First TV Spot for ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’

Avengers: Age of Ultron opens in theaters May 1.

A Podcast For All Seasons Episode 34: Season 1 Finale!

This week, we make a major announcement concerning the future of the show. We also discuss the latest comic book TV show news, specifically for Supergirl and X-Men, the Fantastic Four teaser trailer and new comics.

Archie Comics Titles Available January 28th

SONIC BOOM #4 The NEW ONGOING SONIC COMIC BOOK SERIES from Archie Comics keeps on BOOMIN’ with Sonic Boom #4: Sticks and Stones! Dr. Eggman’s Big Boy mech has been refined into its final, deadly form. Sonic and his friends are on the ropes—but have no fear! Sticks has brought her secret weapon! It’s a… wait, seriously? This thinks THAT’s going to help?! Find out what her secret weapon is in the weird and wacky conclusion to the first story arc of the brand-new series SONIC BOOM! Featuring cover art from Sonic art guru Tracy Yardley and an all-new “Sticks-with-stones-being-chased-by-bones” variant cover from rising Sonic star Diana Skelly! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Ryan Jampole, Jennifer Hernandez, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms Cover: Tracy Yardley, Rick Bryant and Matt Herms Sticks, Stones, Bones Variant Cover: Diana Skelly, Rick Bryant and Steve Downer On Sale Date: 1/28 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

B&V FRIENDS COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #242 A new craze has hit Riverdale… and it’s a sweet one! When Betty and Veronica get hooked on the new mobile game Candy Craze, they start a new fad at Riverdale High—and even get some unexpected people hooked on the game. Find out who will have the top score in “Candy Craze,” the sugary-sweet new lead story to this fun-filled comics digest! Script: Tania Del Rio Art: Dan Parent Cover: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 1/28 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

BETTY AND VERONICA COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #230 Veronica—dethroned from the position as reigning fashion queen at Riverdale High? Say it ain’t so! When Sheila Wu’s fashions are the hottest topic in the school newspaper, Veronica sets out to maintain her spot as the top fashionista of Riverdale High—starting with an attempt at being the most stylish girl at the upcoming 2 Chic Divas concert. Will Veronica pick out the most top of the line outfit? Find out in “Designing Divas,” the chic lead story to this fun comics digest! Script: Alex Simmons Art: Tim Levins Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 1/28 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

MEGA MAN TP VOL 08 – REDEMPTION The FUTURE IS NOW in the next chapter in the Mega Man graphic novel saga! Mega Man took up his Mega Buster to stop the evil ambitions of Dr. Wily. That means Dr. Wily is his greatest enemy–-right? Not according to the Doctor! He says he was being used by the terrifying Ra Moon, and to prove it, he saves Mega Man’s life! What is the truth behind Dr. Wily? Is he plotting something sinister yet again, or has he really been the victim all along? Mega Man embarks on a mission that will test his courage as much as his skill to find out the truth! Featuring the first-ever look at the world of MEGA MAN X in comic book form, as drawn by Sonic legend PATRICK “SPAZ” SPAZIANTE! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Tyson Hesse, Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante, Powree, Gary Martin, John Workman, Matt Herms Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante 978-1-61988-944-6 $11.99/$13.99CAN 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” TR 104 pp, Full Color On Sale Date: 1/28

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG TP VOL 02 – THE CHASE The hottest new Sonic graphic novel series continues! Moving at the speed of sound, keeping the world free from robotic tyranny—it’s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG! One of the oldest, most beloved video game icons speeds into brand new comic book stories with new friends, new foes and new adventures! Sonic’s world has been shattered into pieces—literally! It’s up to Sonic and his heroic friends, the Freedom Fighters, to do damage control and find a way to fix the world! But they aren’t alone in their search. Dr. Eggman wants to fix the planet too—so he can conquer it! SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: THE CHASE collects SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #257-259 and Sonic Comic Origins #1-4, which offers readers an exciting glimpse into the world of the Freedom Fighters and how they began! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Evan Stanley, Tracy Yardley, Lamar Wells, Terry Austin, Gary Martin, Rick Bryant, John Workman, Jack Morelli, Steve Downer and Matt Herms Cover: Tracy Yardley 978-1-62738-928-0 $11.99/$13.99CAN 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” Trade Paperback 104 pp, Full Color On Sale Date: 1/28

