ARCHIE COMICS FOR JUNE

ARCHIE #645

Written by Tom DeFalco, art by Rex Lindsey, covers by Fernando Ruiz and Tim Seeley.

Archie in "Summer Daze!" -- Archie proclaims this will be the "greatest summer of all!" However, after a water skiing accident, a hang gliding mishap, and a run in with Mr. Lodge, it just may end up being the worst! And that's just day one! Can his vacation be salvaged or is Archie in for a bummer of a summer? Find out in this special summer-themed issue with extra summer fun packed into 48 pages.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 3.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #29

Written by Bill Golliher, art by Tim Kennedy and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz and various.

After pondering their futures, the gang decides it's time they take their first step toward carving out a career. High school won't last forever after all so they decide to take advantage of their summer breaks and learn their families' trades. However what began as well intentioned leads to some dire consequences. See how things worked out (or didn't!) as Archie and friends take their first steps into the big world of business in "Career Fear!"

160 pages, $3.99.

ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: SCHOOL DAZE TP

Written, art and cover by various.

Check out all your favorites -- Archie, Betty Veronica, Reggie, Jughead, and more at Riverdale High! Can Archie balance his two-pronged love life and keep his grades up, all under the watchful eye of Principal Weatherbee? Will Reggie be able to continue his chaotic pranks without spending every day in detention? Can Jughead indulge his bottomless appetite when Ms. Beazley's cafeteria food is so unique? It's high school fun in a great pocket-size edition, printed on bright white paper with a cardstock cover.

120 pages, $5.99.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #241

Written by George Gladir, art by Pat Kennedy and various, cover by Tito Pena and various.

Having girlfriends like Betty and Veronica makes Archie one of the luckiest guys ever, right? You might think twice after seeing just how much energy it takes to make sure they stay his girls! Can Archie beat the competition when he's forced to run the gauntlet at Riverdale Beach? See for yourself in "The Big Rescue," just one of many hilarious stories.

160 pages, $3.99.

BETTY & VERONICA #266

Written by Dan Parent, art by Jeff Shultz and various, covers by Dan Parent and Jill Thompson.

The hit Storybook Tales continue with "Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs." In this fairy tale reimagining, an evil queen (AKA Veronica), asks her magic mirror, "who is the hottest of them all?" to which the mirror replies, "Snow White," (or Betty, as we know her!). Can the vain queen rid herself of the beautiful Betty, or is she relegated to live out her life as the second hottest of them all? With some familiar faces rounding out the seven dwarfs, prepare for a surprise twist on a classic story as this series of fables through the Archie lens continues!

32 pages, $2.99.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #213

Written by Angelo Decesare, art by Jeff Shultz and various, cover by Rich Koslowski and various.

While collecting seashells at the beach, Betty uncovers the most amazing seashell which just may possess magical good luck powers! Suddenly everything is working out for her and Veronica -- but just how long will their luck last? See for yourself in "Luck Before You Leap," the lead story in this laugh-filled double digest featuring Archie's girls.

160 pages, $3.99.

B & V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #234

Written by George Gladir, art by Jeff Shultz and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz and various.

The girls are on a losing streak in beach volleyball thanks to Veronica's lack of coordination. Undeterred, Veronica manages to convince Betty they should sign up for a big tournament despite her reservations. Even with some of the top pros preparing her for the competition, will the girls have a chance? Veronica just may have a backup plan up her sleeve in "Losers Can Be Choosers!"

160 pages, $3.99.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #194

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz and various.

A case of mistaken identity leads a napping Jughead to receiving a stolen kiss. Upon waking, Jughead has acquired a taste for the flavored lipstick and is on a quest to track down its owner, even if he has to kiss every girl in Riverdale! See if he finds the mystery smoocher in "Missed Kiss," the first outrageous story in the latest double digest staring Archie's best pal.

160 pages, $3.99.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #30

Written by Paul Kupperberg, art by Pat Kennedy and various, covers by Bob Smith and Phil Jimenez.

"Archie Marries Veronica" -- It's the day before the big election and Kevin Keller's run for Senate has nearly reached its conclusion! Just when campaign manager Veronica thinks she can take a well-deserved breather, she's about to get the shock of her life! "Archie Marries Betty" -- Workaholic Betty has been so busy with her new role as Assistant Principal that she barely has time for anything else, least of all Archie! Will she be too busy for the surprise Archie is planning for her?

