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This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at ARCHIE #577, ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #181 & BETTY #167.

ARCHIE #577

“Record Breaker”: Instead of pressing CD’s, the Archies decide to sell downloadable files of their songs on the internet… which doesn’t translate to much profit once the 3 purchased files are shared over and over again! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg.

“Friendly Fire”: Tired of the girls fighting over him, Archie decides giving up both Betty and Veronica will save their relationship.... but can it save Archie from the girls’ wrath?! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. “Canoe Help Us?”: Archie takes Veronica for a one-way canoe ride… unintentionally one-way, of course! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.

Ships July 18th, 2007

On Sale DDC July 25th, 2007

On Sale Newsstand August 7th, 2007

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US

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ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #181

"Father Knows Best": Archie runs a foul of Mr. Lodge while visiting Veronica. From sitting on the couch playing guitar to watching television or a movie, will Archie ever be able to spend time with Veronica without Mr.Lodge watching over them? SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz (Pencils) and Al Milgrom (Inks).

PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups.

Ships July 18th, 2007

On Sale DDC July 25th, 2007

On Sale Newsstand August 7th, 2007

Full color digest format

$3.69 US

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BETTY #167

“Cloud 9”: A kiss from Archie sends Betty afloat… literally… in this whimsical tale! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg.

“Nothing to Do”: Betty visits Veronica to fight the summer doldrums, and learns just how valuable having “down time” can be! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.

“Falling Apart”: With fall just around the corner, Betty laments the passing the summer… or does she? SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg.

Ships July 18th, 2007

On Sale DDC July 25th, 2007

On Sale Newsstand August 7th, 2007

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US

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