ARCHIE COMICS FOR MAY

ARCHIE #644

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, cover by Dan Parent, variant cover by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Tito Pena.

"Archie Meets Glee Part 4" -- The crossover concludes with this epic finale! After half of the Riverdale gang swapped places with the New Directions kids, Archie must get everyone home and fast! Their worlds are about to collide literally and time is running out. Will Archie meet his counterpart Finn Hudson in the dreamscape in time to stop the collision?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 29.

ARCHIE COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #3

Written and art by various, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski and Tito Pena.

Something amazing is happening in Riverdale! The quarterly Archie Comic Super Special Magazine rolls on with this summer spectacular-themed edition! School is out and that means Archie and the Gang will be hanging out at Pops, the beach, and having tons of fun while Jughead soaks up the sun in his favorite hammock! It's classic summer fun and hi-jinks from the Archie vault. 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, in stores on June 5.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #240

Written by Mike Pellowski, art by Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Tito Pena.

Archie and Chuck prepare to enjoy a day at the beach, but what to do first? Surf, jet ski, parasail? The possibilities are limitless… however there's only one activity they both can agree on and you'll never guess what it is! Discover for yourself by the conclusion of "Shore Thing" in this laugh out loud digest!

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 29.

ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #28

Written by George Gladir, art by Fernando Ruiz, Jon D'Agostino, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena.

A big budget movie is filming in Riverdale and every paparazzo is on the scene to get a shot of the celebs. If Archie can get a perfect photo to outdo Reggie then he can sell it to the Riverdale Bugle and impress Veronica! Can shutterbug wannabe Archie take on the pros with his home advantage? And how will Chuck's cartooning skills come into play? If a picture is worth a thousand words than this story is worth a million in "Teen Paparazzi," just one of many tales featuring Arch and the gang!

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

ARCHIE'S 1000 PAGE COMICS DIGEST

Written, art and cover by various.

Archie and his gang--Betty, Veronica, Reggie and his best pal Jughead--have been entertaining readers of all ages since his massively popular debut over seventy years ago. Now, for the first time ever, over 1000 pages of classic Archie tales have been collected in this amazing volume at a fantastic value price! Follow America's favorite red head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming and hilarious way you've come to know and love. Whether he's juggling dates with girl-next-door Betty and rich-girl Veronica, competing with his prankster rival Reggie, or just hanging out with his best bud Jughead, Archie is always a delight to have around!

1,024 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 22.

ARCHIE FUN 'N' GAMES ACTIVITY BOOK

Written and art by various, cover by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, and Matt Herms.

It's hours of fun with Archie and the gang in Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book! Solve puzzles and games with America's favorite teenager and all his friends. Get Jughead from his house to Pop Tate's for a heap of burgers! Help Betty and Veronica get ready for school! Filled to the brim with full-color games, riddles, puzzles, plus coloring pages and all sorts of activities, Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book is sure to provide tons of fun for young fans of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the rest of the gang!

192 pages, $6.99, in stores on June 12.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #193

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena.

Thump! Jughead has a hidden talent of knowing exactly where to hit something and with how much force to make it operational. From ketchup bottles to bubblegum machines, Jughead is happy to share his talent and help others out of a jam, but Reggie's not impressed. Will a well-placed "thump" have Reggie begging Jughead to spread the wealth of his natural ability? Check out "The Magic Touch" and see for yourself in this jam-packed digest!

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 5.

KEVIN KELLER #9

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

"The Tag-Alongs" -- School is out and summer is in as the Kellers take off on a road trip. Mr. Keller is being honored for his service at a special ceremony -- but half the fun is getting there so the family takes the scenic route! But how will Kevin do without Devon? And Veronica? And what about the new lifeguard job Kevin was supposed to start with Wendy and William? How do you decide between friends and family during the summer? It's easy: you don't! Sounds like more summer fun than one guy can handle!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

MEGA MAN #26

Written by Ian Flynn art by Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason, cover by Patrick Spaziante, variant cover art compiled by Ryan Jampole.

The historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event rolls on! "When Worlds Collide" Part Seven of Twelve: The hunt for the Roboticized Masters continues as Sonic and Mega Man face down Shadow Man and -- Shadow Man? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily gloat over the captive Dr. Light. But what is the brilliant, bearded scientist preparing to do?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

MEGA MAN VOL. 5: ROCK OF AGES 


Written by Ian Flynn.
art by Chad Thomas, Jamal Peppers, Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms, cover by Mike Norton and Matt Herms.

