ARCHIE (2009)

"Comic superstars Mark Waid and Fiona Staples reimagine an icon! Change is coming to Riverdale in this can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! Familiar faces return in new and unexpected ways in this must-have #1 issue! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun-but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. But is this a one-off or a sign of bigger changes awaiting for America's favorite teens - and the entire town? Find out in this exciting and remarkable first issue!"

"Comic superstars Mark Waid and Fiona Staples continue their reimagining of an icon! The new school year continues to bring with it daunting new challenges and interesting changes for the teens of Riverdale High. But there's one thing that remains constant: Archie's car is still a piece of garbage! With car problems comes money problems, which means that Archie's on the hunt for a new job. Fortunately, a mysterious new building in Riverdale is offering some career opportunities for Archie and his friends. Who's behind this new conglomerate and what are their intentions for Riverdale? Find out in the second issue of this all-new Archie series!"

"Something strange is looming over Riverdale - and it's taking the shape of a giant mega-mansion owned by an elusive mogul. Why has he chosen the quaint town of Riverdale, USA as his base of operations? And how is he going to use the teens of Riverdale High to further his political aspirations? Big questions and challenges await the teens and townsfolk. Meanwhile, a new student has graced the halls of Riverdale High and she's turning heads in a big way! Find out all the answers to these important questions in the third issue of the biggest comics sensation of the season!"

"The biggest comic series of the year continues! What was the 'lipstick incident' that pushed Archie and Betty apart? And can the smartest boy in Riverdale fix it? The spotlight is on Dilton and Moose as, together, they show what friendship is really all about! We're pleased to welcome Annie Wu (Black Canary, Hawkeye) to Riverdale, as she takes over art duties in this brand-new issue!"

"Betty and Jughead have declared war on Veronica over the heart and soul of Archie Andrews! Who should you be rooting for? You might just be surprised by the answer! Rising star comics artist Veronica Fish (Pirates of Mars, the Riverdale CW promo image) joins the legendary Mark Waid on creative duties for this brand new issue!"

"Archie and Jughead are on the outs with each other, and now Archie has no one to help him against the fury that is Hiram Lodge! Not even Veronica wants to go up against her own father! Rising star comics artist Veronica Fish (Howard the Duck, the Riverdale CW promo image) joins the legendary Mark Waid for another brand new issue of the hit series! "

"Hiram Lodge finally learns who his daughter, Veronica, is dating. And when he realizes that it's the boy who destroyed their mansion-to-be, his resulting rage will upend the entire town of Riverdale in this next installment of the best-selling all-new Archie series!"

"Veronica's father (and Archie's arch-nemesis!), Hiram Lodge, is running for Mayor of Riverdale! But will he save, and even improve the town - or will he destroy it? Find out in this next installment of the hottest comic of the year!"

"Archie is forever barred from Lodge Manor! Now Veronica has to live in Archie's world if she wants to see him - and she's turning the whole Andrews family upside-down!"

"It's Team Archie vs. Team Betty! A civil war has broken out in Riverdale - friends against friends, parents against parents, with the entire town torn down the middle by an event that forces everyone to take sides! No joke-the events of this issue will impact Archie and his pals for some time to come!"

"Archie and Jughead have been playing their instruments in Archie's garage for a while, but now it's finally time for them to take their talents elsewhere. Veronica suggests that the two form a band - assuming, of course, that she gets to be their lead singer. This bothers Betty, since music was a deep connection that she had always shared with Archie - so she'll just have to form her own rival band. Now it's #TeamArchie vs. #TeamBetty in a battle of the bands that has the whole school picking sides!"

"The end of an era for Riverdale's power couple! The romantic rivalries and not-so-friendly competitions in Riverdale will finally come to an end as newly-crowned queen of Riverdale Veronica Lodge is sent packing once and for all! What does this mean for Archie? You won't want to miss this one!"

"Veronica's out and Cheryl Blossom is in! Veronica has to adjust to her new settings at Pembrooke Academy, a private school. That shouldn't be a problem for the rich, affable teen, except for one thing: Pembrooke's reigning queen, Cheryl, isn't looking to make any friends. Can Veronica establish her place at the haughty high school? And just how is Archie going to adjust back home in Riverdale? Find out in this can't-miss issue!"

"(W) Arie Kaplan, Craig Boldman, George Gladir (A) Stan Goldberg After robbers break into his safe, Mr. Lodge feels some 'Home Insecurity' and upgrades his security system to protect his property - but who will protect him from the ever-pervasive new system? Realizing how much sympathy accident-prone Archie gets from the ladies, Reggie decides he'll take a few falls of his own, but will the girls 'fall' for his scheme? Finally, the perfect recipe: the annual prom plus the eternal love triangle equals a comedy of errors!"

