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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover Cover by Jake Lawrence. We reached out to a bunch of our favorite creators with one mission in mind to bring original, unconventional characters and stories to life. THE MIX TAPE is an eclectic collection of stories based on characters that are anything but your average lot. Talking hamburgers, misunderstood ghosts, and punk rock grandmas are just the tip of these stories that are best described as 'off the beaten track.' "Hambourgeois & Chip" by Rian Sygh. "Paz & Ricard: A The Midas Flesh short story" by Ryan North and Braden Lamb. "Punk Rock Grandma" by Alexis Ziritt. "Misunderstood Haunted House" by Shannon Watters and Kendra Wells. "The Last Bigfoot" by Becca Tobin. "The Math's Easier. We All Win: A Munchkin Short Story" by John Kovalic. "Animals are Pretty Weird, Y'all" by Rosemary Mosco. "Teen President" by Eryk Donovan. "A Girl and Her Raptor: A Lumberjanes short story" by Noelle Stevenson and Shannon Watters. "Help Us! Great Warrior: a preview" by Madeleine Flores. "The Port-a-Potty on Remington Lane" by Stefan Tosheff. "Wake Up, Thug Pug! A Teen Dog short story" by Jake Lawrence. "Worst Witches" by Paul Maybury. "Cyanide and Happiness" by Dave McElfatrick, Rob DenBleyker and Kris Wilson. 48 pages, full color.

CatsEye preview flip book. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Thick square-bound edition distributed by Modern Promotions. "160 pages in full color, 5 full-sized comic books in one volume!" The five comics in this edition are ramdonly-selected remaindered Archie issues. Thus different copies of this comic may have different Archie issues inside. Cover price $1.25.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Grandma wants to be good at a sport and takes up tennis but she needs a coach to help her. Enter Heathcliff in "The Runaway Trainer." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Roberta Edelman. Then in "The Mystery of the Missing Mackerel," Heathcliff and Iggy are private detectives working on a case. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Howard Post & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue also has a Top Dog story "How to be Pup-ular" in which Top Dog tries to help Joey get to know a girl that he has a crush on. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Iggy's science project causes a space creature's ship to crash on Earth and Heathcliff tries to help out the space creature in "My Pal, the Space Creature." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Then in "Million Dollar Mouse," Heathcliff finds chasing mice difficult when the world's richest mouse comes for a visit. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

Jim Hardison (W), Bart Sears (P), and Randy Elliott (I) The Helm, an enchanted artifact of countless legendary heroes, has learned that its latest Chosen One is a chubby, unemployed fantasy addict ... who lives in his mother's basement. Defying all odds, however, Matt Blurdy managed both to defeat a bloodthirsty hobgoblin and thwart the Helm's scheme to have him killed. Now the hero's training begins in earnest: workouts, retrieval of a magic flaming sword, battles with wraiths, and a showdown with a sorcerer in mortal combat. But when the media starts reporting Matt's victories as murders, an old flame reenters the picture, and true darkness looms on the horizon, even a replica Highlander trench coat might not be enough to save Matt's hide! FC, 32 pages Cover price $3.50.

San Diego 1996 Edition cover by Martin Wagner. Story and art by Martin Wagner. Antarctic Press celebrates its relaunch of Martin Wagners acclaimed Hepcats series with a special color issue featuring a new story to please old fans and introduce new readers. Joey is distraught over his most recent failed relationship, and the fact that his friend Arnie has a stunning new girlfriend, Erica, doesn't improve his mood one bit. 12 pages, Full Color.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* by Doug Allen and Gary Leib. 28 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $2.50.

