SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013
ARCHIE COMICS FOR NOVEMBER
THE FOX #2
Written and art by Dean Haspiel and various, cover by Dean Haspiel
New Red Circle Series! "Freak Magnet" Part Two, "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend"! From the world of the New Crusaders, comes the high-flying Fox! When the beautiful Queen of Diamonds enlists our hero to save the diamond realm from the deadly Druid, the Fox faces a whole new dimension's worth of pitfalls, peril and-familiar faces?! Then, acclaimed writer J.M. DeMatteis and Eisner-award nominated artist Mike Cavallaro take us back in time for an all-new story featuring the world's first patriotic super hero and leader of the New Crusaders: The Shield! What connection does Shield's top-secret mission in the arctic have to do with the Fox's diamond-studded adventure? And what ultra-powerful villains have arrived to wreak havoc?
32 pages, $2.99.
AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #3
Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa, art by Francesco Francavilla, Jack Morelli, cover by Francesco Francavilla
New Ongoing Series! "Escape from Riverdale," Part 3. The zombie apocalypse is in full swing and the surviving members of the gang have taken refuge in the Lodge Mansion, believing themselves safe from the infected roaming the streets of Riverdale! But there's no stopping Archie from sneaking out, risking life and limb to find his missing parents, leaving those sequestered behind vulnerable to an enemy within! The zombie mayhem (and body-count) continues to rise in this breakout series, for Teen+ readers!
32 pages, $2.99.
ARCHIE #650
Written by Dan Parent, art by Rich Koslowski and various, cover by Dan Parent, variant cover by Fiona Staples.
"The Archies World Tour," Part One: "Bollywood Love!" Celebrate the 650th issue of Archie with this star-studded 4-part series, featuring all of your favorite faces from the Archie universe! Raj Patel films the event of the year -- The Archies on world tour! Joining the tour are Josie and the Pussycats, the Bingoes, and the Madhouse Glads! But Archie is thrown for a loop on the first leg of the tour in India, where he romances Bollywood superstar Amisha Mehta! Archie's going to have some explaining to do to Valerie... and Betty... and Veronica!
32 pages, $2.99.
ARCHIE COMIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #5
Written and art by various, cover by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski.
Something exciting is happening in Riverdale! Christmas time is here again and Archie and the Gang have a special gift for you: a new issue of Archie Comic Super Special Magazine! Featuring a brand new multicolor foil-enhanced cover that'll really get you in the holiday spirit! This jam-packed issue features the greatest Christmas stories in Riverdale history, plus creator spotlights, the latest Archie news and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine! It's Christmas fun for the whole family!
128 pages, $9.99.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #246
Written by Frank Doyle , art by Bill Yoshida and various, cover by Bob Smith, Jeff Schultz
The tiny little elf with the great big mouth named Jingles returns to Riverdale in "The Tiny Tree Trimmer"! What happens when one of Santa's helpers risks landing himself on the naughty list? The bad little elf must do some good deeds to get some extra brownie points with the big man in red! Can he make up for his transgressions? Or will his smart mouth put him out of a job for good? Find out in this lead story to a fun-filled double digest!
160 pages, $3.99.
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #218
Written by Frank Doyle , art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, cover by Jeff Schultz, Rich Koslowski.
The spirit of the season has hit Riverdale-in a big way! An act of kindness from Betty & Veronica spreads Christmas cheer and the idea of giving to everyone in town-resulting in some very unlikely friendships! Get into the spirit of the season in the 4-part holiday story "The Great Crashers"!
160 pages, $3.99.
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #198
Written by Craig Boldman , art by Rex Lindsey, cover by Bill Galvan and various.
Jughead's a man of many things -- a heavy appetite, fondness for new words, a sage when it comes to girls (avoiding them, that is) and now a fashion expert? That's right, Jughead can now add the title of "clothing connoisseur" to his list of glowing attributes. When he steps out in the frigid weather in shorts, he gets everyone talking. Will he start a new trend? Or just be laughed at kneedlessly? Find out in "Knees Freeze!" the lead story to this hilarious double digest!
320 pages, $5.99.
KEVIN KELLER #12
Written by Dan Parent, art by Dan Parent and various, cover by Dan Parent, variant cover by Phil Jimenez.
"Resolution Revolution." It's a New Year, a time of renewal and new beginnings! The gang makes resolutions, and all make bets as to who will crack first. But what kind of resolution will a nice guy like Kevin make? The answer may lie in the question! When it comes to competition, can he keep up his "nice guy" image? Or will the attitudes of BF Devon and BFF Veronica persuade Kevin to embrace the snark-side? Maybe a change is exactly what Kevin needs!
