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MARVEL MILESTONES: BLACK PANTHER, STORM & KA-ZAR
Written by Priest, John Byrne, Chris Claremont and Ben
Thompson, penciled by Sal Velluto, Byrne and Thompson, cover by
Velluto.
The wedding of the Black Panther and Storm had its beginnings
in these landmark issues! First, the couple's fateful first
meeting is revealed in Marvel Team-Up #100 (1980). Then, in Black
Panther #26 (2001), the king of Wakanda has reached a low ebb
and only an appearance by the mutant mistress of weather may lift
T'Challa's sagging spirits! Plus: Golden Age jungle action
starring Ka-Zar from Marvel Mystery Comics #7 (1940).
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 24.

FOUR #30
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, penciled by Clay Mann, cover
by Gary Frank.
"The Super-Heroes' Apprentice," part 2 of 2. After 30 fantastic
issues, the little series that could comes to an end. In the last
issue, the Fantastic Four's honorary fifth member, a young super
hero with dark intentions, believes he is heir to throne
of...Latveria? To prove himself to Dr. Doom, he is determined to
take down the FF once and for all<and on National Television!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 31.

MARVEL ROMANCE REDUX: I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLONDE
Written by Peter David, John Lustig, Keith Giffen and Mike
Leib, penciled by Gene Colan, Sol Brodsky and Dick Giordano,
cover by Frank Cho.
Come join the fun on the only book that fails miserably at tip-
toeing the fine line between loving tribute and mocking
irreverence! Our barely-restrained troupe of writers are set
loose on Marvel Romance comics of yesteryear, and they ain't
takin' no prisoners...yet (They might enjoy the company. Writers
get awfully lonely.)
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

NEW MANGAVERSE #5
Written by C.B. Cebulski, pencils and cover by Tommy Ohtsuka.
The fate of the Mangaverse hangs in the balance as Iron Man's
team comes toe-to-toe with Silver Samurai's forces! Alliances are
severed, lives are lost, and to the victors goes<the world! With
the traitor revealed, the forces of evil's final plan is
enacted<and do Spider-Man and Wolverine have a chance?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

MS. MARVEL #3
Written by Brian Reed, penciled by Roberto De La Torre, inked
by Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Frank Cho.
The fate of thousands hangs in the balance as Ms. Marvel faces
a deadly new foe from beyond the stars! Can she defeat this foe,
and her own inner demons, to become the hero shewas meant to be?
Plus, an appearance by Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

MOON KNIGHT #2
Written by Charlie Huston, pencils and cover by David Finch.
"Fear. More Than God," part 2 of 6. Marc Spector lies awake
every night, questions and fears haunting his thoughts. Because
one night on windswept rooftop, he squared off against his
greatest nemesis and something truly dreadful happened. Something
Spector can't put behind him, nor should. Something Khonshu won't
let him. The night is young and the moon is full. The worst is
yet to come for Marc Spector.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

NEW AVENGERS #19
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Mike
Deodato.
The secrets of House of M have come back to bite the Avengers
right on the collective butt. as the Avengers fight a fight they
cannot win, S.H.I.E.L.D. does the impossible and arrests Spider-
Man!!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

NEXTWAVE #5
Written by Warren Ellis, pencils and cover by Stuart Immonen.
"The Joy H.A.T.E Club," part 1 of 2. It has been proven:
NEXTWAVE is better than soap! NEXTWAVE has super heroes. Soap
doesn't. NEXTWAVE has Dirk Anger and his evil organization
H.A.T.E.. Soap? Nope. NEXTWAVE has a battle between H.A.T.E. and
Nextwave in #4. Soap is only at #2 with no H.A.T.E. at all!
NEXTWAVE has all of your family members held ransom. Soap doesn't
even know your family.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 19.

RUNAWAYS #16
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, penciled by Adrian Alphona, cover
by Marcos Martin.
"Parental Guidance" continues! To save the life of one of their
own, the Runaways charge into battle against their late parents'
evil successors, the all-new Pride. Who will live and who will
die?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 24.

