ARCHIE COMICS FOR JANUARY

ARCHIE: LOVE SHOWDOWN 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION (TPB)

Written by Dan Parent, Bill Golliher, George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo, Dan Parent, various, cover by Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Rosario "Tito" Pena.

Before The Married Life, before Archie asked, "Will You Marry Me?", there was Love Showdown -- the first event in Archie Comics history. Archie decides he is finally going to make up his mind and choose his true love. On hearing this, Betty and Veronica fight for his affections tooth and nail with wits and wiles... who will come out the winner? Fan-favorite "bad girl" Cheryl Blossom returns to the mix as well, ensuring that the romantic hijinks are at an all-time high... and that Archie's decision is harder than ever! Love Showdown is in the Archie record books as its most popular comic book story of the 90s. This anniversary edition includes the complete, original Love Showdown four-part event plus the follow-up Love Showdown Special Sequel and all-new content celebrating its legacy. This is a must-have milestone edition for comic book fans of all ages.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #347

Written by Francis Bonnet, Daniel Kibblesmith, various, art by Holly G, Rex Linsdey, Bob Smith, various, cover by Dan Parent.

Two new stories! First, meet: Heartbreaker in his first appearance! Sabrina has accidentally released Heartbreaker, the Anti-Cupid, upon Riverdale! Will Sabrina be able to capture him before he ruins Valentine's Day for everyone? Then, Moose appears to choose practicing for the Big Game over planning a Valentine's surprise for Midge -- until he reveals her surprise on the football field!

192 pages, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

BETTY AND VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #321

Written by Dan Parent, Ron Robbins, various, art by Dan Parent, Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Jim Amash and various, cover by Bill Golliher, Dan Parent.

Two new stories! First, Moose is jealous of Reggie because Midge thinks he's attractive, but Moose feels he has no sense of style... so it's B and V to the rescue! Then, things get spooky in Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe (of Horrors!). On a quest to unravel the source of ghoulish happenings, Betty and Veronica stumble upon a dark portal beneath Pop's Chocklit Shoppe, and with the help of an unexpected phrase, they unleash and then quell its supernatural chaos. ...Or did they?

192 pages, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 31.

WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #136

Written by Daniel Kibblesmith, Ian Flynn, various, art by Steve Butler, Holly G!, Lily Butler, Jim Amash, various.

Two new stories! First, an opportunity to model alongside Young Doctor Masters sends Betty and Veronica into a toxic "health" competition until they discover that his "perfect specimen" is someone unexpected. Then, Fran Frazer and romantic rival Hal Davis help Archie and Veronica unmask corruption during an investigation!

192 pages, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 10.