ARCHIE #544, ships 12/17. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "The Snow Job": Archie is out to prove "there's no business like snow business" shoveling as many driveways as possible to afford a date with Veronica. Will everything end up "cool sailing" or will Archie get the "cold shoulder?" SCRIPT: Greg Crosby. ART: Stan Goldberg.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #79, ships 12/24. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. BY POPULAR DEMAND-THE RETURN OF CHERYL BLOSSOM! Continued from the pages of this month's BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #64. "Lights, Camera, Action! (Love Showdown II)": Chapters 3 and 4 of this long-awaited sequel to the "Love Showdown" saga finds Archie, Betty and Veronica doing their best to get away from Cheryl and her movie cameras. Just what is Cheryl up to? Is she really shooting a movie? What's she going to do when she realizes she's just bringing Archie, Betty and Veronica closer together?! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
ARCHIE DIGEST #204, ships 12/17. Full color digest format, $2.39 US. The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent including Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, etc.
BETTY #134, ships 12/24. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Shadow Play : It's Christmas magic of a different sort in this unique tale where we learn Betty and Archie's shadows are long-time acquaintances! Can they teach their flesh-and-blood counterparts the score when it comes to true love?! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
BETTY & VERONICA #196, ships 12/10. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Too Many Shoes": It's a tale with a lot of "sole," as Veronica collects her old shoes for charity-and they walk her down memory lane! "Being There": Going stir crazy from the snow, Betty suggests she and Veronica pretend they're in a warmer climate. Their destinations are as close as their imaginations! SCRIPTS: Barbara Slate. ART: Jeff Shultz.
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #64, ships 12/10. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. BY POPULAR DEMAND-THE RETURN OF CHERYL BLOSSOM! The beginning of an epic tale continued in the pages of this month's ARCHIE & FRIENDS #79! Lights, Camera, Action! (Love Showdown II)": In Chapters 1 and 2 of this long-awaited sequel to the "Love Showdown" saga, Betty and Veronica catch wind of a movie that's going to be filmed in Riverdale-about a love-struck teen named "Arnie" caught in a love triangle between a blonde named "Betsy" and a brunette named "Victoria!" Things are further complicated by the arrival of a redheaded bombshell from Arnie's past... three guesses who sold this story to the movie producers! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #144, ships 12/10. Full color digest format, $2.39 US. Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent.
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #121, ships 12/24. Full color digest format, $3.29 US. What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #189, ships 12/3. Full color digest format, $2 39 US. If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent.
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #100, ships 12/10. Full color digest format, $3.59 US. CELEBRATING THE 100th ISSUE ANNIVERSARY OF JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST! Inside Jughead": the lead story in this milestone issues highlights a special "report" which attempts to separate fact from fiction and reveal the REAL Jughead. For example, it's a common myth that Jughead avoids hard work. NOT TRUE! Jughead DOES work hard-he works hard to avoid work! It also dares to examine his complex relationships with Archie, Ethel, Hot Dog and more! Those are just some of the many surprising revelations about 'ol crownhead that will amaze and amuse you! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Various. PLUS: A hilarious collection of classic tales by various talents!
LAUGH DIGEST #190, ships 12/31. Full color digest format, $2.39 US. The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, etc
PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #81, ships 12/3. Full color digest format, $3.59 US. The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT & ART: Various talent.
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #53, ships 12/3. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Zelda's Wedding Day": Dinosaur rocker and ancient wizard Metal Melbourne, last seen in SABRINA #42, returns to remarry Zelda according to their 500 year old prenuptial agreement! Zelda is anything but a willing bride, but if she refuses to walk down the aisle, her magical powers will take a hike! SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Holly Golightly.
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #54, ships 12/31. 32-page, full color comic, $2 19 US. There's magic in the air as everyone's favorite bewitching teen casts her spell in all-new stories. SCRIPTS: Abby Denson. ART: Holly Golightly.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #131, ships 12/10. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. Two titanic stories in one action-packed issue! "Home-The Gathering" Part Two (of Four): Continuing the saga of the four-part epic begun last issue. The threat of nuclear annihilation by Dr. Robotnik and his new minions looms large, so Sonic and the citizens of the Kingdome of Acorn AND Station Square must ready themselves to strike the Eggman Empire before its too late! With stakes this eye, everyone joins the battle lines. Don't miss this nail-biting installment-it could be the last! SCRIPT: Karl Bollers. ART: Ron Lim (pencils) and Andrew Pepoy (inks).
PLUS: Due to the overwhelming popularity of the visions of the future that have graced our pages in the past (pun intended), we proudly present a new regular feature: "Mobius: 25 Years Later." This far-flung-futuristic feature fast-forwards you to the future of our favorite characters... and their kids! What fates await our esteemed champions? The first installment gets off to a thrilling start with a future character most readers are familiar with: Lara-Su, Knuckles' daughter... and she's preparing for a special ceremony! Pick up this issue and find out just what she's preparing for. SCRIPT & INKS: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler.
VERONICA #148, ships 12/17. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. Anniversary Blues": In this poignant and funny tale, Betty turns matchmaker,setting Veronica and Archie up on a date when it appears Archie forgot his first date anniversary" with Veronica... but is that the forgotten anniversary Veronica is upset about? SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
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Note: all backlist titles ship 12/3/01
IN HONOR OF THE "LOVE SHOWDOWN PART 2" SAGA RUNNING IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUES OF BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR AND ARCHIE & FRIENDS, ARCHIE IS PLEASED TO ONCE AGAIN OFFER THESE HILARIOUS ISSUES FEATURING THAT FIERY RED-HEADED VIXEN, CHERYL BLOSSOM!:
CHERYL BLOSSOM SPECIAL #1, $2.00. After the resounding success of the "Love Showdown" crossover and its 48-page aftermath special, we answered fans demands for more Cheryl with her first-ever solo 48-page special!
CHERYL BLOSSOM #1 (original series). $1.50. The popularity of Cheryl's solo special led to this, her first issue in her own series!
CHERYL BLOSSOM MINI-SERIES: CHERYL'S NEW JOB MINI-SERIES ISSUES #1, #2 and #3. $1.50 each. Mr. Blossom decides to let Cheryl know what it's like to earn your own spending cash, so Cheryl sets out to get a summer job --- with hilarious results!
CHERYL BLOSSOM MINI-SERIES: CHERYL GOES TO HOLLYWOOD #1, #2 and #3. $1.50 each. In this riotous mini-series, Cheryl goes west-- the west coast, that is-- and Tinsel Town will never be the same!
