ARCHIE COMICS FOR JANUARY

ARCHIE #641

Written by Roberto Aquirre-Sacasa, art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, cover by Dan Parent.

"Archie Meets GLEE Part 1: When Worlds Collide." Archie is no stranger to exciting crossovers but you're not going to believe this one until you read it! FOX's hit TV series GLEE is next in line to cross paths with the Riverdale gang! Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (GLEE) teams with superstar artist Dan Parent in a story which sees the Archie-verse collide with the cast of GLEE. How will Archie and friends react when they meet their counterparts? Are their alternate universes two sides of the same coin? A new year of Archie stories starts here with this epic event that answers those questions and more!

32 pages, $2.99.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #24

Written by Jeffery Branch, art by Rich Koslowski, Rex Lindsey, cover by Dan DeCarlo and various.

Ever wanted to make a difference in your home town? Archie and friends can relate! Inspired to renovate the very first general store established in Riverdale, the gang all pitch in to refurbish the historical landmark. However, when a greedy businessman pulls the mayor's strings to have it condemned so he can turn a profit, publicity-savvy Veronica vows to get the media on their side to expose the corrupt deal and fight city hall in the process! Will they succeed in keeping Pickens General Store intact for future generations to enjoy?

160 pages, $3.99.

ARCHIE COMIC SUPER SPECIAL #2

By various, cover by Dan Parent.

Something exciting is happening in Riverdale! The all-new quarterly Archie Comic Super Special Magazine rolls on with this romance-themed edition! Love is in the air in this issue featuring the greatest love stories from the Archie vault to share with that someone special. All this plus creator spotlights, the latest Archie news, a brand new multi-color foil-enhanced cover and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine!

128 pages, $9.99.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #237

Written by George Galdir, art byStan Goldberg, Bob Smith, cover by Tito Pena, Bob White

It's V-Day in Riverdale and Archie is determined to make Betty his Valentine! In order to do so he's got to out-charm Adam who's also vying for Betty's affections. In a bid to top Adam, Archie goes all out in a gift giving frenzy -- but is bigger really better? Find out in "Small is Big," the lead story in this jam-packed digest!

160 pages, $3.99.

B & V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #231

Written by Barbara Slate, art by Dan Parent, Jim Amash, cover by Dan DeCarlo and various

Veronica and her parents are off to Hawaii and Veronica is told she can bring a friend, but who will she choose? In typical Veronica fashion, she pits three of her best friends against each other in a competition to help her decide. Whoever treats Veronica the best gets a free trip to the Aloha State, but are the girls willing to sell each other out for a tropical vacation?

160 pages, $3.99.

ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE VOLUME 3 TP

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

Things really start getting interesting, as the mysterious Dilton Doiley subplots that have been bubbling just below the surface since the series' beginning start to affect everything! In the Archie Marries Veronica storyline, the title relationship faces some serious struggles. On the Archie Marries Betty side, Archie's trying to juggle more than his share of responsibilities. And in both storylines, Dilton and Ambrose bring some shocking, reality-shaking revelations to light that affect everyone in Riverdale -- and possibly the world!

320 pages, $19.99.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #209

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, cover by Dan DeCarlo and various/

It's a Betty and Veronica sleepover and the girls are having a late night chat regarding their favorite topic -- boys! Specifically, which boy is the best kisser? The girls rank the most passionate smooches they've ever received in "Kissing Up!" and that's just the opening tale in this exciting double digest filled plenty of fun and laughs courtesy of Archie's girls!

160 pages, $3.99.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #189

Written by Craig Boldman, art byR ex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, cover by Dan DeCarlo and various.

It's time for the big rematch! The ice shuffleboard championship of the universe is on and Archie and Reggie intend to school their Central High rivals good! But when Reggie suffers a sprain that prevents him from playing, it's up to Jughead to fill his slot to save face. Can Archie wake his pal from deep hibernation to even the score or will team Riverdale be forced to forfeit?

160 pages, $3.99.

