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This post relates to: Metal Sonic, Scourge, Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #192

“Metal and Mettle, Part Two”: You’re not just seeing double, you’re seeing quadruple when Sonic and Scourge fight for their lives against the sleek killer robots Metal Sonic and Metal Scourge!  Why isn’t Scourge’s Suppression Squad doing anything to help?  And what is the sinister secret Dr. Eggman is using to keep the Dark Egg Legion under his control?

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Dimension-hopping cover by Tracy Yardley! & Josh Ray!

Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: September 23rd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

This post relates to: Harvey Mercadoocasio, Pat Spaziante, Art Mawhinney, Mike Kanterovich, Ken Penders, Michael Gallagher, Sonic

RELIVE SOME OF THE MOST TITANIC  SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ADVENTURES FROM SONIC SUPER SPECIALS WITH THE SONIC SELECT SERIES!

In 1993, Sonic the Hedgehog sped his way from video games to comic books.  Almost 200 issues later, "the blue blur" can lay claim to having the most successful comic book career of all video game heroes!  Now you can travel back in time to some of Sonic’s most exciting adventures from hard-to-find oversized specials in SONIC SELECT, a thrilling series of upscale reprints that lets you revisit Sonic’s exploits in a premium yet affordable format.  These special 6 x 9 inch editions contain 128 action-packed pages, faithfully re-colored and printed on superior stock, all for only $11.95 US!
    In SONIC SELECT #2, fans will thrill to these classic tales from the specials, “Knuckles Chaotix,” “Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles,” “Mecha Madness” and “Sonic Live!”:
•   “The Chaos Effect”: It’s the origin of the Chaotix from the now hard-to-find Sega 32x “Knuckles’ Chaotix” game!  Can they rescue the Freedom Fighters from Robotnik’s bogus “amusement park” that’s anything but amusing?
•   “Tag! You’re it!”: A friendly game of tag leads Espio to a discovery that could change Knuckles and everyone else’s lives forever!
•   “The Hunt is On”: One by one the Chaotix are being kidnapped, and it’s up to Knuckles to find the culprits and rescue his friends!
•   “Crash of the Titans”: A mass of Chaos Emeralds is discovered, and both Sonic and Knuckles are finding them and powering up.  What will happen when next these now-hyper-powered titans meet?  Better run for cover!
•   “Fathers & Sons”: As Knuckles attempts to solve the disappearance of the Chaotix, he digs deep into his memory as a Guardian-in-training.  As he searches his past, he learns more about his future than he expected!
•   “Mecha Madness”: Robotnik’s dream has come true, but it’s a nightmare for everyone else: Sonic is finally robotocized and he’s tearing about Knothole Village!  Can the Freedom Fighters survive this seeming betrayal?
•   “Don’t Let the Island Hit You on the Way Down”: The eternal elephant Mammoth Mogul and his “Fearsome Foursome” wreck havoc on the Floating Island!
•   “Knuckles Quest Part 2”: In a thrilling tale continued from SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #42, Knuckles resumes his search for the mystical Sword of Acorns… but can he survive the deadly beasts he’ll meet along the way?
    Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt crusader as he saves Knothole Village!  So what are you waiting for?  Put on your favorite pair of sneakers, grab a chilidog, start reading these thrilling collections and let the excitement begin!

SONIC SELECT VOLUME #2
THE NEW SERIES OF SONIC COLLECTIONS FEATURING CLASSIC TALES FROM SONIC SUPER SPECIALS CONTINUES!

Following in the smashing success of the Sonic Archives series, Archie continues the proud tradition of reprints with Sonic Select!  These fully restored and re-mastered 6x9 inch graphic novels feature the best stories taken from the original Sonic Super Specials! Volume 2 presents stories from such classic specials as "Knuckles' Chaotix," "Super Sonic vs Hyper Knuckles," "Mecha Madness," and "Sonic Live!"  Now these hard-to-find stories are conveniently collected in this handsome volume, allowing fans from today and yesterday to add to their stash of Sonic comics, or start a whole new collection!  Join the fun and become part of the Archie-Sonic history!

SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Ken Penders, Kent Taylor and Mike Kanterovich.
ART: Art Mawhinney, Patrick Spaziante, Ken Penders, Harvey Mercadoocasio and Rich Koslowski.
Super-terrific cover by Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante!

ISBN #: 978-1-879794-36-5
Shipping Date: November 12th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 19th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 2nd, 2008
128-page, full color graphic novel
$11.95 US.

