This week, Archie Comics came a calling, and dropped off sneak peeks of Archie and Friends #132, Pals ‘n’ Gals Double Digest #132, and Sonic the Hedgehog #201.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #132
“One Nation, Under Archie, Part 1 of 2â€: Archie and his friends head for Washington, D.C. to take part in a living history festival – where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! Does Archie have what it takes to portray a Revolutionary War hero? Will Betty and Veronica fight over who will wear the Medieval Princess gown? Can Jughead rustle up some grub as a wild west cowboy? What kind of scoundrel will Reggie dress as? It’s a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver!
SCRIPT: Arie Kaplan
ART: Pat Kennedy
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
PALS ‘N’ GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #132
“The Collectorsâ€: Dust off that knick-knack shelf – the gang is “collecting†their thoughts on the things they like to collect!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
“Test of Charactersâ€: Chuck and Nancy set out on a nice, peaceful stroll where they can be all alone…if only their friends didn’t turn up around every corner!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
“Pop Goes the Ringtoneâ€: Frankie, Maria and Brigitte record a catchy jingle for Pop’s Chocklit Shoppe…and the burger biz has never been better!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #201
“Change in Managementâ€: Sonic and his friends are ready to relax after the series-shaking events of #200, but their plans soon change with the explosive arrival of an old villain! A villain who brings grim tidings of a new threat that’s claimed the world! Who are the new faces of evil? Will Sonic rise to the occasion, or will he be busy fighting a mystery guest star? “Devotionâ€: Espio the Chameleon gets a visitor of his own, and news that will change his standing in the Chaotix forever!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
