You can help rename Archie & Friends

For years and years, they've been Archie & Friends. But in the second quarter of 2008, the comic title Archie & Friends will be replaced with a new anthology title featuring both new characters and some of our best-loved classic characters that have not seen the spotlight in some time. As part of the new title launch, 10 proposed titles are now on the archiecomics.com website so that you can vote for the title you like best.

Your choices:

Archie Playground
Archie Fun House
Archie Toy Box
Archie Playhouse
Archie Plus Presents
Archie Anything Goes
Archie Theatre
Archie All-Stars
Archie Comic Publications Presents
On-Stage

Coming up in Archie Comics ...



ARCHIE #578
"Zero Hero": Inspired by extreme skateboard star Tony Eagle and looking to help Pop Tate increase business, Archie persuades Pop Tate to open a "skateboard wing" of the Choklit Shoppe! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
"A ‘Tax’-ing Situation": Cast your vote for hilarity: Mr. Andrews and Mr. Cooper sit on different sides of the fence when a new property tax to fund parks is proposed, so both of them run for town council! SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Stan Goldberg.
"A Trust Thing": Claiming it’s trust that keeps him and Veronica together, Archie can’t help but be "helpful" to the new girl in school. But can he "trust" the new girl’s boyfriend with Veronica? SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand September 18, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25


ARCHIE & FRIENDS #112
THE FULL-THROTTLE SEQUEL TO BETTY COOPER’S RACE TRACK DEBUT!
"Crash Course": The wheel screeching action never stops as the saga of radical teen racer Betty Cooper and the Lodge Racing Team pit crew continues! Fresh from her thrilling victory lap in the pages of ARCHIE #572, Betty once again dons her racing duds and puts the pedal to the metal Danica Patrick style! This is one full-throttle sequel that is sure to rev your engine! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand August 28, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25


ARCHIE DIGEST #237
"The Big Rescue": A day at the beach is anything but for Archie as he plays pack mule for the girls while they entertain surfers and lifeguards! Will Archie get his day in the sun with the girls, or will the tide wash all his hopes away? SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Pat Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand August 28, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49


ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #182
"Ghost of the Coast": When Mr. Lodge flies the gang to a small beach community he vacationed at as a child, the teens get lost and soon find themselves in an abandoned part of town. Could it be a literal "ghost town," or is it just the kids’ imaginations that are haunted? SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand September 18, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69


BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #79
"High School Switcheroo!": To offer a taste of variety, foster new interests and develop hidden talents, Riverdale High switches each student’s elective courses. We’re sure savvy Betty will do fine studying corporate business, but can pampered Veronica possibly handle "domestic living?" SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
On sale newsstand September 4, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25



BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #177
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 pin-ups!
On sale newsstand August 21, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49


BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #154
THE EXPLOSIVE CONCLUSION OF A SPECIAL FOUR-ISSUE SAGA FEATURING RIVERDALE’S FAVORITE TEENS IN A WHOLE NEW LOOK!
"Bad Boy Trouble Part 4": It all comes down to this: the months and months of debate over and media coverage surrounding Betty and Veronica’s new looks culminate in a climactic conclusion as the "Bad Boy Trouble" saga draws to a close! The world will finally learn whether rough-and-tumble Nick St. Clair is a true "wild hog" on a souped-up cycle, or merely a misunderstood Romeo worthy of Veronica’s affections. You won’t want to miss the heart-thumping answer, so be sure to reserve your copy of this much-anticipated issue, drawn in an all-new realistic style that has everyone talking! SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan. ART: Steven Butler.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand September 4, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69


JUGHEAD #184
"The Right Moves": After breaking one of Mr. Lodge’s prized crystal chess pieces, Jughead goes on a quest to find a replacement, and ends up being used as a "pawn" himself!
"The Expert": When a virus knocks out the school’s top competitors, Jughead is called upon to fill in – with the promise of food, he can accomplish anything!
"The Chip Whisperer": Jughead convinces Reggie that corn chips talk to him… after all, a free burger is at stake!
SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman. ART: Rex Lindsey.
On sale newsstand September 11, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25


JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #133
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 talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand August 21, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69


SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #87
"A New Leaf": To complete her Four Blades mission, Sabrina must get some dead leaves from the dying Mana tree… and that means a trip to the mysterious floating island of Sylphanari! Not wanting to go this perilous journey alone, Sabrina takes Harvey along. Getting alone time together does wonders for their relationship… until they run into Shinji’s girlfriend Hemlock, that is! On top of that, there are no fallen Mana leaves in sight… and the eerie fox-man Vosblanc is on hand as well! It’s more thrilling romantic intrigue as only Sabrina can deliver it! SCRIPT & ART: Tania Del Rio.
On sale newsstand August 21, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25


TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #23
GUEST-STARRING NEARLY EVERY TEEN IN THE ARCHIE UNIVERSE!
"Civil Chores Part Two": Last issue, the world of Riverdale was rocked when Archie decided to go on strike claiming there was no equity between his chores and his allowance. Before too long, the other teens in town chose sides… but when the other side is headed by Veronica and Reggie, watch out! They only want to maintain their status as Riverdale’s richest teens, but when Jughead joins their side for his own ulterior motives, it turns everything upside down! As the story continues, the rest of Riverdale’s fabled teens will choose sides… and you’ll be surprised at not only who turns up but which side they choose! What will be the outcome? Whatever it is, we wouldn’t be surprised if the crowned-one has the last laugh! Who are the guest-stars? Reserve your copy today to find out! SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your pin-ups!
On sale newsstand September 11, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49


VERONICA #183
"Madame President": Cast your vote for hilarity when Veronica decides to run for class president! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
"Camera Shy": When the Lodge mansion is profiled on TV’s "Rich Folks’ Cribs," Mr. Lodge insists that Archie stay off the premises – never realizing he’s there all the while! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Dan Parent.
On sale newsstand September 18, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25