Sneak Peeks: Archie Comics February 4, 2015

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Archie that will come out this week...

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE MAGAZINE #4
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Francesco Francavilla
Cover: Francesco Francavilla

“Escape from Riverdale,” Part 4 [of 5]: With two more members of our beloved gang infected by the dreadful zombie-virus, Riverdale's one sanctuary—Lodge Mansion—has been compromised. The kids are left to make a significant decision—do they stay and fight or flee the only town they've ever known? Meanwhile, Archie makes a horrific discovery in his own home, one that may cost him his life! It's red-headed teen versus gruesomely undead canine PLUS sorcery stories from the vault and all new special features in this magazine-size version of the award-winning TEEN+ series. Definitely NOT for all ages!


ARCHIE'S FAVORITE COMICS FROM THE VAULT (TR)
Script: Various
Art: Various

Continuing the tradition of the TOP SELLING Best of Archie series, ARCHIE'S FAVORITE COMICS FROM THE VAULT takes readers into a world of laughter and discovery with full-color story gems that haven't been seen for years in any of our publications! This title reveals a special treasure trove of over 400 pages of classic hand-selected Archie Comics stories and is designed for both kids and adults to discover and enjoy together. This collection is a must-have for all ages!



MEGA MAN #45
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ryan Odagawa, Gary Martin, John Workman and Evan Stanley
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
Box Art Variant Cover: Rafa Knight

AN ALL-NEW, JAW-DROPPING STORY STARTS HERE! "The Ultimate Betrayal" Part One: The Robot Masters have been defeated—but that doesn’t mean Dr. Wily has lost yet! A battle-weary Mega Man rushes home to save his family—but is he too late? Has Dr. Light’s faith been shattered beyond repair? Is this the end for our heroes?! The adaptation to the legendary game Mega Man 3 continues here, with cover art from the equally-legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and an all-new box art variant cover from the latest Mega Man superstar RAFA KNIGHT!


SONIC UNIVERSE #72
Script: Ian Flynn & Aleah Baker
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash and Ben Hunzeker
Match-Maker Variant Cover: Jennifer Hernandez, Jim Amash and Matt Herms

What monsters lurk on the mysterious isolated island?? Find out for yourself in "Spark of Life" Part Two: Things are getting very creepy in the lab of Dr. Ellidy! His badnik defenses are going offline—which is bad news when there are Dark Gaia Monsters prowling the shores at night! Sally and Big investigate the mystery of the Red Star Rings as Tails and Nicole debug the system—where something, or someone—is waiting for Nicole! Featuring new cover art from Tracy Yardley and an interactive MATCHMAKER variant cover by rising Sonic star Jennifer Hernandez, where you can "ship it yourself"!


ARCHIE & FRIENDS: LOVE IS BLIND (Digital Exclusives February 6th)
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski

Riverdale High is proof that Cupid’s arrow will sometimes strike in the least likely of places! There are some pretty weird pairings that have happened over the years, and we’re sharing them with you in this digital exclusive. Jughead’s on a date?! Veronica and Cheryl are dating a couple of nerds?! Midge is going out with someone other than Moose (and he’s letting it happen)?!?! These pairings are just TOO weird—don’t miss this!