This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #180, JUGHEAD #186, JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #136 and SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #90.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #180

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“Love Can Be Nasty”: Cheryl Blossom is tired of competing with Betty and Veronica for Archie’s affections. Likewise, Reggie is tired of competing with Archie for dates with Betty and Veronica. Guess it’s time for Reggie and Cheryl to form an alliance to solve this once and for all! But will putting their heads together result in their hearts coming together, too? It’s the romantic jigsaw puzzle of the year, as only the matchmakers (and breakers) at Archie Comics could conceive it!

SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales, including the “animated” Sabrina!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: December 5th, 2007

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 12th, 2007

On Sale on Newsstands: December 26th, 2007

Full color digest format

$2.49 US.

JUGHEAD #186

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“The Big Sleep”: The annual ice shuffleboard championship is on, but Riverdale’s star player Jughead is in deep hibernation! Will his teammates be able to revive him before they’re “iced?!” “To Beach His Own”: Jughead discovers how to beat the crowds at the beach – go in the dead of winter! “Chilly Reception”: When a girl gets tangled in Hot Dog’s chain, Jughead untangles her and treats her at Pop’s. The question is, will their hearts get tangled, too?

SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman. ART: Rex Lindsey.

Shipping Date: December 5th, 2007

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 12th, 2007

On Sale on Newsstands: December 26th, 2007

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #136

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“His Hidden Talent”: Jughead discovers a hidden talent – although he hates to work himself, he devises a way to find work for others… a way that results in free snow removal AND free pizzas! Just what is Jughead’s marvelous new method for avoiding work? Be sure to read this issue to find out!

SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Fernando Ruiz.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: December 5th, 2007

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 12th, 2007

On Sale on Newsstands: December 26th, 2007

Full color digest format

$3.69 US.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #90

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“Hidden Worlds, Forbidden Power”: After discovering the “Duality Wands,” Sabrina finds once forbidden powers and abilities are opening up to her. While attempting to grasp this new, unbelievable power, she discovers one of her new powers is the ability to create portals into hidden worlds – worlds filled with magical treasures! Entering these hidden worlds results in at least two consequences: separated from her boyfriend and other loved ones, Sabrina is left to face the unknown alone; and with nothing else to do but continue trying to control the power of the ”Duality Wands,” she doesn’t realize that it is the power that is controlling her!

SCRIPT: Tania del Rio. ART: Tania del Rio & Jim Amash.

COVER: Tania del Rio & Jim Amash.

Shipping Date: December 5th, 2007

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 12th, 2007

On Sale on Newsstands: December 26th, 2007

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.