This post relates to: Sonic X, Sonic, Sabrina Spellman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Betty and Veronica, Jughead Jones, Veronica, Betty, Archie

BETTY & VERONICA #237

 “Welcome Back to Riverdale”: Last issue, the memory of “bad boy” Nick St. Clair was evoked by a lothario lifeguard… and lingered like the crumb of a fish sandwich Jughead left behind!  This issue, Nick himself is back for sure… but for how long?  The seemingly “new and improved” Nick makes sure to apologize to everyone he wronged in the popular “Bad Boy Trouble” story, but not everyone is convinced that he’s changed…  Until he saves Betty from a rough gang of bikers!  Will this lead to a brand-new romance for Betty?

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.

ART: Jeff Shultz.

Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

 

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #187

 “Bright Idea”: Betty and Veronica are content to lounge pool side, but Mrs. Lodge comes up with plenty of alternatives.  Will the girls soak up the possibilities or merely continue to soak up the sun?

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.

ART: Bob Bolling.

“The Surfing Whirl”: Archie would love to make waves with Betty, but she keeps postponing his dates to surf the waves!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Tim Kennedy.  

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008

Full color digest format

$2.49 US.

 

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #143

 “Mow Money”: Jughead’s dad insists he take a job mowing a neighbor’s lawn, but Jughead just isn’t “cut” out for work!  

SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.

“The Passionate Rival”: After an ineffectual picnic date with Jughead on the beach, Ethel decides she’d be better off dating a robot… and Dilton’s robot obliges!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Tim Kennedy.

“The Paws that Refresh”: When Jughead enters Hot Dog in a dog surfing contest, Reggie ends up “all wet!”

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Bill Galvan.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008

Full color digest format

$3.69 US.

 

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #96

 “Remebrance”: A trip back to the lagoon Sabrina discovered back in issue #90 leaves her and Llandra with flying carpets and masks that transform the wearer into different creatures!  Perhaps this will come in handy for facing the monsters that are terrorizing the Magic Realm.  Something must be done… the monsters are running so rampant that a mandatory curfew has been enacted.  This means bad news for Sabrina, as the nightly Charm School shuts down, and Sabrina isn’t allowed to visit Batty Bartholomew for evening tutoring. She knows she could use her powerful wands to destroy the monsters that are in the realm, but she dares not – especially knowing that using that wand too much will make her evil again.  As if that weren’t enough, the Magic Council has gotten wind of the new Four Blades movement and is posting signs everywhere warning people to be vigilant and urging people to report suspicious behavior… where will this all lead?  It’s adventure and intrigue as only Sabrina can deliver!

SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.

Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

 

SONIC X #36

 “Pet-astrophe”: If Sonic thinks he has a hard time with Eggman, wait until he sees the trouble Chris’ rival Milan Ramada dishes out!  This spoiled daughter of a rich businessman could give Veronica Lodge a run for her money (literally)!  Determined to win the title of “richest kid in town,” Milan travels in style in a souped-up limo made of special components her father’s company dreamt up.  Eggman promptly steals those components to build a new robot, but still needs a chaos emerald to complete the task.  Lucky for him, first prize in the pet show is chaos emerald-encrusted collar!  Can Bokkun dressed as a cat really win the judges’ hearts in any category other than “worst in show?!”

SCRIPT: Joe Edkin.

ART: David Hutchison (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).

“Fine furry friends” cover by Pat “I brake for fuzzy animals” Spaziante!
Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

This post relates to: Veronica, Betty, Sonic, Jughead Jones, Archie

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #122

“California Dreaming, Part Two”: Last issue, the news of Archie and his friends’ worldwide, mystery-solving adventures led to a major movie contract and a trip to Tinseltown!  While at a swank Hollywood party, the gang is kidnapped along with dozens of celebrity guests, and trapped in a ballroom with wall-to-wall food!  That may be fine for Jughead, but the others are determined to break both themselves and their famous fellow prisoners free.  The crazy climax features a thrilling “cat and costumed mouse” chase as the teens pursue the lead culprit racing through the Catalina Comic Convention!  It’s one explosive finish (did we mention the fireworks?) you can’t afford to miss! SCRIPT: Alex Simmons.  ART: Fernando Ruiz.  

Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.






























 

ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #191

 “A Sign of the Times”: Archie has a commercial conundrum – everywhere he turns, he sees an advertisement!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Fernando Ruiz.

“Wet and Wild!”:  A ride down a mammoth water slide becomes a slippery slope for Archie – literally!

