This week as part of Archie Comics First Look program, we have a look at BETTY & VERONICA #235, BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #160 and SONIC X #32.

BETTY & VERONICA #235
A POIGNANT TALE DESTINED TO TURN THE TOWN OF RIVERDALE UPSIDE DOWN!

“Runaway Ronnie”: In serious trouble with her parents for blowing a curfew and other responsibilities, Veronica longs for freedom… and gets it, when she leaves home to live in an apartment and takes on an… egads… part-time job! Will Veronica’s bid for independence truly give her the “freedom” she seeks, or will she learn that nothing comes free? Will the love of her parents win out as they miss their only daughter? How will Veronica’s friends react to the news?

SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. ART: Jeff Shultz.

Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #160
“Who is Cheryl Blossom?”: Intrepid reporter Tomoko Yoshida doesn’t know what she’s getting into when she sets out to interview Cheryl Blossom for the school newspaper! Once Cheryl gets going, it’s apparent to Tomoko that this is one newspaper article that is going to have to appear over the course of several consecutive editions! Don’t miss the fun in this entertaining recap of Cheryl’s appearances in Archie Comics, including the milestone “Love Showdown” series!

SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008

Full color digest format

$3.69 US.

SONIC X #32
“Title Mismatch”: It’s tag-team trauma for Eggman! When Eggman finds himself an outsider in his own evil Empire, a team-up of unimaginable proportions takes place. El Gran Gordo and El Rapido Azule, the masked wrestling sensation must band together to save all of Station Square! Will this team be a slam or will this all end in a tag out?! Get ready to rumble in this much talked about new issue of Sonic X!

SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley! and Terry Austin.

Turnbuckle tearin’ cover by Pat “Spaz” Spaziante!
Shipping Date: April 16th, 2008

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 23rd, 2008

On Sale on Newsstands: May 6th, 2008

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.

Sonic X #32