This week, Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Betty & Veronica Digest #198, Jughead’s Double Digest #154, and Sonic the Hedgehog #205.
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #198
“Party Poopersâ€: Halloween’s a scream for Archie and his friends… but can they find a place to hold their party before All Hallow’s Eve? “The Tattoo Sceneâ€: Betty and Ethel consider getting tattoos, and soon realize they must really “think†before getting permanent “ink!â€
SCRIPTS: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US
JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #154
“Movie Madnessâ€: Picking up where the story “The Screen Test†from JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #33 left off, Veronica’s dog Mitzy and Jughead’s dog Hot Dog head to Hollywood in hopes of achieving doggy stardom. But can the canine
cut-ups cut it with the big dogs?
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
“The Good Lifeâ€: Jughead proves that over-scheduled, over-worked kids are a “sign†of the times – literally!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Tim Kennedy
“Wordplayâ€: Question: who makes endless word associations? Answer: Jughead after cramming for a test!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #205
“On the Run Part Oneâ€: Bunnie is back, but worse for wear with her wounds being tended in the hospital. Luckily, her friends are by her side… but not for long, as a less-than-lucid Eggman attacks in his Egg-Tortoise walker! Sonic and Tails spring into action, while Iron Queen and crew watch with wide eyes. Why are they so interested in seeing Eggman captured? It’s the start of a new pulse-pounding tale guest-starring Nicole, Antoine, Monkey Khan, Espio and more!
PLUS: “Birthright Part Oneâ€: Now it can be revealed: the long-held secret of the disappearance of Lien-Da’s father!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
SENSES-SHATTERING COVER BY SPAZ!
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US