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ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS, INC.

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HERE'S A NEW TWIST ON 

THE TEENAGE WITCH!

Since Archie Comics first announced the addition of Tania del Rio to its creative ranks, the response from fans and the press alike has been non-stop! Countless articles have been written and letters and e-mails received in anticipation of the bold, new direction Tania has in store for Sabrina the Teenage Witch!

Come this summer, the wait will be over. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #58 will be the first full-length issue written and drawn by del Rio. Following on the heels of SABRINA #51, which introduced Shinji and the new "manga makeover" look of Sabrina, Tama really gets things rolling in SABRINA #58! Using the "shojo" style of "manga" (Japanese romance comics) to tell her tale, Tania introduces a thrilling new world of romance and relationships to Sabrina's life!

In "Spellfreeze," fellow witch Shinji decides to do a charm school project on how mortals can live without magic and he winds up an exchange student at Sabrina's high school. Before too long, there's a new "love triangle" in Archie Comics-- this time, between Sabrina, Harvey and Shinii! It's a landmark issue you won't want to miss!

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #58,

Ships 5/26. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.

TITLES SHIPPING MAY2004

ARCHIE #548,

Ships 5/12. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Jack Attack": It's a case of "pop goes the boyfriend" when Archie gets Mr. Lodge a jack-in-the-box from his youth! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg. "The Show Stopper”: When a hidden camera show rigs crazy pranks in school, the faculty thinks clumsy Archie is behind all the mishaps! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg. "His Lucky Day": An off-to-a-bad start day quickly changes for Archie, proving that luck is in the eye of the beholder! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. "The Big Rush": Can a punctuality coach improve Archie's tardiness, or will it just be a waste of her "time" SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg.

ARCHIE 'S DOUBLE DIGEST # 152,

Ships 5/12. 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 talent.

BETTY # 138,

Ships 5/19. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Battle Weary": A bevy of brawls at "Happy Trails Day Camp" has Betty wondering whether she's a camp counselor or a referee! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg. "I Can See a Rainbow”: When she can't find anyone to share her love of rainbows with, Betty's day turns from bright to blue... until the silver lining comes along! SCRIPT: Barbara Slate. ART: Stan Goldberg.

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #66,

Ships 5/5. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "One Too Many Parties Part I": Betty and Veronica each schedule a party on the same night-unbeknownst of one another's plans! Now Archie not only has to choose between a blonde and a brunette-- he has to choose between hamburgers and caviar, too! SCRIPT: Barbara Slate. ART: Dan Parent.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST # 148,

Ships 5/26. 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.

JUGHEAD # 158,

Ships 5/19. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Talk the Talk": Walkie talkies seem like a good idea, until Archie realizes Veronica can keep tabs on him at all times. So what does he do? He comes up with... ahem... another "good" idea: having Jughead use a voice changer to pose as Archie while he dates other girls! "Jug and the Giant Berry": Some jam! Jughead's inflatable boysenberry is supposed to draw crowds to the bake sale-- but all it draws is boos and hisses when it gets in everyone's way! "Cold Comfort": Jughead's snow cone machine gets a "chilly" reception! "Dress for Excess": With free food as bait, Jughead becomes a costumed mascot for BOTH Pop Tate's and Segarini's Pizza! SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman. ART: Rex Lindsey.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST # 193,

Ships 5/19. 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 # 104,

Ships 5/26. Full color digest format, $3.59 US. It's double-decker sandwiches and double, trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent.

LAUGH DIGEST # 193,

Ships 5/5. 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 #85,

Ships 5/19. 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 #58,

Ships 5/26. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. THE FIRST ISSUE FEATURING SABRINA'S "MANGA MAKEOVER"! "Spellfreeze": Hot new comic talent Tania del Rio puts a new twist on the teenage witch! When fellow witch Shinji decides to do a charm school project on how mortals can live without magic, he winds up an exchange student at Sabrina's high school! Before too long, there's a new "love triangle" in Archie Comics-- this time, between Sabrina, Harvey and Shinji! Using the it shojo" style of "manga" (Japanese romance comics) to tell her tale, Tania introduces a thrilling new world of romance and relationships to Sabrina's life! Don't miss this landmark issue! SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG # 137,

Ships 5/26. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Robodyne Systems": Without the consent of the King, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters infiltrate the center of the Eggman Empire deep in the technological monstrosity of Megapolis. However, they are not there to take down Robotnik's latest scheme but rather to save a friend. SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks). "Trouble in Paradise": The popular "Mobius, 25 Years later" saga continues! King Sonic, Queen Sally and their kids make the journey to visit Knuckles, Julie-Su and Lara-Su on Angel Island... but some of them are not happy with it! Is there trouble in paradise? SCRIPT AND ART: Ken Penders. "One Part Oh-la-la, Two Parts Treachery" starring Antoine: As Antoine get ready for his new assignment, he remembers a simpler time dealing with the loves of his life. It's a lesson in romance he has never forgotten. But will it help him now? SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Al Bigley (pencils) and Mike Higgins (inks).

VERONICA # 152,

Ships 5/12. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Switching Places": Disenchanted with Cheryl's return to Riverdale, Veronica befriends some gal pals from Cheryl's old neighborhood, Pembrooke! Which is greener: the grass on the other side, or just the girls' jealousy?! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.