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Preview: World of Archie Comics Double Digest #48

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Brett

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #48

Script: Tania del Rio
Art: Rex Lindsey
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/25
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

Archie keeps getting a special surprise gift every day: a “snackbox” filled with delicious treats and yummy goodies! The only problem is: he doesn’t know who is sending them, and they won’t stop coming! Will Archie find out the mystery snack supplier before he’s too full to move? Find out in “Snack Attack,” the hilarious lead story to this fun comics digest!

Advance Review: Archie vs. Predator #1

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Brett

Archie and his crew have met many folks. The Punisher, the cast of Glee are just two examples, and in those two, no one died in the end. Archie vs. Predator #1 throws all of that out, taking the bloodier tone of Archie’s recent hit Afterlife with Archie, but showing it all in the cartoonish style we’re accustomed to. Teaming up with Dark Horse, Archie Comics has the Riverdale crew take on their toughest enemy yet, the Predator! Written by Alex de Campi, with art by Fernando Ruiz, the first issue is a bit strange, as it has much of the tension and build up we’re familiar with in Predator, but all with the classic Archie style.

The first issue sees Archie and his friends head out for vacation to a paradise island. The usual hijinks ensue, and it’s all entertaining. But really, the comic is all about the Predator, and like the movies the first issue is built up with the hunter stalking his prey. The ship lands, and throughout the issue we’re mostly limited to infrared views by the Predator, but even those get a bit of humor added to them.

As I said above, the big difference here is, Archie is allowing folks to get killed off. While the issue has the classic Archie style, there’s blood, and skulls, though the true violence is left off page.

The comic in a way reminds me a lot of the “Lil” comics Dark Horse produces, though a bit more adult with the blood and the killing. The disconnect between Archie comics’ look and a Predator running around killing folks is humorous to me, and just a fun comic to read as a fan of the Predator.

The first issue is good. It does a lot of build up, following the general formula of Predator films. It’s fun, not too serious, and well worth the read. I found myself chuckling at different points, but I’m really looking forward to future issues (especially when the Predator REALLY gets going). The first issue will probably be slow for some, but by doing so it keeps up a tradition.

You can check out the first issue when it debuts April 15.

Story: Alex de Campi Art: Fernando Ruiz
Story: Art: Overall: Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Archie Strikes Out

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Brett

ARCHIE STRIKES OUT

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/27
100-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Archie, Jughead and the gang are putting on their funny-looking shoes and heading to the lanes for a few frames of BOWLING! As you can imagine, trusting Archie with something as heavy as a bowling ball is asking for trouble. See what the pin-heads in Riverdale get up to in this digital exclusive collection of bowling stories!

Preview: Betty and Veronica Comics Double Digest #231

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Brett

BETTY AND VERONICA COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #231

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/25
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

The flowers are in bloom and spring is in full swing… speaking of swing, Riverdale High is hosting a Spring Swing Dance Contest and Veronica’s got her eyes on the prize! But first, she’ll need a partner who has her level of dancing skills. It’s an all-out dance off between Archie and Reggie to see who will swing their way into her heart and win the prize! Find out who wins in “Dance Fever!”

Archie Comics Ends Long-Running Series With Issue #666

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Brett

Archie Comics shocked readers across the world with the announcement of this summer’s game-changing Archie #1 featuring the blockbuster creative team of Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. Before moving forward into a new era, Archie #666 takes a look back at the wacky and heartfelt adventures that Archie and the gang have gone on over the years by Archie Comics legends Tom DeFalco, Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz, and Pat & Tim Kennedy!

Archie #666caps off a legendary run of comic book excellence spanning over 70 years of publishing history while opening the door for the next thrilling chapter of Archie Comics. Archie #666 will feature 6 interlocking covers celebrating Archie’s vibrant history and characters by artist Dan Parent.

Archie #666goes on sale 6/3.

Preview: World of Archie Comics Double Digest #47

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Brett

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #47

Script: Bob Bolling
Art: Bob Bolling
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/18
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

A missing cat leads Li’l Archie and his dog, Spotty, on an adventure! On the way to Veronica’s costume party, he meets a new kid in town. He seems nice enough but there’s something very… different about him. Find out what Archie’s new pal is hiding in “The New Kid,” the charming lead story to this fun-filled comics digest!?

Preview: Jughead and Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #10

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Brett

JUGHEAD AND ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #10

Script: Alex Simmons
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/11
288-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

Mr. Weatherbee and Jughead come to a battle of the taste buds when the Bee accuses Jughead of having an unrefined palate. What starts as a discussion of culinary choices turns into a race around Riverdale to see who can eat the most! It’s MEN VS. FOOD in “The Feast and the Furious.” Then, a class trip to the local petting zoo is a bust when the biggest bear in Riverdale is hibernating for the season. To make matters worse—the snack bar is closed, too! See how the teens will handle this abomination when left to their own devices. It’s MEN VS. WILD in “The Snack Attack!” Enjoy both of these fun new stories and more classic comics fun in this jumbo-sized comics digest!

Preview: Archie Comics Double Digest #258

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Brett

ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #258

Script: J. Torres
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/11
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

It’s winter time and the happiest day of the year has descended upon Riverdale… the day where all of the kids rejoice and the adults wish they were kids again, a day perfect for both students and teachers—if you haven’t guessed it yet: it’s a snow day! See how the teens commemorate this surprise holiday in “Snow-kay By Me” the fun lead story to this comics digest!

Preview: Archie #664

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Brett

ARCHIE #664

Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Ben Caldwell
On Sale Date: 2/11
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Archie in “Game of Phones”: Winter is coming… a ten-year long winter—which means ten years of school WITHOUT summer vacation! In a world of many kingdoms, the noble Archie Starch lives with his family and his pal Snowhead in the Kingdom of Riveros. Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Lodgister, the wealthy princess Veronica Lodgister’s greatest desire is to be this year’s Prom Queen. Her main rival for the throne is a new girl in school, Princess Betty Cooparian. In yet another kingdom dwell the Braggians, with the pompous, sneaky Prince Reggie who is determined to do whatever it takes to become Prom King—even if that means faking his way to the top. Archie is ready to call his bluff and challenges him to a battle of the kingdoms on the Riveros High Football field. Which Kingdom will preside over all?

Preview: Archie & Friends: Love is Blind

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Brett

ARCHIE & FRIENDS: LOVE IS BLIND

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski
On Sale Date: 2/6
100 pages, full color comic
$4.99 US

Riverdale High is proof that Cupid’s arrow will sometimes strike in the least likely of places! There are some pretty weird pairings that have happened over the years, and we’re sharing them with you in this digital exclusive. Jughead’s on a date?! Veronica and Cheryl are dating a couple of nerds?! Midge is going out with someone other than Moose (and he’s letting it happen)?!?! These pairings are just TOO weird—don’t miss this!

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