Here’s something to be thankful for today – Archie Comics sneak peeks! The company sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie’s Double Digest #204, Betty #183, and Sonic the Hedgehog #207. All the titles are expected to be in stores on December 3, 2009.
ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #204
“Prize Surpriseâ€: A mysterious prize inside a cereal box baffles Archie and his friends… and may be a bigger mystery than they realize!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
“Toy Storyâ€: A visit to the toy store is a trip down memory lane… and a look into the future… for Archie’s dad!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bob Bolling
“A Class Actâ€: The roots of the Archies band are revealed in this rockin’ Little Archie tale!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US
BETTY #183
“Close Encounters of the Clothespin Kindâ€: Betty’s friends are left “hanging on the line†when she becomes obsessed with her clothespin doll collection!
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate
ART: Stan Goldberg
“Many Magic Momentsâ€: When Betty’s grandparents come over for the holidays they bring their own Christmas ornaments – each representing a magical moment in their romance!
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate
ART: Stan Goldberg
“Party Smartyâ€: It’s time once again for beloved holiday traditions: stockings, presents, mistletoe… and competing Christmas parties from Betty and Veronica!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
“Cold Spell!â€: The weather may be cold, but Archie knows how to warm Betty’s heart!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #207
“Blackoutâ€: The Iron King wants the force-field over Sonic’s home city gone, so he heads to its power source: the radioactive remains of Robotropolis! This could spell doom for our heroes – not to mention the surrounding environment! As Sonic races to the rescue, Princess Sally finally comes to a pivotal personal decision. PLUS: “The Iron Queen:†The second half of this intriguing new villainess’ thrilling origin is revealed!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
