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JUGHEAD #14

When Juggie’s ruined everyone’s lives (BUT BY ACCIDENT, OBVIOUSLY) and also drawn the entire internet’s attention to Riverdale, can he fix it? And how can a man who only wants to eat burgers in peace have caused such problems? All these questions and more are answered in this issue!

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Primary topic this episode: the books we read this week! Other topics include partying, Lou revealed a dark secret and Slim called HR, Lou reading the NYEWS, the end of Black Widow, thoughts on 12 issue runs, throwing shoes, Fear Agent RPG, FAVE COVERS, Lou breaks up with Slim essentially, being hungry for humans, WrestleMania oh baby, Spider-Man: Homecomics, FUTURE PICKS, and your letters!

All caught up on Riverdale? Check out Archie comics!

ARCHIE #18 is a great jumping on point!

NEW STORY ARC! The Blossom Twins have found out their father has been lying to them about why they moved to Riverdale. It’s up to Detective Jughead to learn the dark truth behind the Blossom Family! Join us as we welcome new Archie series artist Pete Woods (Deadpool, Robin).

Looking for some new graphic novels to check out?

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SNOTGIRL Vol. 1: GREEN HAIR DON’T CARE

From bestselling BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY (Scott Pilgrim) and superstar newcomer LESLIE HUNG! Lottie Person is a glamorous fashion blogger living her best life—at least that’s what she wants you to think. The truth is, her friends are terrible people, her boyfriend traded her up for someone younger, her allergies are out of control, and she may or may not have killed somebody! SNOTGIRL VOL. 1 is the perfect introduction to one of 2016’s most buzzed-about titles! Collects SNOTGIRL #1-5.

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JUGHEAD Vol. 2

In the grand tradition of comic book reboots like ARCHIE VOL. 1, Archie Comics proudly presents… JUGHEAD VOL. 2 – from the super team of Chip Zdarsky (HOWARD THE DUCK), Ryan North (THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL) and Derek Charm (REGULAR SHOW)! JUGHEAD VOL. 2 features bears, witches and pranks – oh my! You won’t want to miss a minute of the hilarious action!

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OUTCAST Vol. 4: UNDER DEVIL’S WING

Answers are given and secrets are revealed as Kyle Barnes and Sidney have a conversation that will change EVERYTHING. Kyle has never been in more danger. THE WALKING DEAD creator ROBERT KIRKMAN’s latest horror hit is now a Cinemax TV show, available on iTunes and Steam now. Collects OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN and AZACETA #19-24.

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THE AUTUMNLANDS Vol. 2: WOODLAND CREATURES

Stranded in the mountains, the Great Champion and the young dog-wizard Dusty discover gods, goats, living statues, oracular crows, and dangerous secrets about the history of the Autumnlands. Secrets that could help them save the world—if they’re able to survive. The hit epic-fantasy series continues, by superstar creators KURT BUSIEK, BENJAMIN DEWEY and JORDIE BELLAIRE. Named one of the A.V. Club’s Best of 2015. Collects THE AUTUMNLANDS #7-14.

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RED THORN Vol. 2: MAD GODS AND SCOTSMEN

After lying entombed in a subterranean prison for 2,000 years, the Celtic demigod known as Thorn has finally escaped-thanks to the power hidden in a determined young artist named Isla Mackintosh. Now the tremors from his supernatural jailbreak are shaking the British Isles from Glasgow to London-and breaking down the barriers between this world and the Otherworld beyond. But the forces that have invited Thorn’s wrath have plans of their own-subtle designs woven around Isla and her missing sister, whose murder 25 years ago set everything in motion. Will Thorn’s carefully plotted coup succeed against them? Or will Scotland and the rest of the mortal realm sink into a new dark (and bloody) age?

Don’t listen to Hot Dog’s brain. This is not a food but it’s still pretty darn great! JUGHEAD #11 by Ryan North, Derek Charm, and Jack Morelli is new this week! 

(Okay, fine, naps are pretty nice.)

In our last issue, a disastrous date causes Sabrina to curse Jughead and take her revenge! Guess what? In this issue, this is still a thing! The mysterious Sabrina reveals what her ENTIRE DEAL is! And let’s say the not-at-all mysterious Jughead reveals something too! (It’s whether or not he still likes burgers) (he does) Conflict! Burgers! Jokes! All mixed together in a recipe so delightful that we could only call it… “Conflict Burger Jokes #1!!” Never mind, I just got word we’re calling it “JUGHEAD #11”; that works too.

