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    Archie Comics

    Archie Solicitations for the Holidays

    Stephen SchleicherBy Stephen SchleicherAugust 26, 20083 Mins Read

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    If you are sitting alone at home this holiday season, cheer yourself up with your friends from Riverdale.  In November, Archie Comics will release four titles with a holiday twist.

    b177.jpgBETTY #177
    “The Big Battle”: Betty and her friends compare their energy conserving dates… and how their boyfriends did or didn’t comply!
    SCRIPT: George Gladir.
    ART: Stan Goldberg.
    “Down Memory Lane”: Thumbing through her diary takes Betty back to Christmas when she was 9 years old.
    SCRIPT: George Gladir.
    ART: Stan Goldberg.
    “Secret Shopper”: Tired of all the attention Veronica draws when they go shopping together, Betty decides to make a solo shopping trip… and has all the sales clerks competing to sell something to “Veronica’s friend!”
    SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
    ART: Stan Goldberg.
    “The Dilemma”: Can Betty find a way to get her boyfriends Archie and Adam to see eye-to-eye?
    SCRIPT: George Gladir.
    ART: Stan Goldberg.
    Shipping Date: November 26th, 2008
    On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 3rd, 2008
    On Sale on Newsstands: December 16th, 2008
    32-page, full color comic
    $2.25 US.

    bvs86.jpgBETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #86
    SPECIAL HOLIDAY ISSUE!

    “Jingles All the Way”: The Sugar Plum fairy is convinced that Betty and Veronica are being manipulated by Archie; while Jingles the Elf thinks Archie would be better off without the girls.  They each decide to take matters into their diminutive hands – by adopting human forms to distract the teens!  Will their diversions dismantle the love triangle for good, or will there be a merry… and romantic… Christmas for everyone after all?
    SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
    Shipping Date: November 12th, 2008
    On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 19th, 2008
    On Sale on Newsstands: December 2nd, 2008
    32-page, full color comic
    $2.25 US.

    bvd189.jpgBETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #189
    “The Present”: Betty tries to live for the “here and now,” but Veronica is only interested in it “every now and then!”
    SCRIPT: Barbara Slate.
    ART: Pat Kennedy.
    “The Party”: After accidentally gobbling up goodies meant for the Orphanage Christmas party, Jughead finds a way to redeem himself and keep the Christmas spirit alive.
    SCRIPT: George Gladir.
    ART: Jeff Shultz.
    PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
    SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
    BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
    Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
    On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
    On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
    88-page, full color digest
    $2.49 US.

    jdd145.jpgJUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #145
    “Pizza and Good Cheer!”: Take Jughead, some pizza pies, a giving heart, mix it up with good cheer and what have you got?  A yuletide tale that will warm your heart… and your belly!
    SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
    ART: Fernando Ruiz.
    “Tree Fortified”: Archie searches for the perfect Christmas tree, but the only problem is the perfect Christmas tree is also the perfect cover for woodland creatures!
    SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
    ART: Stan Goldberg.
    PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
    SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
    BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
    Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
    On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
    On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
    176-page, full color digest
    $3.69 US.

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    Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...

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