"(W) George Gladir, Bill Golliher (A) Stan Goldberg After nearly 70 years of being indecisive over Betty and Veronica, Jughead offers Archie a simple solution: merely flip a coin! Then, the new bank teller steals Archie's heart - but that's not all she pilfers! Archie takes on a project he can really sink his 'fangs' into - making a documentary about vampires - in a story that features the 'Monster Museum' last seen in Archie & Friends #106. Finally, Mr. Weatherbee shows the class of '84 how much things have changed, but for Archie and Jughead, the more things change, the more they stay the same!"

"(W) Craig Boldman (A) Stan Goldberg In this issue-length epic, a documentary film crew follows Archie and his friends through a 'typical' day. But will the kids really act 'typical' when they know they're being filmed? Will their true colors come out, or will the crafty film crew conspire to conceive contrivances for the 'candid' kids? Don't miss this anything-but-typical issue!"

"(W) Barbara Slate, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg Archie plays' The Volunteer,' spending time with an elderly man at the seniors' home, and learns he's not the only one caught in the middle of an eternal love triangle! Then, Archie enjoys the tree in his backyard, until Reggie reminds him how much work it will bring come fall!"

"(W) Hal Lifson (A) Stan Goldberg 'Return to Riverstock.' It's peace, love and rock 'n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert! The Archies use the concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, while their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. This story is filled with the best the '60s had to offer - from peace symbols to colorful fashions, it's all here in this tuneful tale!"

"(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg 'Archie Marries Veronica Part 1: The Proposal.' It's the milestone 600th issue and we're serving up the Archie story of the century as Archie marries Veronica! Could it be true? Has Archie finally decided to take the plunge and propose to comics' favorite rich girl? Make way for this special story that takes a look at Archie and his friends after they graduate college. Will the friends stay in Riverdale or disperse? What would lead Archie to have marriage on his mind? And why would he choose Veronica over Betty? How will Betty react? Two things are certain: with the Lodges as hosts, this will be the biggest wedding Riverdale has ever seen - and the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous 'Love Showdown!'"

"(A) Michael Uslan (a) Stan Goldberg 'Archie Marries Veronica,' Part 2: The Wedding. Prepare to be shell-shocked, because not only did Archie propose, but in this issue wedding bells are ringing! It's Archie's future, a future where Riverdale's favorite rich girl wins his hand in marriage! With Mr. Lodge footing the bill, it's proving to be the most spectacular wedding ever to hit Riverdale! The guys look spiffy in their tuxes, the girls are gorgeous in their gowns, but just who is Betty's date, Henry? Witness Archie's poignant heart-to-heart talk with Betty before the nuptials, the choked-up parents of the betrothed, and a surprise ending that will leave you speechless!"

"(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg 'Archie Marries Veronica,' Part 3: 'It's Twins!' Now that you've witnessed the engagement and wedding of Archie and Veronica, prepare for the most major event yet: Archie and Veronica are having a baby! Strike that, they're having babies - Twins! You haven't had a taste of parenthood until it's done Archie-style! Who will the happy couple pick to be godparents? Can Archie get through Lamaze class without causing a commotion? Can he make it through the actual birth without full-scale panic? Mixed in with the patented Archie humor is the poignancy of parents sharing the milestones of childhood, like baby's first words and first steps. "

"(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg Life has taken some amazing turns for Archie and his friends lately. What path will Archie follow next? One thing is certain - should he choose to venture back down memory lane, anything can happen!"

"(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg The aftermath of the Archie story of the century continues! What could possibly happen next? The answers may astound you!"

"(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg The Final Chapter of the Archie Marriage Storyline! 'Archie Marries Betty: Happily Ever After': Now that you've witnessed the engagement and wedding of Archie and Betty, prepare for the next stage of married life: parenthood! Of course, you haven't really had a taste of parenthood until you've seen it done Archie-style! Can Archie get through lamaze class without causing a commotion? Never mind that - can he make it through the actual birth without full scale panic? Mixed in with the patented Archie humor is the heartwarming reaction among the new grandparents, friends and faculty. And let's just say there's a big surprise in store for the happy couple! But that's not the only surprise in Riverdale - just wait until you see the job Archie gets, and who ends up with who among Archie and Betty's friends not to mention yet another surprise wedding! When it comes to Riverdale, the surprises never end! With a script by famed movie producer Michael Uslan and art by legendary artist Stan Goldberg, this is sure to be one of the most talked-about Archie issues of all time. Don't miss this thrilling conclusion to the Archie saga of the century!"

