Archive for the ‘Archie Comics’ Category
Press Release
Archie Andrews, America’s typical teenager was presented for the first time in PEP COMICS #22 in December 1941. Since then, Archie and his friends have entertained eight generations of readers. The opportunity has now arrived for both old and new Archie fans to experience Archie’s fun-filled journey to become the world’s most popular teen. Archie Comics is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Dark Horse Comics as Archie and the kids from Riverdale will be joining the Dark Horse line of classic comic reprints.
The Archie Archives will consist of hardcover volumes, in Dark Horse’s archive format, featuring Archie Comics mainstay characters of “Archie”, “Betty”, “Jughead”, “Veronica” and the other characters in the Riverdale Universe. Each individual title will begin with the earliest published issue and move forward in chronological order. Each volume will be approximately 200-250 pages, feature embossed printing, a dust-jacket and carry both Archie Comics and Dark Horse names and logos. The initial plan is to release three volumes of each individual title per calendar year, with each volume retailing for $49.95. According to Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson, the series will run indefinitely.
Archie Comics co-CEO Jon Goldwater stated, “We have seen the quality and care Dark Horse has put in to restoring and collecting material for their archival series, and we are looking forward to making our early MLJ library of classic material available to a new generation of kids and collectors.”
Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in December 2009.
Archie Comics #601 lands in stores today, and with the increased interest in Archie, now might be a good time to check out the company’s other offerings including Jughead #197, Archie & Friends All-Star Volume #1: Veronica’s Passport, Archie’s Double Digest #202, and Sonic Universe #8, all of which arrive next week.
Or – “The One With The Proposal…”
General rule of thumb for me? Don’t review a comic more than a week or so old. For an event of this magnitude, though, I’m happy to revise that theory, because (honest and for true) it took nearly a month for me to snag a copy of the issue. Finally, the boy from Riverdale chooses between the two objects of his affection, and then a very wholesome brand of all heck breaks loose…
This week, Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie #601, Betty & Veronica Double Digest #174, and Jughead & Friends Digest #34.
Press Release
Super Duck. Wilbur. Cosmo the Merry Martian. Suzie. These names evoke more than just nostalgia for comic book readers who grew up in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. They are still highly regarded today, as new generations of collectors discover these cool and crazy characters from Archie’s past.
Now, on the company’s 70th anniversary and the eve of these characters’ return to the limelight in various media, Archie Comics is pleased to bring back these popular characters once more in a hysterical two-part story written and drawn by Fernando Ruiz that you just can’t miss!
Press Release
As of September 1st, Archie Comics “Freshman Year #1″ is the most downloaded comic in iTunes History! Jon Goldwater, co-CEO of Archie Comics said, “As the Digital medium expands to include more forms of entertainment; we want Archie Comics to be at the forefront of new media. We are delighted to find our fans are already there and waiting for us. We announced the Archie Digital Comic for iTunes in May and in less than four months our first offering Archie Freshman Year #1, has become the most downloaded comic on iTunes. It is incredible!”
This week, we get a look at Archie & Friends #135, Archie Digest #257, and Sonic the Hedgehog #204. Of course, you’ll need to take the jump to see all the fun, but then again, you knew that already.
Make with the clicky-clicky!
There is other news today, but I have a feeling it will be overlooked. Still, the world moves forward, as does Archie Comics with its announcement that it is offering digital versions of its comics on the PlayStation Portable.
Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at Betty & Veronica Digest #197, and Veronica #196. Take the jump for the hijinx.
Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in November 2009.
This week, Archie Comics sends Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Betty and Veronica #243 and Sonic Universe #7.
If you thought the future story of Archie marrying Veronica is trippy, wait until you meet the twins, Marty! That’s right, Archie and Veronica are the proud parents of twins, and you’ll be able to see what it’s all about in Archie Comics #602.
Next week sees the arrival of Archie Comics #600 featuring the wedding of Archie and Veronica. It’s a future story, and there is a really nice out for readers who would rather see Archie not go down that road. Archie Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie #600 and Pals-n-Gals Double Digest #134.
Here’s something for our friends to the north to enjoy next week; Happy Harbor Comics, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is celebrating the union of Archie and Veronica with an in store promotion and contest.
The Wedding will feature look-a-like models to cut up a congratulatory cake!
Come to HHv1 (10112-124st) at 11 am dressed as the best looking Gang from Riverdale (Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica) and you’ll be entered to win some great prizes!TOP PRIZE: $250 for Fiore Italian Restaurant
Plus $100 for Player Sports Bar
Plus 2 copies for each person of the comic series!
Runner up Prize: $100 for Teddy’s Restaurant
Plus 1 copy for each person of the comic series!
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