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SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012ARCHIE COMICS FOR JULYARCHIE #635
Written by Alex Segura, art and cover by Gisele Lagace, variant cover by Jill Thompson.
"Occupy Riverdale!" The Occupy movement hits Riverdale! Archie's hometown becomes the latest locale to get swept up in the class struggle between the 99% and the wealthiest 1%. As if having to choose between Betty and Veronica wasn't already hard enough, now Archie has even more reason to be conflicted when the girls take a stance on either side of the issue and pit him in the middle of it! Which side of the issue will Archie take and how will it affect his love life?
32 pages, $2.99.
ARCHIE: CLASH OF THE NEW KIDS TP
Written by Alex Simmons, art and cover by Dan Parent.
Riverdale High is being invaded by fifty new kids! A nearby high school has closed due to budget cuts and 50 students and four teachers are transferred to Riverdale High. Archie and his friends have to step up their game when the new students bring serious competition to Riverdale. A stylish new girl who rivals Veronica, a talented photographer who threatens Betty's role at the school paper, and a tricky prankster even more cunning and crafty than Reggie are now all part of the mix! Amidst a healthy dose of slapstick humor and high school intrigue, is an emphasis on the importance of embracing diversity, making new friends and resolving conflicts.
160 pages, $11.99.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #18
Written by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith, cover by Dan DeCarlo
"The Fame Game!" A summer beach movie is being shot in Riverdale and the gang is all participating as extras! Will any of them be discovered as stars in the making? Will Jughead devour the catering before the director calls cut? Can Reggie's head get any bigger once the cameras start rolling? The answers to those burning questions lie within these pages!
160 pages, $3.99.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #231
Written by Mike Pellowski, Bob Bolling, art by Bob Bolling, Jim Amash, cover by Stan Goldberg.
It's summer time at Uncle Hugo's Sunny Side Fun Camp and all the young campers are anxious to run the obstacle course. But first, it's up to camp counselor Archie to demonstrate just how it's done. The reliable klutz that he is, Archie will do his best to not fulfill Uncle Hugo's disastrous predictions and prove it's "No Obstacle!" As Little Betty bakes cookies for Veronica's party, Caramel the cat adds a secret ingredient or two which may just be what Mrs. Lodge could use for bird watching! Sound crazy? Read Little Betty in "Mighty Mix" to discover just how so!
160 pages, $3.99.
BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS VOLUME 2 TP
Written and art by arious, cover by Dan DeCarlo.
Following in the footsteps of last year's smash hit Best of Archie Comics comes this second full-color volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the best and most iconic Archie stories of the past 70 years hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material. Each story has its own introduction explaining why it's one of the all-time favorites. A must-have edition for anyone who has ever enjoyed Archie comics.
416 pages, $9.99.
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #204
Written by George Gladir, art by Jeff Shultz, Henry Scarpelli, cover by Dan DeCarlo
Veronica goes on a date with muscle-bound Bruce who promises her a fun time! However, as Veronica will soon discover, brawn doesn't necessarily make up for personality! See for yourself how Ronnie's date resolves itself in "Body Image."
160 pages, $3.99.
B & V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #227
Written by Dan Parent, art by Dan Parent, Jim Amash, cover by Stan Goldberg.
Veronica refuses to let a little rain get in the way of her pool party! That is, until the rain escalates into a full on flash flood! With the Lodge's mansion at the center of it, the Andrews offer to take them in -- to Archie's delight! However, the Lodges bring with them a little extra baggage, not to mention all their servants plus their entitled lifestyles. Can this living arrangement end in anything but chaos? Find out if Archie and his folks can weather "The Big Storm!"
160 pages, $3.99.
JUGHEAD #214
Written by George Gladir, Fernando Ruiz, art by Stan Goldberg and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski.
While Archie and Chuck head off to the job fair in hopes of "Getting a Job," Jughead lies on the beach doing what he does best -- munching on munchies! If anyone can find a way to make money doing what they love, it's Jughead! The Archies have become so popular that "The Souvenir Collectors" have begun stealing their possessions as souvenirs. However, one fan takes it too far when they mess with the ultimate Jughead memorabilia -- his hat! All hope seems lost, but can the Archies' number one fans assist in the hat's safe return?
32 pages, $2.99.
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #183
Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, cover by Rex Lindsey.
Being Pop's number one customer is one of Jughead's defining characteristics. However, a customer who never pays his tab isn't exactly a great business model so Pop tells Jughead it's time to pay up or never come back! That is, unless Jughead can place first at the National Hamburger Festival, thus providing Pop with a claim to fame. Will Jughead become the all-time hamburger eating champ and clear his debt or has he dined at Pop's for the last time?
169 pages, $3.99.
KEVIN KELLER #4
Written by Dan Parent, art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, cover by Dan Parent.
