ARCHIE COMICS FOR AUGUST

ARCHIE #636

Written by Tania Del Rio, art by Gisele Lagace, Rich Koslowski, cover by Gisele Lagace.

"The Great Switcheroo." Growing up as a teenage boy can rough! But not more so than a teen girl, right? Upon overhearing the guys and gals of Riverdale grumbling over how the other half has it easier, Sabrina's mischievous cat Salem turns the town upside down when he dishes out the ultimate gender makeover! Chaos ensues as the teens discover it's not as easy to walk in each other's shoes (or heels!) as they originally thought, so it's up to Sabrina to set things right! Will Salem's spell wear off, thus giving the gang a new appreciation for who they are, or will the switch up become permanent? Find out in this off-the-wall issue guest-starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch!

32 pages, $2.99.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #19

Written by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith, cover by Dan Parent.

When the Archies audition for a TV spot, their good luck charms backfire on them, costing them a chance at the big time! Feeling like they blew their big break for national exposure, the group contemplates splitting up, but will a chance encounter help change their minds? Find out if the band can be saved in "Making it BIG!"

160 pages, $3.99.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #232

Written by Mike Pellowski and various, art by Bob Bolling and various, cover by Dan DeCarlo.

When the Andrews men can't find an affordable tree trimmer, they take it upon themselves to get the job done! Can they manage to get the tree's appearance up to Mrs. Andrews' standards and save a few bucks in the process or is their landscaping project doomed? Then, Archie and his father's relaxing summer day gets interrupted when Mrs. Andrews puts them to work cleaning out the garage. However, the pair discovers a major motivating factor in cutting their day of rest short in "Haul Trash!"

160 pages, $3.99.

ART OF BETTY AND VERONICA HC

Art by various, cover by Dan DeCarlo.

For its first-ever hardcover art book, Archie presents a beautifully-designed celebration of the world-famous and iconic Betty and Veronica. This gorgeous hardcover edition comes with a cover featuring silver foil, silver ink, and spot UV celebrating two of the most iconic females in comics history -- Betty and Veronica -- as they've evolved over the decades in their most beautiful fashions, most iconic images, and most classic stories by Archie's top artists.

160 pages, $29.99.

BETTY & VERONICA #261

Written by Dan Parent, art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, cover by Dan Parent.

The gang enjoys a night at the beach meeting some new friends, but there's something odd about this group who only comes out at night. It's not until after Veronica is bitten by a bat that her friends notice something truly evil is in their midst! Caught in the middle of two rival vampire gangs, can Betty rid her town of the bloodsuckers before they turn all her friends into creatures of the night? The opening chapter of this spooky two-part tale of suspense!

32 pages, $2.99.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #205

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Dan Parent, Jim Amash, cover by Dan Parent

"To Thine Own Self Be Veronica." In a bid to catch the new guy in town's eye, Veronica devises a plan to stun him by showcasing various looks until she nails his type! Determined to be anyone he wants her to be, what is the most popular girl in school to do when one attempt after another fails to turn his head?

160 pages, $3.99.

B & V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #228

Written by George Gladir, art by Jeff Schultz, Al Milgrom, cover by Dan Decarlo

While enjoying a day at the beach, the girls of Riverdale discuss the future. Which college will their life's ambitions take them and how will the men in their lives affect their decisions? Plenty of laughs and daydreaming ensue in "Rad Grad!"

160 pages, $3.99.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #184

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, cover by Samm Schwartz.

When perennial Chok'lit Shoppe customer Jughead catches wind of a cheaper lunch special at Segarini's Pizza, Pop's best customer disappears on him! A bidding war for Jughead's bucks kicks off as the rival businesses vow to undercut the other until they earn Jug's loyalty! Which restaurant will become the choice destination for Riverdale's biggest glutton?

160 pages, $3.99.

KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 TP

By various, cover by Patrick Spaziante.

