The kind folks at Archie Comics have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the January 2012 Previews, scheduled to ship starting March 2012.ARCHIE #631“Another love Song” – The Pussycats are in town and Valerie has big news for her on-and-off-again partner Archie: Her family is moving to Riverdale! Not everyone is thrilled with the news, however, as Betty and Veronica don’t need the competition! The girls may have found the best kid to get their mind’s off Archie, though – Valerie’s brother!
Script: Dan Parent
Art & Cover: Dan Parent
Shipping Date: 3/14
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
ARCHIE and friends double digest #14
Pureheart the powerful in “Mite and Maim” – When bright-eyed reporters Betty and Veronica capture evil-doer The Octopus assaulting the mayor on camera, they’re guaranteed a front page scoop! Not about to let the story see the light of day, The Octopus apprehends the girls. who must stand in the way but Pureheart the Powerful! will Pureheart’s strength be able to stand up to Veronica’s kiss in buy to save the day or will The Octopus manage to stop the presses?
Script: Frank Doyle
Art: Bob White
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
Shipping Date: 3/7
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/21
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
ARCHIE meets KISS: COLLECTOR’S edition (HC)
The greatest band in rock history invades Riverdale! When the Archies find their town overrun by monsters because of a spell gone wrong, can rock legends KISS save the day? Sabrina the teenage Witch is also featured adding a magical touch to this epic crossover. Prepare for the craziest match up in Archie history considering that “Archie meets The Punisher”! The Hardcover Collector’s edition collects all four parts of the mini-series, reprints of the variant covers by Francesco Francavilla, foreword by gene Simmons, plus consists of 48 pages of extras not found in the regular trade paperback edition including a KISS photo gallery, the original pitch and script and other reward material! A must-have full-color edition for KISS and Archie fans alike!
Script: Alex Segura
Art & Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-14-3
$29.99/$34.00CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16″
Hardcover
160 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 4/11
ARCHIE meets KISS (TR)
The greatest band in rock history invades Riverdale! When the Archies find their town overrun by monsters because of a spell gone wrong, can rock legends KISS save the day? Sabrina the teenage Witch is also featured adding a magical touch to this epic crossover. Prepare for the craziest match up in Archie history considering that “Archie meets The Punisher”! The trade edition features a foil enhanced cover and collects all four parts of the mini-series, reprints of the variant covers by Francesco Francavilla plus a foreword by gene Simmons and other reward material! A must-have full-color edition for KISS and Archie fans alike!
Script: Alex Segura
Art & Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-04-4
$12.99/$14.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16″
Trade Paperback
112 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 4/11
B&V friends double digest #223
Betty & Veronica in “May We have This Dance?” – The girls prepare to get their groove on by competing with the rest of Riverdale’s wannabe dancers for a spot on “American Dance-A-Thon”! In need of a dance partner, Veronica calls up Archie who jumps at the chance to be on TV! but will Cheryl cut in when Archie is forced to choose a partner for the special “Spotlight Dance”?
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jon D’agostino
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 3/14
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/28
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
BEST OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (HC)
After nearly twenty years of comics, specials and mini-series, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG has told hundreds of stories! through the laughs and thrills, the action and adventure, the highs and lows, some stories stick out among the rest – presented here for the first time ever in this thematic graphic novel collection! From the titanic clash of “Mecha Madness” to the universe-shattering epic “Order from Chaos”, join us as the Archie Comics Sonic team picks their favorite stories from the history of the series! Don’t miss out on this deluxe, collectible hardcover edition – a must-have for any Sonic fan! plus all-new cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and insights from the Sonic creative team!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Terry Austin, Jim Amash, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
978-1-936975-06-8
$24.99/$27.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16″
Hardcover
144 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 5/23
BETTY and VERONICA double digest #200
Veronica in “Not So Clothes-Minded!” – In buy to break Veronica’s routine of arriving late for class, Mr. Weatherbee sentences her to community service! Intent on helping the struggling thrift store she’s been forced to aide, Ronnie utilizes her fashion sennullnull