SONIC UNIVERSE TP VOL 08 – SCOURGE LOCKDOWN SONIC UNIVERSE is the hit spin-off series to Archie Comic’s wildly successful SONIC THE HEDGEHOG comic book series! Explore the characters, worlds and dimensions of Sonic’s universe! Everybody knows Sonic the Hedgehog—the cool, blue hero of his world! But on the dark mirror world of Moebius, the mean, green Scourge menaces everyone! He did until he was finally brought to justice, that is. But Scourge’s old flame, Fiona Fox, brings her gang of the Destructix to bust him out. Can Scourge get the gang to follow his lead? Can any of them break out of the maximum-security prison? It’s “Sonic” at his most villainous in Scourge’s breakout story! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Phil Felix, Steve Downer Cover: Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker 978-1-61988-906-4 $11.99/$13.99CAN 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” TR 104 pp, Full Color On-Sale Date: 1/28

Digital Exclusives January 30th, 2015

ARCHIE & FRIENDS: DATING DISASTERS It’s not easy making a love connection in high school, as Archie, Betty, Veronica and the gang know very well! Even the closest couples mess up every now and then on their dates. We’ve collected over 150 pages of Riverdale High’s greatest dating disasters for you—hopefully this’ll help you learn what NOT to do on your next date! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Dan DeCarlo Digital Exclusive $5.99 On Sale Date 1/30

A Podcast For All Seasons Episode 33: Marvel Kills The Marvel Universe

This week, we discuss Marvel’s Fox blocking, Secret Wars, Batman vs. Robin voice casting, and new comics.

Press Release: Archie Comics Launches Its Own Humble Bundle

New York, NY (January 21, 2015) – Archie Comics is proud to team with Humble Bundle to launch the first ever Archie Comics Humble Bundle! Featuring some of the most talked-about comic books in recent years, the Archie Comics Humble Bundle collects over a dozen titles appealing to readers of all ages.

This diverse collection of digital comics, valued at over $149, features some of the world’s most popular characters, including Archie, Betty, Veronica, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and video game icons Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man! 

Humble Bundle’s unique “name your price” system allows customers to choose their own price for the bundle. Customers can pay any amount and will receive AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE MAGAZINE #1,THE FOX: FREAK MAGNET, SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE VOL 1. and THE BEST OF ARCHIE BOOK ONE. 

Users who pay above the average price of the Archie Comics Humble Bundle will receive THE DEATH OF ARCHIE, ARCHIE MEETS KISS, THE BEST OF ARCHIE BOOK TWO, CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #1, and SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE VOL 2.

Customers who pay $15 or more will receive all of the above plus AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE VOL. 1: ESCAPE FROM RIVERDALE, ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: PARTY TIME, ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE VOL 1., and SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE VOL. 3.

That’s just the beginning as additional titles will be revealed throughout the duration of the promotion!

As with all Humble Bundles, customers can choose how their money is allocated, between the publisher and charities. The Humble Archie Comics Bundle supports The Hero Initiative, which creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, a non-profit organization that protects the freedom to read comics through legal action and education initiatives in support of the readers, creators, librarians, retailers, publishers, and educators of comics.

The Humble Archie Comics Bundle runs from now until Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. EST time.

Click here to purchase the Archie Comics Humble Bundle!

Archie Comics April 2015 Full Solicits

THE SHIELD #1 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Daughter of the Revolution, Part 1” Since the dawn of the republic, whenever her country faces its blackest days, she returns: a spirit of the revolution sent to fight for what is right. But when she reappears for the first time in a generation with no memories—not even of her own identity—and encounters an evil force expecting her arrival, all the Shield can do is… run! Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig Art: David Williams, Gary Martin, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick Cover: David Williams Variant Cover: Wilfredo Torres Variant Cover: Andrew Robinson Variant Cover: Rafael Albuquerque Dark Circle Movie Throwback Variant Cover: Robert Hack On Sale Date: 4/15 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