"Ladder of Success"; The school principal brings Mr. Weatherbee all the cash that was raised for school improvements, but before Mr. Weatherbee has time to take it to the bank two crooks attempt to steal the money. "To a Degree!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Jughead Pin Up. "The Square of the Cube!"; Jughead has the "Conquest Cube with the Secret of the Mysterious East," which he claims makes girls chase after him. "The Outrage"; Veronica is fed up with Jughead and tries to force Archie to decide between Veronica and Jughead. Archie Club News. "Who's Unbalanced?"; Jughead lacks coordination, until he gets to the lunchroom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Man of Iron," art by Samm Schwartz; A prescription allergy medicine gives Jughead a hyper-aggressive personality just in time to cross paths with one of the local bullies. The "Uncontrollable," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica sets out to demonstrate to Archie that no one is safe holding a hamburger around Jughead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. "Moon, June, Ruin," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie has Jughead autograph a written copy of a love poem Jughead authored, then gives the copy to Midge in a way that Moose will see. "Book of Love," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead attempts to use psychology in order to avoid Ethel in the upcoming "Sadie Hawkins" style event. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Hear No Evil," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is ignoring everybody, so the gang follow him to find out why. "Seeing Clearly" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Jug's Jumble Sundae activity page by Joe Edwards. "Falling Star," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When Jughead practices comic pratfalls in public, people actually think he's had an accident. "Let Us Spray," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After Jughead hoses him with plant food, Reggie plots his revenge. Archie Club News. "Beef Grief," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead joins the local club team as a goalie when he finds out the sponsor, Dinglehoffer's Meats, pays off in food. 36 pgs., full color Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. "Color Me True Love," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Betty and Veronica gang up on Jughead to get him a girlfriend; To get rid of them, he claims his dream girl has green hair. "Quite a Spell" one-page Li'l Jinx's Chum, Charley story by Joe Edwards. "The Neatnik," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When Jughead is worried about something, he becomes obsessively neat. "What's Yores?", script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries, and fails, to have a philosophical discussion about nostalgia with Archie and Dilton. "Ring-A-Ding Ding," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead wears bells to school and drives everyone crazy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

$0.75. Stories by Frank Doyle, Jim Ruth, Rich Margopoulos, and G. Gladir. Art by Samm Schwartz. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica and Reggie ridicule Jughead for collecting empty bottles for money, but Jughead has the last laugh in "Hitch Your Wagon." Jughead in "Scare Flair," "Glad to Help," "Tall Tale," and "The Juggler Vein." 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Rex W. Lindsey. Health Education public service announcement with Archie, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Mr. Weatherbee gives a lecture on AIDS awareness. "Jughead's Journal," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; A new student shows up at Riverdale and all the boys have eyes for her, particularly Reggie; But Debbie only has eyes for Jughead. "A Lass From the Past," script and pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead gets a letter that his best friend from kindergarten, Joanie Jumpp, is moving to Riverdale and can't wait to see him. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

First $1.25 cover price. Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Bio-Cube!", script by Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead and Dilton are told that they will probably die after being exposed to radioactive dill gherkins but there's a chance they could survive if they visit the Bio-Cube and breathe in the condensed soybean atmosphere. "Fast Food!", script by Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead's psychiatrist, Sara, writes a book about Jughead's philosophy to life. "Lucky Loser!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie doesn't believe in tossing a coin in a fountain for luck. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "In the Spirit," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Riverdale High's students are eager to start their Christmas holiday; Jughead's pals go on a sleigh ride, and he's surprised by how much he enjoys a kiss from Ethel. "Food Mood," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead and Hot Dog eat their breakfast, but Jughead overeats. "Fitting Knitting," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie laughs when he overhears that Ethel is knitting socks for Jughead, but Ethel definitely knows her man. Archie's Club News. "Sweet Feet," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead discusses the Christmas spirit with his friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "This Year's Model," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead wants to be a model student. "Sight Delight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie eats carrots at the beach to help his eyesight. "Wherefore Art Thou?", script by Craig Boldman by pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; It takes a while but Ethel finally gets Jughead to take her to the movies. "A Moving Experience!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead finds out his family is moving, and assumes they are moving away from Riverdale but they are really only moving a few blocks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey 'The Magic Touch': Jughead reveals his latest sweet skill - the ability to un-stuck/un-clog/un-jam anything with a well-placed.... well, see for yourself! 'The Ties that Bind': Jughead convinces Archie that time spent tying a tie is best spent bettering the world! 'Thrills & Spills': A slippery floor and a pot of beans - the typical recipe for an Archie pratfall, only you won't believe the pair that are falling this time! Cover price $2.25.

by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC" Cover price $1.99.

by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo! Digest, FC" Cover price $2.99.

by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.59.

The Matchmakers: Part 1 of 4 - by Melanie Morgan, Joe Staton & Al Milgrom a follow-up to last year's talked-about Betty & Veronica story, 'Bad Boy Trouble,' featuring Riverdale's famous teens in a realistic style! This time, the romantic entanglements are reserved for Jughead, whom Archie, Betty, Reggie, and Veronica agree needs a break from his 'fifth wheel' status! Can the cunning matchmakers actually find a girl who will interest Jughead more than food and sleep? Another pillar of Archie Comics mythology hangs in the balance in this first installment of a 4-part epic, set to play out over the next few issues! Last year's 'Bad Boy Trouble' set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the most intriguing Archie stories of the year! Cover price $3.69.

by Mike Pellowski, Fernando Ruiz & Stan Goldberg Take Jughead, some pizza pies, a giving heart, mix it up with good cheer and what have you got? A yuletide tale that will warm your heart - and your belly! Then, Archie searches for the perfect Christmas tree, but the only problem is the perfect Christmas tree is also the perfect cover for woodland creatures! Plus, puzzles, pin-ups, games, and other new and classic tales! Cover price $3.69.

