Hi Everyone,
This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at BETTY #162, JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #17 & SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #171.
BETTY #162
“Tearjerker”: Deeply affected by a sad video she watched, Betty can’t help but reminded of it - especially every time Archie says something to her! Now Archie can only wonder, “what have I done wrong?” SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Stan Goldberg. “Really Special”: In this poignant tale, a pair of glamorous gloves from Betty’s grandmother makes Mr. Cooper realize what a special young lady his daughter has grown to be. SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg. “Hot & Cold”: Betty gives the first big chill an icy reception! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping January 10, 2007
On sale DCD January 24, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 30, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #17
“New Super Kid in Town”: When a new reality show seeking real-life “super heroes” hits Riverdale, Chuck and Jughead rise to the challenge, creating super-heroic secret identities for themselves! Along the way, we meet a plethora of hero-obsessed contestants… and one new kid who wants nothing to do with any of it. Could it be the mild-mannered newcomer secretly IS a real-life hero? You won’t want to miss the high-flying answer! SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: Other new and classic tales by various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!”
Shipping January 10, 2007
On sale DCD January 24, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 30, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #171
“I Am”: The countdown to issue #175 continues! As Shadow and Dr. Robotnik’s personal war intensifies, could it bring an end to life as we know it? When Shadow steals classified information about himself from Dr. Robotnik, he enlists Sonic, Tails and Knuckles to help him crack the code. But is he really ready to learn who he truly is?! PLUS: “The Enforcers”: Without his son’s help, Knuckle’s father Locke is losing control of Angel Island. Will the help offered by a mysterious new benefactor be accepted by Locke? And if so, will it mean the end of Angel Island?
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART & COVER: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Shipping January 10, 2007
On sale DCD January 24, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 30, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
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