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ARCHIE #636
“The Great Switcheroo” – Growing up as a teenage boy can rough! But not more so than a teen girl, right? Upon overhearing the guys and gals of Riverdale grumbling over how the other half has it easier, Sabrina’s mischievous cat Salem turns the town upside down when he dishes out the ultimate genetic makeover! Chaos ensues as the teens discover it’s not as easy to walk in each other’s shoes (or heels!) as they originally thought, so it’s up to Sabrina to set things right! Will Salem’s spell wear off, thus giving the gang a new appreciation for who they are, or will the switch up become permanent? Find out in this off-the-wall issue guest-starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch!
Script: Tania del Rio
Art: Gisele, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Gisele
Variant
Cover: Gisele
Shipping Date: 8/8
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/22
32-page, full color comic

$2.99 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #232
When the Andrews men can’t find an affordable tree trimmer, they take it upon themselves to get the job done! Can they manage to get the tree’s appearance up to Mrs. Andrews’ standards and save a few bucks in the process or is their landscaping project doomed? Find out in “Out on a Limb!”
Times are tough but that poses no concern for thrifty Archie. See how saving money on dating ends up making him money by issue’s end in “Prize Surprise!”
Archie and his father’s relaxing summer day gets interrupted when Mrs. Andrews puts them to work cleaning out the garage. However, the pair discovers a major motivating factor in cutting their day of rest short in “Haul Trash!”
Little Archie and Betty are on their way to Veronica’s Halloween party but how can they hope to win first prize at the costume contest when a real-life Plutonian is in their midst? See who wins in “Galaxy Ghost!”
Script: Bill Golliher, George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Bob Bolling
Art: Stan Goldberg, Jim Amash, Fernando Ruiz, Bob Bolling
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 8/1
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/15
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #19
When the Archies audition for a TV spot, their good luck charms backfire on them, costing them a chance at the big time! Feeling like they blew their big break for national exposure, the group contemplates splitting up, but will a chance encounter help change their minds? Find out if the band can be saved in “Making it BIG!”
Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith
Cover: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 8/8
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/22
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

THE ART OF BETTY AND VERONICA
Archie’s first-ever deluxe hardcover art book celebrates two of the most iconic females in comics history. Gorgeously designed by the award-winning Craig Yoe and Archie Comics Editor-in-Chief Victor Gorelick, this lavishly illustrated edition follows Betty & Veronica as they evolve over the decades in their most beautiful fashions, pin-ups, and classic stories by Archie's top artists, including Dan DeCarlo, Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Samm Schwartz, Bill Vigoda, and Dan Parent. This edition is fashioned to appeal to a broad spectrum of readers both male and female, including Americana buffs, pop culture aficionados and comics fans, and features a special cover with silver foil, silver ink and spot gloss enhancements.
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
978-1-936975-03-7
$29.99/
$34.00CAN
9 x 12”
Hard Cover
160 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 10/24

B&V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #228
While enjoying a day at the beach, the girls of Riverdale discuss the future. Which college will their life’s ambitions take them and how will the men in their lives affect their decisions? Plenty of laughs and daydreaming ensue in “Rad Grad!”
Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 8/15
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/29
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA #261
Betty and Veronica in “Vamp it Up” – The gang enjoys a night at the beach meeting some new friends, but there’s something odd about this group who only comes out at night… It’s not until after Veronica is bitten by a bat that her friends notice something truly evil is in their midst! Caught in the middle of two rival vampire gangs, can Betty rid her town of the bloodsuckers before they turn all her friends into creatures of the night? Don’t miss the opening chapter of this spooky two-part tale of suspense!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 8/1
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/15
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #205
Veronica in “To Thine Own Self Be Veronica” – In a bid to catch the new guy in town’s eye, Veronica devises a plan to stun him by showcasing various looks until she nails his type! Determined to be anyone he wants her to be, what is the most popular girl in school to do when one attempt after another fails to turn his head?
Script: Kathleen Webb
Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash
Cover: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 8/29
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #184
Jughead in “Double Talk” – When perennial Chok’lit Shoppe customer Jughead catches wind of a cheaper lunch special at Segarini’s Pizza, Pop’s best customer disappears on him! A bidding war for Jughead’s bucks kicks off as the rival businesses vow to undercut the other until they earn Jug’s loyalty! Which restaurant will become the choice destination for Riverdale’s biggest glutton?
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Samm Schwartz
Shipping Date: 8/8
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/22
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