SQUADRON SUPREME #3
Written by J. Mmichael Straczynski, art and cover by Gary
Frank.
Hyperion! Doctor Spectrum! The Blur! Power Princess! The most
powerful team on the face of the earth  the Squadron Supreme  has
embarked on it's first mission! But when the group falls under
the control of an evil general, will this first mission end in
catastrophe?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 5.

UNDERWORLD #4
Written by Frank Tieri, penciled by Staz Johnson, cover by Sean
Scoffield.
Ex-con Jackie Dio is on the run... from the cops, super-goons
Boomerang and Grizzly, and even the Punisher himself. Lucky for
him, gadget guru the Mechanic has all the cool toys, and he's
willing to share. But can anything save Jackie when he confronts
the Punisher in a knock-down, drag-out, knuckle-busting brawl?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

THUNDERBOLTS #102
Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencils and cover by Tom Grummett.
Joystick vs. Speed Demon in Round One of the Guardian
Protocols! Why have so many Thunderbolts agreed to Zemo's plans?
What role does the Grandmaster and his "Squadron Sinister" play
in the gambit? And can there be anything worse than having the
fate of the universe lie in the hands of Zemo? We're thinking,
yes... but wait until you see whose hands our fate does lie in!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 10.

THING #7
Written by Dan Slott, pencils and cover by Andrea DiVito.
"...On the Way to the Forum" It's Alicia's birthday and the
Thing has the perfect gift for her: a trip to Greece! Scratch
that. Too simple. How about a trip to Ancient Greece? Yeah!
Stretcho wouldn't mind Ben taking the time machine for a spin,
right? And like, what could possibly go wrong?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #5
Written by Jeff Christiansen, Mark O'English, Ronald Byrd,
Michael Hoskin, Eric J. Morels, Sean McQuaid, Stuart Vandal, Bill
Lentz, Richard Green, Anthony Flamini, Barry Reese, Mike Fichera
and Chris Biggs, cover by Keu Cha.
The Handbook from A to Z rolls on  including bios on Gorgon,
Grandmaster, Guardian, Hate-Monger, Helleyes, HERBIE, High
Evolutionary, Hood, Hulkling, Humus Sapien, Hurricane, Hybrid,
Hydra, Immortus, Mad Jim Jaspers, Madison Jeffries, Jester,
Joystick and more! This twelve-issue monthly series focuses on
new characters, characters who never received a profile and those
needing major updates.
64 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 31.

AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! #2
Written by Marc Sumerak, art and cover by Gurihiru.
When one of billionaire Tony Stark's greatest inventions is
stolen, it's up to the invincible Iron Man to track it down...
unless, of course, Power Pack beats him to the punch! But is Jack
Power really looking to save the day or is he just hoping for a
hefty reward?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 24.

ARES #5
Written by Michael Avon Omeing, pencils and cover by Travel
Foreman.
Father versus Son, God versus God, East Vs West! This is it --
the big showdown mortal man has been waiting for! Ares and his
Olympian allies have marched to the doors of the evil lord
Mikabushi! But what will Ares' son, Alexander  who has fallen
under the influence of the cruel god  do when he finally sees his
father? Will he run to his fathers arms or lop them off with the
legendary Grasscutter sword? This clash of titans drenched in
blood finally comes to end in this issue! With Ares announced to
join a major super hero team this year, don't miss out on this
series!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 31.

PLANET HULK TITLES

INCREDIBLE HULK #95
Written by Greg Pak, penciled by Carlo Pagaluyan, cover by
Ladronn.
The Hulk and his Warbound gladiator allies enter their final
battle in the Great Arena -- where a familiar face from the
Marvel Universe returns as an implacable enemy. Faced with
betrayal, temptation, and the most terrifying battle the Great
Arena has ever seen, will the Hulk stand with his Warbound
gladiators < or seize the honors of the Empire? The climactic end
of Planet Hulk: Exile!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 31.

