WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
ARCHIE COMICS FOR OCTOBER
THE HANGMAN #1
Written by Frank Tieri, art by Felix Ruiz, cover by Tim Bradstreet, variant cover by 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, in stores on Oct. 26.
THE SHIELD #4
Written by Adam Christopher, Chuck Wendig, art by Drew Johnson, Rachel Deering, cover by Drew Johnson, variant cover by 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, in stores on Nov. 9.
AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #11
Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa, art and cover by Francesco Francavilla, variant covers by Greg Scott.
"Betty: RIP," Part 6. It's finally here! The first wedding of the New World, Archie Andrews and Betty Cooper! But there is a serpent in the garden who wants to disrupt the festivities, Veronica Lodge, and one rather unexpected guest is crashing the reception: Reggie Mantle, and he's bringing (literally) a hell of a gift!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19.
ARCHIE #13
Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Veronica Fish, variant covers by Audrey Mok, Cameron Stewart.
Veronica's out... and Cheryl Blossom is in! Veronica has to adjust to her new settings at Pembrooke Academy, a private school. That shouldn't be a problem for the rich, affable teen, except for one thing: Pembrooke's reigning queen, Cheryl, isn't looking to make any friends. Can Veronica establish her place at the haughty high school? And just how is Archie going to adjust back home in Riverdale?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 19.
BETTY & VERONICA #3
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Written, art and cover by Adam Hughes, variant covers by Bengal, David Mack, Paolo Rivera.
All Heck breaks loose in Riverdale as "Betty Versus Veronica" reaches its combustible conclusion! Divided by Pops' Chocklit Shoppe being bought out by Big Coffee, the forces of Team Betty and Team Veronica clash at the Halloween dance. It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world as Betty and Veronica finally face off in a street fight that Sonny Chiba would envy. Betty has the strength of 11 small girls but Ronnie has the reach of an NBA All-Star-who will win? Who will lose? Will there be sniffling? The streets of Riverdale run red under the rockets' red glare (literally; this isn't just hype to get you to order) and no one will ever be the same (slight use of hyperbole there)!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct.
JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS #2
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Written by Marguerite Bennett, Cameron Deordio, art and cover by Audrey Mok, variant covers by Rebecca Isaacs, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Tula Lotay, David Mack, Allison Sohn, Chrissie Zullo.
As the girls look to play their first gig outside Riverdale, they run into some unexpected complications. Can they bust up a crime ring, help the criminals see the error of their ways, and jump-start the band's music career, all through the power of rock, friendship, and, Melody assures us, entirely legitimate comic book science?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
JUGHEAD #10
Written by Ryan North, art and cover by Derek Charm, variant covers by Paul Renaud, Fiona Staples.
It's Jughead vs. Sabrina! Jughead has encountered the magical force known as Sabrina the Teenage Witch -- and he doesn't like it one bit! The feelings are mutual, though, as Sabrina thinks good ol' Juggy's kind of a jerk. And how do two teens work out their feelings? By pranking the heck out of each other, of course! Get ready for a prank war the likes not seen in this universe!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.
ARCHIE MEETS THE RAMONES ONE-SHOT
Written by Alex Segura, Matthew Rosenberg, art and cover by Gisele Lagace, variant covers by
Hey! Ho! Let's go! America's favorite teens cross paths with the original NYC punks in this extra-sized one-shot spectacular that is not to be missed! When the Archies tank at the Riverdale High Battle of the Bands, a magical twist of fate sends them hurtling into the past-and face-to-face with none other than the Ramones! Can the legendary punks get the Archies to realize their own rock 'n' roll potential and find their way home? Probably not-but it'll be a blitzkrieg bop of a journey, as the two bands bounce from 53rd and 3rd to Rockaway Beach.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 5.
ARCHIE 75TH-ANNIVERSARY DIGEST #3
Written and art by various, cover by George Frese.
Celebrate Archie's 75th anniversary in a special way with this commemorative digest! This issue is jam-packed some of the best stories, bonus art pages and fun intros from writers, artists and fans alike.
224 pages, $6.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #273
Written by Tom DeFalco, and various art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and various, cover by Dan Parent.
The holidays are here and Archie has already solved his usual Christmas crisis: what to get Betty & Veronica! He has settled on two very appropriate gifts for each of the girls; at least, that's what he thinks! When Betty starts feeling like she's always getting the short end of the stick in terms of presents, her luck begins to change; is it because of a Christmas miracle? Or is it all thanks to a certain S-wearing Christmas elf? Find out in "The Christmas Elf," the fun and festive new lead story to this comics double digest!
160 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 19.
ARCHIE GIANT COMICS 75TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK TP
Written and art by various.
Everyone loves Archie Comics, that's why it's been around for 75 years! Now you've got even more to love with this giant paperback comics collection! This fun-packed, laugh-a-minute volume collects 480 pages of the wild humor and teenage tomfoolery that have made Archie comic stories popular for 75 years!
