Archie Comics: February 2007

[RikOffenberger]

ARCHIE #573
"Later Than You Think": Archie learns life is about trade-offs: the good news is he’ll save money if he rents a DVD for his date with Veronica… the bad news is he’ll pay another way, by suffering through a gooey-sappy-syrupy chick flick! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Career Daze": As part of "career week," the Riverdale High students get to spend a week participating in the career of their choice, so Archie decides to be Veronica’s new butler! SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Right on the Kisser": Betty and Veronica argue over who is the better kisser… and of course, to determine the answer they’ll have to demonstrate on Archie! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping February 14, 2007
On sale DCD February 28, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 6, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816– 46747– 57311



ARCHIE & FRIENDS #107
THE WEB RETURNS… ALONG WITH A NEW SIDEKICK, KATY KEENE!
"The Web Returns": It’s the return of that "Mighty Hero," the Web… sort of! It’s the filming of the latest super-heroic multiplex mega hit starring everyone’s OTHER favorite arachnid-inspired hero, the Web. Katy has the plum role of the hero’s spunky girlfriend, but when things get seriously deadly on the set, Katy may have to put on her detective hat. Who is sabotaging the stunts, and why? SCRIPT AND ART: Andrew Pepoy. "Riverdale’s Got Talent": The latest TV talent show sensation comes to Riverdale in a benefit to fund the high school’s education programs… and the first thing the judges will learn is that not all of the faculty and students have the "talent" they claim to have! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping February 7, 2007
On sale DCD February 21, 2007
On sale Newsstand February 27, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46965-10711



ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #177
Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping February 14, 2007
On sale DCD February 28, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 6, 2007
Full color digest format
$3.69 US
UPC #: 62816-46951-17711



BETTY #163
"A Study in Studying": Betty’s dreams of high marks on her mid-terms are foiled by dreams of another sort – daydreams of Archie! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Everything is Beautiful": Did you ever have one of those times where everything went so wrong that something was bound to go right?! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Sales Help!": Betty’s new job helping customers at a department store has its obstacles… the biggest being that the customers all want to help themselves! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping February 21, 2007
On sale DCD March 7, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 13, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46755-16311

[RikOffenberger]

BETTY & VERONICA #225
"Poor Little Rich Girl": Veronica decides to help Betty by donating her time to charity in this poignant tale. SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Jeff Shultz. "Now for a Really Super Story": When Cheryl Blossom threatens to steal Archie away, Betty and Veronica become super-heroic protectors of their man in this costumed-crusader fable! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz. "The Pampered Pet Set": High society is going to the dogs… literally… when Veronica hosts a masquerade party for country club pets! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping February 28, 2007
On sale DCD March 14, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 20, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46748-22511



BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #77
"The Great Outdoors: Betty Style!": Camping in the wilderness has its disadvantages for Veronica – namely, no malls, no electricity and no plumbing. But before she can bail, Veronica spots hunky Donald on the trail… and suddenly, the lack of luxuries become irrelevant! "The Great Outdoors: Veronica Style": In a flip of the previous story, Veronica hosts a camping trip – and no convenience is left behind! But even high energy power lines aren’t infallible, so Betty may get her wish of "roughing it" yet! SCRIPTS AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping February 7, 2007
On sale DCD February 21, 2007
On sale Newsstand February 27, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46963-07711



BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #173
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 February 28, 2007
On sale DCD March 14, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 20, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
UPC #: 62816-46855-17311



JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #18
"Cousin Calamity!": Look out guys, Reggie's cousin Regina is in town, and she's a knockout. She's also as devious and mischievous as Reggie, which the guys soon learn as she makes fools out of them with one practical joke after another! All except one: Jughead. Can Regina fool Jughead with one of her patented gags… and is there a possibility of romance with the crowned one?! 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 February 21, 2007
On sale DCD March 7, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 13, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
UPC #: 62816-46851-01811

[RikOffenberger]

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #129
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 February 28, 2007
On sale DCD March 14, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 20, 2007
Full color digest format
$3.69 US
UPC #: 62816-46952-12911



PALS-N-GAL’S DOUBLE DIGEST #110
The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT & ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
Shipping February 21, 2007
On sale DCD March 7, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 13, 2007
Full color digest format
$3.69 US
UPC #: 62816-46953-11011



SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #83
"Batty Bartholomew": Sabrina decides to return to magic, and just to make sure she does, her aunts find an ancient wizard to tutor her. The only problem is, he's beyond rusty and seems more than a little wacky. Or is he? Meanwhile, Llandra has no interest in reconciling with Sabrina, but Shinji is hoping he and Sabrina can put their differences aside so Sabrina will rejoin the Four Blades. On the human side of things, Sabrina laments the fact that her new relationship with Harvey can't be as "normal" as she hoped - once again, she has to hide her magic abilities! SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.
Shipping February 28, 2007
On sale DCD March 14, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 20, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-47040-08311