THE BLACK HOOD #3 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “The Bullet’s Kiss, Part 3” The Black Hood is supposed to be dead. Shot, de-masked, autopsied, buried. So who’s running around town in a ratty black hood, declaring war on the underworld? The City of Philadelphia is electrified by the fleeting glimpses they see on social media—but both the cops and the drug gangs want him stopped at all costs. However, the new Black Hood may not have to be stopped. He’s coming unglued all on his own… Script: Duane Swierczynski Art: Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick Cover: Francesco Francavilla Variant Cover: David Mack Variant Cover: Howard Chaykin Dark Circle Movie Throwback Variant Cover: Robert Hack On Sale Date: 4/22 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

THE FOX #2 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Fox Hunt, Part 2 – The Other Shoe”: The fox-hunt has begun, and Impact City’s most dangerous criminals are out for BLOOD. When Paul Patton Jr. decides to take his son, Shinji, on a trip to the Museum of the Moving Image, he’s hoping to make an effort to finally be a present father and not the superhero freak magnet known as The Fox. But when a violent bank robbery derails their plans, and Paul is unwilling to don his superhero suit and save the day, a new kind of superhero will need to step in and save the day. So why is this new hero The Fox’s WORST NIGHTMARE? Emmy award-winning artist Dean Haspiel and Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid bring you the next chapter in Dark Circle’s most twisted tale yet! Featuring variant cover art from Howard Chaykin and Robert Hack! Plot: Dean Haspiel Art: Dean Haspiel, John Workman and Jose Villarubia Script: Mark Waid Cover: Dean Haspiel Father and Son Variant Cover: Howard Chaykin Dark Circle Movie Throwback Variant Cover: Robert Hack On Sale Date: 5/6 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #9 “BETTY: RIP” 4 (of 7) The Horror began in Riverdale when Reggie Mantle struck and killed Jughead’s beloved pooch Hot Dog. Since then, Reggie has been living with this secret knowledge—and terrible guilt. With no one to talk to about it, Reggie has started to crack under the strain. He is seeing visions of his dead friends—or are they literal ghosts? When an act of kindness prompts a confession from him, Reggie must decide for himself, once and for all—is there any good within him? Or is Reggie, as we’ve always suspected, beyond redemption? For TEEN+ Readers. Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art: Francesco Francavilla Cover: Francesco Francavilla JugDEAD Variant Cover: Dave Devries On Sale Date: 4/29 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE MAGAZINE #7 In this issue, we take a break from the Archie gang’s plight against the raging zombie hordes and shift gears to another horror title fresh from Archie Comics. AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE MAGAZINE presents: THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA!Terror is born anew in this dark reimagining of Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s origin. On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, the young sorceress finds herself at a crossroads, having to choose between an unearthly destiny and her mortal boyfriend, Harvey. But a foe from her family’s past has arrived in Greendale, Madame Satan, and she has her own deadly agenda. Archie Comic’s latest horror sensation starts here! Featuring extra special bonus content and classic tales in this magazine-sized version of the horror sensation. For TEEN+ readers. Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art: Robert Hack Cover: Francesco Francavilla On Sale Date: 4/22 48-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS BLOW-OUT! (TR) It’s a BLOW-OUT of the funniest and most entertaining stories from Archie & Friends! We’ve got 1000 more pages of hijinx and hilarity for our adoring fans! For over seven decades, Archie and his friends have been making everyone laugh, with their dating hijinx and misadventures at Riverdale High School! Everything’s Archie in the largest Archie collection series EVER—offered at an incredible value price! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Various 978-1-62738-945-7 $14.99/$15.99CAN 4 7/8 x 6 9/16” TR 1000 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/6

ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #14 Archie finds out about a special contest being held in Riverdale: a scavenger hunt, the winner of which gets an all-expenses paid party with DJ and food for 20 friends! The first person to the radio station announcing the concert with all the listed items by 5:00 wins… and it’s 3:30 now! Archie is determined to win! Will he make it in time and hold the most ultimate party ever held in Riverdale? Or will too many obstacles get in his way? Find out in “The Hunt is On!” the fun lead story to this Comics Double Digest! Script: Paul Kupperberg Art: Various Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 4/29 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

