ARCHIE COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

ARCHIE #618

Written by Tom DeFalco, art by Fernando Ruiz and Jack Morelli, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Tito Pena.

"Robbing Arch and His Merry Band of Teens" Part 1. Archie and the gang must save Lord Lodge and Princess Veronica from the evil clutches of the Mad Duke of Doom and his fiendish jester, Chester, in an action-packed Robin Hood-inspired tale! Join Maid Betty, Juggie O'Dare, Reggie the Red and Robbing Archie in their quest to save the Kingdom!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 23.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #216

Written by Bill Golliher, John Rose, Craig Boldman, art by Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, John Rose, Al Milgrom, Bob Smith, John Workman, Phil Felix, Jack Morelli and Barry Grossman. cover by Pat Kennedy, Jon D'Agostino and Tito Pena.

In "Time for Trouble," Archie and Jughead hold an ultimate wrestling match in Veronica's house. But the loser of the match is Mr. Lodge's priceless antique clock! Next, in "Not Board at All," ever-klutzy Archie turns a slip while waiting tables into an award-winning snowboard performance without a snowboard! Finally, how could a "Drip Drip Drip" sound drive Mr. Andrews to destroy his house? Wait until you see what is causing the drip!

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 16.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #152

Written by Tania del Rio, art by Bill Galvan, Jack Morelli, and Digikore Studios, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Al Milgrom and Tito Pena.

"All's Fair in Love and Food." Sabrina the Teenage Witch is back! Waist-expanding events haven't taught Jughead that food and magic don't mix. So, when he seeks help from Sabrina, she tries to teach him there is more to love than food. But her spell backfires and Jughead falls head over heels for Sabrina instead!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 9.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #3

Written by Stephen Oswald, art by Joe Staton, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Joe Morciglio and Tito Pena, cover by Joe Staton, Bob Smith and Tito Pena.

"Adventures in the Wonder Realm" Part 3. The Food Strikes Back! Archie continues his search for his friends lost in the Wonder Realm and makes a shocking discovery! Jughead is not only living in a city made of food, but he has become king of the Food People! That is, until Archie reveals Jughead's true natureÉ

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 23.

BETTY & VERONICA #252

Written by Angelo DeCesare, George Gladir, art by Jeff Shultz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli and Digikore, cover by Dan Parent.

Who's more popular, Betty or Veronica? In "Face Off," Veronica turns In-Your-Face-Book into a popularity contest that could cost more than just friendship. Next, in "How to Be a Best Friend," Betty and Veronica explain just what makes their friendship tick. Finally, in "The Play is the Thing," Betty steps up as a lead actress. But when Veronica's rich lifestyle becomes the inspiration for Betty's performance, will Veronica be upstaged?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 16.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #188

Written by Mike Pellowski, George Gladir, art by Bob Bolling, Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Jon D'Agostino, Teresa Davidson, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman, cover by Dan Parent.

Betty and Veronica not only get "Fashion Fatigue" Archie to join them on an all day shopping trip, but he loves every minute of it! How do they do it? Next, in "Scents Make Sense," to increase spending, Mr. Lodge uses smells to get people into stores. But, as the #1 Shopaholic, is it Veronica's favorite perfume that accidentally does a better job?

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 0.

B & V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #212

Written by Tania del Rio, Mike Pellowski, art by Jeff Shultz, Pat Kennedy, Al Milgrom, Ken Selig, John Workman, Jack Morelli and Barry Grossman, cover by Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom and Tito Pena.

The exciting conclusion to Cheryl Blossom's "Queen B"! Election time is closing in and Cheryl goes to extremes to defeat Pieter by deciding to winÉ fair and square! But when Cheryl and the others find out the election is rigged, will it be the end of her queenly reign? Then in "Just the Opposite," Chuck tries to figure out just what it is that brings the heiress Veronica and the girl-next-door Betty together.

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 2.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #168

Written by Alex Simmons art by Fernando Ruiz, Jon D'Agostino, John Workman and Barry Grossman cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Tito Pena.

"Archie Drama Club -- Cyrano Jones" Part 4 of 4. The adventure of Cyrano Jones concludes! Jughead wakes from his tortured dream as Cyrano DeBergerac; now he is confronted with the task of performing the play for real! But to survive the performance Jughead must find his true love! Who or what will help Jughead get through the heart-stopping rendition?