KEVIN KELLER #7

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

"Decisions, Decisions!" Where's Kevin? Archie and the gang haven't seen him in a while and begin to wonder what their pal is up to. Must be school obligations and work, right? Nosy BFF Veronica is determined to get to the bottom of his absence and spots him with a new friend. However, Kevin seems distant about his new friendship and when his parents inquire, Kevin is reluctant to share. Is this just a friend? Has Kevin found a boyfriend? Or has Veronica finally driven him up a wall?

32 pages, $2.99.

MEGA MAN #22

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin and various, cover by Matt Herms and various.

"Cold Crush." Is love in the air -- or is that just frost? Mega Man, Roll, and Quake Woman go to the far north to assist Ice Man in a perilous research mission. Will Roll's attempt at match-making be more hazardous than the ice?

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #6

Written and art by various, cover by Tracy Yardley.

This month the Sonic Super Special Magazine really packs a punch! The first ever Sonic comic magazine in Archie history returns with over 100 pages of comics, news, and features, with a special spotlight on Sonic and Knuckles! Pack up for a journey to the east, return to the mysterious Angel Island, and do battle with Mammoth Mogul alongside the Chaotix, available for the first time in one place in this deluxe, magazine-sized, quarterly collection!

112 pages, $9.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #245

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Terry Austin and various, cover by Tracy Yardley, Matt Herms.

"Endangered Species," Part Three. It's all-out war on Albion! Lien-Da's Dark Egg Legion battles Thrash's devil dog pack, with Knuckles and Team Fighters giving their all to control the chaos! The dark origin of Thrash is revealed, opening up a no-holds-barred throw-down with Knuckles!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SELECT VOLUME 7 TP

By various, cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

Sonic the Hedgehog's most popular graphic novel series is back! Princess Sally Acorn is the single most famous Sonic character to come from Sonic media other than the games! Debuting in the cartoons and living on in the comic series. Sally has endured as the tomboy rebel leader and Sonic's love interest. This volume of Sonic Select collects signature Sally stories, including the entire hard-to-find Princess Sally mini-series!

128 pages, $11.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE #48

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

"All For One," Part Three. The Chaotix travel the world in search of Mighty and Ray! The trail leads them to Sand Blast City and into the clutches of the nefarious Sand Blasters. The case takes a turn for the secretive as lies are spun and plans are hatched. And Mighty makes an all-or-nothing decision!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE VOLUME 4: JOURNEY TO THE EAST TP

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley and various, cover by Tracy Yardley, Ben Hunzeker.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! Sonic leads Tails, Sally and Monkey Khan to the other side of Mobius to the beautiful and mysterious Dragon Kingdom! Four ninja clans have sworn fealty to the Iron Queen and her Iron Dominion, and it's up to Sonic to get them to break away! New and old faces abound in this world-spanning foreign adventure! Collects the entire "Journey to the East" storyline from Sonic Universe #13-16 plus exclusive special features!

112 pages, $11.99.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #25

Written by George Gladir, art by Ken Selig, Pat Kennedy, cover by Dan DeCarlo and various.

Who knew match making was such hard work? The resident Cupid of Riverdale is hanging up his bow and arrow, but before he heads into retirement he's got to train his replacement. This new Cupid soon discovers that he's got his work cut out for him as the teens of Riverdale are a fickle bunch when it comes to matters of the heart. Get a taste of what goes into creating sparks between Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest when Cupid takes aim at the gang in "Arrow Talk" plus many more stories!

160 pages, $3.99.

NEW CRUSADERS: RISE OF THE HEROES #6

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin and various, covers by Ben Bates, Fiona Staples.

"Trial by Fire," Part Two. The explosive finale to the "Rise of the Heroes"! The M.L.J. is sabotaged, the Brain Emperor commands a small army of super villains, the Z.I.P. prison is in full riot, and the New Crusaders are caught in the middle! Even with the help of some old familiar faces, the battle is intense. And when the deadly Eraser returns, you know not everyone is coming home!

32 pages, $2.99.