Arriving next week from Archie Comics are Archie & Friends #127, Archie’s Double Digest #195, and Sonic the Hedgehog #196. The company has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the new issues that you can see for yourself, after the jump.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #127
THE SECOND PART OF A FUN-FILLED, FOUR-PART TALE FROM FAN-FAVORITE ALEX SIMMONS!
“The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton, Part Twoâ€: Continuing this special storyline, Chuck Clayton takes center stage. Feeling overwhelmed by all the commitments in his life, Chuck could sure use some help teaching his cartooning class… and he’s about to get it from an unlikely source! Chuck’s world of collecting, drawing, and teaching kids how to make their own comics takes on new meaning in this poignant tale. This new multi-part epic comes courtesy of someone who knows his way around both creating and teaching comics, namely acclaimed writer, children’s art advocate, and organizer of the world’s only “Kids’ Comics†convention, Alex Simmons.
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons
ART: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #195
“The Model Zâ€: Mr. Lodge decides to enter the classic car he bought from Archie’s grandfather in ARCHIE DIGEST #239 in an antique auto competition… but the car is stolen before the contest begins! Who did it, and what was their “motor-vation?!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
“The Grommetâ€: Archie dreams of winning gold in the cold by becoming an Olympic snowboarder… but wait until he sees how many hills he has to climb to get there – literally!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy.
“Quiet Riotâ€: Archie and his dad decide to let Mrs. Andrews sleep in after a busy week… now if only they can keep quiet!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Tim Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #196
“Hedgehog Havoc, Part Twoâ€: The “New Moebius†saga comes to an explosive end as hero and villain alike tremble at the power of Super Scourge! The fate of two worlds hangs by a thread, but what can Sonic do against his invincible evil twin? You can’t miss this epic climax to the biggest Sonic story of the year!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Earth-shattering cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
