This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at ARCHIE #581 and ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #185.

ARCHIE #581

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“Forget Me Not”: Miraculously, Archie remembers the anniversary of his first date with Veronica… but can he remember to get her a gift she doesn’t already have?
“MESS-terpiece”: When Mr. Lodge’s favorite artist goes abstract, he suspects Archie of tampering with his paintings!
“Surprise”: Betty keeps slipping little surprises into Archie’s back pockets… leading Archie to wonder if he’s absentmindedly taking things he shouldn’t!
“Just Plain Wrong”: It’s “business” as usual when Veronica has to break a date with Archie to entertain the son of one of her father’s clients… but in the end, it’s Archie who makes the real power play!
SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: January 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: January 22nd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #185

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“Freeze Framed”: Archie hopes the seasonal photos he submitted to the local newspaper’s “Winter Wonderland” competition don’t meet with a frosty reception!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Randy Elliott.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: January 22nd, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.