April 2008 Archives

THE ACTION & EXCITEMENT OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG’S CLASSIC ADVENTURES LIVES ON IN SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #8!


In November, 2006, Archie Comics offered Sonic readers both new and old the opportunity to relive the earliest adventures of their favorite hero with the release of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #1.  Now, here we are on the eve of the release of the 7th volume, and everyone agrees: this new classic reprint series is a hit!  Fans are jumping at the chance to travel back in time to where it all began.  Back in 1993, Sonic the Hedgehog sped his way from video games to comic books.  Almost 200 issues later, "the blue blur" can lay claim to having the most successful comic book career of all video game heroes.  Now, SONIC THE HEDEHOG ARCHIVES, a thrilling series of upscale reprints, lets you revisit Sonic’s early days in a premium yet affordable format.  These special 5 x 7 & ½ inch editions contain 112 action-packed pages, faithfully re-colored and printed on superior stock, with a low cover price of only $7.49 US!  Picking up where the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #7 left off (which reprinted the original Sonic series issues #25 through #28), SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #8 brings fans these classic tales from issues #29 through #32 – including exciting events like Sally’s roboticization, the introduction of Dulcy the dragon, the solo adventures of Knuckles which led to his regular comic book, and other historic occurrences!  Stories include: 

“Steel-Belted Sally†(issue #29): The unthinkable happens: Sally is robotcized!  Also features the first appearance of Dulcy the Dragon!   
“Growing Pains, Part II†(issue #29): Tails has fallen in love with Fiona the Fox, but his new sweetheart may not be what she seems!  This story led directly into the popular “Sonic’s Buddy Tails†mini-series.
“The Return of Uncle Chuck†(issue #30): Since the start of the series, Uncle Chuck has been a mindless robot in Robotnik’s servitude. But when the villain’s latest experiment goes awry, Uncle Chuck regains his free will and aids the Freedom Fighters in their fight against oppression! 
“Who Keeps Stealing My Chaos Emeralds?!†(issue #30): A Coconut solo story of slapstick proportions! 
“Knuckles Chaotix Sneak-Peak†(issue #30): The two-page lead-in to the famous “Knuckles Chaotix Super Special†introduces Knuckles’ team The Chaotix and foreshadows Robotnik’s plans to capture them all.    
“A Robot Rides the Rails†(issue #31): Robotnik delivers his new super-robot, the Dynamac 3000 to the western coast by rail, and it’s up to the Freedom Fighters and Geoffrey St. John’s Rebel Underground to derail the treacherous train trip!
“Lost… and Found!†(issue #31): A follow-up to the “Chaotix Super Special,†Knuckles must rescue the Chaotix and Arhimedes, leading to the much-loved Knukcles mini-series.
“Tundra Road Part 1†(issue #31): Rotor must return to his homeland where Robotnik has brainwashed everyone in sight!  Can he stop Robotnik’s “chilling†plot to bring on a new ice age? 
“Blast from the Past†(issue #32): The Freedom Fighters find themselves up against a swatbot ambush, the robotic fangs of Muttski, and a Mobian Cavebear in this action-packed adventure!
“Prisoners!†(issue #32): The Chaotix are trapped by Archimedes – is he friend or foe?!
“Tundra Road, Part 2 (issue #32): Rotor’s mission to rescue his family and countrymen takes a dangerous turn, and it’s up to the Arctic Freedom Fighters to join the fight!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #8
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich, Ken Penders & Paul Castiglia.
ART: Art Mawhinney, Dave Manak, & Pat “Spaz†Spaziante. Colossal cover by Spaz!
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
112-page, full color paperback
$7.95 US.

In the office the day before...
Mike	Joe
Jessica	Tito
Alexis	Adam
Fernando	Steve
"New" Joe	Ellen
Posing at the Booth
Victor and Jim	Jack
Alex	Jessica and Joe
"New" Joe, "New" Paul and Jessica	Fred and Joe
Jim	Jack
Adam and Spaz	Spaz
Al	Lindsay
Bob
Ron Dante, the Singing Voice of the Archies
Ron sings	Michael, Ron and Nancy
Interviews	Ron and Victor
Archie, Jughead and Sonic
Jughead, Archie and Ellen	Nancy, Sonic and Michael
Mike and Sonic	Alexis and Sonic
Sonic, Fan and Mike	Archie with Fans
Sonic and One Dan Army	Sonic and fan
Sonic and Lindsay	Sonic and Carlos
Dan and Jughead	Sonic
Jughead and fans	Jughead and fan
The Archie Panel
The Panel	Michael
Fernando	Andrew
Barbara	Misako
Victor
The Signings
Stan	Angelo
Alex	Lindsay
Joe	Jim
Barbara	Fernando

ARCHIE COMICS IS TAKING THE NEW YORK COMIC CON BY STORM

Join Publisher Michael Silberkleit, Editor-In-Chief Victor Gorelick, and Managing Editor Mike Pellerito along with many of your favorite Archie Comics Creators at the Archie booth #1821.

