ARCHIE COMICS FOR MARCH

THE FOX VOLUME 1: FREAK MAGNET TP

Written by J. M. DeMatteis, Mark Waid, art by Dean Haspiel and various, cover by Dean Haspiel

When photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a superhero costume, he thought it would be a quick way to make some news--now the strange and unusual just can't help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting Fox! Then, go back in time for an all-new story featuring the world's first patriotic superhero, The Shield Collects issues #1-5.

$14.99.

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #5

Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa, art and cover by Francesco Francavilla, cover by Andrew Pepoy.

"Escape from Riverdale," Part 5. The do or die moment has arrived! With Lodge Manor under siege by flesh-eating zombies, and the rest of Riverdale in flames, the surviving members of our beloved gang must make a fateful decision: Do they stay in the only home they've ever known, or take their (slim) chances in the outside world? And if they go, where will they go? And does that mean they leave their undead pals 'n gals behind forever? The most earth-shattering decisions will be made in Riverdale history.

32 pages, $2.99.

ARCHIE #654

Written by Steven Duvall Scott, art by Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski.

There's a Speed Dating event at Pop's and everyone is invited! Love is in the air as new relationships blossom in true Riverdale fashion! It's like a dream come true for Archie-the chance to date every girl in Riverdale (and Jughead's worst nightmare!). With more than just two girls to choose between, who on earth will Archie pick? Find out in this fun-filled story featuring special guest appearances!

32 pages, $2.99.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #250

Written by Greg Crosby, art by Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski.

Ol' Archie's got himself in a familiar predicament -- he's asked both Betty and Veronica out on the same night! But this time he's got a foolproof plan to keep everyone complacent, just take both girls out to dinner! What could possibly go wrong?! Find out how Archie's "Double Date" goes in this hilarious lead story to a jam-packed double double digest! Features a special shiny 5th ink-enhanced cover.

320 pages, $5.99.

ARCHIE FUN 'N' GAMES ACTIVITY BOOK 2

Written and art by various, cover by Bob Smith, Bill Galvan.

Get ready for even more fun with Archie and the gang in Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book 2! You'll be entertained for days with nearly 200 more pages of puzzles and games featuring America's favorite teenager and all his friends. 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 2 will provide tons of fun for young fans of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the rest of the gang!

192 pages, $6.99.

ARCHIE FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #4

Written by Bill Golliher, art by Fernando Ruiz, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski.

Reggie and Archie -- actually having fun together? That's all thanks to Archie's voice distorter toy, assisting the troublemaking duo in their shenanigans. When they discover a setting on it that sounds exactly like Mr. Weatherbee's voice, they have the chance to pull off some of the best pranks Riverdale High School has ever witnessed! Find out what kind of calamity ensues in "Principal Prank" the zany lead story to a fun-filled double digest-just in time for April Fool's!

160 pages, $3.99.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #222

Written by Angelo DeCesare, art by Barry Grossman and various, cover by Bob Smith, Jeff Shultz/.

Veronica's had enough with her parents overbearing ways and demands some freedom! This time she really means it -- so much so that she leaves home and moves into her own apartment! She's ready to prove to her mom and dad that she can make it on her own without their help. Can she manage to live on her own, take on a part time job and succeed in school? Or will she come crying home to Daddykins? Find out in "Runaway Ronnie," this entertaining lead story to a fun and fashionable double digest!

160 pages, $3.99.

JUGHEAD & ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #1

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

Get ready for fun in this brand new double digest series! Could a goofy image of Archie in a not-so-flattering sweater from Veronica be the key to an opportunity of a lifetime for Jughead? That's right-Jughead could be on the receiving end of free soda for a lifetime! If Jughead wins, will Archie be a sore loser (literally!) when Veronica sees the photo? Find out in "Label Fable," this fun lead story to a hilarious new #1 double digest! Features a special first issue 5th ink-enhanced cover!

160 pages, $3.99.

KEVIN KELLER VOLUME 3: GLAD TO BE ME TP

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

Kevin Keller is making a splash at Riverdale High! He's gone from new kid in town to one of the most well-known and popular students in the school. Struggling to stay on top of his new duties while trying to find time for a social life, Kevin is subject to all the pratfalls and mayhem that have been a staple of high school life in Riverdale for decades. The most popular addition to the Riverdale crowd in years, this heartfelt and humorous third collection of the ongoing Kevin Keller comic book series compiles issues #13-16.