48 pages, $7.99, in stores on Nov. 9
ARCHIE'S BIG BOOK VOLUME 1: MAGIC, MUSIC & MISCHIEF TP
Written and art by Various, cover by Ben Bolling, Dan DeCarlo,
Good things come in threes, and this is a triple threat of Magic, Music & Mischief! This collection of classic stories features three amazing series from three legendary writers and artists: Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Josie and the Pussycats by George Gladir, Frank Doyle and Dan DeCarlo and Little Archie by Bob Bolling!
480 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
BETTY & VERONICA: FAIRY TALES TP
Written and art by various, cover by Dan Parent.
Take a magical trip down Storybook Lane with this collection of the best fairy tale stories ever told in Riverdale! From glass slippers to giant beanstalks and yellow brick roads to tales from under the seas, this classic collection will have you entertained for hours!
256 pages, $10.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
BETTY & VERONICA HOLIDAY ANNUAL DIGEST #248
Written and art by Dan Parent and various, cover by Dan Parent.
Betty's been tasked with putting up her family's tre, -a Christmas chore that Veronica finds criminally boring! But when Betty's annoying new neighbor Holly brags about her family's elaborately designed house always winning best decorated on the block, a fire so big you could roast chestnuts over it is ignited within Ronnie-and she's determined to make sure her BFF has the best and brightest house in town. Can they make it happen? Find out in "Ho-Ho-Hopeless!" the fun new lead story to this Holiday Annual featuring even more pages of festive fun!
192 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
JUGHEAD & ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #23
Written by Paul Kupperberg and various, art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and various, cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith.
In order to squirm out of getting in trouble with Mr. Weatherbee for their latest shenanigans, Archie and Jughead volunteer to head up the Riverdale High School Holiday Decorating Committee. Unfortunately, neither of them is very talented at decorating! Will they get some special holiday help to clean up their mess and turn Riverdale High into a winter wonderland? Or are they doomed to spend Christmas in detention? Find out in "Santa's Little Helpers!" the brand new lead story to this jumbo-sized comics double digest!
256 pages, $6.99, in stores on Oct. 26.
SONIC: MEGA DRIVE: THE NEXT LEVEL #1
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Matt Herms, Tyson Hesse, cover by Tyson Hesse.
Welcome to "The Next Level." The sequel to the hit Sonic: Mega Drive is here! Picking up right where things left off Sonic, Tails, Amy Rose and Knuckles are on the hunt for the Ancient Gears and on the move to stop Dr. Eggman's latest scheme! But not everything runs like clockwork when Sonic breaks away to do his own thing. And Dr. Eggman has a certain high-speed robot up his sleeve.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on
Nov. 2.
SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS UNITE VOLUME 2: BROKEN BONDS TP
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Edwin Huang, Gary Martin, cover by Patrick Spaziante.
Sigma, the brilliant villain from the future, has fused the worlds of Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man together! Now he feeds on the super-planet's energy to become unstoppable! It's up to Sonic and Mega Man to raise an army to fight the time-hopping villain. Joining them are the Freedom Fighters, the Robot Masters, X and his Maverick Hunters, Sticks and her friends, and Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily! But it won't be easy, as Sigma uses his powers to reach across space and time to recruit an army of his own! Featuring the introduction of the Street Fighter cast, including Ryu, Chun-Li, Guile and Ken! Collects Sonic Universe #77, Sonic Boom #9, Sonic the Hedgehog #274, Mega Man #51, and selections from the Mega Man: Worlds Unite Battles and Sonic The Hedgehog: Worlds Unite Battles.
136 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
SONIC SUPER DIGEST #18
Written by Ian Flynn, art by various, cover by Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin.
Embark on some of Sonic's best adventures from the Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe, and Sonic Boom comic series! Watch as Sonic and his team, the Freedom Fighters protect the world from dastardly villains, wicked wizards and all baddies in-between! Dash into adventures that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring awesome cover art by Jamal Peppers and story & art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!
128 pages, $4.99., in stores on Nov. 9.
SONIC THE
HEDGEHOG #288
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley, cover by Patrick Spaziante, variant cover by Genevieve FT.
"Genesis of a Hero," Part One. It's Sonic's 25th Anniversary and we're celebrating in style -- retro-style, that is! See Sonic in his first climactic show-down with Dr. Eggman, straight from the gameplay of the first Sonic the Hedgehog game! But what happens after the battle? And what new force arises once the dust has settled? It's the story you know with a new twist!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
SONIC UNIVERSE #91
Written by Ian Flynn, art by Jim Amash, Adam Bryce Thomas, cover by Tracy Yardley, Jason Piperberg.
"The Case of the Pirate Princess," Part One. The Chaotix are back! Our favorite detectives are hired to find a missing princess from the bottom of the ocean! There will be pirates! There will be ninja! (At least one, anyway.) There will be a car that drives underwater!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 26.
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