BETTY AND VERONICA #275 The girls have arrived in Mumbai, India! They’re ready to move into their temporary homes… and their new identities as Veronica takes on the role as “Betty,” and Betty takes on the role as “Veronica”! Will anyone catch onto their little game? Meanwhile, back in Riverdale, the boys are enjoying the acquaintances of the new transfer students Violette and Banni! But can these two new transfers ever really take the place of their beloved Veronica and Betty? Plus, we’re commemorating this milestone 275th issue with a double-sized issue featuring plenty of bonus content and multiple collector covers! Script: Michael Uslan Art: Dan Parent Cover: Dan Parent 275th Variant Covers: Ramona Fradon, Adam Hughes, Genevieve F.T., Brittney Williams On Sale Date: 4/15 48-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

BETTY AND VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #233 Betty and Veronica are on their way to a party held by Riverdale’s reigning fashion queen Sheila Wu—and Veronica’s determined to out-dress her at her own party. However, on their way to the gala, Betty encounters a young girl with some animal friends in need of assistance on the side of the road. The adventure begins as Betty, Veronica and their new acquaintance Alina try to wrangle up her stray pets. Will the pets be safely returned? Will Betty and Veronica make it to the party unscathed? Find out in “The Perils of Pet Sitting,” the exciting lead story to this JUMBO-sized Comics Double Digest! Script: Alex Simmons Art: Various Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 4/22 288-page, full color comic $6.99 U.S.

B&V FRIENDS COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #243 Spring Break is here and nothing is going to ruin Betty, Veronica and the rest of the Riverdale teens’ vacation plans… except for bad weather! When their fun holiday must be cancelled, Veronica steps in with a solution: a trip to the most exotic locale of them all—Lodge Mansion! Let’s just hope Veronica doesn’t forget any minor details while planning this staycation—like asking her father’s permission first! Thing are gonna get wild in “Spring Broken,” the new lead story to this fun-filled comics digest! Script: Paul Kupperberg Art: Jeff Shultz Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 5/13 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

JUGHEAD AND ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #12 For many people, Wednesday is more than just hump day… it’s also the most exciting day of the week: New Comic Day! Jughead and Archie are excited to head to their favorite shop, Pep Comics, to pick up the newest issues of their favorite series. But Archie’s got his eye on more than just the newest issue of The Fox: Dede Diaz—shop owner Mimi’s daughter and new cashier! Unfortunately for Archie, Dede’s got her eyes on something too—Jughead! How will Archie break the news that Jughead’s not interested and make a move of his own? And will they ever just get their new comics? Find out in “Meet Dede” the fun new story to this Comics Double Digest! Script: Tania Del Rio Art: Various Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 5/6 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

MEGA MAN #48 The showdown to end ’em all is finally here! “The Ultimate Betrayal” Part Four: The cataclysmic conclusion!  Dr. Light built Gamma to be the definitive answer to all global disasters—unfortunately it looks like all of its power might just be turned against poor Mega Man!  As the battle rages, the entire castle stronghold begins to collapse. How will anyone get out of this one alive—and will they at all? Don’t miss the epic conclusion to this Mega Man 3 game adaptation storyline, featuring new cover art from fan-favorite Brent McCarthy and a special Capcom art variant! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Ryan Odagawa, Gary Martin, John Workman and Evan Stanley Cover: Brent McCarthy Variant Cover: Art provided by Capcom On Sale Date: 4/15 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SABRINA #4 NEW ONGOING SERIES! Hell hath no fury… It’s Sabrina in the underworld as she and her companions risk everything—including their immortal souls—to rescue Harvey’s consciousness, trapped in the Dark Pit. Meanwhile, with Greendale’s most powerful witch missing in action, Madame Satan launches an attack on the Spellman household, but Hilda and Zelda are not helpless, and then of course there’s Cousin Ambrose to contend with… For TEEN+ readers. Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art: Robert Hack Cover: Robert Hack Carrie Variant Cover: Robert Hack On Sale Date: 5/6 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

