Archie 2015
Andrews, Archie (Fictitious character)
Archie Comics
March 29, 2016
Paperback
176
America’s Favorite Teenager, Archie Andrews, is reborn in the pages of this must-have graphic novel collecting the first six issues of the comic book series that everyone is talking about. Meet Riverdale High teen Archie, his oddball, food-loving best friend Jughead, girl-next-door Betty and well-to-do snob Veronica Lodge as they embark on a modern reimagining of the beloved Archie world. It’s all here: the love triangle, friendship, humor, charm and lots of fun – but with a decidedly modern twist.
Brought to you by some of the masters of the comic book genre, including writer Mark Waid and the all-star lineup of artists: Fiona Staples, Annie Wu and Veronica Fish, the first volume of ARCHIE presents readers with a new take on the beloved Archie Comics concepts while retaining the best elements from the company’s 75 years of history. ARCHIE VOL. 1 collects ARCHIE #1-6 and features bonus content including scripts, sketches, variant covers and the full first issue of the all new JUGHEAD series by acclaimed writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Erica Henderson.
WrensReads Review:
I’m going to admit it… I am reading these comics because I am fully and unconditionally in love with the show that’s based off of them, Riverdale. Where everyone is rich and families have dark secrets tangled up in the next family’s dark secret and everyone is just really, really pretty.
Differences:
01. Betty and Archie are BROKEN UP after DATING SINCE LIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in the beginning of this graphic novel, which is very different from Betty having and undeniable but not reciprocated crush on Archie.
02. There’s no Cheryl Blossom… and that is probably the thing that broke my heart the most BECAUSE I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER.
03. Josie and the Pussycats aren’t as big of a deal in the comics yet either (is this a joke on the movie? Am I too old? Do only I remember that movie).
04. This was really about real-world problems and dating, nothing to do with a murder. So really, it was less interesting to me. I did enjoy seeing the origins of my beloveds though.
Short review shorter, it kept me interested enough to grab vol. 2. I need more murder-mystery and Cheryl though…. the Blossom family better make an appearance.
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