"(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg, Various 'Archie Gets Married: The Epilogue.' Don't miss the introspective epilogue to the Archie story of the century! The amazing events of the last 6 issues have left Archie in a daze, and he doesn't know how to explain it to his friends - especially Betty and Veronica! Can he readjust to the way things used to be before he walked up Memory Lane? Then, Archie comes up with a new way to break a date with Veronica: he'll push her buttons until she breaks the date with him! Finally, an all-week Career Fair at school has Archie leaping from job to job; if only any of them were paying gigs!"

"(W) Dan Parent (A) Stan Goldberg The School Gyrls, America's newest teen music sensation, meet Archie, Jughead, Reggie, Betty and Veronica of The Archies when the girl band's tour bus breaks down in Riverdale. With cameras still rolling for the School Gyrls' reality show, the talented teenage groups decide to perform together for the school dance. However, when a series of suspicious mishaps puts both groups in danger, the teens will have to use more than their music to solve the mystery!"

"(W) Dan Parent (A) Bill Galvan It's the double-bill of the century, as the Archies and Josie & the Pussycats co-headline a major concert tour - or so they think! Alex and Alexandria have sneaked behind everyone's backs to ensure that Josie & the Pussycats are the main act while the Archies are merely the opening band. But the Archies have made Veronica's cousin Marcy their manager and the ruse is soon exposed. Will the bands get through this dis-chord and once again find harmony?"

"(W) Dan Parent (A) Bill Galvan The world has witnessed the double-bill of the century, as The Archies and Josie & the Pussycats co-headlined a major concert tour! When the lights dimmed, it turned out that the lyrics to the love songs weren't just being recited on stage, but also whispered into Valerie's ears by Archie! The two lovebirds soon became songbirds, penning their own original love song. But when Betty and Veronica find out, they're in no mood for love songs!"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz 'The Blackest (and Bluest) Day!' In the annals of Archie Comics history, it doesn't get more explosive than this, the return of the Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., the return of writer Tom DeFalco, and the unveiling of a character kept under wraps for decades! Evil spy ring C.R.U.S.H. is out to obtain Formula Z, but first they must get past the defenses of the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. as he vigorously guards the secret formula! Fortunately for C.R.U.S.H., the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. is none other than Archie Andrews, and he's as girl crazy as ever! C.R.U.S.H. dispatches the beautiful Sharry the Spy Girl, who is determined to use all of her feminine wiles to obtain that formula! Can Archie resist the paralyzing pull of pulchritude or will he lose the formula to crafty C.R.U.S.H.? Add to this Andy Andrews, star of a never-published tale of intrigue from the 1950s wherein the intrepid foreign correspondent went undercover behind the Iron Curtain!"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Tom Chu 'R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. Dissembled.' The evil organization C.R.U.S.H. is planning to infect all of Riverdale High with the insidious Formula Z! Can Archie, The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., discover their plan in time? And why does Miss Beazley suddenly look so glamorous? It's up to Archie and his fellow R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. agents to stop this nefarious threat!"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Tom Chu The evil organization C.R.U.S.H. and Mad Doctor Doom have turned the town of Riverdale into a real-life horror film! Now Archie, as the special agent 'Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.,' is face-to-face with a zombie showdown! Can Archie and his friends stop them before the whole town turns into the 'Walking Dazed'?"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz, Rick Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore 'Riverdale ZOMBIES!'-The mayhem continues as zombiefied students and faculty, transformed by the mysterious Formula Z, escape into the streets of Riverdale! Archie, the 'Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.,' must find a way to reverse the effects. Can Archie, his friends, and his cousin Andy, find a cure to wake the Walking Dazed from Mad Doctor Doom's control?"

"(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent, Jack Morelli 'New Kids,' Part 2. Continued from this month's Archie & Friends #148. Tensions are mounting at Riverdale High and Archie is chosen to play ambassador to ease the transition and help all the students and staff get along. Will this role prove to be too hot for Archie to handle?"

"(W) Craig Boldman (A) Dan Parent 'The ELFth Day of Christmas': Christmas is just around the corner and here comes 'Snowstorm' Archie, unprepared as usual! With a mountain of last minute gifts, cards, and more, it will take a miracle for Archie to catch up or at least a magical elf named Jingles and a bit of time travel!"

"(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent 'Campaign Pain,' Part 1. President Barack Obama and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin get involved as Student Government campaigns spiral out of control at Riverdale High! The race between Archie and Reggie gets hot as campaign chaos reaches to the top, forcing an impromptu visit from these big-name politicos, who get pulled into the fray!"