X-MEN TITLES

EXILES #80
Written by Tony Bedard, pencils and cover by Jim Calafiore.
"World Tour: Future Imperfect." The beginning of the end starts
here! The tour of duty is about to reach its earth breaking
conclusion! The Exiles track Proteus to the world of Heroes
Reborn. Big man-chests and bigger action await them on a world
that was never meant to be made!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

CABLE/DEADPOOL #28
Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Lan Medina, cover by Dave
Ross.
"Domino Principle," Part 1 of 2. Domino is hired to stop
Deadpool's activities in the Central European country of
Rumekistan, only to learn he plans to assassinate the country's
imposed ruler, the international terrorist named Flag-Smasher.
Should she stop him? Will her decision be influenced when she
finds out DP was given his mission by... Cable?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 10.

NEW EXCALIBUR #7
Written by Chris Claremont, pencils and cover by Michael Ryan.
"Black Monday," part 2 of 2. Black Tom is back! Why doesn't he
look like a tree? And how does he keep that goatee looking so
darn great?! The answer to all these questions and more in this
issue of New Excalibur! Plus the return of the Dark X-Men!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 24.

SON OF M #6
Written by David Hine, penciled by Roy Allan Martinez, cover by
John Watson.
Just how far will Pietro go to restore the powers of former
mutants? As Inhumans battle the last surviving Genoshans the
consequences prove to be horrific. Don't miss this one. The
repercussions from this finale will echo into Civil War in the
months to come...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 31.

NEW X-MEN #26
Written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, pencils and cover
by Paco Medina.
"Crusade," part 3 of 4. No one is safe as Stryker's end game
begins. Another student falls  and they won't be the last! Will
there be any New X-Men left stop Stryker's vision of the future
from coming to pass? Lives will be lost as we discover the
shocking truth behind Stryker's miracles.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 10.

SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E #5
Written by John Layman, penciled by Aaron Lopresti, cover by
Pasqual Ferry.
The Sentinel Squad's trial by fire has finally reached its end!
Now it's time for their permanent assignment...the X-Men. Find
out the final piece of the puzzle in this final issue to Sentinel
Squad O*N*E!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #2
Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Steve Dillon, covers by Joe
Quesada and Bryan Hitch.
The new ongoing series continues! By mounting a full-scale
assault on the White House, Logan has now clearly shown that both
no one is beyond his reach. Knowing that Logan is coming for
them<and knowing that he will stop at nothing in order to achieve
his mysterious objective<the world governments now prepare to
take the offensive. The U.S. government, having the most to lose,
strikes first and strikes hard, fighting fire with fire. Who
better to combat the Weapon X program's most successful specimen
than with its most bloodthirsty? One hint: Gimme a red.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

X-FACTOR #7
Written by Peter David, penciled by Ariel Olivetti, cover by
Ryan Sook.
"Two Meetings, One in Person, One Not." Think it's tough to
convince fans that one of Marvel's mighty mutants was genuinely
killed in action and never returning? Try convincing one of X-
Factor's members, lost in denial over the death of a loved one.
Meanwhile, Jamie Madrox has his first face-to-face confrontation
with Mr. Tryp, the mysterious head of Singlarity
Investigations...and let's just say it doesn't go very well for
Madrox.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 31.

STORM #4
Written by Eric Jerome Dickey, penciled by David Yardin, cover
by Mike Mayhew.
Knowing that their very survival may hinge on Ororo's ability
to harness her newfound powers, T'Challa and Ororo travel deeper
into the jungle, just a step ahead of the mercenaries that are
hot on their trail. There, the sparks between the two teenagers
finally ignite into fire, and their relationship takes on a whole
new meaning.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 31.

UNCANNY X-MEN #473
Written by Chris Claremont, art and covers by Chris Bachalo.
"First Forsaken," Part 2 of 3. Psylocke and her brother team up
to stop the ultimate threat that only they can defeat!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 10.

X-MEN #186
Written by Peter Milligan, pencils and cover by Salvador
Larroca.
"Blood of Apocalypse," part 5 of 5. Are you ready for some
action?! The ending to Blood of Apocalypse happens here, and does
it ever happen! X-Men are lost, battles are won, heroes are
reborn, and some villains are still evil! You will not want to
miss this! Introducing two brand new Sentinels!!! Also features a
bonus 5-page back-up story of the Horsemen!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 10.

