Archie Comics Sneak Peek of the Week

Another Thursday is upon us, which means a brand new set of Archie Comics sneak peeks for the Major Spoilers Nation.  Take the jump for Archie #589, Archie’s Double Digest #192, Jughead #191, and Sonic X #37.

ARCHIE #589
THE FRESHMAN YEAR SAGA CONTINUES THIS ISSUE!
“Freshman Year: Winter Term”: In the tradition of “Batman: Year One,” “Superman: the Man of Steel” and the Marvel Ultimates comes the biggest Archie Comics event since the “Love Showdown!”  The third full-length issue of the “Freshman Year” saga finds Archie reflecting on the term just past, pining over Veronica and lamenting how she went away during the holiday break.  Hoping to stay close to Veronica, Archie joins the drama club – the perfect indoor activity during the frosty winter months.  But being part of such a large club is hardly the way to gain exclusive quality time with Veronica.  Will their reunion be everything Archie hopes, or will the eternal love triangle get off to a rollicking start with friction between Betty and Veronica instead?  And will Moose ever be introduced to Midge?  Other surprises in store for the gang this second term include some new faculty members as well as the departure of the expelled school bully, Jared McGerk.  It’s the funniest first year of high school ever, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of “Wolff & Byrd” and “Archie Meets the Punisher” fame, along with “Scrapyard Detectives” creator and popular Archie artist/writer Bill Galvan.
SCRIPT: Batton Lash.
ART: Bill Galvan.
Shipping Date: September 17th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 24th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 7th, 2008
32-recycled pages, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #192
“Video Idiocy”: Archie’s latest scheme to make spending cash: have Jughead video his constant klutziness to enter in TV home video competitions!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
“The Prince of Green”: Archie learns the hard way that you have to expend personal energy to conserve the world’s energy!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
“Fits Like a Glove”: A brand-new Little Archie tale by Bob Bolling!  This latest Little Archie adventure has all the hallmarks of his classic tales, with a modern ecological twist.  Can Little Archie and his friends keep both the Animal Rescue Foundation headquarters and their own clubhouse from being torn down?  Not before some hair-raising adventures, including an unplanned ride down the roaring rapids!
SCRIPT AND ART: Bob Bolling.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 17th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 24th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 7th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

JUGHEAD #191
“The Show Stopper”: Jughead decides to try community theater – but is the community ready to try Jughead’s brand of theater?  “Juggie’s Utility Belt!”: With his “food utility belt,” Jughead is ready for any emergency craving!  “Cart Smart”: When Jughead goes to the grocery store, is he a kid in a candy shop or a bull in a china shop?  You decide!
SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping Date: September 17th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 24th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 7th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC X #37
“Switcheroo!”: Dr. Eggman attacks the President and Sonic saves the day!  Simple as that, right?  Then why is Sonic thinking about world domination?  Why is Dr. Eggman racing to save the world?  And when S.O.N.I.C.X. gets into the mix, you know you’re in for one wacky ride!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: James Fry (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
Double-crossing cover by Pat “Spaz” Spazinate!
Shipping Date: September 17th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 24th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 7th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

via Archie Comics