"(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent 'Campaign Pains,' Part 2. When President Obama and FOX News pundit Sarah Palin arrive, Riverdale becomes the center of a national crisis! Archie and Reggie have each claimed support from one of these political powerhouses - only they don't! Now Riverdale is in chaos and when the Secret Service gets involved it only gets worse!"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz, Jack Morelli (C) Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Tito Pena In 'Robbing Arch and His Merry Band of Teens' Part 1, Archie and the gang must save Lord Lodge and Princess Veronica from the evil clutches of the Mad Duke of Doom and his fiendish jester, Chester, in an action-packed Robin Hood-inspired tale! Join Maid Betty, Juggie O'Dare, Reggie the Red and Robbing Archie in their quest to save the Kingdom!"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz, Jack Morelli 'Robbing Arch,' Part Two. The trap has been set! The medieval adventures continue as Arch and his Merry Band of Teens attempt to rescue Princess Veronica from the clutches of the Duke of Doom and the fiendish jester, Chester! But has Robbing Arch just made himself a date with the Hangman?"

"(W) Craig Boldman, Angelo Decesare (A) Tim Kennedy, Pat Kennedy Archie's good at tooting his own horn and in 'A Lot of Brass,' it bothers everyone in school when it becomes an actual horn. Then in 'Yours, Mine and Ours,' Mr. Lodge creates a fool-proof way to schedule himself and with one push of a button, Archie undoes it all. In 'Elite Treat,' can Jughead tell the difference between French pastry and a boxed snack? Finally, in 'How Low Can You Go,' Archie's new pants cause him to lose everything, including Jughead's friendship."

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz 'The Lost Land,' Part 1. What is the secret of San Mantana? In the 'Lost Land,' the gang heads south of the equator for an archeological expedition. On a routine hike, the gang discovers dinosaur bones that are only a few months old! And then discover dinosaur bones - on a hungry live dinosaur!"

"(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz 'The Lost Land,' Part 2. The gang's 'Lost Land' adventure continues, but can they survive some dinosaur danger? Watch as Archie and company cross paths with a myriad assortment of creatures that shouldn't even be around anymore! From the all-star team of writer Tom DeFalco (Thor) and artist Fernando Ruiz!"

"(W) Dan Parent (A) Fernandoc Ruiz, Rich Koslowski (C) Dan Parent It's a battle of epic proportions! In 'Banded Together' the Archies and Josie and the Pussycats play on the season finales of competing reality shows, All American Idol and The X-Factory! But will the ratings winner be an up-and-coming reality show showcasing Archie and Veronica's relationship?"

"(W/A) Dan Parent 'Geek Face-Off!' Dilton reunites with his former best friend from tech camp, Mark Zuckerberg, to dispute his right to Facebook in court. Even though the judge rules in Dilton's favor, the Blossom twins own 99% of the profits. Once the air is cleared, Dilton and Mark are friends again and the tide has turned in their favor."

"SCRIPT: Alex Simmons ARTIST: Dan Parent COVER: Dan Parent Sometimes an emotional teenager has her reasons. In 'Send In The Clowns,' Betty is concerned for her classmate, Shrill and wants to help after her break up with Sayid. Betty soon finds that there is more to Shirll's behavior than a broken heart. Her little sister needs cancer treatment and only Ronald McDonald House can help her. It doesn't take much to persuade Veronica to help pay for the treatment and the entire gang are on a plane to pitch in for their new friend and her family."

"(W) Angelo Decesare (A) Dan Parent 'The Sack-rifice.' Moose Mason is having a stellar football season with the Riverdale High School Bull Dogs and is on the verge of breaking the all-time high school record for most sacks in a single season! Hesitations arise when Moose discovers that by doing so he would be breaking his hero's record and refuses to play in the league championship against their biggest rival. It's up to Arch and the gang to convince the big galoot to put his doubts aside and lead his team to glory! Guest-starring football superstar Michael Strahan!"

"'Archie Meets KISS Part 1: Riverdale Rock City.' The biggest band in rock history invades Riverdale! When the Archies find their town overrun by monsters because of a spell gone wrong, can the KISS gang save the day? Find out in part one of this four-part epic featuring KISS! Features a regular cover by Dan Parent and a variant cover by Francesco Francavilla."

