The kind folks at Archie Comics have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the December 2011 Previews, scheduled to ship starting February 2012.ARCHIE #630
ARCHIE meets KISS part 4 – “Shout It Out Loud!” – This is it! The epic conclusion to ARCHIE meets KISS! guest stars galore unite as the Archies and KISS face off against a horde of invading monsters dead-set on turning Riverdale into a zombie haven! Can the rock legends stave off the monstrous invasion? What’s the key to the zombie invasion? and what’s up with that shiny amulet? find out here, as the historic crossover reaches its rockin’ finale!
Script: Alex Segura
Art & Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Francesco Francavilla
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/22/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.ARCHIE double digest #227
Archie in “A bad Wrap” – In hopes of impressing Veronica, Archie gets his rust bucket of a automobile covered in advertisements of her favorite shoe store. but after a rift with the store’s owners cause Veronica to swear them off, Archie is left with the predicament of trying to hide his ride from Veronica on their date!
Archie in “The Resolute Resolution” – Tomorrow is the big algebra exam but Archie is having trouble putting his head down and studying. Can Archie manage to block out all distractions and hit the books or is he predestined to flunk the course?
Archie in “Pet Fret” – Archie tests out his new camera phone by taking pictures of Betty’s cat but when others catch wind of his photography skills is he prepared to be the go-to pet photographer?
Script: Craig Boldman, George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/14/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.ARCHIE and pals double digest #13
Archie as Pureheart the powerful in “Postage Due” – When a disgruntled ex-postal worker turns his aggression towards those who formerly employed him, it’s up to Pureheart to stop him! Holding Mr. Lodge responsible, the wealthy industrialist is put in harm’s way when the villain seeks revenge on him. will Pureheart be able to thwart the anti-mail man before he can sabotage the postal service for good?
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Dan DeCarlo
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/22/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.ARCHIE: THE married LIFE book 2
Archie: The married Life book 2 collects issues 7-12 from the popular newsstand publication Life with Archie, exploring Archie Andrews’ life down two paths – if he had married girl next door Betty Cooper or wealthy socialite Veronica Lodge.
Last time we said goodbye to a mentor and hello to a new mayor, but what does the future hold for the rest of Riverdale? and what’s the deal with Dilton?
This 320-page full-color edition is the most critically acclaimed storyline in Archie Comics history – optimal for adult graphic novel sections but suitable for readers of all ages.
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: norm Breyfogle, Tim Levins, Andrew Pepoy
Cover: norm Breyfogle
978-1-879794-99-3
$19.99/$22.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16″
Trade Paperback
320 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 3/14/2012BETTY and VERONICA #258
Betty in “Gaga for Baba”! – After attending her first lady Gaga concert, Betty is inspired to start up her own solo act paying homage to the pop star. Armed with her guitar and an array of outlandish costumes, Betty builds a following for her alter ego “B” while keeping her true identity a secret. but what will the real Gaga think of her doppleganger when she attends one of Betty’s shows?
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/15/12
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.BETTY and VERONICA double digest #199Betty in “Shop Till You Drop!” – After Betty does Veronica the favor of picking up a gift for one of her society friends, the good deed turns into a after school job as a personal shopper. but when her latest client wants Betty to buy a present to impress Archie, she’ll be forced to decide between doing a good job or losing her eligible bachelor! how will Betty choose?
Script: bill Golliher
Art: Stan Goldberg, John Lowe
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/7/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.B&V pals double digest #222
Veronica in “Peace of Mind” – following a jealous outburst, Veronica turns to yoga in search of serenity. After a few short lessons Veronica’s personality does a 180 and her pals wonder whether they’ve seen the last of the old Veronica but will her sunny disposition last?
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jim Amash
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 2/22/12
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.JUGHEAD double digest #178
Jughead in “Revelation” – pondering his future after graduation, Jughead envisions various career paths but each dream job is interrupted by his biggest passion – food! will Jughead concoct thenullnull