Stan Goldberg,

Will be signing at the booth from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday signing comics.

Bob Smith,

Will be signing at the booth from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday signing comics.

Alex Simmons,

Will be signing at the booth from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Saturday signing comics.

Barbara Slate,

Will be signing at the booth from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday signing comics.

Dan Parent,

Will be signing at the booth from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday signing comics and can be found at table E7 in artist ally.

Angelo DeCesare,

Will be signing at the booth from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday signing comics.

Joe Staton,

Will be signing at the booth from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Sunday signing comics and can be found at table I11-12 in artist ally.

Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante,

Will be signing at the booth from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Sunday signing comics.

Fernando Ruiz,

Will be signing at the booth from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday signing comics.

Ron Dante,

The voice of Cartoon Archie will be singing the hit song “Sugar Sugar†live at the Archie booth. Ron will autograph copies of an Archies coloring page.

Also, live appearance of Archie, Jughead and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Plus giveaways, prizes, contests and free comics.

Join the Archie staff and creators at the following fun filled panels on Sunday, New York Comic Con’s Kids Day

Sunday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Kids Room 1E02

GROWING UP WITH ARCHIE

Join the creative staff who will share inside perspectives on the creation of Archie, how Archie Comics has evolved, why it dominates the newsstands and the super markets in comic sales. Panelists include: Michael Silberkleit, Chairman/Publisher; Victor Gorelick, Editor-in-Chief (his 50^th year with Archie Comics); Fred Mausser, VP Sales; Mike Pellerito, Managing Editor, Dan Parent, Betty & Veronica writer and artist, Barbara Slate, Betty & Veronica writer, Fernando Ruiz, Tales from Riverdale writer and artist, Alex Simmons, Archie & Friends writer and rising new Archie Comics writer Misako Rocks! The panel will be moderated by Rik Offenberger, Public Relations Coordinator.

Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Kids, Teen Room 1E02

COMICS FOR GIRLS

This panel will answer all the questions you've ever had about finding the perfect comics for girls. Join Barbara Slate (Angel Love, Archie, Barbie), Mike Pellerito (Archie), Allison Barrows (Pre-Teena, Goofyfoot Gurl), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Buzz Dixon & Marlon Schulman from RealBuzz Studios (Serenity, Goofyfoot Gurl), Raina Telgemeier (The Babysitters Club) and moderated by Christine Norrie.

BETTY & VERONICA #235

A POIGNANT TALE DESTINED TO TURN THE TOWN OF RIVERDALE UPSIDE DOWN! 
"Runaway Ronnie": In serious trouble with her parents for blowing a curfew and other responsibilities, Veronica longs for freedom... and gets it, when she leaves home to live in an apartment and takes on an... egads... part-time job!  Will Veronica's bid for independence truly give her the "freedom" she seeks, or will she learn that nothing comes free?  Will the love of her parents win out as they miss their only daughter?  How will Veronica's friends react to the news? 
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.  ART: Jeff Shultz. 
Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008 
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #160"Who is Cheryl Blossom?": Intrepid reporter Tomoko Yoshida doesn't know what she's getting into when she sets out to interview Cheryl Blossom for the school newspaper!  Once Cheryl gets going, it's apparent to Tomoko that this is one newspaper article that is going to have to appear over the course of several consecutive editions!  Don't miss the fun in this entertaining recap of Cheryl's appearances in Archie Comics, including the milestone "Love Showdown" series!  SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 

PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008 
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

SONIC X #32
"Title Mismatch": It's tag-team trauma for Eggman!  When Eggman finds himself an outsider in his own evil Empire, a team-up of unimaginable proportions takes place. El Gran Gordo and El Rapido Azule, the masked wrestling sensation must band together to save all of Station Square! Will this team be a slam or will this all end in a tag out?! Get ready to rumble in this much talked about new issue of Sonic X! 
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley! and Terry Austin. 
Turnbuckle tearin' cover by  Pat "Spaz" Spaziante! 
Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008 
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE COMICS SHIPPING JUNE 2008