SONIC X #17
SONIC FAN-FAVORITE ARTIST STEVEN BUTLER MAKES HIS "SONIC X" DEBUT!
"March Madness": Everyone knows that Leprechauns have gold, and gold can buy a lot... especially more parts for evil destructive robots! Guess which evil scientist and enemy of Sonic plans to get some gold? Can Sonic and his friends stop Eggman's destructive search for gold and prevent the annual parade from being overrun with attack robot Leprechauns… or will their "luck" run out?! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Steven Butler and Terry Austin. Top ‘o the Morning cover by Magically Delirious Spaz!
Shipping February 21, 2007
On sale DCD March 7, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 13, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46971-01711

[RikOffenberger]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #172
"Truth of the Heart": Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we ramp up the romantic intrigue… but don’t worry, as always the stakes are high in the world of Sonic! As more of Fiona Fox’s mysterious past is revealed, Sonic must face shocking secrets that will leave him torn between his new girlfriend and the friends he has loved and fought for all these years. Not only that, but one of her revelations sets off a series of events that will lead to one of the most senses-shattering cliffhangers in years! Which of Sonic’s allies will be pushed to the brink? This is one issue you won’t want to miss! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (ink). PLUS: "Worth the Effort": Sabrina the Teenage Witch artist lends her artistic talents to Sonic the Hedgehog as Amy gets trained by one of the best warriors ever, Knuckles’ girlfriend Julie-Su. But will Amy’s infatuation for Sonic put both of them in danger? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tania Del Rio and Jim Amash. Love is a battlefield cover by Tracy Yardley and Jim Amash.
Shipping February 7, 2007
On sale DCD February 21, 2007
On sale Newsstand February 27, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46977-17211



TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #18
"The Class of 2027": A sideshow seer gives Mr. Weatherbee a peek into the future, and not only is Riverdale High still standing, amazingly, it's standing under the leadership of Principal Archie! As the Bee peeks deeper, he learns that it's because Archie has become a great disciplinarian due to his great role model, Mr. Weatherbee! Will Archie's future success soften the Bee's wrath when it comes to Archie's present failures? 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 February 7, 2007
On sale DCD February 21, 2007
On sale Newsstand February 27, 2007
Full color digest format
$2.49 US
UPC #: 62816-46852-01811



VERONICA #178
"It’s a Small World": When Ginger is assigned an article on the "best place in the world" for Glitz Magazine, she immediately turns to famous world-traveler Veronica for help! You know what that means – Ginger and Veronica are about to travel the world in 30 days! Their whirlwind tour covers all the most exciting and exotic spots, but will they be able to narrow it down to one in time to meet Ginger’s deadline… and will their final selection surprise even themselves?! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping February 14, 2007
On sale DCD February 28, 2007
On sale Newsstand March 6, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
UPC #: 62816-46758-17811


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[banana91]

Wow, I didn't know that there were that many Archie Comics still coming out. Kind of cool.

[Erisu Kimu]

Archie comics will never die. I was a big fan of Archie back when I was a youngster. It's still pretty fun. It's probably one of the only major popular titles that younger kids can read.

[astronato]

Looking forward to the Web. More Katy Keene please.

[Hintermann]

Archie comics will never die. I was a big fan of Archie back when I was a youngster. It's still pretty fun. It's probably one of the only major popular titles that younger kids can read.

Well said. I started reading Archie comics back in 1968 during my frequent visits to the dentist! Have been hooked since then. I like the way how the creators try to keep Archie & the gang in with changing times without altering their basic nature.

[Althalus]

A related question: what online comic shops (with international shipping) would you recommend to someone looking for certain recent Archie backissues (1-2 years)? Specifically the current Sabrina series. I know Mile High is well-stocked, but I hoped to avoid their prices. Not many others of the usual suspects seem to stock much Archie stuff.


~Althalus

[Hintermann]

A related question: what online comic shops (with international shipping) would you recommend to someone looking for certain recent Archie backissues (1-2 years)? Specifically the current Sabrina series. I know Mile High is well-stocked, but I hoped to avoid their prices. Not many others of the usual suspects seem to stock much Archie stuff.
~Althalus

Have you looked at E-bay? A lot of dealers (including Mile High) have outlets there. Check the 'shops' sections as well. You may not see anything for a month, then suddenly there will be entire collections on offer.

[Effect]

Archie comics will never die. I was a big fan of Archie back when I was a youngster. It's still pretty fun. It's probably one of the only major popular titles that younger kids can read.

Same here I remember reading them when I was young as well. Mom still reads them so I still get to check them out from time to time at least the digest that are easily found. It's still entertaining and really a welcome change from all the seriousness, gritty, depressing, violent, sex filled stories you see coming out of DC and Marvel far to often.

I hope these comics (Archie and family) never go away and stay around for a long time to come.

I need to find the recent Anniversary issue though for Archie. I missed Free Comic Book Day this year due to not being the area where the cloest comic shop is located but I do know my mom wanted this. Any online stores that sell it? Would like Ebay to be my last resort.