This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #159 and BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #82.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #159


Betty & Veronica Double Digest #159

“The Inspiration”: Looking for a female counterpoint to Chuck’s cartoons, school paper editor Betty decides to let reporter Carol take a shot at cartooning, too. Told to observe her fellow female students, Carol comes back with a strip about two girls infatuated with the same guy. Now where did she come up with an idea like that?

SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz.

“Flagged Downer”: Betty and Veronica raise their flag of curiosity as they stroll through town observing all the flags hanging from their neighbor’s homes.

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.

“Birds of a Feather”: Betty takes Veronica bird watching, but she’s more interested in boy watching! 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: March 12th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 19th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: April 1st, 2008

Full color digest format,

$3.69 US.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #82


Betty & Veronica Spectacular #82

SPECIAL "LOVE & ROMANCE" ISSUE!

“For Better or For Worse”: Betty and Veronica are shocked to find Archie attending a wedding with Cheryl Blossom as his date! Things get even worse for Veronica when Betty gets upgraded to bridesmaid. Will Veronica find a way to take center stage at this event? Does Archie have freckles?!

SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.

PLUS: A peak into Betty and Veronica's romantic futures - according to them!

BONUS: Fashion pages, fun quizzes, puzzles and games for hope(ful) romantics everywhere!

Shipping Date: March 12th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 19th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: April 1st, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.