AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #5
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Francesco Francavilla
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
SCREAM Variant Cover: Andrew Pepoy, Jason Millet
Ship Date: 3/12
On Sale Date: 3/26
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
Escape from Riverdale, Part 5 [of 5]: The do or die
moment has arrived! With Lodge Manor under siege by flesh-eating zombies, and
the rest of Riverdale in flames, the surviving members of our beloved gang must
make a fateful decision: Do they stay in the only home they've ever known, or
take their (slim) chances in the outside world? And if they go, where will they
go? And does that mean they leave their undead pals 'n gals behind forever? The
most earth-shattering decisions will be made in Riverdale history in the newest
installment of this TEEN + series! Definitely NOT for all ages!
ARCHIE #654
Script: Steven Duvall Scott
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Digikore
Studios
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, and Rosario “Tito” Peña
Casablanca Variant Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 3/19
On Sale Date: 4/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
There’s a Speed Dating event at Pop’s and everyone is
invited! Love is in the air as new relationships blossom in true Riverdale
fashion! It’s like a dream come true for Archie—the chance to date every girl
in Riverdale (and Jughead’s worst nightmare!). With more than just two girls to
choose between, who on earth will Archie pick?! Find out in this fun-filled
story featuring special guest appearances!
ARCHIE DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #250
Script: Greg Crosby
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Vickie Williams, Barry
Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 3/19
On Sale Date: 4/2
320-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.
Ol’ Archie’s got himself in a familiar predicament—he’s
asked both Betty and Veronica out on the same night! But this time he’s got a
foolproof plan to keep everyone complacent… just take both girls out to dinner!
What could possibly go wrong?! Find out how Archie’s “Double Date” goes in this
hilarious lead story to a jam-packed double double digest!
ARCHIE’S FUN ‘N’ GAMES ACTIVITY BOOK 2
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-936975-92-1
$6.99/$7.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
192 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 4/9
Get ready for even more fun with Archie and the gang in
Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book 2! You’ll be entertained for days with
nearly 200 more pages of puzzles and games featuring America's favorite
teenager and all his friends. Filled to the brim with full-color games,
riddles, puzzles, plus coloring pages and all sorts of activities, Archie's Fun
'n' Games Activity Book 2 will provide tons of fun for young fans of Archie,
Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the rest of the gang!
ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE DOUBLE DIGEST #4
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Barry
Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 3/19
On Sale Date: 4/2
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Reggie and Archie—actually having fun together?! That’s
all thanks to Archie’s voice distorter toy, assisting the troublemaking duo in
their shenanigans. When they discover a setting on it that sounds exactly like
Mr. Weatherbee’s voice, they have the chance to pull off some of the best
pranks Riverdale High School has ever witnessed! Find out what kind of calamity
ensues in “Principal Prank” the zany lead story to a fun-filled double
digest—just in time for April Fool’s!
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #222
Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom, Jack Morelli, Barry
Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito”Peña
Ship Date: 3/12
On Sale Date: 3/26
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Veronica’s had enough with her parents overbearing ways
and demands some freedom! This time she really means it—so much so that she
leaves home and moves into her own apartment! She’s ready to prove to her mom
and dad that she can make it on her own without their help. Can she manage to
live on her own, take on a part time job and succeed in school? Or will she
come crying home to Daddykins? Find out in “Runaway Ronnie,” this entertaining
lead story to a fun and fashionable double digest!
FCBD ARCHIE DIGEST #1
Script: George Gladir & Various
Art: Fernando Ruiz & Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Shipping Date: TBD
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/3
96-page, full color comic
Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead! The world’s most famous
teenagers for over seven decades are all here in this FREE digest! Packed with
non-stop laughs and gaffs that the Riverdale gang is known for, we challenge
you to find a Free Comic Book Day offering with more pages than this! The
perfect introduction to the world of Archie and his friends, this digest is a
great primer to the double digests that Archie Comics are known for. Filled
with stories from some of the best creators in the business, this is the one to
pick up on Free Comic Book Day!
FCBD SONIC THE HEDGEHOG/MEGA MAN #1
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, Jennifer
Hernandez, Lamar Wells, Rick Bryant, Gary Martin, John Workman, Jack Morelli
and Matt Herms
Mega Man X Cover: Ben Bates
Sonic the Hedgehog Cover: Ben Bates
Shipping Date: TBD
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 5/3
32-page, full color comic
"Sonic Comic Origins"/"The X-Factor"
- It’s TWO free comic books in ONE! Hot off the heels of the ultra-successful
Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man "Worlds Collide" crossover event,
comes a showcase issue of the hottest new storylines in both characters'
universes exclusively for Free Comic Book Day! First it's a BLAST TO THE PAST
as we see the exciting origin of Sonic's FREEDOM FIGHTERS! It's a new comic
universe with lots to explore, and what better way than with this great
jumping-on point for new readers! Then journey to the future with the most
anticipated story of the summer: MEGA MAN X!
