Previews for Archie Comics Titles on Sale Wednesday December 2nd 2009

The following comic previews are for Archie Comics titles on sale Wednesday December 2^nd 2009.

(Please note that due to Thanksgiving, new comics will be arriving in stores in the US on Dec 3^rd, but many Canadian stores will still receive them on the 2^nd. Please check with your retailer.)

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Archie’s Double Digest #204
Betty #183
Sonic the Hedgehog #207

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Archie’s Double Digest #204

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Script and art: Various
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

“Prize Surprise”: A mysterious prize inside a cereal box baffles Archie and his friends… and may be a bigger mystery than they realize!
Script and Art: Tim Kennedy

“Toy Story”: A visit to the toy store is a trip down memory lane… and a look into the future… for Archie’s dad!
Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Bob Bolling

“A Class Act”: The roots of the Archies band are revealed in this rockin’ Little Archie tale!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Bob Bolling

Plus: Other new and classic tales!
Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Betty #183

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Script and Art: Various
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

“Close Encounters of the Clothespin Kind”: Betty’s friends are left “hanging on the line” when she becomes obsessed with her clothespin doll collection!
Script: Barbara Slate
Art: Stan Goldberg

“Many Magic Moments”: When Betty’s grandparents come over for the holidays they bring their own Christmas ornaments – each representing a magical moment in their romance!
Script: Barbara Slate
Art: Stan Goldberg

“Party Smarty”: It’s time once again for beloved holiday traditions: stockings, presents, mistletoe… and competing Christmas parties from Betty and Veronica!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Stan Goldberg

“Cold Spell!”: The weather may be cold, but Archie knows how to warm Betty’s heart!
Script: Mike Pellowski
Art: Stan Goldberg

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Sonic the Hedgehog #207

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Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Steven Butler
Shipping Date: November 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: December 3rd, 2009
Newsstands: December 15th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

“Blackout”: The Iron King wants the force-field over Sonic’s home city gone, so he heads to its power source: the radioactive remains of Robotropolis! This could spell doom for our heroes – not to mention the surrounding environment! As Sonic races to the rescue, Princess Sally finally comes to a pivotal personal decision.

Plus: “The Iron Queen:” The second half of this intriguing new villainess’ thrilling origin is revealed!