Archie Comics for February

ARCHIE #594
"Running in the Fast Lane": Betty convinces Archie to do a marathon with her, but can Archie keep from
"running on empty"?!
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"An Egg-Cellent Assignment": The "yolks" on Archie when Professor Flutesnoot has the students take care of eggs to learn about responsibility. SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
"The Replacement": Don't get him wrong - Archie's not the paranoid type - he's just absolutely certain Veronica has replaced him!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 25, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 10, 2009
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #128
"The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton, Part 3: Waaay Back in the Day": A history teacher at Riverdale Middle School wants to do something new and exciting for her next lesson, so she decides to bring Chuck's comic book workshop in for her class. At first Chuck is overwhelmed, and not just by the kids. Can Chuck overcome his own academic weakness and make history come alive? It's fast-paced sketching, wacky role-playing, and a few trips through time in this third comical tale of
"The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton."
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 11, 2009
On sale on newsstands: February 24, 2009
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #196
"Big, Big Sleep": Feeling sleep-deprived, Archie turns to the one person who's a model of rest and relaxation - Jughead! Will Archie ever wake up now?
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"The Past Was a Blast": An 80th birthday party for Archie's grandfather makes the kids reconsider their attitude that older folks
"missed out" on all their modern-day fun.
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"On the Spot": Feeling self-conscious over the freckles on his ears, Archie takes to wearing earmuffs... all the time!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 18, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 3, 2009
176-page, full-color digest
$3.69 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA #240
"The Face in the Mirror": A poignant tale that asks the question, does Veronica have a conscience after all?
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
"She Just Can't Win": Veronica simply cannot... will not... believe her brand new designer dress was designed by... Betty!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Economizing": When it comes to saving money, it's all a matter of perspective... and in Veronica's case, the amount of
"zeros" in the final figure!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
"It Takes a Thief": Mr. Lodge gives Veronica an ultimatum: improve her grades or kiss her social life and credit cards goodbye! Will Betty agree to tutor her even after Veronica's stolen yet another date with Archie from her?
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 11, 2009
On sale on newsstands: February 24, 2009
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #192
ANOTHER STORY FEATURING RIVERDALE'S LATEST SUPERSTAR, KUMI!
"Culture Shock": Archie, Betty and Jughead get a crash course in Japanese culture at Kumi's house... and we do mean
"crash!"
SCRIPT: Misako Rocks.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Fizzed": Veronica and her friends are "bubbling" over with excitement when Mr. Lodge has them taste-test his new "Fizzy Fresh" soda!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale at comic specialty shops: March 4, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 17, 2009
88-page, full-color digest
$2.69 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #168
"Cool Rule": A mall owner with dwindling sales hopes the Archies will be pied pipers... but instead of mice, he's hoping the rockers lure teens with cash to spend!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Calendar Gal": Little Veronica's vanity remains constant from day-to-day... especially when she ends up the subject of her very own photo calendar!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dexter Taylor.
"A Battle Royal": To get Jughead's mind off of food and onto her, Ethel takes a job as a chili dog vendor's mascot - complete with hot dog costume! SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 11, 2009
On sale on newsstands: February 24, 2009
176-page, full-color digest
$3.69 U.S.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #148
"A Tip of the Hat": Jughead begins to think his trademark crown cap may be too recognizable and decides he'd like a change of pace in his headwear. Will Jughead's look be changed forever, or is this merely a detour for Riverdale's
"crown" prince of mirth?
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"The Fame Game": Despite advice from the famous snowboarder known as "the Zooming Carrot," Archie continues to be "the Klutzy Carrot!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"Problems and Solutions": Jughead offers solutions to some of the problems faced today... but the biggest problem may be getting people to take him seriously!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale at comic specialty shops: March 4, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 17, 2009
176-page, full-color digest
$3.99 U.S.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #129
"The High Cost of GAS": Archie's feeling the gas crisis where it hurts - now taking the girls out on dates is even MORE expensive! Dilton's solutions aren't cost-effective and Chuck's cartoon gag didn't lift Archie's spirits, so he turns to Jughead to help... and the fun begins!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"Who's Watching Who?":
"Big Bee is watching" when Mr. Weatherbee installs monitors throughout the school... but how long before the watcher is watched himself?
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Bill Galvan.
"The Big 70": A local reporter covering the Chocklit Shoppe's 70th anniversary gets an earful from Pop Tate about the town teens' mouthfuls of goodies downed through the years!
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 at comic specialty shops: February 25, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 10, 2009
176-page, full-color digest
$3.69 U.S.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #100
SPECTACULAR 100th ISSUE!
"The Final Battle, Part 3 of 3": This is the issue you just can't miss: the exciting conclusion to the Sabrina manga series! The carefully hidden signs and secrets of the past 42 issues are finally explained and revealed in this dramatic issue. Don't miss the suspense as sides are picked in the ultimate battle against Vosblanc when old friends and enemies return to join the fight! In the thick of it all, Sabrina exhibits her most astounding feat of magic yet, finally uncovering the secret of her amazing power. Still, the battle won't be easy—someone on Sabrina's side won't survive... but who will it be? Will Vosblanc be defeated? Will Sabrina end up with Harvey or Shinji? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: the Magic Realm will never be the same again!
SCRIPT: Tania Del Rio.
ART: Tania Del Rio and Jim Amash.
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 18, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 3, 2009
32-page, full-color comic,
$2.25 U.S.

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #32
"The Missing Manhole Covers": There's a mystery afoot, and it's up to Riverdale's premiere teenage rock band, the Archies, to solve it! Can they solve the mystery of who is stealing the town's manhole covers... and the even bigger mystery of "why?!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"Lunchroom Lament": Complaining is on the menu when Miss Beazly tells a new café co-worker of the trials and tribulations of slinging hash for teens! Wait until she gets a load of what's for dessert!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Bob Bolling.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
On sale at comic specialty shops: February 25, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 10, 2009
88-page, full-color digest
$2.49 U.S.

VERONICA #193
"Stuck in the ‘80s": Break out the spandex and hair spray - the Archies are about to go all-out ‘80s for a special Riverdale High concert and Battle of the Bands contest celebrating the decade! Hopefully Jughead won't get replaced by a drum machine!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
"Geek Chic": When Veronica's computer dies, she calls the
"Geek Patrol" computer experts to help... which brings on Veronica's cousin Marcy, a double date and the mortification of being seen in the
"geek-mobile!" Can Veronica's ego ever live it down?
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
"Carpool Cool": Veronica's going green... because her friend Ethan is the hunkiest environmentalist she's ever seen!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Dan Parent
On sale at comic specialty shops: March 4, 2009
On sale on newsstands: March 17, 2009
32-page, full-color comic
$2.50 U.S.