the glory days of Sonic the Hedgehog in these high-quality, digitally-restored graphic novels, complete with all the classic Sonic stories from the 1990s! Now with Sonic Archives Volume 12, Sonic lovers can add issues 45-48 to their collections, stories which are almost impossible to come across now. And best of all, the colors are completely remastered to give the issues a brand new look! Stories include: 'Guerilla Thriller': Everyone's favorite cave-bear, Mobie, returns... but he's unsuspectingly making a home for himself in the middle of a Robotnik stronghold! Can the Freedom Fighters warn him before it's too late? 'Countdown to Armageddon': a sabbatical in the woods to reflect on recent events goes from relaxing to taxing as friendships are strained and loyalties questioned, setting up the dramatic events yet to come in the 'Endgame' storyline. Guest-starring Lupe and the Wolf Pack from the animated series! 'Endgame: Taking the Fall': The most talked-about Sonic saga ever unfolds as King Acorn vows to finish the war with Robotnik and regain the kingdom... but could he have predicted the enormous cost? The 'death of Princess Sally' sent shockwaves through Sonic fandom, and now you can relive the events leading up to this milestone event. 'Sonic the Fugitive': Not only has Sonic suffered a great loss in the passing of Princess Sally, he's also been framed for her murder! Now he must battle friend and foe alike as he seeks the real killer to clear his name! Plus: The 'Knuckles' Quest' saga continues, with the intrepid red echidna searching for answers to his origin and the mystery behind the Sword of Acorns."
Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #1 will be 112 pages and will cost $7.95.
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