"'Archie Meets KISS Part 2: Creatures of the Night.' A crew of uninvited monsters have invaded Riverdale, and they're close to taking over the town! Can the mysterious members of KISS stop them with some help from the Archie gang? What will they order at the Chok'lit Shoppe? Featuring guest star Sabrina, the Teenage Witch! Features a regular cover by Dan Parent and a variant cover by Francesco Francavilla."

"'Archie Meets KISS,' Part 3: 'Rock 'n Roll All Fright.' In part three of the most historic team-up in comics, the Archies learn more about what brought the KISS members to Riverdale, and how the two groups have to unite to stop a band of monsters from turning Riverdale into a forgotten town, full of zombified teens!"

"'Archie Meets KISS,' Part 4: 'Shout It Out Loud!' This is it! The epic conclusion to Archie Meets KISS! Guest stars galore unite as the Archies and KISS face off against a horde of invading monsters dead-set on turning Riverdale into a zombie haven! Can the rock legends stave off the monstrous invasion? What's the key to the zombie invasion? And what's up with that shiny amulet? Find out here, as the historic crossover reaches its rockin' finale!"

"'Another Love Song.' The Pussycats are in town and Valerie has big news for her on-and-off-again boyfriend 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 perfect boy to get their mind's off Archie, though - Valerie's brother!"

"'Archie Marries Valerie,' Part 2' 'With This Ring ' The greatest love story in Archie history continues as Valerie (from Josie and the Pussycats) moves to Riverdale and shakes things up in a big way! In the style of the best-selling Life with Archie, Valerie takes a stroll down the famed Memory Lane, envisioning what her life would be like marrying Archie! Is a life of wedded bliss in the cards for the pair or will unexpected complications, not to mention past flames, keep them apart? Find out in the second part of the 'Archie Marries Valerie' saga!"

"'Archie Marries Valerie,' Part 3: 'A Star Is Born!' As newlyweds Archie and Valerie settle into married life, they quit their respective groups, The Archies and The Pussycats, and focus on what matters. Teaching at a music school while starring in their own reality show, the happy couple can finally spend time together off the road. As Archie and Valerie make their own music together what kind of new changes in their former bands can we expect to see? Music aside, the biggest life altering event of the young couple's lives is on the horizon as Valerie announces she's pregnant! How will the family dynamic change the musical duo?"

"'Archie Marries Valerie,' Part 4' 'Here and Now!' In the conclusion, Valerie finds herself at Memory Lane peering into her and Archie's future together. A star is born, literally, as their daughter Star enters the world and inherits her parents' talent for music, bringing massive amounts of attention on the tiny prodigy! However, this isn't the only possible future marriage Valerie gets a glimpse at, as it seems Archie can get any girl he wants! See what a variety of paths would bring as a multitude of Archie weddings are explored here in these pages!"

"'Occupy Riverdale!' The Occupy movement hits Riverdale! Archie's hometown becomes the latest locale to get swept up in the class struggle between the 99% and the wealthiest 1%. As if having to choose between Betty and Veronica wasn't already hard enough, now Archie has even more reason to be conflicted when the girls take a stance on either side of the issue and pit him in the middle of it! Which side of the issue will Archie take and how will it affect his love life?"

"'The Great Switcheroo.' Growing up as a teenage boy can rough! But not more so than a teen girl, right? Upon overhearing the guys and gals of Riverdale grumbling over how the other half has it easier, Sabrina's mischievous cat Salem turns the town upside down when he dishes out the ultimate gender makeover! Chaos ensues as the teens discover it's not as easy to walk in each other's shoes (or heels!) as they originally thought, so it's up to Sabrina to set things right! Will Salem's spell wear off, thus giving the gang a new appreciation for who they are, or will the switch up become permanent? Find out in this off-the-wall issue guest-starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch!"

"'Archie's Storybook: A Riverdale Fable,' Part 1. When Archie unleashes the hidden powers in an old statue in the woods, things get very strange in Riverdale. He wakes up as the prince in a fractured fairytale, with everybody and everything in Riverdale taking on the traits and characteristics of classic storybook characters. And he appears to be the only one who knows what's going on. Well, except for Jughead, who seems to have the answers as Old King Cole. But Archie has to decide who's the fairest in the land, while saving Riverdale from the Queen of Hearts, and potential war from another dimension. Just another typical day in Riverdale!"

"'Archie's Storybook: A Riverdale Fable,' Part 2. Riverdale's been overtaken by the storyland world, but now that true love has surfaced, the curse has been broken. Or has it? It's the battle of the storybook characters in this fantasy epic! Will everybody return to their old lives? Will anybody remember what has happened? And most importantly, will Archie get all his homework done in time when (or if!) he gets back home?"

