Media Release -- This summer, Archie and his friends tackle the American Revolution, the fabulous ‘50s and the psychedelic ‘60s all in the same month! It all happens this July with stories that evoke the hopefulness of the peace and love generation, the teenage trailblazers of the sock hop generation, and the brave men and women who helped found America!
The historical hilarity starts with ARCHIE & FRIENDS #133. Continuing the previous month’s thrilling story of historical re-enactments , “Archie is History Part 2” returns readers to Washington, D.C. where the teens of Riverdale High are taking part in a living history festival – where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! But now Archie’s wallet is history – it’s been mysteriously stolen and everyone’s return bus tickets are inside! Meanwhile, Reggie tries making political power plays while Veronica tries making a real estate deal of historic proportions – literally! Before story’s end, a valuable lesson about Honest Abe Lincoln is learned… and just wait until you see who’s disguised as Ben Franklin! It’s a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver!
Meanwhile, in ARCHIE #599, its peace, love and rock ‘n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert/cultural happening! Join The Archies and all their friends as they enjoy the “Riverstock Festival!” When those friends include Riverdale’s resident “flower child” Mustang Sally, you know you’re in for a groovy time! The kids use their concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, and their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. In addition to all the music, fun and positive vibes, this story is filled with the best the ‘60s had to offer – from peace symbols to colorful fashions to the favored rock instruments of the decade, it’s all here in this tuneful tale… brought to you by no less an authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin’ sixties pop culture tome, “Hal Lifson’s 1966!”
Finally, in PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #133, a member of Archie’s inner circle gets to relive his own history, as well as take a trip back to the fabulous ‘50s! In past special digest editions, we reprinted such milestone issues from the 1940s and ‘50s as PEP COMICS #22, ARCHIE COMICS #1, ARCHIE’S PAL JUGHEAD #1, and ARCHIE’S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1. Now, one of Archie’s most (in)famous characters, is celebrated in this special edition reprinting one of Reggie’s earliest appearances in JACKPOT #5 as well as ARCHIE’S RIVAL REGGIE #1 in its entirety. In addition to the classic tales, Reggie gets the opportunity for his present self to meet his past self in the aptly-titles story, “Reggie Meets Reggie!” Will modern Reggie’s jokes and pranks be “new” in the 1950s? Will he even have time to crack wise when he angers the ‘50s Moose? It’s a Reggie story for the ages… literally!
ARCHIE #599
“Return to Riverstock”: It’s peace, love and rock ‘n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert/cultural happening! Join The Archies and all their friends as they enjoy the “Riverstock Festival!” When those friends include Riverdale’s resident “flower child” Mustang Sally, you know you’re in for a groovy time! The kids use their concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, and their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. In addition to all the music, fun and positive vibes, this story is filled with the best the ‘60s had to offer – from peace symbols to colorful fashions to the favored rock instruments of the decade, it’s all here in this tuneful tale! It’s all brought to you by no less an authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin’ sixties pop culture tome, “Hal Lifson’s 1966!”
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Stan Goldberg
“Mower Madness”: Archie cuts lawns to raise the entry fee for the big go-kart race, but can he “cut it” against his speedy competitors?
SCRIPT: John Rose
ART: Stan Goldberg
“Beach Brouhaha”: Archie learns summer jobs are no day at the beach, even when those jobs are ON the beach!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: July 15th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 22nd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 4th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #133
“Archie is History Part 2 of 2”: Last issue, Archie and his friends went to Washington, D.C. to take part in a living history festival – where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! But now Archie’s wallet is history – it’s been mysteriously stolen and everyone’s return bus tickets are inside! Meanwhile, Reggie tries making political power plays while Veronica tries making a real estate deal of historic proportions – literally! Before story’s end, a valuable lesson about Honest Abe Lincoln is learned… and just wait until you see who’s disguised as Ben Franklin! It’s a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver! SCRIPT: Arie Kaplan
ART: Pat Kennedy
Shipping Date: July 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 21st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US
PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #133
First, Archie reprinted PEP COMICS #22 and ARCHIE COMICS #1 to celebrate Archie’s 65th anniversary in ARCHIE DIGEST #236. Then, Jughead got the same treatment in JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #138. That was followed by BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #185, a special issue commemorating the anniversary of ARCHIE’S GIRLS BETTY & VERONICA #1 from 1950. Now, one of Archie’s most (in)famous characters, Reggie Mantle is celebrated in this special edition of ARCHIE’S PESTS… er… ARCHIE’S PALS ‘N GALS DIGEST! Archie Comics is pleased to present this vintage material once more, including one of Reggie’s earliest appearances in JACKPOT #5 as well as the entire first issue of ARCHIE’S RIVAL REGGIE in its entirety.
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
“Reggie Meets Reggie”: In addition to the classic tales, Reggie gets the same opportunity Archie, Jughead and Betty and Veronica received in the aforementioned issues: the opportunity for his present self to meet his past self! And since there’s no one Reggie loves more than himself, we can’t think of anyone he’d rather meet! It’s all courtesy of a trip down “memory lane,” that magical road that leads to all sorts of space-time continuum chaos! Will modern Reggie’s jokes and pranks be “new” in the 1950s? Will he even have time to crack wise when he angers the ‘50s Moose? It’s a Reggie story for the ages… literally!
SCRIPT: Fernando Ruiz
ART: Rex Lindsey
Shipping Date: July 15th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 22nd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 4th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US