SONIC BOOM #7 A multi-part story? In MY Sonic Boom comic?? You got that right! It’s wacky-racin’ adventure in “Everybody’s Super Sonic Racing” Part Two: Dr. Eggman’s fun and “friendly” go-kart challenge has turned deadly!  But, really, who didn’t see that “twist” coming?  Can Sonic salvage the race and prove to the bad doctor he can win fair and square?  More importantly—can Sonic survive long enough to return to the race course?! Discover the fate of life, limb and ego in this super-fast story with cover art from Sonic comic fav Jamal Peppers, and an all-new “insubordination” variant cover from painter Erik Ly! …And BOOM goes the dynamite! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Ryan Jampole, Jennifer Hernandez, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms Cover: Jamal Peppers, Rick Bryant and Matt Herms Insubordination Variant Cover: Erik Ly On Sale Date: 4/29 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE THE COMPLETE EPIC (TR) It’s the crossover of a lifetime! The team-up you’ve been dreaming of! Two of videogame history’s most iconic heroes come together for the greatest action story ever told! SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and MEGA MAN unite in WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE! It all begins with a meeting of the minds–EVIL minds! Dr. Wily makes contact with Dr. Eggman, and the two malicious mechanics conspire in a plan that will reshape entire worlds! Using the power of the Chaos Emeralds, they build themselves an unstoppable army of Robot Masters and Roboticized Masters–Sonic’s corrupted friends! It’s pan-dimensional panic as Sonic and Mega Man race to uncover the doctors’ diabolical plot, save Sonic’s friends, and brave the nightmarish landscape of the Skull Egg Zone! Along the way they gain new allies, Mega Man gains all new powers, and the stakes keep getting higher until two universe hang in the balance! You CANNOT miss this critically acclaimed crossover! Celebrated by old and new fans alike, beloved by critics and casual readers, this is one big love letter to all things SONIC and MEGA MAN! WORLDS COLLIDE collects the entire crossover event, containing SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #247-251, SONIC UNIVERSE #51-54, MEGA MAN #23-27 and material from SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #252 and MEGA MAN #28. Script: Ian Flynn Art: Jamal Peppers, Tracy Yardley, Ben Bates, Ryan Jampole, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, Gary Martin, Jim Amash, John Workman, Jack Morelli, Thomas Mason, Dustin Evans, Matt Herms and Steve Downer. Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Matt Herms Previews-exclusive Variant Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and Matt Herms 978-1-62738-951-8 $29.99/$34.99CAN 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” TR 336 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/6

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #272 Time is up—the WORLDS UNITE crossover event is almost upon us! “A Ray of Hope”: As Sonic and the Freedom Fighters continue their journey to save the shattered planet, Sonic and Chip journey to Apotos to uncover the secrets of the Gaia Gate! Meanwhile, Knuckles and the Freedom Fighters take on a TITANIC challenge of their own! Does Sonic have a hope in saving the world? Will battle tear the freedom fighters apart first? Find out the answers to these and more exciting questions as our heroes journey to the much-awaited crossover event of the year—WORLDS UNITE! Featuring new cover art from Edwin Huang (Uncanny Skullkickers) and a crazy-new Metal Sonic game art variant provided by Sega! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Diana Skelly, Terry Austin, John Workman and Gabriel Cassata Cover: Edwin Huang and John Workman Metal Sonic Game Art Variant Cover provided by SEGA On Sale Date: 5/13 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SONIC UNIVERSE #75 Sonic Universe has reached 75 thrilling issues—and we’re celebrating in style! “Fury”: The race is on as Sonic chases down Metal Sonic for one of the sought–after Chaos Emeralds!  But when their chase takes them to a very unexpected place, Sonic’s worth as a hero may be put to the test!  Can Sonic win the day, secure the emerald and retain his sense of self by the end? As our journey to WORLDS UNITE crashes to a close, join us in celebrating the longest-running Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off comic in history with 7.5 variant covers from your favorite Sonic artists! Featuring cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Ben Bates, Tyson Hesse, EGA Studios, Patrick Thomas Parnell, Lamar Wells, Evan Stanley and Jonathan H. Gray! To name a few!   Script: Ian Flynn Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante Variant Cover 1: Tracy Yardley Variant Cover 2: Ben Bates Variant Cover 3: Tyson Hesse Variant Cover 4: EGA Studios Variant Cover 5: Patrick Thomas Parnell Variant Cover 6: Lamar Wells, Gary Martin and Gabriel Cassata Variant Cover 7: Evan Stanley, Jim Amash and Matt Herms Variant Cover 7.5: Jonathan H. Gray, Gary Martin and Matt Herms On Sale Date: 4/22 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #49 Riverdale High School is holding out tryouts for the wrestling team—and Archie, Reggie and Jughead all hope to make it on the ropes! While the three use brute force and technique for their tryouts, Dilton is convinced that is instead a mathematical process. He argues that it’s all about leverage and angles and that, even someone at his size, could take down someone the size of Moose. The guys are skeptical and challenge him to prove his hypotheses. Will his equations be correct, or will Dilton be down for the count? Find out in “Counted Out,” the brand new lead story to this Comics Double Digest! Script: Paul Kupperberg Art: Various Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 4/15 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

