ARCHIE #606Media Release -- The last 15 months have been extraordinary for Archie and his friends, as they appeared in one thrilling and unforgettable story after another! This February, readers will have a chance to revisit their fond memories of those stories with new tales that follow-up on the spectacular events that transpired.

No story in recent Archie history was as talked-about… or as controversial… as the saga that unfolded in ARCHIE issues #600 through #605. Fans everywhere were taken aback as Archie proposed to Veronica… and then again when he proposed to Betty! Archie's walks up "Memory Lane" provided not one but two glimpses of his possible future… but what happens now that Archie's feet are firmly planted back in the present day? That's what ARCHIE #606 aims to answer in the story, "Archie Gets Married: the Epilogue." The amazing events that occurred in ARCHIE issues #600 through #605 have left Archie in a daze! He doesn't know how to explain it to his friends… especially Betty and Veronica! Can he readjust to the way things used to be before he walked up Memory Lane? Famed movie producer Michael Uslan weaves the tale, with art by Archie legend Stan Goldberg.

While the "Archie Gets Married" stories took a peek into Archie's future, the "Freshman Year" tales delved into his past. Originally presented in the pages of ARCHIE #587-591, this mult-part epic finally revealed the back-stories behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters, and answered such questions as:. How did everyone meet? Did all of Archie's friends always live in Riverdale? Just when did the "eternal love triangle" first start? But that wasn't the whole story! Starting with "Freshman Year the Missing Chapters: Jughead" in ARCHIE & FRIENDS #140 and running through four consecutive issues, we fill in the blanks, giving readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on with Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Reggie, Chuck, and Pencilneck G. In this issue, we follow Jughead as his family moves out of Riverdale. What is life like in his new town? Can he make a friend as loyal as Archie? Who is Sadie – just a friend, or something more? The creative team of writer Batton Lash and artist Bill Galvan return for more freshman fun!

Last but not least, back in ARCHIE DIGEST #250 the Archies band played one of its most memorable concerts… and experienced a thrilling adventure – in exciting Beverly Hills! Now, in ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #206 they're back in California, and this time, they're playing a gig at the fabled Beverly Hills Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, where many a movie star, president and other dignitaries have been entertained throughout the years! Of course, they plan to make time for some of the city's other famous landmarks, too including the Fountain Coffee room – home of grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches and the famous "Orange Freeze" drink; and the many shops on Rodeo Drive, including Guzzi and Dolsay & Cabana! It's all brought to you by "popologist" writer Hal Lifson, with scenic art by fan-favorite Rex Lindsey!

ARCHIE #606

DON'T MISS THE INTROSPECTIVE EPILOGUE TO THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY!

"Archie Gets Married: the Epilogue": The amazing events that occurred in ARCHIE issues #600 through #605 have left Archie in a daze! He doesn't know how to explain it to his friends… especially Betty and Veronica! Can he readjust to the way things used to be before he walked up Memory Lane?

SCRIPT: Michael Uslan

ART: Stan Goldberg

"Unflappable": Archie comes up with a new way to break a date with Veronica: he'll push her buttons until she breaks the date with him!

SCRIPT: Craig Boldman

ART: Stan Goldberg

"Career Weak": An all-week Career Fair at school has Archie leaping from job to job. If only any of them were paying gigs!

SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare

ART: Stan Goldberg

Shipping Date: February 17th, 2010

On Sale at Comic Shops: February 24th, 2010

Newsstands: March 9th, 2010

32-page, full color comic

$2.50 US

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #140

"Freshmen Year – The Missing Chapters: Jughead": For years, fans of Archie Comics have wondered what happened in the years before the fabled teens of Riverdale entered high school. How did everyone meet? Were the teachers always at the high school? Did all of Archie's friends always live in Riverdale? Just when did the "eternal love triangle" first start? In the "Freshman Year" saga, originally presented in the pages of ARCHIE #587-591, readers finally learned the back-story behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! Starting with this issue and running through four consecutive issues, writer Batton Lash fills in the blanks, giving readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on with Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Reggie, Chuck, and Pencilneck G. In this issue, we follow Jughead as his family moves out of Riverdale. What is life like in his new town? Can he make a friend as loyal as Archie? Who is Sadie – just a friend, or something more? You won't want to miss the thrilling answers - reserve your copy today!

SCRIPT: Batton Lash

ART: Bill Galvan

Shipping Date: February 3rd, 2010

On Sale at Comic Shops: February 10th, 2010

Newsstands: February 24th, 2010

32-page, full color comic

$2.50 US

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #206

"The Archies Return to Beverly Hills": After their first thrilling adventure in Beverly Hills (from December 2008's ARCHIE'S DIGEST #250), The Archies have returned for more fun in the "Golden State!" This time, they're playing a gig at the fabled Beverly Hills Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, where many a movie star, president and other dignitaries have been entertained throughout the years! Of course, they plan to make time for some of the city's other famous landmarks, too, including the Fountain Coffee room – home of grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches and the famous "Orange Freeze" drink, and the many shops on Rodeo Drive, including Guzzi and Dolsay & Cabana!

SCRIPT: Hal Lifson

ART: Rex Lindsey

"Do the Right Thing": Archie faces his biggest dilemma: do what's right (keep his date with Betty) or rock 'n' roll all night (at a concert with Veronica)!

SCRIPT: Bill Golliher

ART: Tim Kennedy

"Loving the Library": Girls can read boys like open books – especially when those boys (like Archie) volunteer at the library just to meet girls!

SCRIPT: John Rose

ART: Tim Kennedy

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: February 10th, 2010

On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17th, 2010

Newsstands: March 2nd, 2010

176-page, full color digest

$3.99 US