"'The Naughty Clause.' It's Christmas Eve in Riverdale and everyone's getting last minute gift shopping in. All signs point to a very merry Christmas, that is, until the gang receive a tip from one of Santa's helpers that Reggie made the naughty list. It's off to the North Pole to exercise the Naughty Clause and hopefully save Christmas for their friend before it's too late. Will they manage to get Reggie off the hook in time or is he doomed to go present-less this year? Hop aboard; this is one wild sleigh ride you're not going to want to miss!"

"The good news is Veronica's favorite music group Tickled Blue is coming to Riverdale and playing a show for her birthday! The bad news is, Tickled Blue is coming to Riverdale and Archie gave Veronica a jacket with fake signatures from the band! Now it's a race against the clock for Archie to get a replacement jacket with authentic autographs before she wears it to the show and the jacket is exposed as a fraud! Can Archie track down the musicians before the candles are blown out"

"'Archie Meets GLEE Part 1: When Worlds Collide.' Archie is no stranger to exciting crossovers but you're not going to believe this one until you read it! FOX's hit TV series GLEE is next in line to cross paths with the Riverdale gang! Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (GLEE) teams with superstar artist Dan Parent (Archie Meets KISS) in a story which sees the Archie-verse collide with the cast of GLEE. How will Archie and friends react when they meet their counterparts? Are their alternate universes two sides of the same coin? A new year of Archie stories starts here with this epic event that answers those questions and more!"

"'Archie Meets GLEE,' Part 2. The year's most buzzed-about crossover continues! With half of the Riverdale gang transported to McKinley High and half of the New Directions kids zapped to Riverdale - thanks to Dilton's science experiment gone awry - it's a 'Crisis on Infinite Archies'! Until Dilton can unscramble the universes, all the kids have to do is play nice and not disrupt the space-time continuum, but with Veronica setting her sights on Finn Hudson, don't bet on that happening! Don't miss the next chapter of 'Archie Meets GLEE,' where America's favorite teenager crosses paths with the hit FOX TV series!"

"'Archie Meets Glee,' Part 3. Dilton Doiley invented a machine that opened a wormhole between Riverdale and an alternate, mirror-verse with kids exactly like the Archie gang. Now Dilton and his new BFF Artie are trying to rebuild the Portal-Porter before the delicate balance between universes is disrupted by a kiss between star-crossed teens. Even the possibility of a Betty-Puck romance would set off a chain-reaction of cataclysmic events ending with not one, but two worlds imploding!"

"'Archie Meets Glee,' Part 4. The hit crossover concludes with this epic finale! After half of the Riverdale gang swapped places with the New Directions kids, Archie must get everyone home and fast! Their worlds are about to collide - literally - and time is running out. Will Archie meet his counterpart Finn Hudson in the dreamscape in time to stop the collision? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to Archie Meets Glee, the hit FOX TV series!"

"Archie in 'Summer Daze!' - Archie proclaims this will be the 'greatest summer of all!' However, after a water skiing accident, a hang gliding mishap, and a run in with Mr. Lodge, it just may end up being the worst! And that's just day one! Can his vacation be salvaged or is Archie in for a bummer of a summer? Find out in this special summer-themed issue with extra summer fun packed into 48 pages wrapped in an eye popping cover!"

"Archie may be a klutz on Earth, but how much damage can he do if there's no gravity? A lot, apparently! Ever wonder what it would be like if Archie and the gang were out of their element - waaayyy out of their element? Well now you can find out what it would be like if the pals 'n' gals of Riverdale lived far, far away from home-all the way on Mars! From intergalactic travel and futuristic space fashion to Archie getting to school on time, it turns out that good ol' loveable Archie is pretty much the same, near or far. Buckle up for a wild, out-of-this-world ride (literally!) in 'A Really Hot Date'! Features an outer-space EC-inspired cover with an impressive glow in the dark 5th color!"

"Archie stars in 'Welcome to Mirrordale'-A date night with Betty turns into an inter-universe collision when the Madhouse Carnival comes to Riverdale! Archie has a lot to reflect on when he takes a trip to the House of Mirrors, but little does he know, those mirrors are more than they appear! He's catapulted into a world where everything seems familiar to home... just a bit different! Can Archie make it back to his date in Riverdale, or is he doomed to switch places with his mirror-world counterpart forever? There's only one way to find out!"