The epic adventure of Sonic's original "friendly nemesis" continues in the next exciting installment of the Knuckles Archives series! Knuckles and the Chaotix find themselves divided across the world! Knuckles is summoned by the mysterious Athair to help the weary Lost Tribe finish their age-old exodus. But when the Days of Fury threaten to tear Mobius apart, can Knuckles save them all? Collecting Knuckles the Echidna #10-15!

160 pages, $9.99.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #22

Written by Paul Kupperberg, art by Fernando Ruiz and various, cover by Pat Kennedy and various.

"Archie Marries Veronica" - Archie and Veronica butt heads when the married couple can't see eye to eye on Archie's job offer from Mr. Lodge's business rival, Fred Mirth! Tempers flare when the typically laid-back Jughead discovers Ethel has a new flame in her life plus the strain of reality television begins to take its toll on reluctant star Betty. Is an onscreen meltdown just around the corner? Emotions are at an all-time high in Riverdale and yet all these personal dramas are soon to be dwarfed by the shocking news that one of the gang has been shot!

"Archie Marries Betty" - In Archie's counter-part reality, the gang welcomes back an old friend in need of support during a trying time. Cheryl Blossom breaks the news of her cancer diagnoses in the most touching issue of Life with Archie yet, proving that in Riverdale, home is truly where the heart is!

48 pages, $3.99.

MEGA MAN #17

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin and various, cover by Chad Thomas and various.

"Proto-Type," Part 1. The story of Mega Man's long lost brother, Blues (a.k.a. Proto Man), starts here! What was it that drove a wedge between the first self-aware robot and the benevolent Dr. Light? Then, in "Construction Derby," Guts Man gets some not-so-friendly competition in the form of Concrete Man!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC SAGA VOLUME 1: THE DARKEST STORM TP

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Patrick Spaz Spaziante and various, cover by Patrick Spaziante.

Sonic's epic adventures aren't just stories -- they're sagas! Blast into the action at Sonic speed with the debut of the all-new Sonic Saga series! Sonic and his friends are put to the ultimate test as evil forces converge! The immortal tyrant Mammoth Mogul is released from his Chaos Emerald prison and the wicked wizard Ixis Naugus returns from his exile! As the armies gather, it's all-out war in "The Darkest Storm!" Sonic Saga Volume 1 collects selected stories from Sonic the Hedgehog #162-167.

112 pages, $11.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #240

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Terry Austin & Various, cover by Greg Horn.

"Heroes," Part 2. Dr. Eggman lays siege to New Mobotropolis once again, but this time with no Sonic around! It's up to the brand new Team Freedom to prove their mettle against Dr. Eggman's Metal Series! Plus, what evil lays in wait, and just what in the world is "Operation: Deadly Cuddles?!" Featuring a stunning, all-new painted cover by Greg Horn!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE #43

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Jim Amash and various, cover by Stephen Downer and various.

"Unsung Heroes," Part 3. It's a race against time as Silver's squad must recover in time to rescue Elias and his squad! With Ixis Naugus's master plan nearing completion, will the Secret Freedom Fighters be able to stop him in time?

32 pages, $2.99.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #21

Written by Angelo Decesare, art by Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith, cover by Dan DeCarlo.

"Archie's Guide to 3-D." Ever wonder what 3-D movies are all about and what makes them so popular? Allow Archie and the gang to give you the low down as they explain just why 3-D movies are so cool! Take a trip to the third dimension where anything can happen in laugh-out-loud fashion!

160 pages, $3.99.

NEW CRUSADERS: RISE OF THE HEROES #1

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Ben Bates and various, covers by Ben Bates and Ryan Jampole.

Red Circle Comics presents "Ashes to Ashes," Part One! Our world demands heroes, and a new generation must rise! Over a decade ago, the super hero team known as The Mighty Crusaders did the impossible: they won. Successful in their battle against evil and finding they'd made the world a better place, the heroes settled down to the small town of Red Circle to start families, unwind and take a much-deserved rest. When the quiet town is rocked by the return of the ultimate evil, the super hero residents are obliterated! It's up to their heirs to fight for justice and crusade against evil. They are our last, best hope. They are The New Crusaders!

32 pages, $2.99.