Halloween comics recommendations - Last-minute Costume Edition

Admit it, you still have no idea what you’re wearing to that Halloween party next weekend. Here are five comics to inspire some easy, last-minute costumes!

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PRETTY DEADLY by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Emma Rios, and Jordie Bellaire

Death’s daughter rides the wind on a horse made of smoke and her face bears the skull marks of her father. Her origin story is a tale of retribution as beautifully lush as it is unflinchingly savage.

Got a pair of black pants and a white button down? Add some skull face paint and a cowboy hat, and you’re Deathface Ginny from Pretty Deadly!

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JUGHEAD by Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson 

Riverdale High provides a quality education and quality hot lunches, but when one of those is tampered with, Jughead Jones swears vengeance! Well, I mean, he doesn’t “swear.” This is still Archie Comics after all.

Did you know that Jughead’s hat is called a whoopee cap? Now you know what to search for on Amazon Prime! Don your whoopee cap, grab a hamburger, and you can turn any t-shirt and jeans into a Jughead costume!

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JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS by Kelly Thompson and Sophie Campbell

SHOWTIME, SYNERGY! Meet JERRICA BENTON–a girl with a secret. She and her sister KIMBER team with two friends to become… JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS! But what does it mean to be JEM today? Fashion, art, action, and style collide in this outrageous comic!

Grab some colorful hair chalk and dig up your brightest outfit, finally use that neon eye shadow you’ve got lying around and don’t skimp on the jewelry for an outrageous JEM-inspired costume!

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CONSTANTINE by Ming Doyle and James Tynion IV 

When the ghosts that haunt the occult detective start being murdered, it becomes clear the rules have changed. Far worse than ordinary death, this second death means oblivion—no afterlife, no way back. To stop it, Constantine must explore the barriers between the mundane and the extraordinary: the thin places.

Loosen your tie, run your fingers through your hair, throw on a trench coat, and you’re John Constantine. Ghosts optional. 

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THE WALKING DEAD by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Tony Moore, and Cliff Rathburn

The Walking Dead has been redefining the survival horror genre with its unique and vivid account of life after the end of the world. Although the cast is diverse and often changing (including, of course, a great number of zombies), at the heart of every tale is Rick Grimes: former police officer, husband, father, and de facto leader of a ragtag band of survivors looking to make a future for themselves in a world that no longer has one.

If you need a group costume, look no further than your laundry basket. Some rumpled clothes, creatively adorned with a little dirt and fake gore, along with an improvised prop weapon or two, and you’re a band of survivors from The Walking Dead (or step up the gore to be zombies instead!).

In this episode KZAM did not talk to her parents about Grindr.

Topics include thinly veiled pop culture references, why going to the beach alone is a bad idea, not having a tail, burger ladies, the most amazing relationship advice ever, 90s Sabrina loves wrestling OF COURSE, father son cybernetic crime fighters, computer one-liners, Tarantino Fables, what we listen to, no really but you should be reading Fear Agent, and your letters!

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MAY YOU ALWAYS BE AS HAPPY AS HOT DOG

We conclude this National Dog Day with one of comicdom’s unsung heroes, Jughead’s best friend (sorry, Archie) Hot Dog (from Jughead by Chip Zdarsky @zdarsky and Erica Henderson @ericafailsatlife ) @archiecomics

I hope he’s playing this

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Pinup by Rex W. Lindsey

A lot of cool stuff happens in Jughead #8 by Chip Zdarsky @zdarsky and Derek Charm @derekcharm (Jughead and Archie get attacked by a bear!) but I’m choosing to focus on this one panel from the backup story by Frank Doyle and Bill Vigoda because I...

A lot of cool stuff happens in Jughead #8 by Chip Zdarsky @zdarsky and Derek Charm @derekcharm (Jughead and Archie get attacked by a bear!) but I’m choosing to focus on this one panel from the backup story by Frank Doyle and Bill Vigoda because I feel it speaks to something universal and beautiful about the human condition.  For real, though, read this book from @archiecomics!