"'Archie, Clod of Thunder!'Get ready for entertainment in this hilarious superhero parody by comics legend Tom DeFalco! 'Master of the Storm' Archie resides in Allgood, an honorable city over the Rainbow Bridge, where the food is plentiful, the girls are heavenly, and everything is absolutely boring! Turns out that being an immortal warrior isn't as fun as people might think. When Archie finds himself in trouble, thanks to a prank of his brother Reggie the Wicked, his father banishes Archie to Planet Earth - to the town of Riverdale, USA to be exact! Will Archie be able to dutifully serve out his punishment? Or will he find life on Earth to be just the excitement he was looking for? Features an extra-special variant cover by Mighty Thor mastermind Walter Simonson!"

"Archie in 'Magic Mayhem.' Archie tells the tale of his pal Jughead in this magical story! Things are getting very strange in the halls of Riverdale High School - or should we call it, Riverdale: The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? With the UGAJ (United Girls Against Jughead) back in action, can Archie's crowned compadre manage to avoid having to take a date to the Fall Gala? When the usual suspects up their antics with some supernatural help, it's going to take some wizardry to make it out alive!"

"'The Archies World Tour,' Part One: 'Bollywood Love!' Celebrate the 650th issue of Archie with this star-studded 4-part series, featuring all of your favorite faces from the Archie universe! Raj Patel films the event of the year - The Archies on world tour! Joining the tour are Josie and the Pussycats, the Bingoes, and the Madhouse Glads! But Archie is thrown for a loop on the first leg of the tour in India, where he romances Bollywood superstar Amisha Mehta! Archie's going to have some explaining to do to Valerie and Betty and Veronica ! Features variant cover art by the amazingly talented Fiona Staples (Saga)!"

"'Archie's World Tour,' Part 2: 'Love on the Road.' The next leg of The Archies' World Tour continues in China! Raj Patel gets more Oscar-worthy footage of the romance between Archie and Valerie, but some other footage of Archie and new gal pal Amisha is sure to stir up some drama! Meanwhile, the Pussycats get a few new members: Betty and Veronica! And when it looks like their concert may not go as planned, it's going to take a special guest to save the day! Find out who in Part 2 of The Archies' World Tour! Featuring a rockin' new variant cover by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon."

"'Rockin' the World,' Part 3: 'Blunder Down Under.' The Archies continue their world tour in the sunny downunda - Australia! Everyone's enjoying the sand and surf, until Archie and Valerie get stranded at sea! Will they find their way to land in time for the big fashion expo headlined by none other than supermodel Katy Keene, and featuring Betty, Veronica and Amisha as supermodels? Will Bingo Wilkin steal The Archies' spotlight? Find out as the Archie's Rockin' Tour rolls on! Covers by Dan Parent and Stephanie Buscema."

"'The Archies' Rocking World Tour,' part 4: 'Close to the Borderline.' The Archies, Bingos, Pussycats, and Madhouse Glads' tour concludes in the great white north, Canada! The bands enjoy the end of their time together as they trek across the country from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. What will happen to the bands once the tour is over? Will the Bingos and the Glads use their newfound fame from the Archies tour, or will they go the smaller, indie route? What will become of Archie's relationship with Valerie? And his relationship with Amisha? And, of course, his relationship with Betty and Veronica? There's still a few surprises left as Archie and the gang return to school. Riverdale High, watch out!"

"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!"

"An unexpected day off from school turns into the adventure of a lifetime! When a flying saucer crash-lands in Riverdale, Archie and Jughead come face-to-face with the one and only Cosmo the Merry Martian! His now-damaged space ship is threatening to make him late for a very important meeting at the Diner at the Center of the Universe - and without Cosmo there, the fate of the entire galaxy could be at risk! Archie is prepared to save the day, and you can bet that if a diner's involved, Jughead's on board! Get ready for intergalactic adventure and classic Archie Comics characters galore in an out-of-this-world story by comics great Tom DeFalco!"

"'Let's Hear it for Harper.' Veronica's cousin Harper is coming to Riverdale, where she's considering attending Riverdale High. When she arrives, they see something they weren't expecting: she is physically disabled. However it doesn't take long to see that her disabilities don't hold her back, but instead add to her dynamic personality! Harper teaches the gang how something that you think can hold you back can make you that much stronger - all while being decked out in the most fashion forward wheelchair ever seen!"

"Veronica's falling in love - with windsurfing! Jealous Archie is determined to learn the sport as well, but given that he might possibly be the clumsiest person that ever walked the face of the planet, things don't go very well. Desperate to learn, he takes lessons from the only expert in town: Cheryl Blossom! With a 'Little Archie' variant cover by Art Baltazar & Franco of Tiny Titans fame, this book will fly off the shelves!"

