This week, Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie New Look Series Volume 3: Moose & Midge – Breakup Blues, Betty & Veronica Double Digest #176, Jughead #198, Jughead & Friends Digest #35, and Archie #603.
ARCHIE #603
Life has taken some amazing turns for Archie and his friends lately. What path will Archie follow next? One thing is certain: should he choose to venture back down memory lane, anything can happen!
SCRIPT: Michael Uslan
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: November 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 25th, 2009
Newsstands: December 8th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
ARCHIE NEW LOOK SERIES VOLUME 3: MOOSE & MIDGE – BREAKUP BLUES
It’s the third installment in Archie’s dynamic “New Look†series! For years, Archie fans the world over wondered what their favorite Riverdale teens would look like if rendered in a realistic style, and in 2007, Archie Comics answered the question with the ground-breaking, pulse-pounding, media-grabbing story: “Betty & Veronica: Bad Boy Trouble!†The success of that story prompted them to create an entire “New Look†series, continuing with “Jughead: The Matchmakers!†Now, Archie Comics reprints “Moose & Midge: Breakup Blues†from PALS ‘N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #125-128. When Midge decides to go on a date with Reggie Mantle behind Moose’s back, the relationship dissolves before their friends’ very eyes! Can Betty, Archie and Veronica help the two former lovebirds see the light and rekindle the flame between them? You’ll never guess who comes to the rescue in this captivating story, brought to you by “New Look†scribe Melanie J. Morgan and masterfully penciled in the realistic style by veteran artist Tod Smith, with inks from journeyman talent Al Milgrom. Let’s just hope Riverdale can survive the epic rift!
SCRIPT: Melanie J. Morgan
ART: Tod Smith and Al Milgrom
Shipping Date: November 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 25th, 2009
Newsstands: December 8th, 2009
112-page, full color 6â€x9†square bound paperback
$10.95 US
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #176
FEATURING AN ALL-NEW CHERYL BLOSSOM STORY!
“The Seventh Month Itchâ€: With her birthday just around the corner, Cheryl Blossom is worried that her boyfriend George has developed a wandering eye… and concern turns to anger when he discovers Betty and Veronica are his “Spacebook†friends! But nothing prepares her for the surprise ahead!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
“Home Theater Buzzâ€: The unveiling of Mr. Lodge’s remodeled, state-of-the art home theater creates a buzz that brings all of Riverdale’s teens to his home… and that’s one “buzz†he can’t get out of his ears!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
“Party Timeâ€: Filled with the holiday spirit, Veronica enhances an event to feed the needy by transforming it into a feel-good, cool-yule costume party!
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 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 25th, 2009
Newsstands: December 8th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US
JUGHEAD #198
“Dine by Designâ€: Jughead doesn’t take well to the latest restaurant trend toward tiny-sized, slider-style hamburgers, and counters by launching his own new wave of designer burgers! Will his dreams of a sandwich supreme come true, or will they get “ground†to pieces like so much chopped meat?
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: November 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 25th, 2009
Newsstands: December 8th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #35
“Playing Santaâ€: When ‘ol Kris Kringle needs extra help delivering presents, Jughead trades in his trademark crown cap for a genuine Santa hat in this festive holiday tale!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Fernando Ruiz
“Fast Foodâ€: Things really get cooking when 60-minute TV chef Ethel Elray comes to Riverdale!
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: November 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 25th, 2009
Newsstands: December 8th, 2009
88-page, full color digest
$2.69 US