The fan favorite series has finally arrived in the pages of Archie's
MEGA MAN comic series with this primer story that leads directly into the MEGA
MAN X crossover event! This is the must-have primer for the biggest video game
comics of 2014!
JUGHEAD & ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #1
Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Barry
Grossman
Cover: Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 3/26
On Sale Date: 4/9
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Get ready for fun in this BRAND NEW double digest series!
Could a goofy image of Archie in a not-so-flattering sweater from Veronica be
the key to an opportunity of a lifetime for Jughead? That’s right—Jughead could
be on the receiving end of free soda for a lifetime! If Jughead wins, will
Archie be a sore loser (literally!) when Veronica sees the photo? Find out in
“Label Fable,” this fun lead story to a hilarious NEW #1 double digest!
KEVIN KELLER #13
SCRIPT: Paul Kupperberg, Dan Parent
ART: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover by Dan Parent
CHIBI Variant cover by Ryan Jampole
Shipping Date: 3/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/19
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
When everyone at Riverdale High is fascinated by an
online gossip site written by someone under the moniker the “WHISPERER,” Kevin
makes it his mission to unmask the writer who is spreading rumors about his
fellow students. But when he finds himself the center of an ugly gossip piece,
he ups his game to solve the mystery of the secret gossiper. Can he find out
who the rumor-spreader is and save the day (and everyone’s reputations)? Or
will the Whisperer live on? Find out in “Elementary, My Dear Kevin!” a fun,
Sherlock Holmes-style spoof!
KEVIN KELLER: GLAD TO BE ME (TR)
Script: Dan Parent, Paul Kupperberg
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-90-7
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
104 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 3/26
GLAAD Media Award winner Kevin Keller is making a splash
at Riverdale High! He's gone from new kid in town to one of the most well-known
and popular students in the school. Struggling to stay on top of his new duties
while trying to find time for a social life, Kevin is subject to all the
pratfalls and mayhem that have been a staple of high school life in Riverdale
for decades. The most popular addition to the Riverdale crowd in years, this
heartfelt and humorous third collection of the ongoing Kevin Keller comic book
series compiles issues #13-16 of the award-winning series.
MEGA MAN #35
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tyson Hesse, Patrick Spaziante, Gary Martin, John
Workman and Matt Herms
Cover: PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE
Mega Man X Variant Cover: BEN BATES
Shipping Date: 3/5
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/19
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
The world of MEGA MAN X returns! Blast from the deadly
jungle to the ferocious future in the Mega Man issue everyone is talking about!
"Shadow of the Moon" Part Two: Mega Man leads his fellow robots into
the mysterious ruins of the Temple of the Moon. What horrors will they uncover
hidden in the shadows? MEANWHILE,
halfway around the world, Break Man finally confronts Tempo! Then, in “The X Factor” Part Two – Maverick
incidents are on the rise! Dr. Cain
organizes the Hunters, but will X stand for their violent ways? Find out in this
stunning story featuring all new cover and interior art by PATRICK
"SPAZ" SPAZIANTE and a sweet MEGA MAN X variant from BEN BATES!
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #11
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Jennifer Hernandez, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and
Matt Herms
Cover art provided by SEGA
Shipping Date: 3/12
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/26
128-page, full color comic
$9.99 US.
The secret origin of the new sonic universe: REVEALED!
Discover a whole new world alongside Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins, pt1,
featuring new story and art from the superstar Archie Sonic team!The SONIC
SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE gives you the world of Sonic the Hedgehog comics as
you've never seen it before, with tons of comic stories, special features and
exclusive articles on the latest and greatest in the world of everyone's
favorite blue hedgehog-hero! Along with the all-new SONIC ORIGINS mini-feature,
this issue also features a special encore presentation of the history making
"countdown to chaos" storyline, and much much more! All this plus all
of the extra features you love, an interview with Sonic newcomer Jennifer
Hernandez AND a super special shiny foil-enhanced cover featuring awesome Sonic
game art!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #259
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman and Steve
Downer
Cover: Tracy Yardley!
Game Art Variant Cover art provided by SEGA
Shipping Date:
3/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 4/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
The brand new world of Sonic the Hedgehog barrels ahead
at breakneck speed with "The Chase" Part Two: Sonic fights for his
life against a NEW terrifying super-badnik!
