The nostalgia is strong with this one. I remember being a kid and anticipating the moment that I would receive a new Archie comic from my mother as she got home from work. Every once in a while she would bring home a new Archie digest and I would be ecstatic. I loved reading Archie, in fact, Archie was my first exploration into the world of comics. Whether it be Archie, Betty & Veronica or Jughead, I was always excited to start reading more about Archie and his friends at Riverdale High School.T...

Archie RELOADED!Hey, this was actually lots of fun! I know, THAT Archie... But believe it or not, this relaunch achieves the impossible: it feels fresh and relevant but still... you know, like Archie. THAT Archie!! I mean, it’s almost mind-boggling when you think about it – Archie’s Riverdale as something not nearly as far-fetched as we had always imagined... whoa!Mark Waid and Fiona Staples do an incredible job infusing the inevitable Archie-style KleenTeen cheesiness with a contemporary vibe,

I admit to not knowing much about Riverdale or the old comics. I picked this up to see what it was like and my expectations were low. I am hooked on this comic. I really enjoyed the characters and the world and everything. There was humor and teen angst and crushing. It was a lot of fun to read. Archie and Betty have broken up and I guess they were good together. Jughead eats a lot- that joke is going to get old. Veronica is new in town and kind of a bitch at the moment. Typical high school stuf...

Contemporary-A-Thon challenge #5 - read a contemporary graphic novel: COMPLETE!I am SO glad that I finally decided to dive into the new Archie comics! I loved the original ones as a kid and I am so excited to say that I really enjoyed this one as well. Although I will be honest and say that this one didn’t have too much going on in terms of plot, which is why I only gave it 3 stars. But I did go ahead and buy the next 3 volumes and I have a feeling that things are really going to start taking of...

Having not read the original Archie comics or having watched Riverdale, I was very intrigued going into this and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a relaxed and low-key but intriguing storyline, which was not at all what I'd expected after having heard bits and pieces about the TV show. I absolutely adored the art style and the bold colour scheme and I'm very much looking forward to continuing with this series and getting to know the cast of characters more, as I have a feeling they're going to...

3.5 I grew up reading Archie comics, so I had to try the reboot. It's a decent Archie update. They seem to be staying pretty true to the characters, and I'll continue on with the series for now. I will say that I enjoyed reading Afterlife with Archie more though, so I'm going to take a break from these and check out Vampironica next.

I'll be honest; prior to this, I'd never read an Archie comicbook in my life. Here in the UK, they're not the big thing I hear they are in the States. When I heard about the relaunch, however, with writing by MARK WAID and art by FIONA STAPLES... well, how could I resist?It started out well; the stories were quite charming and the artwork was stunning... Then the big punch in the face happened: Staples jumped ship after only three issues! Now, for all I know, she may only have been contracted fo...

Loooved this. I was obsessed with Archie comics as a kid, and while this has a completely different aesthetic, it still FEELS like reading OG Archie. The humour, the way the characters speak and act, it all had the wholesome feel but Waid still managed to make it feel fresh and new. I also loved the small changes made. In this itieration, Archie and Betty have just broken up from a long-term relation. Rich and beautiful Veronica Lodge moves to town and sets her eyes on our clumsy red-headed prot...

The revelation that Archie was the secret identity to Thanos was mind boggling. I mean, I get the teenage angst, but a destroyer of worlds? I DID NOT see that coming!Just kidding, this is of course the fun reboot of the Archie Comics classic.I’m on the opposite end of sentimentality, and overt nostalgia leaves me a little anxious, like I want to run away, but I must admit that I liked this more than I expected.First of all, I did not hate it.Waid’s writing was easy on the eyes and the art was mu...

Update 2022:Thoughts are pretty much the same!This was a pretty interesting comic! I've heard of Archie before, but I've never read the comics so I'm glad that they actually did a reboot so people who were interested in it could start. I loved the artwork which I'm not surprised about because Fiona Staples is responsible for it. The story got a little confusing at some point, but I'm really interested to see where this love triangle between Betty, Archie, and Veronica goes. I already have the se...

Archie, Vol 1- The New Riverdale by Mark Waid, Fiona Staples (Illustrator), Annie Wu (Illustrator), Veronica Fish (Illustrator) is a 2016 Archie Comics publication. As an old timer, I grew up eagerly awaiting the Sunday paper so I could read the color comic section. Archie was one of my favorites, as were the cartoons which aired on television Saturday or Sunday. I may have even owned a few Archie Comics at one time. When my kids were growing up, however, the comics and cartoons etc., they were

As someone who was personally offended and hurt when Archie proposed to Veronica, I can't do this series. I wanted to see if they'd change things and have him end up with Betty but I don't see that happening.

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 c...

This was a huge win for me. HUGE!Archie and his friends were my first introduction to graphic novels, and they will forever hold a special place in my heart. I used to beg my mom to buy them while we were waiting in line at the grocery store, and I can still remember how excited I felt to get my sticky hands on whatever new story was out when she inevitably said yes. <--Because awesome parenting!Anyway, I said all that to say this: if you do get a chance to look at this, make sure to read Fiona

A fun and very casual comic. It completely set itself apart from the edginess of the Riverdale show and was all the better for it.The plot was very contemporary: lots of everyday drama with its teen romances, misfit shenanigans and new-girl-in-town trope. Archie was a charming character and I appreciated his fourth-wall breaking moments every now and then. His mix of klutzy nerd and cool kid guitarist personality was alluring to me as a reader and to seemingly every girl in this comic who all fa...

This is volume one of the reboot, and I think it's a worthy successor to the Double Digests of old. The story was a fun revamp of the mythos, definitely contempory in style, issues and scope. Extra credit for some real depth to the Betty character that has been long coming.Why only three stars? Two reasons. First was the art. Now, Fiona Staples is a god, her work on Saga is iconic and (at times) carries the story on its own. But here? It threw me off. I'd look at Veronica, posing a very specific...

I absolutely loved the art in Saga, so when I saw that Fiona Staples contributed to this story, I just had to pick it up.And the art in Archie was just as stunningly beautiful as it was in Saga. This review contains *spoilers*.Also, I think I’m a little in love with Archie’s food-loving best friend, Jughead. I really liked getting some background on him, even if it broke my heart a little. This volume, however, focuses mainly on Archie's journey throughout the new school year, bring...

BookTubeAThon Challenge: Read a book complete outdoorsIn the end, I think I liked this more than the show! The characters are more archetypes, that's for sure, and there's 100% less Josie and the Pussycats because they have their own graphic novel series, but I'm living for Jughead and how Betty is portrayed in this. Definitely need to get my hands on the second volume!

I'm actually, honestly surprised at how much I liked this book. I picked this up entirely out of curiosity. I'm reasonably sure I've never read an Archie book that didn't include zombies, the Predator, or the Punisher, and my knowledge of original recipe Archie is severely limited. But Fiona Staples is a strong motivator for me. It was a good choice.I can't really compare new school Archie to old school Archie. I'll leave to other reviewers. I can say that I have the distinct impression that old...

Introduction: WHAT!? ARCHIE IS GETTING A REBOOT!?Who would have thought the day would come when Archie Comics would finally decide to reboot their beloved “Archie” series which has been around for nearly sixty years now! I must admit, I was quite surprised at this new establishment for Archie Comics (I mean come on, Archie and the gang have been in high school for the past sixty years now)! So, when I heard that Archie was going to get a reboot and it was being written by Mark Waid of “Dared