ARCHIE #587
THE "FRESHMAN YEAR" SAGA BEGINS HERE!
"The Summer Before": Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica's worldwide travels, and more! It's all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of "Wolff & Byrd" and "Archie Meets the Punisher" fame.
SCRIPT: Batton Lash.
ART: Bill Galvan.
Shipping Date: July July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #121
"California Dreaming Part One": When news of Archie and his friends' worldwide, mystery-solving adventures (see ARCHIE & FRIENDS #117 through #120 for details) spreads, it isn't long before Hollywood comes knocking. MGG Studios exec Perri DeLane is sure the gang will be a hit, and takes them to the Catalina Comic Con to unveil her latest franchise.
Later, the "Minute Men of Menace," a gang of thieves who pull off their crimes in lightning-fast fashion, crash a swank invitation-only party that the gang are attending... and promptly kidnap all the celebrity guests! Can Archie and his friends solve yet another mystery so hot on the heels of their European tour? Is the plot of their movie being written before their eyes? These questions and more will be answered (maybe) when you read this intriguing tale!
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons. ART: Fernando Ruiz.
Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE DIGEST #246
"Pool Player": Archie's job as a swimming pool cleaner leaves him "all wet!"
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"Soggy Story": The summer is a real "day at the beach" for Archie... except when that day is rainy!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #190
"Gull-ible": An adorable, charming story presented in the much-loved "silent pantomime" style of Archie stories past. Lovebirds Archie and Betty meet some real "love birds" as they spend a day at the beach.
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.
ART: Bob Bolling.
"Absence Minded": Feeling slighted by his friends, Archie can't help but see reminders of them along every mile of beach.
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.
ART: Bob Bolling.
"The Cupid Caper": Cupid thinks his assignment to bring Archie and Betty closer together is a cake-walk. He hasn't counted on Veronica showing up!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Randy Elliott.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

BETTY #175
"The Flub Club": Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away... but are things really as they seem?
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Fast Food Friends": Betty "flips out" when she learns she's Archie's new boss at the burger joint!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Mentor Mismatch": Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they're practically clones... but will their opinions on Archie match up?
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"The Big Search": Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market... and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #84
"Get Up & Go": When Veronica finds herself perpetually late for school, her father insists she start riding the bus. Will she give up the creature comforts of her father's limo so easily, or come up with an alternate way to travel with style?
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping Date: July July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #186
"Party Game": Dragged to another high-society party by Veronica, Betty resigns herself to the fact that Veronica will once again get all the attention... or will she?
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"Picnic Panic": The girls are looking for something to do, so Jughead suggests a picnic... as long as he can come along!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping Date: July 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 6th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #163
PART 3 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!
"And the Winner Is... Part 3 of 5": 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Two issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show "The Lonely Hearts Club" in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at http://www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Brandon. He's a computer genius and entrepreneur, but even clumsier than Archie! That might be more than Cheryl can handle... unless your votes decide otherwise! Don't miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer - be sure to reserve every issue!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
ALSO: "Pool Players": Tired of all the splashing kids at the public pool where she lifeguards, Betty can't wait to "relax" around Veronica's pool... or will she?
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July 30th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 6th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