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE/DRACULA #4
Written by Frank Tieri, penciled by Clayton Henry, cover by Jae
Lee.
Apocalypse and Dracula are in the face off to end all face
offs! These two monsters have searched long and hard for each
other, and now it's time to fight. Who will stand victorious in
this clash of titans?! Read this issue and find out
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

X-MEN: THE 198 #4
Written by David Hine, penciled by Jim Muniz, cover by Juan
Doe.
The tension boiling up between the 198 and the agents of O*N*E
finally reaches the breaking point! The fight for freedom rages
between mutant and human, with the X-Men in the middle. But when
a villain waiting the wings finally shows his true colors, the
battle takes quite a shift! Some will lose their lives for what
they believe, in the action-packed finale to X-Men: The 198!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 10.

X-MEN FAIRY TALES #1
Written by C. B. Cebulski, art and cover by Sana Takeda.
In the tradition of the X-Men Classic, "Kitty's Fairy Tale,"
comes a series of new legends, reimagining the greatest X-Men
stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the
globe. In the story of Momotaro, the Peach-Boy, an old Japanese
woodcutter and his wife cut open a giant peach only to find a
baby boy with a peach pit for an eye, crying inside! The couple
quickly learns that there is more than meets the eye as the baby
shoots ruby-red optic blasts when the pit is removed! Afraid of
how the outside world would treat him, the Peach-Boy is raised in
seclusion until a mysterious Monk comes along and shows the
teenaged Peach-Boy that his is a gift to be proud of. Believing
he is destined for greater things, the boy joins the monk on a
journey to defeat the evil demons that have plagued his lands and
captured a beautiful red-haired princess.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL #5
Written by Peter Milligan, penciled by Nick Dragotta, cover by
Mike Allred.
If you thought your life was a living hell, you ain't seen
nothing yet! Doctor Strange has literally gone to hell to dish
out a little justice, supernatural super hero style! And like any
good crew, Dead Girl, Mister Sensitive, Ant-Man and the Phantom
Rider have his back... But will it be enough to keep a dead
villain down where he belongs? Or will The Pitiful One and his
cohorts  including Miss America, Mysterio, Kraven The Hunter and
The Anarchist -- have what it takes to defeat our do-gooders and
join the land of the living once again?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

X-MEN: THE END -- MEN AND X-MEN #5
Written by Chris Claremont, penciled by Sean Chen, cover by
Gene Ha.
It's the penultimate installment of the end of the Uncanny X-
Men, from fan-favorites Chris Claremont and Sean Chen. Bishop's
team arrives to the fray on the Shi'ar throneworld by way of the
Brood-infested Starjammer to find Cassandra Nova commandeering
Professor Xavier's body to brutalize the remaining X-Men.
Meanwhile, back on Earth, in the 2nd city, mayoral candidate
Kitty Pryde anxiously awaits the results of the Chicago mayoral
election. And, the return of Jean Grey!?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

MAX TITLES

PUNISHER #33
Written by Garth Ennis, penciled by Goran Parlov, cover by Tim
Bradstreet.
"Barracuda," Part 3 of 6. If you think Frank's brawl with the
Russian was nasty, you ain't seen nasty. Because Frank Castle's
never thrown down with anyone like the Barracuda before. When
these two stone killers mix it up, they'll engage in a battle
that leaves no rule unbroken, no bone unbroken. And what's
waiting for the loser is even worse: some private time in the
deep blue sea with a Great White shark!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

PUNISHER: THE TYGER
Written by Garth Ennis, penciled by John Severin, cover by Tim
Bradstreet.
Comics legend John Severin joins Punisher scribe extraordinaire
Garth Ennis in this double-sized special! Long before he waged a
one-man vendetta against organized crime, long before he was
Young Lieutenant waging war in the jungles of 'Nam, Frank Castle
was a 10-year-old boy growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn.
When a classmate commits suicide in the aftermath of an
unspeakable act, young Frank uncovers a secret dark enough to
blacken the purest of hearts. Thus begins his first journey on
the road that will eventually turn him into the man known as the
Punisher, a journey that will bring him face to face with the
Tyger: a creature not made by God, but just as vital to the world
as anything He created.
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 31.