LIFE WITH ARCHIE #22
“Archie Marries Veronica” – Archie and Veronica butt heads when the married couple can’t see eye to eye on Archie’s job offer from Mr. Lodge’s business rival, Fred Mirth! Tempers flare when the typically laid-back Jughead discovers Ethel has a new flame in her life plus the strain of reality television begins to take its toll on reluctant star Betty. Is an onscreen meltdown just around the corner? Emotions are at an all-time high in Riverdale and yet all these personal dramas are soon to be dwarfed by the shocking news that one of the gang has been shot!
“Archie Marries Betty” – In Archie’s counter-part reality, the gang welcomes back an old friend in need of support during a trying time. Cheryl Blossom breaks the news of her cancer diagnoses in the most touching issue of Life with Archie yet, proving that in Riverdale, home is truly where the heart is!
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash
Cover: Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith
Variant Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith
Shipping Date: 8/1
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/15
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

MEGA MAN #17
“Proto-Type” Part One: The story of Mega Man's long lost brother, Blues (a.k.a. Proto Man), starts here! What was it that drove a wedge between the first self-aware robot and the benevolent Dr. Light? Then, in "Construction Derby," Guts Man gets some not-so-friendly competition in the form of Concrete Man!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Chad Thomas, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Chad Thomas, Gary Martin, and Matt Herms
Variant
Cover: Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin, and Art Lyon
Shipping Date: 8/29
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

NEW CRUSADERS: RISE OF THE HEROES #1
Red Circle Comics presents “Ashes to Ashes” Part One: Our world demands heroes – a new generation must RISE! Over a decade ago, the super hero team known as The Mighty Crusaders did the impossible: they won. Successful in their battle against evil and finding they’d made the world a better place, the heroes settled down to the small town of Red Circle to start families, unwind and take a much-deserved rest. When the quiet town is rocked by the return of the ultimate evil, the super hero residents are obliterated! It’s up to their heirs to fight for justice and crusade against evil. They are our last, best hope. They are: THE NEW CRUSADERS!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ben Bates, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Ben Bates
Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole and Matt Herms
Shield Variant Cover: Ben Bates
Sketch Variant Cover: Mike Norton
Shipping Date: 8/8
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/22
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC PRESENTS KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA ARCHIVES #3
The epic adventure of Sonic’s original “friendly nemesis" continues in the next exciting installment of the Knuckles Archives series! Knuckles and the Chaotix find themselves divided across the world! Knuckles is summoned by the mysterious Athair to help the weary Lost Tribe finish their age-old exodus. But when the Days of Fury threaten to tear Mobius apart, can Knuckles save them all? Collecting Knuckles the Echidna #10-15!
Script & Art: Various
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
978-1-936975-17-4
$9.99/$10.99CAN
5 x 7 3/8”
Trade Paperback
160 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 9/12

SONIC SAGA #1: DARKEST STORM
Sonic’s epic adventures aren’t just stories – they’re SAGAS! Blast into the action at Sonic speed with the debut of the all-new Sonic Saga series! Sonic and his friends are put to the ultimate test as evil forces converge! The immortal tyrant Mammoth Mogul is released from his Chaos Emerald prison and the wicked wizard Ixis Naugus returns from his exile! As the armies gather, it’s all-out war in “The Darkest Storm!" SONIC SAGA VOL. 1 collects selected stories from Sonic the Hedgehog #162-167.
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley!, James Fry, Jim Amash, John Workman, and Jason Jensen
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
978-1-936975-16-7
$11.99/$12.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 8/22

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #240
“Heroes” Part Two: Dr. Eggman lays siege to New Mobotropolis once again, but this time with no Sonic around! It's up to the brand new Team Freedom to prove their mettle against Dr. Eggman's Metal Series! Plus –
what evil lays in wait, and just what in the world is "Operation: Deadly Cuddles?!” Featuring a stunning, all-new painted cover by Greg Horn!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Steven Butler, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Greg Horn
Variant Cover: SEGA
Shipping Date: 8/15
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/29
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

SONIC UNIVERSE #43
“Unsung Heroes” Part Three: It's a race against time as Silver's squad must recover in time to rescue Elias and his squad! With Ixis Naugus's master plan nearing completion, will the Secret Freedom Fighters be able to stop him in time?
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve Downer
Cover: Yardley!, Amash, Morelli and Downer
Shipping Date: 8/1
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 8/15
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #21
“Archie’s Guide to 3-D” – Ever wonder what 3-D movies are all about and what makes them so popular? Allow Archie and the gang to give you the low down as they explain just why 3-D movies are so cool! Take a trip to the third dimension where anything can happen in laugh-out-loud fashion!
Script: Angelo Decesare
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 8/22
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/5
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.