TITLES SHIPPING JULY 2004

ARCHIE #549,

Ships 1/7. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "A Chance to Shine": After causing the real deal to sprain his ankle, Archie must dress like floor wax mascot Mr. Shine-- complete with bald skullcap! Needless to say, before too long the store manager has a real mess on his hands! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #84,

Ships 1/14. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Film Flam": The Archies band comes up with a "novel" idea to help the town library face pending budget cuts - create student films and screen them in an upcoming fundraising event! They are inspired by a return trip to Los Angeles, site of the famous "Teenscape" library (as seen in previous issues) where they not only get fundraising tips but learn moviemaking techniques as well! They also visit some old friends and LA. Landmarks like Rhino Records and Golden Apple Comics. Don't miss the hilarious tale that spotlights the serious issue of library budget cuts. SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Rex Lindsey.

ARCHIE DIGEST #209,

Ships 1/1. 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.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST # 154,

Ships 1/21. 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.

BETTY # 140,

Ships 1/28. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "An End to Freedom": While anxious to get back to school, Betty also laments the fact that her carefree summer days are nearing an end in this poignant tale. SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Top This": What first appears a fashion faux pas becomes fashion for all in the hands of Betty! SCRIPT: Barbara Slate. ART: Stan Goldberg.

BETTY & VERONICA #202,

Ships 7/14. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Color Me Colorful": Dilton enlists Betty in an experiment to determine Archie's reactions to colors, and it's got Veronica seeing red! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz. "Paying Through the Nose": ODOR and decorum go out the window when Veronica gets a new, high-priced perfume! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz. "Whatever Suits You": Whether swimming, sunbathing or playing volleyball, the girls have swimsuits for any occasion! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Jeff Shultz. "Body Image": Veronica can't wait for a date with a hunky Adonis... but soon finds out he's nothing but a "dumb bell!" SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz.

BETTY &VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST # 126,

Ships 7/14. Full color digest format, $3.29 US. "Wild Western Ways": Veronica's Country Club ranch promises to turn soft suburban girls into rugged cowgirls, but is it just a "bum steer?" SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Bob Bolling. PLUS: A selection of classic Betty and Veronica tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST # 195,

Ships 1/28. 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 talents.

LAUGH DIGEST # 195,

Ships 1/14. 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 #57,

Ships 7/28. 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.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG # 1 39,

Ships 7/21. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "The Return to Angel Island: Avatar" Part 2 of 4: Sonic, Knuckles, and The Chaotix not only go face-to-face with the deadly Dark legion, but must contend with a slew of old and new faces as well! The action never lets up in this frantic tale! SCRIPT: Karl Bollers. ART: Jon Gray (pencils) and Mike Higgins (inks). "Slumber Party": The popular "Mobius, 25 Years Later" saga continues! lara-Su, Sonia and a couple of Lara-Su's friends have a sleepover while Sonic and Sally are on Angel Island. Naturally, Manik can't help but make a pest of himself. Meanwhile, more hints of the approaching danger are revealed! SCRIPT: Ken Ponders. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).

VERONICA # 154,

ships 7/21. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. "The Assistant": Move over, Donald-- now Mr. Lodge has his own "reality show," and he's searching for the perfect "assistant!" When the contestants turn out to be Veronica's classmates, however, Mr. Lodge wishes he were starring in a "fantasy show" instead! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.