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.

ART: Pat Kennedy.

“Turnabout is Foul Play”: The passing of the school budget means many improvements in extracurricular activities… but with summer vacation in full swing those activities will have to wait!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Fernando Ruiz.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008

Full color digest format

$3.69 US.

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #29

 “Action Hero Figures”: When marketing research shows teens are overscheduled and overstressed, Mr. Lodge decides what his company needs is an IN-action figure… and what better model for it than Jughead?!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Bill Galvan.

“A Turn in Fortune”:  Jughead’s reached the bottom of his pockets… and even his pockets’ holes have holes!  But good fortune is around the corner, in the form of a comic shop giving away cash prizes!  Guest-stars the owners and employees of Hi De Ho Comics!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Fernando Ruiz.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008

Full color digest format

$2.49 US.

 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #191

“Metal and Mettle, Part One”: The Council of Acorn is dragging its feet to take back Freedom HQ, and Sonic’s not the kind of guy to wait!  Our hero is ready to rumble – but is he ready for King Scourge and the newest Metal Sonic?  Meanwhile, Knuckles is still haunted by his time as Enerjak.  Can his bond with Julie-Su take the strain?  All this, plus a surprise newcomer joins the fray!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.

ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).

Pulse-pounding cover by Tracy Yardley!

Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

This post relates to: Sabrina Spellman, Sonic

LOOKING FOR ACTION, ADVENTURE AND INTRIGUE? 

THEN YOU HAVEN’T BEEN KEEPING UP WITH SONIC & SABRINA LATELY!

 

One’s a teenage witch who’s been on the scene since the early 1960s.  With at least two animated series under her belt and a smash-hit live-action sitcom seen the world over, Sabrina is the reigning queen of magical comic teens.

The other is a video game hero who has thrilled fans the world over since he leaped on the scene in the early 1990s.  Also a veteran of several animated series, he can also boast one of the longest-running licensed comics of the past 15 years.

The reason for Sabrina and Sonic’s longevity is simple: engaging characters and intriguing storylines that keep their loyal fans satisfied and coming back for more!  If you haven’t read a Sabrina or Sonic comic lately, don’t delay – pick up a copy today and find out what you’re missing!

 
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #97

“Remembrance, Part 3”: The countdown to issue #100 continues in this thrilling issue.  With Sabrina and the renegade group The Four Blades under constant pressure, it seems their leader is losing his nerve. But when things seem to get better for the Four Blades and Sabrina, one of its shadowy members leaves the group only to put them in unimaginable danger!  Things go from bad to worse for Sabrina as trouble at home puts her on the edge, not to mention a face-to-face confrontation with the Queen of the Magic Realm, will change everything forever!  A new romance for Zelda with former bad guy Atticus Rex and an excursion to explore the treasure aboard a sunken ship add to the intrigue in true spellbinding fashion!

SCRIPT: Tania del Rio.

ART: Lindsey Cibos (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).

Shipping Date: October 8th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 15th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 28th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

 

SONIC X #38

“Big Trouble in Little Station Square, Part One”:  S.O.N.I.C.X. – the secret Sonic-hating organization – is at it again!  They have a special serum that will turn Sonic into the monster they think he “really is.”  The problem now is: how do you catch the fastest thing alive?!  It’s a high-speed chase through the city with a special guest appearance by the Chaotix and an ending so big you won’t believe it!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.

ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
Monster mayhem cover by spooky Pat “Spaz” Spazinate!

Shipping Date: October 15th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 22nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 4th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #193

“Otherside Part One”: Good comes face-to-face with evil… and it’s just like looking in a mirror as Sonic and the Freedom Fighters square off against their evil doppelgangers from another world!  With King Scourge (the evil anti-Sonic from another dimension) and the Suppression Squad controlling Freedom HQ, Sonic and Amy are sent across time and space to Moebius… the Anti-Mobius, that is!  They run into some familiar faces in this topsy-turvy world, but who is friend and who is foe? And back home, what sinister scheme is Miles hatching?

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.

ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Double-trouble cover by Tracy Yardley! & Jason Jensen.

Shipping Date: October 1st, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 8th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 21st, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

This post relates to: Sonic, Jughead Jones, Archie, Betty

BETTY #175

 "The Flub Club": Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away… but are things really as they seem?

SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.

"Fast Food Friends": Betty "flips out" when she learns she's Archie's new boss at the burger joint!

SCRIPT: Bill Golliher.
ART: Stan Goldberg.

