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    [Solicitations] Archie Comics for April 2016

    Robot OverlordBy Robot OverlordJanuary 20, 20167 Mins Read

    Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in April 2016.

    DARK CIRCLE COMICS

    BlackHood#11 BlackHood#11macksvarTHE BLACK HOOD #11

    Before the cataclysmic events of “Bullet’s Kiss” and “The Lonely Crusade,” there was another Black Hood—Kip Burland, a former police officer who vowed to fight the crimes that he couldn’t while wearing a badge. But what was he doing in Philadelphia the day he was accidentally shot and killed by Highway Patrolman Greg Hettinger? You’ll find out in this special flashback issue starring the Original Hood… and learn the shocking truth about what really happened that day. This is an essential one-shot you don’t want to miss, featuring art from classic Black Hood artist Rick Burchett!
    Script: Duane Swierczynski
    Art: Rick Burchett, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
    The Black Hood #11 CVR A Reg: Greg Smallwood
    The Black Hood #11 CVR B Variant: David Mack
    On Sale Date: 5/4
    32-page, full color comic
    $3.99 U.S.

    TheShield#4 TheShield#4RobinsonvarTHE SHIELD #4
    “Daughter of the Revolution, Part 4” She has served her country well, fighting for US interests the world over. But when the Shield’s next mission ends in tragedy on American soil—a tragedy televised live to every home in the country—the true nature of Black Seven is revealed as the superhero the world has been waiting generations for becomes… Public Enemy Number 1!
    Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
    Art: Drew Johnson, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
    The Shield #4 CVR A Reg: Drew Johnson
    The Shield #4 CVR B Variant: Andrew Robinson
    On Sale Date: 4/27
    32-page, full color comic
    $3.99 U.S.

    ARCHIE COMICS

    Archie#8Emdinvar Archie#8Fish Archie#8HicksDownvarARCHIE #8

    Veronica’s father (and Archie’s arch-nemesis!), Hiram Lodge, is running for Mayor of Riverdale! But will he save, and even improve the town—or will he destroy it?​ Find out in this next installment of the hottest comic of the year!
    Script: Mark Waid

    Art:  Veronica Fish, Jack Morelli, Andre Szymanowicz
    Archie #8 CVR A Reg Cover: Veronica Fish
    Archie #8 CVR B Variant: Anton Emdin

    Archie #8 CVR C Variant: Faith Erin Hicks
    On Sale Date: 5/11
    32-page, full color comic
    $3.99 U.S.

    Jughead#6 Jughead#6Chiangvar Jughead#6PerezvarJUGHEAD #6

    The time has come. It’s JUGHEAD VS. PRINCIPAL STANGER: THE FINAL SHOWDOWN! With the whole gang at his side, Jughead puts it all on the line: Either Stanger goes, or Jughead does! You won’t want to miss this!

    Script: Chip Zdarsky

    Art: Erica Henderson, Jack Morelli
    Jughead #6 CVR A Reg Cover: Erica Henderson
    Jughead #6 CVR B Variant: Cliff Chiang

    Jughead #6 CVR C Variant: Ramon K. Perez
    On Sale Date: 5/4
    32-page, full color comic
    $3.99 U.S.

    ARCHIEComDig#268ARCHIE COMICS ANNUAL #268
    What was supposed to be a fun trip to a movie set ends up in a real-life crime caper! Will it be up to Archie, Jughead and Raj to save the day? Find out in “Go Figure,” the entertaining new lead story to this comics annual, featuring even more pages of fun!

    Script: Alex Simmons
    Art:  Fernando Ruiz
    Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowksi, Rosario “Tito” Peña
    On Sale Date: 4/27
    192-page, full color comic
    $5.99 U.S.

     

    1000PG_75thARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS 75TH ANNIVERSARY BASH (TR)
    It’s the biggest celebration of the year! Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica are throwing a BASH to honor Archie’s 75th anniversary! In this edition of the ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS series, get ready for hours of joy, laughter, amusement and crazy celebrations with Archie & his pals ‘n’ gals! For 75 years, Archie and his friends have been making everyone laugh and this collection will remind you of just what’s made Archie last for so long! Everything’s Archie in the largest Archie collection series EVER—offered at an incredible value price!
    Script: Various
    Art: Various
    Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
    978-1-62738-872-6
    $14.99/$15.99 CAN
    4-7/8 x 6-9/16″
    TR
    1000 pp, Full Color
    Direct Market On-Sale Date: 4/27

    FunhouseJumbo#20ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #20
    A rollerblading double date threatens to embarrass Archie in front of both Betty and Veronica! Can he learn how to blade in just a few days time in order to keep the date going smoothly and maintain his cool image? Or will Reggie be determined to skate him out of the ring… and into the hospital? Find out in “Cheat Skate,” the fun new lead story to this JUMBO-sized comics digest.