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 2.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #8: APRIL 2011

Written by Paul Kupperberg, J. Torres, art by Norm Breyfogle, Rick Burchett, Andrew Pepoy, Joe Rubinstein, Terry Austin, Janice Chiang, Jack Morelli, John Workman, and Glenn Whitmore, frontispiece by Rick Burchett, cover by Norm Breyfogle and Tito Pena.

In "Archie Loves Betty: Freshman YearÑThe First Semester" Part 2, Archie and Betty prep for life as teachers, but Mr. Lodge has other plans. The consequences are costly when Veronica and Reggie get too close to his scheme.

Meanwhile, in "Archie Loves Veronica: The Trial of Reggie Mantle" Part 2, framed by Mr. Lodge, Reggie Mantle awaits his trial. Fueled by their new romance, can Betty rescue him before he takes the fall?

New addition "Jinx" continues as "Li'l Jinx Grows Up!" Part 2. Charley is becoming a jerk jock and Gigi a diva, but ever-stubborn and truthful-to-a-fault Jinx is about to teach them a linebacker lesson in friendship!

80 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 23.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #222

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Steven Butler, Jon Gray, James Fry, Terry Austin, John Workman, Matt Herms, cover by Ben Bates, Terry Austin and Matt Herms.

"The World Can Wait": With all the adventures, surprises and public distress, a hero needs a chance to chill out! Sonic and Sally take on a totally new kind of adventure as they venture back into the realm of being "more than friends" Ð or will they? Then, in "Second Impressions" Part Two: Knuckles and Dimitri - the final confrontation!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 23.

SONIC UNIVERSE #25

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, Ray Dillon, cover by Patrick Spaziante.

The Silver Saga arrives! Featuring a special "Anniversary Edition" shining silver cover, the highly anticipated four-part adventure begins this month. A strange new threat arrives in Silver the Hedgehog's time! Can our young hero battle back this mysterious force? Plus the dramatic return of the ultimate evil! It's the beginning of an epic new struggle!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 9.

THE MARRIED LIFE VOL. 2: ARCHIE LOVES VERONICA

Written by Michael Uslan and Paul Kupperberg, art by Norm Breyfogle, Joe Rubinstein, Jack Morelli and Glenn Whitmore, cover by Norm Breyfogle and Tito Pena.

"Lodge -- a Complaint!," "Main Street Mangle," "Dear DiltonÉ," "Taking Care of Business!," "Grand Opening!," and "Get Out the Vote".

Featuring Archie's possible future married to the stunning heiress Veronica Lodge, the best-selling Archie wedding series continues with The Married Life Vol. 2: Archie Loves Veronica. Archie and Veronica fight her father's plans for a corporate takeover of downtown Riverdale as Moose battles to become Riverdale's new mayor!

160 pages, $12.95, in stores on Feb. 11.

THE MARRIED LIFE VOL. 3: ARCHIE LOVES BETTY

Written by Michael Uslan and Paul Kupperberg, art by Norm Breyfogle, Andrew Pepoy, Janice Chiang and Glenn Whitmore, cover by Norm Breyfogle and Tito Pena.

"Love Finds Archie Andrews," "Different Drummers," "Saturday," "You Win Some, You Lose Some," "It's a Wonderful LifeÉ Really!," and "Farewell".

The best-selling Archie wedding series continues with Archie wedded to beautiful blonde Betty in The Married Life Vol. 3: Archie Loves Betty. Archie and Betty have Big Apple dreams, but the city wears on their spirits and Mr. Lodge may succeed in tearing them apart! Will it take a tragic death to keep them together?

160 pages, $12.95, in stores on Feb. 11.

VERONICA #205

Written by Dan Parent, art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli and Digikore, cover by Dan Parent.

"The Buddy System." Kevin Keller, star of the sold-out Veronica #202, is back! Veronica and Kevin have become inseparable, but their constant contact is pushing away the most important person in Veronica's life. Can Kevin and the gang help Veronica remember one very important date before it ends the world's greatest friendship?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 2.