MAMARONECK, NY – October 1, 2007

For nearly 70 years, the lynchpin of Archie Comics has been the romantic entanglements of its main characters. From the eternal “love triangle” between Betty, Veronica and Archie, to Midge’s undying devotion for jealous Moose, to Ethel’s infatuation with uninterested Jughead, romance has played perhaps the most integral of roles in the lives of Riverdale High’s comic book teens. Now, a “bouquet” of stories revolving around love most fair… and love most frightful... awaits you this December. Don’t miss these “lovely” tales!

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ARCHIE DIGEST #240

“Arrow Talk”: The new cupid in town gets a lesson from the retiring one – when it comes to love, there’s no more star-crossed place than Riverdale! How else to explain one boy who just can’t seem to choose a girl, another who prefers hamburgers to honies, and a third who finds no more stunning beauty than that which stares back at him from the mirror?!

SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Pat Kennedy.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: December 12th, 2007

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 19th, 2007

On Sale on Newsstands: January 1st, 2008

Full color digest format

$2.49 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #180

“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.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #157

“You Ain’t Got No Elegance”: Both Betty and Archie are abuzz when they learn Veronica’s got a hot date with a high class gentleman! Is this finally the answer to Betty’s prayers, or merely the beginning of Archie’s nightmares? The answer will melt your heart!

SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Pat Kennedy.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: December 19th, 2007

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 26th, 2007

On Sale on Newsstands: January 8th, 2008

JUGHEAD #186

“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.