Archie #700 (Archie Comics)
Nick Spencer (w) Margurite Sauvage (a)
Archie Comics have really been pushing the boat out with their titles and properties of late. Until the the "Wedding of Archie" (imaginary) story line I hadn't picked up a copy in years. Archie was never big in the UK but I do dip in from time to time as the character and his supporting cast have been translated for a modern age.
The impetus for this was the Afterlife with Archie comic which featured a zombie invasion of Riverdale caused by Sabrina and infected the most ravenous resident of Riverdale none other than Jughead himself. The series was never competed despite getting critical acclaim and bringing many lapsed readers back the the Archie universe.
Since then we've seen Sabrina in a dark series about her witchcraft, Veronica as a Vampire and Jughead as a werewolf. Cheryl Blossom is also about to get her turn in Blossom 666. I've ordered that one!
Archie himself has got a makeover along with Betty, Veronica and the rest of the Riverdale gang. Heck they relaunched the whole comic from #1. This issue is a mash of the old numbering with the new image and sees the girls of Riverdale chase after our eponymous hero except he has a secret. Only Veronica has guessed what it is is, but not who it is.
Did I mention Jughead actually got a job? Also appearing are Josie and the Pussycats and the gorgeous Cheryl Blossom. Yes I know they're only comics but heck just suspend beleif and enjoy.
For those of you with Netflix you can watch Riverdale and Sabrina as TV soaps! Sadly I don't but there's comic book versions.
Told you Archie Comics were utilising their characters for the 21st Century.
Pity the superhero line didn't work out. I liked them but the Dark Circle line just didn't prove commercial enough.
Still there's always Archie!
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