32 page, $2.99.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #33
Written by Paul Kupperberg, art by Bob Smith and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Tito Pena, variant cover by Chrissie Zullo.
"Archie Marries Veronica." Veronica's in trouble, but with a smart legal counsel and Sam Hill, the best detective around, on her side, she can't possibly lose -- can she? "Archie Marries Betty." Between switching careers and growing families, everyone's got a lot on their plates! With everyone so busy, Archie has had to hire someone new to manage the Chowhouse Too.
48 pages, $3.99.
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH: THE MAGIC WITHIN VOLUME 4 TP
Written, art and cover by Tania Del Rio.
The popular manga-style take on Sabrina the Teenage Witch returns with a fourth fantastic installment! Full of romance and the paranormal, Sabrina is torn between two worlds and two boys while attending both a mortal and magical high school. When Sabrina is granted a magic wand, will she be able to control the magnitude of magic it possesses, or will it control her? It's Sabrina as you've never seen her before in an enchanted adventure. Collects Sabrina the Teenage Witch #90-100.
272 pages, black and white, $10.99.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #34
Written by George Gladir, art by Barry Grossman and various, cover by Tito Pena and various.
Christmas time is here -- and Santa's reindeer are on strike? The jolly man in red calls on his trusted assistant Archie to help get things back on track in time for the biggest night of the year. Can Archie inspire everyone to work together, or will this be a present-less holiday for children all over the world? Find out in "A Christmas Story"!
160 pages, $3.99.
MEGA MAN #32
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin and various, cover by Patrick Spaziante, variant cover by Powree.
"Curse of Ra Moon," Part Four. The startling conclusion to this mega-epic story is here! The tables have turned as the evil Dr. Wily and his sixteen Robot Masters stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mega Man! But the ominous alien known as Ra Moon still threatens the lives of both the heroes and the villains! Who will survive and what will become of them? One thing is certain-there's no way our hero will be walking away from this one unscathed!
32 pages, $2.99.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #255
Written by Ian Flynn , art by John Workman and various, cover by Ben Bates, variant cover by Tyler Capps.
"Countdown to Chaos," Part Three. The Freedom Fighters are one step closer to completion with the bombastic, bouncing debut of the battlin' Bunnie Rabbot! But the journey isn't over yet -- some of Sonic's teammates are still missing, and it's up to the blue blur and his best buddy Tails to find them! What shocking secrets will our heroes uncover? And just what is the "countdown to chaos" counting down to? Find out in this amped-up action-filled story, featuring new cover art from Sonic art superstar Ben Bates, which connects with the other "Countdown to Chaos" covers to form one giant image of awesomeness!
32 pages, $2.99.
SONIC UNIVERSE #58
Written by Tracy Yardley, art and cover by Tracy Yardley and various.
"Pirate Plunder Panic," Part Four. Buckle your sea-belts, buccaneers, the end be near! The thrilling high-stakes high sea adventure concludes, with the Egg o' War ready to launch, and all th' worlds in peril! It's Blaze vs. Cpt. Metal. The power of the Sol Emeralds a'beckons, as does the transformation into Burning Blaze-blimey! This exciting finale features new cover art from that rapscallion Tracy Yardley, and back by popular demand an all-new chibi variant cover from Ryan Jampole! Ahoy, Mateys!
32 pages, $2.99.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 22 TP
Written and art by various, cover by Patrick Spaziante
Get ready for super Sonic adventure as Sonic and his Freedom Fighter friends continue their battle in the lost city of Station Square amidst its mysterious human inhabitants! Buckle up for the dramatic conclusion to the Sonic Adventure videogame tie-in story as Super Sonic and Knuckles take on the gigantic monster Perfect Chaos in a battle that will leave you breathless! Collects Sonic the Hedgehog #83-84 and Sonic Super Special #13.
112 pages, $7.99.
SONIC SUPER DIGEST #5
Written by various, art by various, cover by Jim Amash.
Sonic Super Digest is back and better than ever! Sonic the Hedgehog's adventures are now available in the popular digest format. You wanted new stories? You got 'em! Get ready to jump sky high as we present the adaptation of the hit Apple iOS game Sonic Jump! Dr. Eggman's plans are always thwarted when Sonic and his pals run towards him but what happens when the devilish doctor makes his escape going straight up? Can Sonic save his little animal buddies or will he wind up crashing to the ground in embarrassment? All this (and Freedom Fighters too) as we give you more classic Sonic comics as only Sonic Super Digest can provide!
128 pages, $3.99.
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