Thursday, September 13, 2007

Betty and Veronica have "Bad Boy Trouble"

From Archie Comics

MAMARONECK, N.Y. – This spring, the world of Archie Comics was rocked by the publication of BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #151, featuring the first installment of “Bad Boy Trouble,” an epic tale spanning four issues that found Riverdale’s favorite teens rendered in a realistic style! Not since the comic book adaptation of the TV-movie, ARCHIE: TO RIVERDALE AND BACK AGAIN, has the gang looked so real you could touch them!

When news of this ground-breaking story broke, it caused quite a stir … imagine, Riverdale's teens with a whole new look! The news of Archie Comics’ flagship characters getting an extreme makeover caused a deafening buzz. From TV news reports to newspaper stories, magazine articles and internet blogs, everyone weighed in with their opinions on the change. The excitement reached a fever pitch at this year’s second annual blockbuster New York City Comic-Con, where both fans and media alike swarmed the Archie Comics booth, hoping to learn more about this major event!

The “new look,” while it inspired months and months of debate over and media coverage surrounding Betty and Veronica’s new looks, was only half the story. The other factor that caused great excitement and anticipation was the intriguing story that brought a new “edge” to Riverdale. When Nick St. Clair rides into Riverdale on his motorcycle, Veronica is smitten. She likes Nick's air of assurance and his knack for getting noticed. The only problem, is Nick gets noticed for all the wrong things! Nick quickly alienates all of Ronnie's friends, especially Betty. Is this handsome rebel the boy of Veronica's dreams, or just plain trouble? Will Betty and Veronica's friendship come to an end over the new boy in town?

Now, all four installments of this heralded tale from BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST issues #151 through #154 are available in one convenient, affordable edition. The special 5-by-7 ½ inch format contains 112 full-color, thrill-packed pages, with a low cover price of only $7.49 U.S.! Whether reading it again or discovering it for the first time, don’t miss the most talked about Archie story of the year!


BETTY & VERONICA: BAD BOY TROUBLE
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan.
ART: Steven Butler.
On sale newsstand October 2, 2007
112-page, full-color paperback
$7.49 U.S.

Elsewhere in Archie Comics ...





ARCHIE & FRIENDS #113
BETTY COOPER PUTS THE PEDAL TO THE METAL IN ANOTHER FULL-THROTTLE RACING ADVENTURE!

"Dangerous Curves": After showing just what a girl can do behind the wheel of a racecar in ARCHIE #572 and ARCHIE & FRIENDS #112, Betty is ready to take on the guys again… except this time, she finds herself pitted against another female race driver! Can Betty defeat both super-slick Carla Bonita and favored champion Speedy Spencer in the same race? It’s more full-throttle thrills designed to rev your engine!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand October 16, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.


ARCHIE DIGEST #238
"Nerd is The Word": Archie implores Dilton to be less nerdy – until he reflects upon his own career prospects as a klutzy snowboarder and mediocre rock star! Of course, it doesn’t hurt to see all the girls asking Dilton to tutor them in science!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand October 9, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.




BETTY #168
"Drawing on Experience": When Betty enters a teen horror story contest, she reaches into her memory bank for a terrifying tale of a foreboding mansion and eerie tiki keychain!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg.
"The Problem": So many love triangles, so little time… such is the dance of high school dating!
SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Who Knows Best?": Betty’s attempts to learn more about healthy snacking give her a lot of "food for thought!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
"Friday Night Fever": Move over, Dillon, Texas – Riverdale has its own "Friday Night Lights" action with plenty of football fever!
SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand September 25, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.





BETTY & VERONICA #230
"What’s in Store?": For a change of pace, Mr. Lodge suggests that Veronica do the grocery shopping instead of the servants… and he sends Betty along to make sure she does it right!
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. ART: Jeff Shultz.
"The King & Us": A trip to the museum inspires Veronica and Betty to imagine what it would be like to rule ancient Egypt!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Jeff Shultz.
"What’s in a Name?": Veronica swoons over the new hunk in school… until she learns his last name!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Unexpected Results": As they await the results of their career day tests, Veronica insists Betty and Midge won’t qualify for the glamour jobs. Wait until she sees her own results!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
On sale newsstand October 9, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.




BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #178
"The Big Secret": Veronica is harboring a deep, dark secret… and it’s in her shoe cabinet! Can Betty help her get back on the "right foot?"
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 October 9, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.




BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #155
IT’S A HALLOWEEN SPOOOKTACULAR!

"Lodge of Terror": Mr. Lodge buys a run-down ski lodge in hopes of renovating it… but not before Veronica can hold a mega-Halloween party there! But is it possible that the spooky old building is haunted for real? The gang’s all here for a horrifically fun time – and don’t miss the special pin-up pages with all their creepy, creative costumes!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand October 16, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69 U.S.




JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #23
"The Real World?": Finally, a scientific invention that can truly aid the entire free world: Dilton’s "infinite closet!" Once Jughead sees it, the possibilities his mind conjures are infinite, too… and inevitably, he falls right in before Dilton’s warnings reach his ears! Hurtling through the void, Jughead lands smack dab in the middle of a comic book company – Archie Comic Publications, to be exact! What will all the writers and artists do when they find their 2-D creation has literally broken through the "fourth wall" and entered their 3-dimensional world? It’s a story that could only be told in… you guessed it… a comic book!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand September 25, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.




JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #134
"Wheel Deal": Do you think you know the perfect vehicle for Jughead and Jellybean to motor around town in? Read all about Jughead’s search for the perfect set of wheels and find out for yourself!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Randy Elliott.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale newsstand October 2, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69 U.S.




PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #115
"Fright Sight": It’s frightful fun when the Archies play a benefit gig for the town’s orphans… decked out in festive Halloween garb. Mr. Lodge can’t decide what’s scarier – the band’s costumes or their music!
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 September 25, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69 U.S.




SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #88
A SPELL-BINDING HALLOWEEN ISSUE WITH A SHOCKING TWIST ENDING!

"A Frightful Night": It’s Halloween once again, the one night of the year that magical beings are allowed to use their powers in public. Gathering for a party at the same "Haunted House" as last year, the mortals are amazed at all the "special effects" that are really magic! Pleased to learn that Sabrina completed her mission retrieving the fallen Mana Tree leaf (last issue), Shinji’s delight soon turns to displeasure… and disbelief… as Sabrina recounts the suspicious activities of Shinji’s girlfriend, Hemlock. Hemlock quickly turns the tables on Sabrina in a way that will affect Sabrina’s relationships with those she loves the most… including Harvey, Shinji, and perhaps most shocking of all, Aunt Hilda! You simply cannot miss the stunning conclusion to this tale, the ramifications of which will be felt for issues to come!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.
On sale newsstand October 2, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

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