HAUNT OF HORROR: EDGAR ALLAN POE #1
Written by Richard Corben and Rich Margopoulos, pencils and
cover by Corben.
What scares you? Serial killers? Vampires? Earthquakes? Extreme
sports? The dentist? Horror comics legend Richard Corben (Creepy,
Eerie) and long-time collaborator Rich Margopoulos leave no
gravestone unturned in this 3-issue limited series that offers
wicked spins on the classic poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Each issue
features three adaptations -- hauntingly rendered in B&W with
gray tones as only Corben can do it -- along with the full text
of Poe's poem for comparison. In issue #1: Behold "The Conqueror
Worm" . . . fear "The Sleeper"... and beware "The Raven." It's
classic horror in glorious black & white!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 17.

ICON TITLES

KABUKI #7
Written, art and cover by David Mack.
The long-awaited return of Akemi. Kabuki's new role in Akemi's
plan is revealed with a twist involving the return of a
mysterious character. It's a new start for Kabuki and the perfect
jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the
awards. You've heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so
amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the
talk is about!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.
 +++++
SMASH! Comics Shipping in June 2006

Cry Wolf
Author: Doug Crill
Illustrator: Daniel J. Frey
RE-OFFERED
Doug Crill and Dan Frey have crafted a hit story that is building
it a cult following. The growing fan base of this book has
resulted in it being chosen as one of the best graphic novels of
2005 by Comic Fanatic.com, has been selected as an official
English text book by the University of New Mexico, and has also
been included in the celebrity gift bags handed out at the 2005
American Music Awards. The book weaves an intricate and thrilling
masterpiece that blends an old school pulp comics feel with a
story set in the backdrop of 1920's Chicago during prohibition
and also delves into the culture of the tribes of Borneo.
70 pgs. B&W, soft cover trade bound, Mature Readers, $12.99 US

Cry Wolf: Ghost of Sijan
Author: Doug Crill
Illustrator: Daniel J. Frey
After using his beast to wipe out the mobsters who killed his
wife new werewolf Kurt Angelo finds out he's not out of the woods
yet. The sequel picks up the morning after the end of the first
graphic novel. It turns out that the mobsters that Kurt killed in
revenge were low level enforcers for the mob, and employed by
none other than Al Capone himself. Now Capone is out for blood
and mistakenly believes that Kurt is working for a rival mobster.
As the body toll rises tensions threaten to escalate into an all
out mob war in the streets of Chicago.
80 pgs. B&W, soft cover trade bound, Mature Readers, $10.99 US

Destroyer #1
Author: Wayne Sanders
Illustrator: Kiro
A young man holds the power to affect reality through his dreams
locked away in his mind. A strange meteor shower somehow unlocks
that power and opens the flood gates to a being from another
dimension that is the perfect killing machine and lives inside
our hero's own mind.
40 pgs. B&W, perfect bound, Mature Readers, $3.99 US

Warrior-M
Author: Robin Wood
Illustrator: Roberto Goiriz
Warrior-M is a man with a varied past. Former elite forces,
galactic soldier, and planetary security; now a freelance
mercenary whose regular work day can include everything from
smuggling to assassination. Enter The Steel-Queen, a cybernetic
crime boss who has spent a vast fortune experimenting with the
creation of bio-engineered life forms. One of those life forms, a
young child named Liana, has escaped. The ruthless Steel-Queen
has hired Warrior-M to return her while a rival gang, the blood
thirsty Chess-Players, want the girl for their own purposes.
Thanks to popular demand this hit South American graphic novel by
Robin Wood and Roberto Goiriz has been translated to English and
published as a prestige edition hardcover for the North American
market. A deluxe 8 ?«" X 11, format full color, hardcover. One of
the biggest North American sci-fi events of the year!
52 pgs. FULL COLOR, hard cover cloth bound, Color Jacket, $31.95
US
 +++++
Archie Comics Solicitations May 2006