    Script: J. Torres
    Art:  Pat and Tim Kennedy
    Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
    On Sale Date: 5/11
    256-page, full color comic
    $6.99 U.S.

    B&VDDigest#243BETTY & VERONICA COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #243
    The Many Loves of Archie Andrews continues on in this next fun installment! Archie’s date with Ginger goes awry when her beloved cat Cinnamon gets sick. Exhausted from taking care of her cat, Archie lets Ginger rest while he takes over. Unfortunately, Cinnamon’s not as a big of a fan of Archie as her owner is! See if the claws will come out in “Don’t Make Ginger Snap!” the fun new lead story to this comics double digest!

    Script: Dan Parent
    Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith
    Cover: Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, Rosario “Tito” Peña
    On Sale Date: 5/4
    160-page, full color comic
    $4.99 U.S.

    Mega-Man-Master-EditionMEGA MAN: MASTER EDITION VOL. 1 (TR)
    Mega Man is the legendary Blue Bomber-the boy robot turned hero! One of video game’s first icons, he’s now one of comic books’ greatest heroes! It all began when the nefarious Dr. Wily stole Dr. Light’s eight Robot Masters and turned them against the world! Helper-bot Rock had himself turned into Mega Man—the super fighting robot-to save the day! Dr. Wily wouldn’t go down without a fight, though, and built eight combat-specific Robot Masters just to destroy Mega Man—from without or within! Now Mega Man must fight to save the world and himself!  MEGA MAN: MASTER EDITION vol.1 collects the first three epic storylines, covering Mega Man #1-12.

    Script: Ian Flynn
    Art: Patrick Spaziante, Chad Thomas, Ben Bates, Rick Bryant, Gary Martin, John Workman, Matt Herms
    Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
    978-1-62738-873-3
    $24.99/$27.99 CAN
    5-1/2 x 7-1/2″
    TR
    336 pp, Full Color
    Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/4

    Sonic#284 Sonic#284varSONIC THE HEDGEHOG #284
    SONIC and friends get into some BIG TROUBLE in “Panic in the Sky” Part One: Sonic’s Freedom Fighters are finally ready to restore the planet! Unless, of course, someone does even more damage! Cue: the evil Dr. Eggman (of course)! He has a plan of his own and strikes first! The mad doctor launches a multi-pronged assault that will leave you speechless-everything has been building up to this moment!  The final chapter to the Shatter World Saga begins here! Featuring the first of four EPIC connecting covers by mega-talent Dan Schoening and an “Evil Win” variant by the wonderful Lamar Wells!

    Script: Ian Flynn
    Art: Diana Skelly, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
    Sonic the Hedgehog #284 CVR A Reg: Dan Schoening & Luis Antonio Delgado
    Sonic the Hedgehog #284 CVR B Variant: Lamar Wells, Rick Bryant & Matt Herms
    On Sale Date: 5/11
    32-page, full color comic
    $3.99 U.S.

    SonicUniv#87 SonicUniv#87varSONIC UNIVERSE #87
    Knock knock, it’s KNUCKLES in “Shattered” Part One: A brand new adventure starring Knuckles and Amy Rose begins here!  It’s a race against time to find the final Master Emerald shards before Sonic restores the shattered world!  The final installment of Knuckles’s search, filled with dangers and mysteries, starts with this issue!  Featuring cover art by the terrific Tracy Yardley plus an “& Knuckles” variant by CG artist supreme Rafa Knight!

    Script: Ian Flynn
    Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
    Sonic Universe #87 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley & Matt Herms
    Sonic Universe #87 CVR B Variant: Rafa Knight
    On Sale Date: 4/27
    32-page, full color comic
    $3.99 U.S.

    WOArchieComDig#58WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #58
    When Betty and Veronica learn that Archie and his father have gone fishing and left poor Mary Andrews to deal with a mountain of chores, they decide she deserves a little vacation too! And the girls quickly discover that this overworked Mom has more moxie than they realized! The big question is whether Archie and Fred will be able to handle what awaits them when they return home! Find out in “Thrills and Chills,” the entertaining new lead story to this comics double digest!

    Script: James Gartler
    Art: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli
    Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
    On Sale Date: 5/11
    160-page, full color comic
    $4.99 U.S.

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