Celebrate 25 years of Mega Man with the exciting next chapter in the Mega Man mythology in graphic novel! By popular demand, this latest volume introduces the saga of Blues, aka PROTO MAN! Who is this mysterious robot, and what special connection does he share with Mega Man? Also -- Roll may be Mega Man's "little sister," but she's no less heroic! When a cruise liner crashes out at sea and Mega Man isn't around, it's up to Roll to rally the Robot Masters and save the day! Fun, action, adventure and more in this collection! Mega Man Vol. 5 collects Mega Man #17-20.

112 pages, $11.99, in stores on May 22.

NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW #2

Written by Ian Flynn
art by Alitha Martinez, Rick Bryant, John Workman, and Steve Downer, cover by Jerry Gaylord, Kent Archer and Thomas Mason,
variant cover by Mike Norton and Steve Downer.

"Hard Lessons" Part One: Our teenage heroes continue to reel from all they've lost, while trying to return to their "normal" lives at school. The transitions aren't easy -- especially when super-powers are thrown into the mix of high school drama! Meanwhile, the death of a New Crusader has caught the attention of former kid-sidekick and current child services consultant Roy Rossman, who has returned to take the New Crusaders away from Shield!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 29.

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #3

Written and art by various, cover by Lamar Wells, Kent Archer, and Matt Herms.


Sonic Super Digest is back, and celebrating 20 years of Sonic The Hedgehog comics! For the first time in Sonic Comic history, Sonic the Hedgehog's comic book adventures are now available in the popular digest format! Where Sonic Super Special Magazine leaves off, this quarterly digest collection picks up -- with even more classic adventure from the Sonic comic library! This issue hosts a special spotlight on Sonic's baddest baddies, and an exclusive look-back on the classic Sonic Triple Trouble game! Perfect for fans new and old, Sonic Super Digest collects tons of comic stories,

128 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 18.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #249

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli and Thomas Mason, cover by Patrick Spaziante, variant art compiled by Ryan Jampole.

"When Worlds Collide" Part Six of Twelve: The crossover mega-event reaches its half-way point! On the eve of Sonic the Hedgehog's landmark 250th issue, Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and Proto Man are confronted by Drs. Eggman and Wily and the eight Roboticized Masters! Why do they look so familiar to Sonic? Do our heroes even stand a chance?! Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick Spaziante, and a special 16-Bit pixel art variant cover!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 29.

SONIC UNIVERSE #52

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason, cover by Patrick Spaziante, Jack Morelli, and Matt Herms, Team Sonic variant by Patrick Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Matt Herms and Thomas Mason, Team Mega Man Variant: Patrick Spaziante, Ryan Jampole and Thomas Mason.

The second act of the Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event begins here! "When Worlds Collide" Part Five of Twelve: Sonic, Mega Man, Tails and Proto Man enter the strange world of the Skull Egg Zone. They don't receive a warm welcome, either, as the Genesis Unit and Copy Robot attack! Drs. Eggman and Wily wait in the wings with an even more sinister surprise waiting to be unleashed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 15.

SONIC UNIVERSE VOL. 5: THE TAILS ADVENTURE

Written by Ian Flynn
art by Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, and Jason Jensen, cover by Tracy Yardley and Ben Hunzeker.

The most successful Sonic Graphic Novel series continues strong as Sonic's famous sidekick -- Miles "Tails" Prower -- takes off in his own adventure! Tails and his friends Antoine and Bunnie take a well-earned vacation to the remote Cocoa Island. But not everything is what it seems! Hidden within their camouflaged fortress, the Battle Bird Armada makes their villainous debut! The angry avians lash out, and it's up to Tails to save the day! Can one little fox take on an entire armada on his own? Maybe with his latest creation -- T-Pup -- at his side! SONIC UNIVERSE VOL. 5 collects the entire "Trouble in Paradise" storyline from Sonic Universe #17-20 plus exclusive special features!

112 pages, $11.99, in stores on May 29.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #29

Written by Angelo DeCesare, art by Bill Golliher, Rudy Lapick, Barry Grossman, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena

Archie and the gang are going on vacation with the Lodges at a tropical resort with a hotel all to themselves! A big mix up leaves Mr. Lodge the owner of The Paradise Inn, minus the staff, and with an important businessman on the way to meet him. The only option is for the kids to drop their surfboards and get the hotel running again. Will the plan help seal the deal with the potential business partner or has the hotel seen its last guest? You have to read "INN Trouble!" to find out in this jam-packed double digest!

160 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 22.