"Mentor Mismatch": Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they're practically clones… but will their opinions on Archie match up?

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Stan Goldberg.

"The Big Search": Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market… and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

 

JUGHEAD #190

DON'T MISS THIS MOUTH-WATERING TRIBUTE TO BUFFALO WINGS AND THEIR BIRTHPLACE!

"Winging It": Jughead and his friends "shuffle off to Buffalo" for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza and Mayor Brown - birthplace of buffalo wings and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead's entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition… unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead's dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded? Find out for yourself – don't miss this special issue-length epic!

SCRIPT: Craig Boldman.
ART: Jeff Shultz.
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #8

The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 8 presents issues #29 through #32 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition.

These stories mark the artistic change to a more "dramatic" tone, better aligning the series to the hit Saturday morning animated series then on the air. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves New Mobotropolis! This action-packed edition features events like Sally's roboticization, the introduction of Dulcy the Dragon, the solo adventures of Knuckles which led to his regular comic book, and other historic occurrences.

Stories include:
"Steel-Belted Sally" (issue #29),
"Growing Pains, Part II" (issue #29),
"The Return of Uncle Chuck" (issue #30),
"Who Keeps Stealing my Chaos Emeralds?!" (issue #30),
"Knuckles' Chaotix Sneak Peak": (issue #30),
"A Robot Rides the Rails" (issue #31),
"Lost… and Found!" (issue #31),
"Tundra Road, Part 1" (issue #31),
"Blast from the Past" (issue #32),
"Prisoners" (issue #32), and
"Tundra Road, Part II" (issue #32).
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich, Ken Penders & Paul Castiglia.
ART: Art Mawhinney, Dave Manak, & Pat "Spaz" Spaziante. Colossal cover by Spaz!
Shipping Date: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 30th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 12th, 2008
112-page, full color paperback
$7.95 US.

This post relates to: Sonic, Reggie, Veronica, Jughead Jones, Betty, Archie

ARCHIE #587

THE “FRESHMAN YEAR” SAGA BEGINS HERE!

“The Summer Before”: Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica’s worldwide travels, and more! It’s all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of “Wolff & Byrd” and “Archie Meets the Punisher” fame.

SCRIPT: Batton Lash.
ART: Bill Galvan.

Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #142

THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC SAGA OF JUGHEAD’S NEW LOVE LIFE… FEATURING JUGHEAD’S NEW, REALISTIC LOOK!

“The MatchMakers Part 4”: Having “set-up” Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples’ competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest… especially for a “new couple!” Is their relationship the “real deal,” or have they merely set up those who set them up? Find out for yourself in the thrilling conclusion to this intriguing 4-part tale! Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year!

SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan.
ART: Joe Staton.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

SONIC X #35

“Cracking the Eggman”: The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more – all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic’s #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry?!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: James Fry and Terry Austin.

Masquerade-mayhem cover by Pat “Disguise the Limit” Spaziante!

Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

This post relates to: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic

I have to admit that I am a little surprised.  It makes sense since Sonic still has a comic going.  Maybe Nintendo missed the boat.  I know they had some short lived Mario Bros. comics but they never really stuck with them.  I guess it just wasn't an area of focus for them.  I'm sure the comic would've done well.  There's so many characters in Mario's world. 

Congratulations to Sonic and his friends.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ENTER BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

 
Archie Comics would like to announce that Sonic the Hedgehog has been was recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest running comic series based on a video game.
 
From the 2008 Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition "LONGEST-RUNNING COMIC SERIES BASED ON A VIDEO GAME The longest-running comic series based on a video game is the American Sonic the Hedgehog Published by Archie Comics. It has now been running for 14 years and over 180 monthly issues having first appeared in July 1993."
 
Starting two years after the release of the first video game in 1991 for the Sega Genesis. Sonic the Hedgehog features a combination of characters and storylines from the games and cartoons, mixed with original characters and stories. The Sonic games continuity is an intricate part of the comics, each new game is incorporated into the story of the comic. Sonic and the Secret Rings included a free comic made by Archie Comics specifically for the game and both Sonic Chronicles and Sonic Unleashed will be included in the comic. In 2009 Sonic will continue to reach new milestones with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 200th issue.

This post relates to: Scourge, Tails, Sonic, Jughead Jones, Veronica, Betty, Archie

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #121

 “California Dreaming Part One”: When news of Archie and his friends’ worldwide, mystery-solving adventures (see ARCHIE & FRIENDS #117 through #120 for details) spreads, it isn’t long before Hollywood comes knocking. MGG Studios exec Perri DeLane is sure the gang will be a hit, and takes them to the Catalina Comic Con to unveil her latest franchise.

