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On sale May 21, 2008

Archie Digest #244 by Various Mr. Lodge offers to buy and restore Grandpa Andrews' classic 'Model Z,' but will it survive when Dilton's 'Feeling Feulish' with an experimental fuel in the tank and Archie behind the wheel? Archie learns dog-sitting has him feeling 'Dog Tired' - even if the dog you're watching isn't doing any work! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, pin-up, and more! 2.49

Betty & Veronica Spectacular #83 by Dan Parent It's a special 'Summy Fun' issue with those teen scene dreams, Betty & Veronica! When both the boys and the girls claim the same exact spot in the cove as their exclusive place to hang out, 'The Battle For Riverdale Cove' is on! They hold a multi-game contest to determine who has dibs. When they get to the 'treasure hunt' portion of the competition, imagine their surprise when they stumble upon a bag of coins and jewels! Will the two teams put aside their rivalry long enough to team-up and solve this mystery? Plus, special features including 'Betty & Veronica's Favorite Summer Things,' 'Top 10 Beach Tips,' 'Good Summer Fashions,' and more! 2.25

	Avengers: The Initiative #13 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by STEVE UY There's a contract out on The Taskmaster, and no shortage of villains willing to fulfill it. But what'll kill him first -- the bad guys, or his latest class of recruits? Welcome Annex, Prodigy, Gorilla Girl, Sunstreak and Batwing to the Initiative. But are they -- is anyone -- ready for the coming of...Butterball?? 32 PGS./Rated T+ 2.99
	Captain America #38 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING THE SAGA OF THE NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA CONTINUES! Bucky Barnes never wanted to be Captain America, but he's doing his best to carry on the legacy of Steve Rogers, in his own way, while trying to save Sharon Carter from the Red Skull and his minions. But maybe he's not the only one running around in a Captain America outfit! Part Two of 'The Man Who Bought America' by the acclaimed team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 2.99
	Fantastic Four #557 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH 'World's Greatest' concludes! It's the ultimate engine of peace pitted against Reed Richards' most lethal invention, for all the marbles! And a shocking final page that'll have you feeling every minute of the thirty-day wait until the next issue! 32 PGS./Rated T+ 2.99
	Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #29 Written by DANIEL KNAUF & CHARLES KNAUF Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by ADI GRANOV 'Damasqus' Part 1 of 4 A war has broken out among organized crime factions, and innocents are killed. As Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark is divided: does his organization work diplomatically, or start kicking butts and taking names? When Madame Masque enters the picture, sparks fly and an ancient legacy of the Maggia crime family is revealed. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 2.99
	Ultimate Fantastic Four #54 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by BILLY TAN CAPTAIN AMERICA's Mike Perkins jumps onboard for a new story filled with supernatural surprises and all-out action! When the FF help out with the excavation of the Mole Man's underground city, they awaken something that should have been left sleeping! Who is Agatha Harkness? What are Salem's Seven? New Ultimate characters! A new artist! All this - plus, someone has the hots for the Human Torch! 32 PGS./Rated A 2.99
	Ultimate X-Men #94 Written by ARON COLEITE Penciled by MARK BROOKS Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO New scribe Aron Coleite jumps aboard, fresh from his stint as one of the top writers on the hit NBC show Heroes! Regrouping after the devastating battle against Apocalypse, the X-Men encounter a new adversary which seems unstoppable. To fight it, the young mutants must ask themselves: how far are they willing to go and what are they willing to take to raise their game? The answer will test the bonds and shake the team to its very core. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 2.99
	Wolverine: Origins #25 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'The Deep End,' Part 5 (of 5) The trap has sprung. Wolverine is Deadpool's prisoner. But Deadpool isn't getting paid to deliver a prisoner-he's getting paid to take Logan out, once and for all. Is that even possible? Deadpool has found a way, but just as he's about to pull the trigger (so to speak)...the other trap springs! Be here for the completely twisted conclusion! Plus: Celebrate the 25th issue of WOLVERINE: ORIGINS with a special BONUS: the very first appearance of Deadpool, from NEW MUTANTS #98, plotted and penciled by ROB LIEFELD and scripted by FABIAN NICIEZA! 48 PGS./Parental Advisory 3.99
	X-Factor #31 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by PABLO RAIMONDI Cover by GLENN FABRY Never has a title said it all quite like 'The Middle East Side is Burning.' X-Factor's battle with Arcade may be over, but the former Mutant Town is now paying the price. Walled in, cut off from any possible aid, the residents of the Middle East Side are hemmed in by flames on all sides, and their only hope of survival are the embattled members of X-Factor. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 2.99
	X-Men: Divided We Stand #2 Written by MIKE CAREY, C.B. CEBULSKI, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI & ANDY SCHMIDT Penciled by SCOTT EATON, DAVID LAFUENTE, FRAZER IRVING & MORE Cover by BRANDON PETERSON Exploring the fallout of Messiah CompleX, the second part of this collection of short stories follows some of our favorite mutants as they make their way in a world without the X-Men. And only those who adapt will survive. Featuring Beast, Dark Beast, Havok, Vulcan and Surge! 48 PGS./Rated T+ 3.99

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