Cover pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Fabio Redivo. "B.F.F... Not!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Al Milgrom; Jughead and Veronica learn they actually do like each other. Kevin Keller ad. "Get the Point!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Pat Kennedy, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Jake and Shooter challenge Moose to a game of 2 on 2 basketball he is forced to play with Jughead as his partner. "The Appealing Appalling Jughead Jones," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead decides to become even more unlikeable to drive Ethel away. "We Meet Again!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; When Jughead and Trula get bumped on the head they both fake amnesia trying to catch the other in a scheme. "Zest Quest!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Cheerleader competition will be here soon, so to help motivate themselves they cheer Jughead. "Puppy Tales," script by Nate Butler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Pat Kennedy; When Hot Dog accidentally drinks water from the fountain of youth he becomes a scared puppy and must be rescued from Horatio Hisspit. "The Big Gig!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When The Kicks are late for their concert, the Archies are hired to fill in for them until they arrive. "Inventing We Will Go," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Bingo wins a TV set, Uncle Herman tries to re-wire it so it will get 3-D picture. Plus other stories and more. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Al Milgrom. "Revelation," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Ken Selig; Jughead fantasizes about what kind of job he might have when he grows up. "Scratch Paper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Chic Stone; Jughead brings a box of fleas to school for biology class but they get loose in Miss Grundy's class. "Conscience Stricken," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's conscience appears on his shoulder in the form of a little floating Jughead. "Word Play," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead creates a sound effect "KA-SHOOMAFLOINK" and then tries to find someone or something that makes the sound. "French Lesson," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead has been spending time with a "Babette" and Reggie bets Moose that she is a dog rather than a real girl. "The Contest," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Everybody is entered in an ice-skating contest, even Jughead who can't skate at all. "The Beat Goes On," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jug's drumming in class gets him in trouble, but then his drumming saves the day in three separate incidents. Archie Marries Betty & Veronica ad. "Jug's Got Game!", script by Angelo Decesare, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead presents some video game ideas to a software company. "Trick or Treat," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Bingo tries to teach Rebel to do tricks, but as usual, Rebel will only show his true abilities in front of Teddy, just to mess with his mind. Plus other stories and more. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by MARY H.K. CHOI Penciled by KEN LASHLEY Cover by GREG LAND 'THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED' From the stunning sadism that brought you an entire brood of Deadpool droogs comes the chromosomal clusterhiccup that is Lady Deadpool. Agile, armed, and a howling she-lunatic, this recluse is robbed of the only thing she adores more than binge eating: cable TV. In an America ravaged by colossal debt and careening unemployment, the loss of the glowing idiot box is more than this girl can take. Why won't the government do anything? How is General America complicit? Was the genocide of all sitcom writers necessary? Should Wanda ransack the loins of a hot activist? Probably. 'Cause this Merc with a Mouth packs lipgloss. And it's sticky. 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, and more! Digest, FC$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Making the Grade," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie stumbles upon a magical elf that grants him three wishes. "The Great Beanie Rescue," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Reggie swipes Jughead's beanie, Archie tries to rescue it, thinking that it is the only one Jughead has. Archie's Club News, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Of Knights and Daze," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; The gang take part in a renaissance fair. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Pat Kennedy and Various. Cover by Ramon K. Perez. History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series LIFE WITH ARCHIE, as America's most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. The unthinkable happens: Archie Andrews dies! Fans will experience an epic tale of Archie's future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of the most-talked about Archie stories of all time. Do not miss this game-changing tale of love, friendship and true heroism. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta mistakes a gang of crooks for circus performers. Lotta sleeps her way through her latest adventure. Richie Rich gives his girlfriend Gloria the handiest handbag ever. Acro-Batty; Go Beddy Bye-Bye; Forces of Nature; Strictly from Hunger; Richie Rich: The Handy Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Al Hartley. Patsy and Hedy Become Cover Girls! Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! The Eyes Have It! Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley. Patsy's Nifty Nighties! fashion page. The Newspaperwoman text story. Hedy's Charming Coiffeurs! fashion page. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"The Snooping Snitches." A secret government project concerning a giant android warrior prompts concern from Plastic Man and Woozy Winks in this last issue of the series. Script by John Albano, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.35.