Ah, the PSA comic, they aren’t as plentiful as they used to be, but they were a big part of my childhood. When I received the first look for Archie Double Digest #217, the first thing I noticed was the blurb about a story from MADD and the NFL. Based on the preview pages, it looks like someone is going to get into a bit of a scrape involving drunk driving, but I bet with the help of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, everything will turn ok. At least, I hope so. If you’re not into the whole PSA thing, I’ve two things to say to you. First, this won’t feel as forced as some PSA comics have been. Second, it’s a double digest! There are 160 pages of comic in this puppy, if you don’t like PSAs there is plenty for you to enjoy. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the preview pages, I definitely want to know what happens to Archie’s dad after he and Arch climb Veronica’s fence together!
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #217
“It’s a Steal,” “Career Sphere” and “Sore Loser”
In “It’s a Steal” robbers have the residents of Riverdale terrified, but Archie and Jughead create more fear as they help! Next, in “Career Sphere”, Archie tries to decide his future vocation, but they all end in disaster! Finally, “Sore Loser” finds Archie’s dad following Archie in an attempt to lose weight and write a diet book. Will he lose his mind before he loses any weight?
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher, George Gladir, Angelo DeCesare
ARTIST: Stan Golberg, Al Milgrom, Tim Kennedy, Ken Selig, Bob Bolling, Jim Amash
COVER: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Tito Pena
Shipping Date: 3/16/2011
On Sale at Comic Shops: 3/23/2011
Newsstands: 4/5/2011
Digest, 160 pgs, 30 lb newsprint, Full-Color
$3.99 US