First Look at The Black Hood #1

Today we have a first look at interiors from The Black Hood #1, which will kick off the first wave of Dark Circle Comics. It arrives in stores February 25 and will be fully returnable for comic book retailers who order five or more copies. Stay tuned to Multiverse Entertainment for details concerning this and other Dark Circle titles. It’s sure to be an exciting year.

Best selling crime novelist Duane Swierczynski and noir master Michael Gaydos will be exploring the dark and dangerous corners of both Philadelphia and the mind of Officer Gregory Hettinger, a hero cop whose brush with death takes him down a path that he could never have envisioned. THE BLACK HOOD is an intense look at a man whose struggles with anger, addiction, and self-destructive behavior redefine his position and outlook on life and what that means for the people of his city.

 

Archie Comics Titles Available January 21st

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #268 TEST YOUR MIGHT with the first chapter in an all-new 4-part SAGA! “Champions” Part One: Sonic is in for the fight of his life! Casino Park is holding an epic fighting tournament, and the grand prize is a much sought-after Chaos Emerald! How many fighters will answer the call? Which champions will make the roster? The knock-down, drag-out battle for the world starts right here! Featuring new cover art from Sonic rising star Evan Stanley, plus all-new variant art introducing Breezie the Hedgehog by Sonic artist Jonathan H. Gray! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Diana Skelly, Terry Austin, John Workman and Gabriel Cassata Cover: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin and Ben Hunzeker Breezie Variant Cover: Jonathan H. Gray, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli and Gabriel Cassata On Sale Date: 1/21 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

Digital Exclusives January 23rd, 2015

WORLD OF ARCHIE: XTREME WINTER It’s time to shred! Bust out your coolest tricks on the slopes with Archie and friends! The gang are strapping on their snowboards and giving you X-TREME winter action in this new digital exclusive collection! Will the gang make it down the mountain in one piece? Archie Digital Exclusive! Script: Mike Pellowski and more! Art: Fernando Ruiz and more! Cover: Fernando Ruiz On Sale Date: 1/23

A Podcast For All Seasons Episode 32: Best Comic Book Movies of 2014

This week, we pick our favorite comic book movies of 2014, our most anticipated of 2015, talk about upcoming conventions in southeast Michigan, and the latest Suicide Squad news.

Archie Comics Titles Available January 14th

JUGHEAD AND ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #9 Cupid headquarters have just received a message that a girl in Riverdale wishes to be kissed. The girl: Ethel. The hopeful kisser: Jughead. The cupids know better than to try and strike the female-hater himself, but a wish is still a wish. This looks like a job for a woman! Can “Queenie,” the new female cupid successfully grant Ethel’s wish? Or will Jughead resist the feminine wiles once more? Find out in “Mission Most Improbable,” this fun, new lead story! Script: George Gladir Art: Various Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 1/14 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

Digital Exclusives January 16th, 2015

ARCHIE’S POWER PLAY Archie’s taking the ice in this brand new HOCKEY collection! Cheer on the team as they skate through this digital-only collection of stories, all featuring Canada’s favorite pastime! Can Archie score the winning goal? You’ll have to lace up your skates and find out inside! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Dan DeCarlo On Sale: 1/16