Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie Double Digest #216 and Betty & Veronica #252 that arrive in stores next week.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #216
“Time for Trouble,” “Not Board At All,” and “Drip Drip Drip”
In “Time for Trouble,” Archie and Jughead hold an ultimate wrestling match in Veronica’s house. But the loser of the match is Mr. Lodge’s priceless antique clock! Next, in “Not Board at All,” ever-klutzy Archie turns a slip while waiting tables into an award-winning snowboard performance without a snowboard! Finally, how could a “Drip Drip Drip” sound drive Mr. Andrews to destroy his house? Wait until you see what is causing the drip!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher, John Rose, Craig Boldman
ARTIST: Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, John Rose, Al Milgrom, Bob Smith, John Workman, Phil Felix, Jack Morelli and Barry Grossman
COVER: Pat Kennedy, Jon D’Agostino and Tito Pena
Shipping Date: 2/9/2011
On Sale at Comic Shops: 2/16/2011
Newsstands: Week of 3/1/2011
Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color
$3.99 US
“Face Off,” “How to Be a Best Friend,” and “The Play is the Thing”
Who’s more popular, Betty or Veronica? In “Face Off,” Veronica turns In-Your-Face-Book into a popularity contest that could cost more than just friendship. Next, in “How to Be a Best Friend,” Betty and Veronica explain just what makes their friendship tick. Finally, in “The Play is the Thing,” Betty steps up as a lead actress. But when Veronica’s rich lifestyle becomes the inspiration for Betty’s performance, will Veronica be upstaged?
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare, George Gladir
ARTIST: Jeff Shultz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli and Digikore
COVER: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 2/9/2011
On Sale at Comic Shops: 2/16/2011
Newsstands: Week of 3/1/2011
Comic, 32 pages, 40 lb. glossy stock, Full-Color
$2.99 US