JUGHEAD #190
DON'T MISS THIS MOUTH-WATERING TRIBUTE TO BUFFALO WINGS AND THEIR BIRTHPLACE!
"Winging It": Jughead and his friends "shuffle off to Buffalo" for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza and Mayor Brown - birthplace of buffalo wings and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead's entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition... unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead's dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded? Find out for yourself - don't miss this special issue-length epic!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC SAGA OF JUGHEAD'S NEW LOVE LIFE... FEATURING JUGHEAD'S NEW, REALISTIC LOOK!
"The MatchMakers Part 4": Having "set-up"
Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica now
must face off against them in the couples' competition at the school
picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work
together in the contest... especially for a "new couple!" Is their relationship the "real deal,"
or have they merely set up those who set them up? Find out for yourself
in the thrilling conclusion to this intriguing 4-part tale! Last year's
"Bad Boy Trouble" set the comics world on its ear as the teens
were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and
Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively,
in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the
year!
SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan.
ART: Joe Staton.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #123
"Mexican Mix-Up": Introducing Tóno Diaz! Tóno's parents own an event planning business, and it's Tono's job to do the landscaping - with some help from mechanized robots his father created! When the Diaz family decides to handle a party at Mr. Lodge's, it doesn't take long for Archie to show up... and we all know how dangerous Archie is around mechanical devices!
SCRIPT: Jésus Holguin.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"Whose Car is it Anyway?": Breaking down on the side of the road proves serendipitous for Archie when he runs into his car's original order!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Bill Galvan.
"On the Job Starining": Movie grosses hit an all-time low when Archie gets a job at a cinema!
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.
ART: Jeff Shultz. PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July July 9th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 16th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 29th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #95
"Remembrance Part One": Thanks to Llandra and Batty Bartholomew, Sabrina has managed to snap out of the evil hold the dark duality wand has had upon her. However, she's still a long way from a full recovery. The only way for Sabrina to get back to normal is to use the healing wand a lot to balance out the other wand. Sabrina begins by restoring the memories of all those affected before her dark detour, including Batty Bartholomew and the members of the Four Blades movement. While this helps to fade the darkness from Sabrina, another problem arises: even though the original Four Blades have had their memories restored, they're not being very cooperative! Shinji tries getting them involved in his cause, but they remain defiant, keeping their mouths shut about what they remember from the original Four Blades Day. What are they hiding? It's another tale of magic and intrigue as only Sabrina can deliver!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.
Shipping Date: July July 9th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 16th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 29th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC X #35
"Cracking the Eggman": The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more - all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic's #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry?!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: James Fry and Terry Austin.
Masquerade-mayhem cover by Pat "Disguise the Limit" Spaziante!
Shipping Date: July July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #190
"A Bold New Mobeus Part 2: Duality": Worlds collide as Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters throw-down with the evil Scourge and the villainous Suppression Squad! Tensions run high as personal grudges come to light, and the fate of Freedom HQ hangs in the balance! Who will win this epic struggle? The answer may surprise you!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Dimension-crossing cover by Tracy Yardley! & Josh Ray!
Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #8
The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 8 presents issues #29 through #32 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition.
These stories mark the artistic change to a more "dramatic" tone, better aligning the series to the hit Saturday morning animated series then on the air. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves New Mobotropolis! This action-packed edition features events like Sally's roboticization, the introduction of Dulcy the Dragon, the solo adventures of Knuckles which led to his regular comic book, and other historic occurrences.
Stories include:
"Steel-Belted Sally" (issue #29),
"Growing Pains, Part II" (issue #29),
"The Return of Uncle Chuck" (issue #30),
"Who Keeps Stealing my Chaos Emeralds?!" (issue #30),
"Knuckles' Chaotix Sneak Peak": (issue #30),
"A Robot Rides the Rails" (issue #31),
"Lost... and Found!" (issue #31),
"Tundra Road, Part 1" (issue #31),
"Blast from the Past" (issue #32),
"Prisoners" (issue #32), and
"Tundra Road, Part II" (issue #32).
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich, Ken Penders & Paul Castiglia.
ART: Art Mawhinney, Dave Manak, & Pat "Spaz" Spaziante. Colossal cover by Spaz!
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
112-page, full color paperback
$7.95 US.

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #29
ARCHIE'S RIVAL REGGIE TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT IN TWO NEW TALES!
"Reg the Barbarian": Reggie's been accused of behaving like he's stuck in the dark ages before, but this is ridiculous: when the Medieval Fair comes to town, he gets a job dressed as a barbarian!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"The Mediator": Reggie cracks wise to a passing motorist who turns out to be one of his father's biggest clients. When the offended party threatens to pull his advertising from Mr. Mantle's newspaper, Archie intervenes on his behalf... but who's going to get Reggie out of hot water with his dad?!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.
ART: Bob Bolling.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July July 9th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 16th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 29th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Valerie D'Orazio, Friends of Lulu president board@friends-lulu.org LULU AWARDS MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY FOR 2008, WITH THE HELP OF MOCCA, IDW, DC COMICS AND ARCHIE COMICS Friends of Lulu is moving the organization's Lulu Awards event from the San Diego Comic-Con to the popular MoCCA Art Festival (aka Artfest) this year! The annual Lulu Awards, which recognize the efforts women make in comics, will be held at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in Manhattan on Saturday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m.. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a suggested donation of $7.00 at the door. The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, along with IDW, DC Comics and Archie Comics, is sponsoring this major event. "We are excited to bring an award event to MoCCA Artfest, and just as excited not to be competing with the multitude of great events at San Diego Comic-Con this July. We are able to reach a larger group of people eager to see wonderful creators recognized for their hard work in this field," Treasurer Marion Vitus notes. On the schedule to present awards are the previous years' award winners, including Rachel Nabors and Abby Denson, and on the roster to emcee the event is Lulu Eightball creator Emily Flake. The new Lulu Awards date, in June instead of July, means the nominations are right around the corner; nominations will be open to non-members this year and begin at the joint MoCCA/Friends of Lulu table at the New York Comic-Con starting Friday, April 18. Look for more details on the Friends of Lulu blog: http://www.friends-lulu.org/ About our sponsors: Founded in 2001, the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) is one of a small handful of not-for-profit organizations dedicated solely to the collection, preservation, study and display of America's favorite art form. In addition to a year-round slate of on-site exhibitions and programming, the museum holds an annual fundraiser, the MoCCA Art Festival, which has grown to be widely recognized as one of the major events of the comic convention season. MoCCA's Website is located at http://www.moccany.org/ IDW Publishing is a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among its best-selling titles are Hasbro's THE TRANSFORMERS; Paramount/CBS's STAR TREK; Fox's ANGEL; the BBC's DOCTOR WHO; and Ben Templesmith's WORMWOOD. IDW's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT film from Sony Pictures was released in October 2007 and was the #1 movie in its first week of release. IDW's website is located at http://www.idwpublishing.com/ DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC super heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics' Web site is located at http://www.dccomics.com/ The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest-running lines in the history of the comic industry. Compared to other comic publishers whose audiences are primarily male, the comics of Archie Comics are read and enjoyed by males and females alike. Archie Comics are favorite reading of young people and young-at-heart adults. They are also published in nearly a dozen different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. Archie Comics has not only spawned characters that have been successfully exploited in comics, but characters whose popularity has spilled over into other media and who have become part of current culture. In addition to comic books, ARCHIE has found success on television, radio and in the music industry. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH has also become a major television star with two animated series and a live action network sitcom. JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS have also enjoyed success beyond comics, with an animated series and a recording career, and a major motion picture. The characters of Archie Comics have also found success on the Internet, at http://www.archiecomics.com/