Archie Comics Shipping May 2006
ARCHIE #566,
"CAR-AZY": Talk about the "squeaky wheel getting the grease"!
When Mr. Lodge complains that his classic car won't be repaired
in time for the big car show, Archie makes him a deal-Archie's
granddad and his friends will fix the car in exchange for Archie
borrowing one of Mr. Lodge's cars for the prom! SCRIPT: George
Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Coaster to Coaster": The gang make
quite a splash, literally-on the amusement park's new "Soaker
Coaster" ride! SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. ART: Stan Goldberg. "The
Plot Thickens": It's the oldest plot in the world: boy meets
girl! But with Archie the leading man, you can expect the plot to
have lots of twists, turns, thuds, and "oops!" SCRIPT: Mike
Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
ships 5/10, DCD on Sale 5/24, Newsstand 5/30
UPC #: 62816-46747-56611
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #101,
"Where in the World are the Veronicas?": FEATURING THE RETURN OF
KATY KEENE! "Katy Keene": Ever since her smash hit reintroduction
in the 2005 Free Comic Book Day giveaway comic from Archie, fans
have been asking for Katy's return. Now she's back in a brand-new
story that's sure to be "in fashion" this or any other year! An
appearance at the "VTV Movie Awards" affords Katy the opportunity
to fill reporters in on the exciting turns her career has taken.
In the process, comic book readers will be reintroduced to some
of Katy's old friends, as well as some new people in this glamour
girl's life. Don't miss all the fashionable fun! SCRIPT AND ART:
Andrew Pepoy.
ships 5/31, DCD on Sale 6/14, Newsstand 6/20
UPC #: 62816-46965-10111
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

ARCHIE DIGEST #226,
The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new
stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in
Print!"
ships 5/31, DCD on Sale 6/14, Newsstand 6/20
UPC #: 62816-46850-22611
Full color digest format, $2.49

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #170,
Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this
double digest full of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND
ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to
"Find Your Name in Print!"
ships 5/10, DCD on Sale 5/24, Newsstand 5/30
UPC #: 62816-46951-17011
Full color digest format, $3.69

BETTY #156,
"The Long & the Short of It": Ah, the "strands" of introspection
that bind a teen's life together: Betty is deep in thought,
pondering what kind of haircut to get! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.
ART: Stan Goldberg. "Double Trouble": Beach blanket Betty boards
her board again, surfing up a storm while Archie and Adam compete
for who can pamper her most! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan
Goldberg. "Be a Sport": Jogging, biking, softball, tennis,
basketball. Betty puts the "her" in "ov-her-active!" SCRIPT: Mike
Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
ships 5/17, DCD on Sale 5/31, Newsstand 6/6
UPC #: 62816-46753-15611
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

BETTY & VERONICA #218,
"Leading Her into Temptation": Veronica introduces Betty to the
new hunk in town so she can have Archie to herself. or can she?
"Are We Communicating": Archie and Adam feel like odd men out
when their dates, Betty and Veronica, keep text messaging one
another and ignoring them! "What's Your Story": Kathleen Webb
takes us inside the tortured mind of a writer with writer's
block. one who must resort to letting her stars write the story!
SCRIPTS: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
ships 5/24, DCD on Sale 6/7, Newsstand 6/13
UPC #: 62816-46748-21811
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #74,
"Give Me a (Spring) Break!": Betty postpones a trip to the
Bahamas with Veronica to head up a committee of kids spending
their Spring Break beautifying the community. Veronica decides to
help in order to speed things along. but once she gets a taste of
landscaping fever, she may not want to leave! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan
Parent.
ships 5/3, DCD on Sale 5/17, Newsstand 5/20
UPC #: 62816-46963-07411
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #166,
Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen
dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new
stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in
Print!"
ships 5/24, DCD on Sale 6/7, Newsstand 6/13
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Full color digest format, $2.49

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #143,
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& Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories
and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS:
Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
ships 5/31, DCD on Sale 6/14, Newsstand 6/20
UPC #: 62816-46950-14311
Full color digest format, $3.69

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