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jmbz38's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anniesbooks's review
3.0
I loved the first three issues illustrated by Fiona staples but I didn’t like the next ones with completely different art style and at first it totally confused me this change all of a sudden. I have seen Riverdale but I don’t know the original Archie comics.
delirium23's review
3.0
I picked this up because I adore Fiona Staples and liked it more than I thought I would. It was interesting to see some real conflict between characters and hopefully this series continues in an upward trend. I did notice that Veronica bothers me just as much in this series as she did in the other comics and Betty is hovering on that line as well. I'm super sad that it doesn't look like Fiona Staples is continuing on with the artwork but I'm curious to see how the next volumes play out.
adeniverville's review
5.0
LOVED THIS. I read the Archie comics growing up and I loved this re-imagining of the characters. Betty and Veronica are given more hobbies besides shopping, and even Reggie gets more depth. I'm hoping Jughead's character gets explored more in the later volumes, as he was one character who stayed the most similar to his classic character. I also liked how there were new characters introduced that brought more diversity. I'd also like to see more of Kevin, who was a new addition to the comics within the last ten years.
The story felt classic, but also very modern. We have the "love triangle" that's a staple in the comics, but it's less comical, more serious and emotional. My heart is breaking for Betty and Archie, but also rooting for Veronica and Archie. I'm curious to see where this develops, and I hope Betty and Veronica become friends like they are in the comics.
And the ART was gorgeous. There were multiple illustrators, but the art stayed fundamentally similar enough that it wasn't jarring to pass from artist to artist. It helped that the constant between all these different artists was Mark Waid's story. He was the glue that tied them together.
I want to read volume 2 RIGHT NOW. GOSH. EVERYONE GO PICK THIS UP. Even if you're not an Archie fan, I think it's enjoyable for everyone.
VIDEO REVIEW HERE!
https://youtu.be/VN8N4GB3ZIg
The story felt classic, but also very modern. We have the "love triangle" that's a staple in the comics, but it's less comical, more serious and emotional. My heart is breaking for Betty and Archie, but also rooting for Veronica and Archie. I'm curious to see where this develops, and I hope Betty and Veronica become friends like they are in the comics.
And the ART was gorgeous. There were multiple illustrators, but the art stayed fundamentally similar enough that it wasn't jarring to pass from artist to artist. It helped that the constant between all these different artists was Mark Waid's story. He was the glue that tied them together.
I want to read volume 2 RIGHT NOW. GOSH. EVERYONE GO PICK THIS UP. Even if you're not an Archie fan, I think it's enjoyable for everyone.
VIDEO REVIEW HERE!
https://youtu.be/VN8N4GB3ZIg
simsian's review
2.0
Cheesy, but a fitting update of a childhood favorite. not for me, but I'd urge anyone who loved to read Archie once upon a time to make time yet again.
caytiecadence's review
3.0
Good, a little dull in the beginning but starts to ramp up and got my attention in the middle. The ending left me wanting to get the second volume.
heypretty52's review
4.0
New Archie has all the classic tropes of "old" Archie- Archie is a lovable oaf, Ronnie is a smoking hot nut job, Reggie sucks ass, Betty is the absolute tops, and Jughead is our king.
evelynpina's review
5.0
Up until a few months ago, I had no idea what Archie was... I mean I kinda knew that it was a "classic" comic series, but didn't care for any reboots. Things are very different now, because I devoured this, and now I'm incredibly interested in all these characters and their story lines. 5/5
(also Fiona Staples is a godsend and the art style change after issue 3 (?) really made me sad lol)
(also Fiona Staples is a godsend and the art style change after issue 3 (?) really made me sad lol)