Later, the “Minute Men of Menace,” a gang of thieves who pull off their crimes in lightning-fast fashion, crash a swank invitation-only party that the gang are attending… and promptly kidnap all the celebrity guests! Can Archie and his friends solve yet another mystery so hot on the heels of their European tour? Is the plot of their movie being written before their eyes? These questions and more will be answered (maybe) when you read this intriguing tale!
SCRIPT: Alex Simmons. ART: Fernando Ruiz.

Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22nd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #190

 “Gull-ible”: An adorable, charming story presented in the much-loved “silent pantomime” style of Archie stories past. Lovebirds Archie and Betty meet some real “love birds” as they spend a day at the beach.
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.
ART: Bob Bolling.

“Absence Minded”: Feeling slighted by his friends, Archie can’t help but see reminders of them along every mile of beach.
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare.
ART: Bob Bolling.

“The Cupid Caper”: Cupid thinks his assignment to bring Archie and Betty closer together is a cake-walk. He hasn’t counted on Veronica showing up!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Randy Elliott.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22nd, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #190

 “A Bold New Mobeus Part 2: Duality”: Worlds collide as Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters throw-down with the evil Scourge and the villainous Suppression Squad! Tensions run high as personal grudges come to light, and the fate of Freedom HQ hangs in the balance! Who will win this epic struggle? The answer may surprise you!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Dimension-crossing cover by Tracy Yardley! & Josh Ray!

Shipping Date: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 22nd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

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THE ACTION & EXCITEMENT OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG’S CLASSIC ADVENTURES LIVES ON IN SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #9!

In November, 2006, Archie Comics offered Sonic readers both new and old the opportunity to relive the earliest adventures of their favorite hero with the release of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #1.  Now, here we are on the eve of the release of the 9th volume, and everyone agrees: this new classic reprint series is a hit!  Fans are jumping at the chance to travel back in time to where it all began.  Back in 1993, Sonic the Hedgehog sped his way from video games to comic books.  Almost 200 issues later, "the blue blur" can lay claim to having the most successful comic book career of all video game heroes.  Now, SONIC THE HEDEHOG ARCHIVES, a thrilling series of upscale reprints, lets you revisit Sonic’s early days in a premium yet affordable format.  These special 5 x 7 & ½ inch editions contain 112 action-packed pages, faithfully re-colored and printed on superior stock, with a low cover price of only $7.49 US!  Picking up where the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #8 left off (which reprinted the original Sonic series issues #29 through #32), SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #9 brings fans these classic tales from issues #33 through #36 – including exciting events like the origin of the Chaos emeralds, the return of King Acorn (sort of!), and other historic occurrences!  Stories include:

    * “Let’s Get Small” (issue #33): Robotnik gives everyone more ogida than usual – literally – by introducing a microbiotic infection into Knothole Village’s food supply!
    * “The Big Picture” (issue #33): A mysterious figure is monitoring Archimedes, Knuckles and the Floating Island.  Who could it be?
    * “Sonic Shot” (issue #33): A friendly game of hockey between the good guys and bad guys goes from slapshot to cheap shot when Robotnik intervenes!
    * “To ‘Bot or not to ‘Bot” (issue #34): Sonic and Rotor valiantly try to de-roboticize Uncle Chuck and Muttski, as a new Combot Army rises to eradicate the Freedom Fighters.
    * “A Sense of History Part One” (issue #34): Knuckles tries to piece his past together – but the trouble is, a comet blew his past into pieces years ago!
    * “Ring of Truth” (issue #35): A tale of intrigue as Sonic is transported to another dimension, encounters the Ancient Walkers and is challenged to solve the Riddle of the Rings!
    * “A Sense of History Part Two” (issue #35): Knuckles memory reveals more about his tumultuous upbringing and family, friends and foes!
    * “Heart of Darkness” (issue #36): It’s the long-awaited return of King Acorn… MAYBE!  
    * “A Sense of History Part Three” (issue #36): The ultimate destruction of the Floating Island is finally revealed!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #9
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Ken Penders & Mike Kanterovich.
ART: Art Mawhinney, Dave Manak, & Ken Penders.
Colossal cover by Pat “Spaz” Spazinate!
Shipping Date: September 24th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 1st, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 14th, 2008
112-page, full color graphic novel
$2.25 US.