Just to make matters worse, they’re battling on an out-of-control
train! With Dr. Eggman waiting at the
depot, Sonic’s in a fight against time – and killer robots! Featuring
high-speed cover art from Sonic artist supreme TRACY YARDLEY! plus an exclusive
SEGA game art variant!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES 23 (TR)
Script: Ken Penders, Karl Bollers, Danny Fingeroth
Art: Steven Butler, Ron Lim, Sam Maxwell, Saleem
Crawford, Jim Amash, Vicki Williams, Jeff Powell
Cover: PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE
978-1-936975-91-4
$7.99/$8.99CAN
5 x 7 3/8”
Trade Paperback
112 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 4/2
It's adventure and questing galore in this installment in
the acclaimed Sonic Archives series! Sonic fights for his life against, not
one, but two robot doubles! Is the armor to Silver Sonic II really unbreakable?
Is the latest Metal Sonic truly faster than the Blue Blur? Its up to Sonic and
Tails to find out for sure! Meanwhile, Rotor makes a dangerous trek home to
find the fate of his people. Monkey Khan is forced to relive his tragic past
while a village of innocent lives hangs in the balance! And Knuckles begins to
recover from the assault on Angel Island with some surprising and familiar
faces! Sonic Archives 23 collects Sonic the Hedgehog #85-88
SONIC UNIVERSE 7: THE SILVER SAGA (TR)
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, Ray Dillon and
Steve Downer
Cover: PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE
978-1-936975-89-1
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
104 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 3/19
Journey to a dark and twisted future with SILVER THE
HEDGEHOG! The popular Sonic Graphic Novel series returns with SONIC UNIVERSE 7:
SILVER SAGA. Silver the Hedgehog lives in a world of ruin, and he's been
traveling to the past, trying to change the fate of his time. But he's not
prepared when a strange new force travels both space and time to attack him!
Silver must journey to a twisted version of his world, join the last handful of
rebels, and overthrow the most powerful foe he's ever encountered. Silver's
psychic power is pushed to its limit against the chaos-fueled fury of a
demi-god! The Silver Saga collects Sonic Universe #25-28.
SONIC UNIVERSE #62
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt
Herms
Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash and Steve Downer
CGI Variant Cover: Rafa Knight
Shipping Date:
3/12
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 3/26
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
The EPIC CONCLUSION to the alien-smashing saga starring
Shadow the Hedgehog IS HERE! "Shadow Fall" Part Four: Shadow vs. Black
Death – for the fate of the world! Who
will walk away alive? Who won’t make it
to see a new day? Meanwhile, Rouge and Omega desperately try to save their
G.U.N. comrades as Eclipse hunts them down!
All this with a ticking nuclear time-bomb in the background! Don’t miss the pulse-pounding conclusion!
Featuring new cover art from Tracy Yardley! and a special "CGI"
variant by newcomer Sonic superstar Rafa Knight!
THE FOX: FREAK MAGNET (TR)
Script: Mark Waid, J.M. DeMatteis
Plot/Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, Mike Cavallaro,
Terry Austin, John Workman
Cover: Dean Haspiel
978-1-936975-93-8
$14.99/$16.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 4/16
It's the critically acclaimed debut of the high-flying
FOX! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (BILLY DOGMA, HBO'S BORED TO
DEATH) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (DAREDEVIL, THRILLBENT) bring
the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox to life in FREAK MAGNET! When
photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a superhero costume, he thought it
would be a quick way to make some news--now the strange and unusual just can't
help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting Fox! Then, go
back in time for an all-new story featuring the world's first patriotic
superhero, THE SHIELD from acclaimed writer J.M. DeMatteis (ABADAZAD, JUSTICE
LEAGUE 3000) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Mike Cavallaro (PARADE WITH
FIREWORKS, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAVIOR 28). What connection does the Shield's
top-secret mission in the Arctic have to do with the Fox's diamond-studded
adventure? And what ultra-powerful villains have arrived to wreak havoc?? Read
on, dear reader--The Fox and the Shield have their work cut out for them! The
Fox: Freak Magnet collects the five-part comic book series of the same name.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #38
Script: Bob Rozakis
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Vickie Williams,
Barry Grossman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
Ship Date: 3/5
On Sale Date: 3/19
192-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
When a new invention of Dilton’s catches Mr. Lodge’s eye,
he’s determined to pitch it to his business partners for millions. But will
they like it, or will they think he doesn’t have enough sense to come in from
the rain? Find out in “When It Rains…” the lead story to this extra-sized
double digest!