Archie Comics for December 2006

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Archie & Friends #106
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"The Monster Museum": Seeking inspiration for Chuck's comic books, Archie and Chuck visit the town's new "Monster Museum." It is filled with monster movie memorabilia… or at least it was, as the boys find out when they arrive to find a real live crime scene there! Meanwhile, Nancy feels so neglected she starts wearing "goth" outfits! Can Chuck help recover the museum's missing merchandise… and will he recover his original, NON-goth girlfriend, too? SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. PLUS: SUPERMODEL KATY KEENE IN ANOTHER ALL-NEW TALE! "May I Have This Dance?": Katy's sister MacKenzie has a crush, but her crush has designs on Katy! Can MacKenzie find a way to swing the subject back around to herself? It's love in the "fashion lane" as only Archie Comics can deliver! SCRIPT AND ART: Andrew Pepoy.
Shipping December 20, 2006
On sale DCD January 4, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 9, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46965-10611

Archie Digest #231
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The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping December 13, 2006
On sale DCD December 28, 2006
On sale Newsstand January 3, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
UPC #: 62816-46851-23111

Betty & Veronica #223
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"Working Hand in Glove" A famous designer asks Veronica to give him a hand… as a hand model modeling his high-fashion gloves! "Instrumental to the Story": Veronica would rather listen to classic rock than classical music… but the hunky new Riverdale High tenor may have her singing a different tune! "Offering Lip Service": Archie refuses a kiss from Veronica because of his chapped lips, but Betty offers to share the last of her lip balm with Archie. Problem is, it happens to be on her lips, and when Veronica finds out they're smooching, guess who might get a fat lip?! "Don't Miss This": Could it be true – an all-new love triangle between Midge, Moose, and… BETTY?! You'll have to read this story to find out! SCRIPTS: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping December 13, 2006
On sale DCD December 28, 2006
On sale Newsstand January 3, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46748-22311

Betty & Veronica Digest #171
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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 talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping December 6, 2006
On sale DCD December 20, 2006
On sale Newsstand December 27, 2006
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
UPC #: 62816-46855-17111

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Betty & Veronica Double Digest #148
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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. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping December 20, 2006
On sale DCD January 4, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 9, 2007
Full color digest format
$3.69 US
UPC #: 62816-46950-14811

Jughead #178
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"The Competition": Fed up with their feuding, rival restauranteurs Pop Tate and Segarini each take a break… and put Archie and Jughead respectively in charge! Will the teens bring new marketing strategies and less tension to the neighboring eateries, or will the fast food wars be as fierce as ever? "The Jughead Zone": Five years ago, Jughead agreed to spend one whole day with Ethel in exchange for a piece of her homemade pie. That one day is today! Will Jughead be able to go through with it, or did he bite off more pie than he can chew? "One Step Beyond": Jughead owes Reggie money, and it's payback time. Only Jughead is broke! His solution: tail Reggie before Reggie can tail him! SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman. ART: Rex Lindsey.
Shipping December 6, 2006
On sale DCD December 20, 2006
On sale Newsstand December 27, 2006
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46755-17811

Jughead's Double Digest #127
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Its 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 talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping December 6, 2006
On sale DCD December 20, 2006
On sale Newsstand December 27, 2006
Full color digest format
$3.69 US
UPC #: 62816-46952-12711

Sabrina The Teenage Witch #81
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"Mortal Decision": After being imprisoned last issue for her unusual magical abilities, Sabrina decides to give up magic completely and live life as a normal mortal. Her decision causes quite a stir… from her aunts who believe her magic is something to be proud of and should be nurtured; to Llandra, who doesn't believe Sabrina will go through with it; and especially Shinji, concerned that Sabrina's anti-magic stance will put The Four Blades movement in jeapady! All this opposition simply strengthens Sabrina's resolve… but will she be happy with the results?! SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.
Shipping December 6, 2006
On sale DCD December 20, 2006
On sale Newsstand December 27, 2006
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-47040-08111

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Sonic The Hedgehog Archives Volume #2
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The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 2 presents issues #5 through #8 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt crusader as he saves Knothole Village! Stories include: "Olympic Trials & Error" and "Chomp on This, Chump!" (issue #5), "The Spin Doctor" (issue #6) and "Sonic's Christmas Carol" (issue #6), "Uncle Chuck's Treasure" and "Sorceress in Distress" (issue #7), "Bots All Folks!" and "A Little Music Goes a Long Way" (issue #8). SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher & Angelo DeCesare. ART: Dave Manak.
Shipping December 6, 2006
On sale DCD December 20, 2006
On sale Newsstand December 27, 2006
112-page, full color paperback
$7.49 U.S.
ISBN #: 1-879794-21-7

Sonic The Hedgehog #170
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"Comings & Goings": The countdown to the milestone 175th issue kicks off in royal style. In recent battles, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters have suffered some devastating losses… but how can they possibly withstand much more? As the King lies at death's door, Sonic, Knuckles and Tails go to the farthest reaches of the universe on a mission to save the day. Can anyone prepare them for the surprises they find there? Not to mention the new threat of diabolical tyrant Robotnik and the mysterious Shadow joining forces! Will evil rule the day, or will this new alliance simply pit Shadow and Eggman at each other's throats?! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley. PLUS: "Island of Misfit Badniks": In a story inspired as supplemental to the new "Sonic Archives" paperback reprint series, original series writer Mike Gallagher and artist Dave Manak finally explain what happened to all of Robotnik's old robots and Badniks… and inadvertently re-awaken some of the deadliest villains from Sonic's early days, a mistake that may spell out Sonic's doom! SCRIPT: Mike Gallagher. ART: Dave Manak. Colossal cover by Ian Yardley & Jim Amah!
Shipping December 13, 2006
On sale DCD December 28, 2006
On sale Newsstand January 3, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46977-17011

Tales From Riverdale Digest #17
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"Monster-piece Theatre": It's a "comedy of terrors" for Chuck when he accidentally mixes up a monster drawing done for art school with the flattering portrait he intended to give Nancy for Valentine's Day! SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping December 27, 2006
On sale DCD January 10, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 16, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
UPC #: 62816-46852-01711



Veronica #177
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"The Secret of Veronica's Diary": When Veronica's diary accidentally ends up in Reggie's hands, Veronica has a lot of explaining… and apologizing to do! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. "The Art of Doing Nothing": Tired of being overscheduled, Veronica will do everything she can to do nothing! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Dan Parent. "Payback Time": The status quo of Veronica and Jughead's tense relationship is upended, as Jughead rescues Veronica from a boorish boy, and Veronica feels obligated to return the favor! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping December 27, 2006
On sale DCD January 10, 2007
On sale Newsstand January 16, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46758-17711