It's time for the 2012 London Olympics and Kevin and his family score tickets to the event. This is old stomping grounds for the Kellers, so they get to revisit old friends and family. Kevin is excited to see his old friend Brian, who's competing as a runner. Kevin also meets an old friend who he's not sure is interested in him, but there to confuse matters is none other than Veronica, who's tagged along to "help" Kevin out. And we all know what happens when Veronica interferes -- mayhem, of course, but the fun kind!
32 pages, $2.99.
MEGA MAN #16
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin & Various, cover by Patrick Spaziante.
"Spiritus ex Machina." The epic conclusion! The debate over the future of robotics reaches an explosive turning point, and with multiple lives hanging in the balance, the Robot Masters race against time to save their creators. Will one make the ultimate sacrifice to save their comrades? And will Dr. Lalinde's tragic secret finally be revealed? Meanwhile, Dr. Wily welcomes the newest robot to his army -- who is Break Man?
32 pages, $2.99.
MEGA MAN VOLUME 3: THE RETURN OF DR. WILY TP
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Ben Bates, Gary Martin, cover by Patrick Spaziante.
The hit new Mega Man series from Archie Comics continues! Mega Man is about to retire his Mega Buster forever -- with Dr. Wily's schemes defeated, our young hero thinks it's safe to return to his life as a helper robot. Wrong! Dr. Wily returns with a vengeance, striking back with eight all-new Robot Masters! It's up to Mega Man to take on the malicious Quick Man and his seven sinister robot brothers, foil Dr. Wily's insidious schemes, and storm the mad machinist's castle in a scale so epic you'll have to see it to believe it! Collects issues #9-12!
112 pages, $11.99.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #239
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Terry Austin and various, cover by Greg Horn.
"Heroes," Part One. It's Team Freedom vs. Team Metal! Elias Acorn may no longer be king, but he's still a symbol of hope in Dr. Eggman's eyes -- and that just won't do! As Dr. Eggman launches a two-pronged assault, Sonic and Team Fighters must save Elias from a deadly assassin -- his own sister!
32 pages, $2.99.
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #4
Written and art by various, cover by Ben Bates.
Sonic Super Special Magazine is back -- to the future! The first ever Sonic comic magazine in Archie history, packed with over 100 pages of comics, news and features, will spotlight the complete "Mobius: 25 Years Later" epic! Sonic's complete futuristic adventure is collected in its entirety and available for the first time in one place in this deluxe, magazine-sized, quarterly collection! Also featured is an exclusive interview with Sonic superstar artist Ben Bates, and the new Sonic Time Line, which features more new art from fan-favorite artist Tracy Yardley!
128 pages, $9.99.
SONIC UNIVERSE VOLUME 3: KNUCKLES RETURNS TP
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley and various, cover by Tracy Yardley, Ben Hunzeker.
Enter the Sonic Universe alongside Knuckles the Echidna! Rad Red is hot on the trail of his arch-nemesis, Dr. Finitevus. What he finds, however, is an ever-deepening mystery! But before he can investigate further, the newest Dark Egg Legion chapter attacks! To save Angel Island, Knuckles must team up with the Downunda Freedom Fighters -- as well as Dr. Finitevus? New faces, new twists and surprises abound, and you cannot miss the thunderous showdown at the end! Collects the entire "Knuckles Returns" storyline from Sonic Universe #9-12.
112 pages, $11.99.
SONIC UNIVERSE #42
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Jim Amash and various, cover by Stephen Downer and various.
"Unsung Heroes," Part Two. When Sonic is away, the Secret Freedom Fighters make evil pay! Deep under the city, in the scar left by the Battle Bird Armada, the evil wizard Ixis Naugus is shaping the earth to his whim. Elias, the deposed king, must lead his squad of Secret Freedom Fighters to find out what's going on! But with Naugus able to control the stones and shadows, will Elias' team emerge alive?
32 pages, $2.99.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #20
Written by Mike Pellowski, art by Stan Goldberg, Mike DeCarlo, cover by Dan DeCarlo.
While at the carnival, Reggie witnesses an innocent exchange between Archie and Betty and, using his powers of manipulation, twists it into something it's not! Next thing you know, half of the fair's attendees believe the two are engaged to be married! How will the couple ever dispel the rumor before it gets out of control? Find out in "Belle Ringer!"
160 pages, $3.99.
STAN LEE'S MIGHTY 7 #3
Written by Tony Blake and various, art by Alex Saviuk and various, cover by Alex Saviuk, Matt Herms.
"A Monster Among Us!" Stan Lee Comics' Mighty 7 continues! Heroes and villains and lasers! Oh my! The all-new superhero property from the co-creator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more, takes a dramatic turn as a frightening new villain finally makes his destructive debut! As our heroes continue to adjust to their new lives on Earth, Stan must adjust to playing host to the unruly band of aliens! Can the greatest comic book creator ever manage to spare Los Angeles from complete chaos?
32 pages, $2.99.
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