THIS DECEMBER, MEGA-HOT SINGING DUO THE VERONICAS MEET THEIR NAMESAKE, VERONICA LODGE!

What’s in a name? Music fans and comic book readers alike will find out when they pick up VERONICA #167. When real live 20 year-old identical twins Jess and Lisa Origliasso needed a name for their act, they looked no further than Archie Comics’ own Veronica Lodge for inspiration! Veronica’s sass, flash, and style fell right in line with the duo’s own image, and a new, unbeatable pop sensation was born! Now, the dazzling duo are about to become comic book characters and meet their namesake in a special comic book tale. It’s a case of life imitating art, and art returning the favor!

With natural born singing and songwriting talent, fantastic looks, and a tough and edgy sound with hooks and harmonies galore, The Veronicas created quite a buzz in music industry circles. Before too long, they found themselves co-writing songs with such hitmakers as Billy Steinberg (Madonna), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne) and Rick Nowels (Dido). As if that weren’t enough, the duo also attracted a team of top-flight producers for their debut album that included, among others, Max Martin (Britney Spears), Don Gilmore (Linkin Park), Dr. Luke (Kelly Clarkson) and Toby Gad (Enrique Iglesias).

The end result is The Veronicas’ sizzling CD, “The Secret Life of The Veronicas.” Featuring styles as diverse as rock, hip hop and R&B, this collection of infectious pop confections is anchored by the duo’s unique harmonic blend. Standout cuts include “Revolution,” “Mouth Shut," "When It All Falls Apart" and “Everything I’m Not” along with their scorching new single “4ever.”

Currently on tour across the U.S., Jess and Lisa have a special guest along for the ride: Veronica Lodge! Be on the lookout for The Veronicas’ tour bus, featuring the likeness of comic books’ favorite rich girl painted on the side in an exclusive design created by Archie Comics! The special “Veronica” bus can be seen starting with the tour’s stop in Kansas City through its arrival in New York City.

Speaking of the tour bus, it figures prominently in “What’s in a Name?,” the special story guest-starring The Veronicas in VERONICA #167. When Veronica spots Jess and Lisa’s bus stranded on the highway, she offers to fly the pop duo to their concert in Riverdale. The three girls become fast friends, and it isn’t long before Veronica is introducing Jess and Lisa to all her friends in Riverdale… which might not be the best idea considering how girl crazy Archie is! This special story is just one of the ways Archie Comic Publications plans to kick off its 65 th anniversary, and is only the first of more The Veronicas stories to come throughout the Archie line. Catch the wave of excitement that is The Veronicas… be sure to pick up VERONICA #167!

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