48 pages, $3.99.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #30

Written by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz and various.

While Veronica soaks up the summer fun, Betty can't seem to find anything to be cheerful about. Determined to improve Betty's mood, Veronica schemes to make Betty the most popular girl at the beach! Will her plan succeed or is Betty doomed to suffer from the "Summer Blues"? Grab your sunscreen, head to the beach and don't forget to pack this summer-themed Double Double digest with twice the laughs!

320 pages, $5.99.

MEGA MAN #27

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Ben Bates and various, cover by Patrick Spaziante, Matt Herms.

"When Worlds Collide," Part Ten of Twelve! We enter the final assault as Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and Rush storm the Wily Egg to end the dastardly duo of doctors' plans! Speaking of "duos," what's that entering Earth's atmosphere? Can it help Sonic and Mega Man fend off the Mega Man Killers? How about a Chaos Devil? Featuring more new cover art from the legendary Patrick Spaziante and a special look at the cover process with a super special "pencil, ink, color" sketch variant!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE #53

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley and various, covers by Patrick Spaz Spaziante and various.

"When Worlds Collide," Part Eight of Twelve. The hunt for the Roboticized Masters comes to its explosive end! As the gripping second act of the Sonic/Mega Man crossover event comes to a close, Proto Man and the Chaotix make a crucial discovery in the battle to restore both worlds! The tension is fraying the bromance of Drs. Eggman and Wily! Bass and Metal Sonic prepare to lead an army-but an army of what? Featuring new cover art from Sonic/Mega Man Patrick Spaziante, and a special "E.F.F. (aka Evil Friends Forever) Variant" featuring Dr.'s Eggman and Wily gaming on their EGGSbox! Continued in this month's Sonic the Hedgehog #250!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #250

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Ben Bates and various, covers by Patrick Spaziante, Ben Hunzeker.

Celebrate 250 issues of the longest-running video game based comic series, Sonic the Hedgehog, with "When Worlds Collide" Part Nine of Twelve! The final act of the crossover mega-event starts here as Sonic and Mega Man stand united against the Wily Egg -- and backing them up are all their heroic friends. Standing against them are the Robot Masters-all of them! Let the battle begin! At a whopping 48 pages, this double-sized issue features a special, digitally remastered re-presentation of the first Sonic the Hedgehog issue! Also featuring a stunning new wrap-around cover by Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante. Plus, choose your favorite hero with the "Team Sonic" and "Team Mega Man" CHIBI variant covers! Continued in this month's Mega Man #27!

48 pages, $3.99.

SONIC SAGA VOLUME 3: EGGMAN EMPIRE TP

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

Sonic and Dr. Eggman have dueled for over ten years now, but all the while the heroic Freedom Fighters have enjoyed the safety and comfort of Knothole since its humble beginnings as a village to its prosperous days as a city. All that is about to change, however, as the mad doctor is ready to step up his game. "Eggman Empire" is the story of evil triumphing over good and the heroes' struggle to fight back. As Dr. Eggman unleashes all of his might against our heroes, will they be able to endure? Collects selected stories from Sonic the Hedgehog #170-176.

112 pages, $11.99.

LEGACY OF THE CRUSADERS TP

Written by Ian Flynn and various, art by Jerry Gaylord and various, cover by Ben Bates.

A super-hero legacy is born! In one of history's greatest battles against the forces of evil, The Mighty Crusaders did the impossible: they won. Now, witness their heroic battle for the fate of the world like never before in this unique graphic novel collection from Red Circle Comics! Using an innovative blend of new and classic material, Legacy of the Crusaders takes readers on a tour of the Red Circle universe, guided by the characters themselves! Picking up directly following the events of New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes, our new team of young heroes struggle under the tutelage of the world's first patriotic super hero: the Shield. The Shield teaches these New Crusaders about the early history of their parents, the Mighty Crusaders, seen by the reader in the form of some of the best classic tales from the 1980s Red Circle super hero titles. Featuring legendary comic artists such as Steve Ditko and Alex Toth!

192 pages, $16.99.

NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW #3

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Alitha Martinez and various, covers by Sergio Cariello and Tim Seeley.

"Hard Lessons," Part Two! The past comes alive as the Fox returns-but how is he connected to the new Fly Girl? And how will his presence push her to make a life-altering decision? Meanwhile, the tension breaks as the New Crusaders get embroiled in a brawl at school. But who threw the first punch?

32 pages, $2.99.