ARCHIE COMICS FOR MARCH

THE BLACK HOOD #10

Written by Duane Swierczynski, art by Greg Scott, covers by Francesco Francavilla, David Mack.

"The Lonely Crusade," Part 4. When he donned the Black Hood, Greg Hettinger swore to keep the awful truth from those he cares about most-his partner Devon, his friend Jessie. But he's going to have to break those promises if he's going to survive the death trap that the Crusaders have prepared for him -- and nothing will ever be the same.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE HANGMAN #4

Written by Frank Tieri, art by Felix Ruiz, covers by Tim Bradstreet, Greg Smallwood.

"Damned," Part 4. Mike Minetta has not been the Hangman long but he already faces the hardest decision any Hangman has ever had to make-let his family die... or save them and defy the will of Heaven and Hell itself!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE SHIELD #4

Written by Adam Christopher, Chuck Wendig, art by Drew Johnson, covers by Drew Johnson, Andrew Robinson.

"Daughter of the Revolution," Part 4. She has served her country well, fighting for US interests the world over. But when the Shield's next mission ends in tragedy on American soil -- a tragedy televised live to every home in the country -- the true nature of Black Seven is revealed as the superhero the world has been waiting generations for becomes Public Enemy Number 1!

32 pages, $3.99.

ARCHIE #7

Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Veronica Fish, covers by Djibril Morissette-Phan, Marguerite Sauvage.

Hiram Lodge finally learns who his daughter, Veronica, is dating. And when he realizes that it's the boy who destroyed their mansion-to-be, his resulting rage will upend the entire town of Riverdale in this next installment of the best-selling all-new Archie series!

32 pages, $3.99.

JUGHEAD #5

Written by Chip Zdarsky, art and cover by Erica Henderson, covers by Elliot Fernandez, Thomas Pitilli.

Riverdale High was just the beginning as Principal Stanger's despotic reach shuts down Pop's Shoppe! Jughead and the gang need to stop him once and for all! Maybe with the help of the SuperTeens and Iron Mantle?

32 pages, $3.99.

ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #267

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

When Mr. Weatherbee has had enough of the teens' sloppy attire in the halls of his school, he decides to enforce a mandatory dress code for Riverdale High. Unfortunately, the new dress code is a bit too high class for some of the students. Can they afford to look presentable? Or will they end up making clowns of themselves? Find out in "Mess Code!" the fun, all-new lead story to this comics double digest!

160 pages, $4.99.

BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #242

Written and art by Dan Parent and various, cover by Dan Parent.

In this next segment of "The Many Loves of Archie Andrews," we get the lowdown on Amisha Mehta, who recently moved to Riverdale with her family after her and Archie met in India when the Archies were on their world tour. Archie and Amisha are working on a Bollywood project for film class, but of course, Archie has ulterior motives-like winning her heart! But Amisha has her eye on Raj Patel! Yet another love triangle, Bollywood style! See how it all unfolds in "Hooray for Bollywood!" the lead story in this jumbo comics digest!

256 pages, $5.99.

JUGHEAD & ARCHIE SPRING ANNUAL DIGEST #20

Written by Adrian Ropp and others, art by Bill Galvan and others, cover by Fernando Ruiz.

Archie and Vegas's new trick has made a viral splash, and Archie's collapsing under the pressure of his pup's newfound popularity! Can Archie get everyone to quiet down, or will he and Vegas be doomed to never walk the streets of Riverdale in peace again? Find out in "Paws for Effect" the entertaining, new lead story to this special spring annual, featuring even more pages of fun!

192 pages, $5.99.

TEAM BETTY VS. TEAM VERONICA TP

Written and art by various, covers by Harry Lucey.

It's the ultimate battle for Archie's heart! Betty and Veronica, the best of frenemies, have been locked in a tug-of-war over Riverdale's favorite redhead for over 70 years. Will you root for Betty, the sweet and innocent girl-next-door, or for Veronica, the rich and sophisticated socialite? Will Archie finally be able to choose between them? Archie's girls go head-to-head in this excellent collection of winner-take-Arch stories featuring two books in one-each half features stories of one girl getting the better of the other, and readers can literally pick a side in the eternal battle of Betty vs. Veronica in this flipbook format graphic novel!

224 pages, $10.99.

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #57

Written and art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, cover by Dan Parent.

When Archie's emotional, bawling display at a romantic chick flick goes viral, Archie vows to prove his masculinity-no matter what that takes! Can he prove he's not a crybaby? Or will he have to accept the fact that he'll never be a macho man? Find out in "The Art of Chaos!" the hilarious new lead story to this comics double digest!

160 pages, $4.99.

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #16

Written and art by various, cover by Rafa Knight.

Get ready for fun & adventure, it's Sonic Super Digest! Don't miss all the excitement and action you love in stories from the Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe, and Sonic Boom comic series! Sonic and his friends embark on daring adventures, face evil villains and save the day one chili dog at a time! Spin into the fun that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring awesome new cover art from CG artist supreme Rafa Knight and story and art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!

128 pages, $4.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #283

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Terry Austin & Various, covers by Diana Skelly and Adam Bryce Thomas.

Sonic and the Freedom Fighters are go in "The Mission": Sonic and Sally put out the call to the world! They have the Chaos Emeralds, they have the Gaia Keys, and now they have a plan! And the central hero to it all is... Cream? Then, in "Zero Hour," Dr. Eggman finally tracks down Phage! And when Tails Doll gives the mad doctor some crucial info, will Sonic's plans for saving the world fall apart? Featuring cover art by the delightful Diana Skelly and a "Guardians" variant cover by the amazing Adam Bryce Thomas!

32 pages, $3.99.

SONIC UNIVERSE #86

Written by Ian Flynn, art and cover by Tracy Yardley, cover by Ryan Jampole.

It's the end for Eggman in "Eggman's Dozen" Part Four: The final, frantic fracas is here! Dr. Eggman and his Egg Bosses square off against the Naugus Twins and the fearsome Crystal Sonic! Will everyone make it out of the battle alive? And who is the twelfth and final Egg Boss? All the action and answers are here! Featuring cover art by Mr. Sonic comics, Tracy Yardley and a "Baddie Bunch" variant by the radical Ryan Jampole!

32 pages, $3.99.