ARCHIE COMICS Solicitations for DECEMBER 2012


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DECEMBER 2012

Archie #640

Written By: Chuck Dixon and various

Art By: Rich Koslowski and various

Cover By: Fernando Ruiz amd Bob Smith

Description: The good news is Veronica’s favorite music group Tickled Blue is coming to Riverdale and playing a show for her birthday! The bad news is, Tickled Blue is coming to Riverdale and Archie gave Veronica a jacket with fake signatures from the band! Now it’s a race against the clock for Archie to get a replacement jacket with authentic autographs before she wears it to the show and the jacket is exposed as a fraud! Can Archie track down the musicians before the candles are blown out?

32 pages, $2.99.

Archie & Friends Double Digest #23

Written By: George Gladir

Art By: Pat Kennedy and various

Cover By: Dan DeCarlo

Description: Chuck’s been ignoring Nancy to the point of her breaking it off, but she still cares enough to try and help him achieve his cartooning dreams. But does helping Chuck hurt the relationship even further? Then, Chuck clashes with the ladies over comics when all of his suggestions to Carol for a new character end up ruining any chance of her creations avoiding typical stereotypes. Can Carol combat the tired cliches and turn out an original heroine?

160 pages, $3.99.

Archie Double Digest #236

Written By: Kathleen Webb

Art By: Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith

Cover By: Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood

160 pages, $3.99.

Betty & Veronica #263

Written By: George Gladir

Art By: Pat Kennedy and various

Cover By: Dan Parent

Description: Riverdale High’s basketball team is on the verge of winning a division title but with Archie benched due to injury, they’re going to need all the support they can get! Veronica will do what it takes to get the crowd pumped enough to propel the boys to victory, even if it means pulling off a death defying stunt! After that, Chuck envisions what the gang’s life would be life with robot assistants and it’s not what you might expect!

32 pages, $2.99.

Betty & Veronica Double Digest #208

Written By: Kathleen Webb

Art By: Jeff Shultz and Al Milgrom

Cover By: Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick

Description: Betty’s having a lovely day, that is, until Veronica shows up to spoil it with news of her engagement to Archie! It’s Betty’s worst nightmare come true! But is it for real? Someone better pinch Betty quick and double check in “Are You Sure?”

160 pages, $3.99.

Betty & Veronica: Prom Princesses TP

Written by Dan Parent, art by Stan Goldberg, cover by Dan Parent.

Description: The prettiest girls, the prettiest dresses, and plenty of fun at the prom — sparks fly as Betty & Veronica work to protect their friendship despite their rivalry over Archie! This fun full-color graphic novel captures the magic of the high school prom and celebrates the powerful and constantly-tested friendship between Betty, everybody’s favorite girl next door, and Veronica, Riverdale High’s richest and classiest student.

128 pages, $9.99.

Jughead’s Double Digest #188

Written By: Craig Boldman

Art By: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski

Cover By: Samm Schwartz

Description: Just when it looks like winter is going to pass Riverdale by, Jughead gets an unexpected visit from Jackie Frost in his backyard! After freeing her from entanglement in Hot Dog’s chain (don’t ask!), Jackie takes a liking to her unlikely hero. But there’s more to this damsel in distress than meets the eye. See if this cool chick can woo Jughead in “Chilly Reception!”

160 pages, $3.99.

Life with Archie #26

Written By: Paul Kupperberg

Art By: Fernando Ruiz and various

Cover By: Fernando Ruiz

Description: “Archie Marries Veronica.” Archie settles in as president of Mirth Records but is soon disillusioned when he discovers that the “talent” may not be so talented after all. Meanwhile, Reggie is given a choice by his reality show producer: up the drama with fake fighting between him and Betty or face cancellation. “Archie Marries Betty.” Reggie’s head is still spinning from the suddenness of his father’s heart attack and to top it off he’s been saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the family business. Can he make his father proud? But not everyone is filled with worry as Cheryl recovers from cancer and may have just met a potential mate. Is love in the air?

48 pages, $3.99.

Mega Man #21

Description: Written by Ian Flynn, art by Gary Martin and various, covers by Chad Thomas and Alice Meichi Li. “Countdown.” It’s almost New Year’s Day, and Mega Man is ready to celebrate in style! Rock, Roll, and Dr. Light are among the crowd waiting to watch the ceremonial light-ball drop at midnight, but the celebration is short-lived as the Emerald Spears return to exact their revenge on our heroes! The epic grudge match between Mega Man and Xander Payne begins now, so grab a front row seat and prepare for the battle royale!

32 pages, $2.99.

Sonic the Hedgehog #244

Written By: Ian Flynn,

Art By: Terry Austin and various

Cover By: Tracy Yardley and various

Description: “Endangered Species,” Part Two. Sonic and Team Fighters can’t retake Albion on their own. Who can help turn the tide? Knuckles, that’s who! Knuckles confronts old enemies and old hardships all at once to save the last of his people. And is it a good or a bad thing the mysterious Thrash the Tasmanian Devil has arrived?

32 pages, $2.99.

Sonic Universe #47

Written By: Ian Flynn

Art By: Jim Amash and various

Cover By: Stephen Downer and various

Description: “All For One,” Part Two. The Chaotix are on the hunt for the missing Mighty and Ray, and their investigation takes them to the heart of enemy territory! With the Mercian Freedom Fighters at their side, will they find the vital clue they need? Or will Lord Hood claim more prisoners for his dungeon?

32 pages, $2.99.

The Best of Sonic the Hedgehog TP

Written By: Ian Flynn

Art By: Patrick Spaz Spaziante and various

Cover By: Patrick Spazante

DescriptionAfter nearly twenty years of comics, specials and mini-series, Sonic the Hedgehog has told hundreds of stories! Through the laughs and thrills, the action and adventure, the highs and lows, some stories stand out among the rest! From the titanic clash of “Mecha Madness” to the universe-shattering epic “Order from Chaos,” join us as the Archie Comics Sonic team picks their favorite stories from the history of the series!

144 pages, $14.99.

New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes #5

Written By: Ian Flynn

Art By: Gary Martin and various

Cover By: Alitha Martinez and various

Description: “Trial by Fire,” Part One. The Brain Emperor has invaded the Z.I.P. prison and unleashed a massive riot! The only ones who can act in time are the untested, untrained New Crusaders. Do they have what it takes to contain the chaos? And what sinister old foes does the Brain Emperor seek to awaken?

32 pages, $2.99.

SOURCE: Comics Continuum