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #118
"Archie World Tour Part 2 of 4": Having barely escaped with their lives in the previous issue's trip to London, Archie and his friends are looking for a more traditional vacation spot... a place filled with history and romance... and Madrid, Spain is just the place!  The key word is romance, as Veronica and Betty are wooed by their teen guide, leaving Archie feeling whoa-ed.  Even Ms. Grundy becomes the object of someone's affection!  But mystery and danger make a handsome couple too, as the villain they've been evading continues to pursue them from the city to the country.  A meeting with a beautiful mystery woman provides Archie with his first clue... and a "first date" with a herd of angry bulls!  The mystery continues to deepen and Archie must figure out what is going on before things get really dangerous!  Acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, and organizer of the world's only "Kids Comics" convention, Alex Simmons, returns to handle the script chores, while fan-favorite Rex Lindsey is back with some of the best art of his career.  It all adds up to one world tour you won't want to miss! 
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons.  ART: Rex Lindsey.
Shipping Date: April 9th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 16th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: April 29th, 2008 
32-page, full color comic
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ARCHIE DIGEST #243
"No Worries": Archie doesn't have a single worry - he has a double worry, namely whether to choose Betty or Veronica!  The "eternal love triangle" lives up its billing as an ad infinitum entanglement! 
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate.  ART: Jeff Shultz. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 9th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 16th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: April 29th, 2008 
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SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #93
"Salem's Secret Part 1": Sabrina's loyal cat Salem is more than you might realize. Salem was a warlock who once tried to take over that the Magic Realm. His punishment was to spend the rest of his life as a cat. For the first time ever we will learn just what Salem did to earn this unique magical punishment.... and what he did in the aftermath that affects Sabrina to this day, especially after her recent battle to become good again!  For the first time in the history of the manga Sabrina series, a guest artist is featured: Chad Thomas takes on the penciling chores to tell the story of Salem's hidden past! 
SCRIPT:  Tania Del Rio.  ART: Chad Thomas (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks).
Cat-scratch fever cover by Tania Del Rio & Jim Amash!   
Shipping Date: April 9th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 16th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: April 29th, 2008 
32-page, full color comic
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DON'T MISS THIS MOUTH-WATERING TRIBUTE TO BUFFALO WINGS AND THEIR BIRTHPLACE!

In "Winging It", Jughead and his friends "shuffle off to Buffalo" for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza, Mayor Brown, super-chef Bobby Flay, the Anchor - birthplace of buffalo wings, and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead's entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition... unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead's dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded? Find out for yourself - don't miss this special issue-length epic!

JUGHEAD #190
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US.

Archie At the Kids Comic Con

The Archie Booth

Joe Pep, Dan Parent and Bill Galvan

Mike Pellerito & Joe Pep

Alex Simmons, Mike Pellerito & Dan Parent

Alex Simmons

Bill Galvan

Bob Smith

Joe Pep

Joe Staton

Joe Staton

Paul Castiglia & Joe Pep

Paul Castiglia

Tito Peña & Dan Parent

Tito Peña