104 pages, $11.99.

KEVIN KELLER #13

Written by Dan Parent, Paul Kupperberg, art by Dan Parent and various, covers by Dan Parent.

When everyone at Riverdale High is fascinated by an online gossip site written by someone under the moniker the "Whisperer," Kevin makes it his mission to unmask the writer who is spreading rumors about his fellow students. But when he finds himself the center of an ugly gossip piece, he ups his game to solve the mystery of the secret gossiper. Can he find out who the rumor-spreader is and save the day (and everyone's reputations)? Or will the Whisperer live on? Find out in "Elementary, My Dear Kevin!" a fun, Sherlock Holmes-style spoof!

32 pages, $2.99.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #38

Written by Bob Rozakis, art and cover by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski.

When a new invention of Dilton's catches Mr. Lodge's eye, he's determined to pitch it to his business partners for millions. But will they like it, or will they think he doesn't have enough sense to come in from the rain? Find out in "When It Rains..." the lead story to this extra-sized double digest!

192 pages, $4.99.

MEGA MAN #35

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin and various , covers by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

The world of Mega Man X returns! Blast from the deadly jungle to the ferocious future in the Mega Man issue everyone is talking about! "Shadow of the Moon" Part Two: Mega Man leads his fellow robots into the mysterious ruins of the Temple of the Moon. What horrors will they uncover hidden in the shadows? Meanwhile, halfway around the world, Break Man finally confronts Tempo!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #11

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Jennifer Hernandez, Rick Bryant, covers by Sega.

The secret origin of the new Sonic universe: revealed! The Sonic Super Special Magazine gives you the world of Sonic the Hedgehog comics as you've never seen it before, with tons of comic stories, special features and exclusive articles on the latest and greatest in the world of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog-hero! Along with the all-new Sonic Origins mini-feature, this issue also features a special encore presentation of the history making "countdown to chaos" storyline, and much much more!

128 pages, $9.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 23 TP

Written by Ken Penders and various , art by Various and various, covers by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

It's adventure and questing galore in this installment in the acclaimed Sonic Archives series! Sonic fights for his life against, not one, but two robot doubles! Is the armor to Silver Sonic II really unbreakable? Is the latest Metal Sonic truly faster than the Blue Blur? It's up to Sonic and Tails to find out for sure! Meanwhile, Rotor makes a dangerous trek home to find the fate of his people. Monkey Khan is forced to relive his tragic past while a village of innocent lives hangs in the balance! And Knuckles begins to recover from the assault on Angel Island with some surprising and familiar faces! Collects Sonic the Hedgehog #85-88.

112 pages, $7.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #259

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Evan Stanley and various, cover by Tracy Yardley.

The brand new world of Sonic the Hedgehog barrels ahead at breakneck speed with "The Chase" Part Two: Sonic fights for his life against a new terrifying super-badnik! Just to make matters worse, they're battling on an out-of-control train! With Dr. Eggman waiting at the depot, Sonic's in a fight against time -- and killer robots!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE #62

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Jim Amash and various, covers by Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash

The epic conclusion to the alien-smashing saga starring Shadow the Hedgehog is here! "Shadow Fall," Part 4: Shadow vs. Black Death -- for the fate of the world! Who will walk away alive? Who won't make it to see a new day? Meanwhile, Rouge and Omega desperately try to save their G.U.N. comrades as Eclipse hunts them down! All this with a ticking nuclear time-bomb in the background!

32 pages, $2.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE VOLUME 7: THE SILVER SAGA TP

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

Journey to a dark and twisted future with Silver the Hedgehog! Silver the Hedgehog lives in a world of ruin, and he's been traveling to the past, trying to change the fate of his time. But he's not prepared when a strange new force travels both space and time to attack him! Silver must journey to a twisted version of his world, join the last handful of rebels, and overthrow the most powerful foe he's ever encountered. Silver's psychic power is pushed to its limit against the chaos-fueled fury of a demi-god! The Silver Saga collects Sonic Universe #25-28.

104 pages, $11.99.