"Summertime is quickly coming to an end and Archie realizes that he has not filled his quota of summer dating before the school year starts. This leads to a number of rushed dates (with all different girls) with hilarity ensuing at every turn - especially when the friends of Betty Cooper turn Archie's plan against him. Guest-starring Ginger Snapp, Suzie, Linda Lake, Laurie Moore and Toni Topaz - and Archie's dog, Vegas!"

"A Riverdale Zoo field trip goes bonkers when Sabrina's magical cat Salem is taken hostage by some of the captive animals set on a jailbreak! One magic spell later and Archie and his friends discover they've taken animal form, and Salem's zoo captors are now human high school students on the run! Can the gang escape the zoo, save Salem and capture the human impostors before they're stuck in their animal bodies forever? Find out in 'It's Zoo To You'! Also available with a Zoo-pendous variant cover by Mike Norton! Note price."

"'Be-Four and After.' Archie's on top of the world-until he realizes he has four dates scheduled for the same night! But Reggie has a solution: He'll sponsor Archie's dates, as long as Archie pulls them off successfully in one night. Can Archie enlist Jughead to help and convince his four dates - including Valerie and Cheryl - that they're getting his full attention? Featuring guest stars galore! A wacky, slapstick romp in the classic Archie style."

"He knows if you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, but he doesn't know what it's like to be a teen, for goodness sake! When the jolly fat man in red starts feeling like he has lost touch with the modern teenager, he's not sure what he should do! Enter: everyone's favorite holiday pest, Jingles! The tiny elf with the big attitude suggests that Santa spend a week with the hippest teen of them all: Archie Andrews. But with St. Nick living with him and his family, how can a klutz like Archie keep the presence of both Santa and Rudolph a secret? And will he manage to stay off the naughty list? "

"Archie knows that Veronica has a long Christmas list, but what does her dad want for Christmas? Veronica and Archie set out to buy Mr. Lodge, 'the man who has everything,' an extra special gift. But when Mr. Lodge notices the two sneaking around and plotting behind his back, he gets the idea that the two are planning to elope-and hijinks are sure to ensue! What will Mr. Lodge do? And most importantly, what will Archie and Veronica get him for Christmas? With a cover by Dan Parent and a 'Chestnuts Roasting' variant by Genevieve F.T."

"Archie's car is trusty; you can always count on it to break down! Jughead suggests that Arch trade in his dead beater at the local used car lot, but the best the dealer can offer him is a battered old scooter! It's walk or ride so Archie has no choice but to take the deal, though he's not so sure about the 'coolness' factor of his underpowered two-wheeler. He's not looking forward to his new ride being mocked at school - and he's definitely not looking forward to facing Veronica with his new wheels. Little does he know, Veronica's having some car trouble of her own. Will Archie's scooter prove to be cooler than he anticipated? And whose got the crazier ride - Archie or Veronica?"

"Archie in 'Game of Phones': Winter is coming. A ten-year long winter, which means ten years of school without summer vacation! In a world of many kingdoms, the noble Archie Starch lives with his family and his pal Snowhead in the Kingdom of Riveros. Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Lodgister, the wealthy princess Veronica Lodgister's greatest desire is to be this year's Prom Queen. Her main rival for the throne is a new girl in school, Princess Betty Cooparian. In yet another kingdom dwell the Braggians, with the pompous, sneaky Prince Reggie who is determined to do whatever it takes to become Prom King-even if that means faking his way to the top. Archie is ready to call his bluff and challenges him to a battle of the kingdoms on the Riveros High Football field. Which Kingdom will preside over all?"

"Harper Lodge returns to Riverdale and she's in the process of writing a new book. She only shares details of the book with her cousin Veronica, but Veronica lets it be known that the book is semi-autobiographical. When it turns out to be a romance featuring someone inspired by one of the boys from Riverdale, everybody wonders who the male love interest is based on! But the more the gang thinks they've got it figured out, the more wrong they realize they are! Who is Harper's tale about? Will the gang solve the mystery? Find out in 'Writer's Blockheads'!"

"On the eve of the game-changing Archie #1, an all-star cast of Riverdale's finest creators join forces to celebrate one of the longest-running comic series ever in the much-loved Archie style! Take a look back at Archie's wonderful life and the many lives he's lived in a zany, heartfelt and hilarious adventure that will be a must-have for fans old and new - and a can't-miss, one-of-a-kind collector's item. A dazzling journey through the world of Archie with plenty of winks and nods to what's come before, Archie #666 caps off a legendary run of comic excellence while opening the door to the next thrilling chapter-featuring six covers celebrating Archie's vibrant history that connect to make one giant image !"