Archie Comics Sneak Peek of the Week

Interview: Dustin Nguyen

Batman: Streets of Gotham artist Dustin Nguyen has brought to life characters of the DCU with his unique and striking art style. Dustin’s art work can also be found in the pages of Wildstorm, Supernatural, and the Friday the 13th books. A favorite among comic fans, I had the pleasure to speak with him about his career, comics and the return of Bruce Wayne.

By: Stephen Schleicher | June 4th, 2009

This week, Archie Comics came a calling, and dropped off sneak peeks of Archie and Friends #132, Pals ‘n’ Gals Double Digest #132, and Sonic the Hedgehog #201.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #132
“One Nation, Under Archie, Part 1 of 2”: Archie and his friends head for Washington, D.C. to take part in a living history festival – where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! Does Archie have what it takes to portray a Revolutionary War hero? Will Betty and Veronica fight over who will wear the Medieval Princess gown? Can Jughead rustle up some grub as a wild west cowboy? What kind of scoundrel will Reggie dress as? It’s a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver!
SCRIPT: Arie Kaplan
ART: Pat Kennedy
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

PALS ‘N’ GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #132
“The Collectors”: Dust off that knick-knack shelf – the gang is “collecting” their thoughts on the things they like to collect!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
“Test of Characters”: Chuck and Nancy set out on a nice, peaceful stroll where they can be all alone…if only their friends didn’t turn up around every corner!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
“Pop Goes the Ringtone”: Frankie, Maria and Brigitte record a catchy jingle for Pop’s Chocklit Shoppe…and the burger biz has never been better!
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #201
“Change in Management”: Sonic and his friends are ready to relax after the series-shaking events of #200, but their plans soon change with the explosive arrival of an old villain! A villain who brings grim tidings of a new threat that’s claimed the world! Who are the new faces of evil? Will Sonic rise to the occasion, or will he be busy fighting a mystery guest star? “Devotion”: Espio the Chameleon gets a visitor of his own, and news that will change his standing in the Chaotix forever!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US