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| Allison Aminosyn |
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This is a review of Veronica #185, "Riverdale High: The Musical."
This is an obvious play on Disney’s "High School Musical" and gives us Archie fans our own version in “Riverdale High: The Musical.”
The story begins when the world famous movie writer and director Jennifer Sparks (who also happens to be a graduate of Riverdale High) announces she’s going to film a movie at the school, Veronica sees it as her chance to shine. But when the proposed musical's plot seems to parallel her own life, our heroine decides she wants an even bigger role. I would've figured she would want that anyways, but that's how it works here. “Riverdale High: The Musical” is a story that will remain timeless and undated. There will always be musicals, long after this issue grows old. I noticed some current pop references such as “Sisterhood of the Traveling Halter Top”, “Hillary Dudd” and "The Princess Blog", but you don't need to be familiar with any of that to enjoy the story. This will also not make it difficult for future generations to enjoy it either. This issue was very enjoyable to read and it has some very nice moments. Veronica is, well, Veronica as she is her normal vain and rude self here. But readers also get a chance this issue to see where some of those traits come from. There’s also a great moment involving Archie and Mr. Lodge, where we get to see Mr. Lodge’s reaction to Archie’s "in high school…you were just like me!” The ending has a clever commentary on movies and comic book story arcs.
As a female, I think I may enjoy this book a bit more, but I don't want to say it is gender exclusive. Guys may also enjoy this title and this issue, provided you are an Archie Comics fan! |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:29 pm |
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| Nice review. I love Archie comics, yet haven't bought one in eons. I do plan to change that once my economic siyuation improves. I agree that Veronica may not be gender exclusive, but I prefer the books featuring Archie and Jughead, even Betty, or Betty with Veronica. But I never thought of getting solo Veronica, she is soooo unlikable... |
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| Allison Aminosyn |
| Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:58 pm |
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Believe me I understand. I plan to review other books besides the rich bitch, so keep checking in.  |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:39 am |
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Betty and Veronica Spectacular 82
Written and art by Dan Parent.
Special "Love & Romance" issue. "For Better or For Worse": Betty and Veronica are shocked to find Archie attending a wedding with Cheryl Blossom as his date! Things get even worse for Veronica when Betty gets upgraded to bridesmaid. Will Veronica find a way to take center stage at this event? Does Archie have freckles? Plus: A peak into Betty and Veronica's romantic futures - according to them! Bonus: Fashion pages, fun quizzes, puzzles and games for hope(ful) romantics everywhere! |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:48 am |
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Betty and Veronica Double Digest 159
Written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski and various, art by Jeff Shultz, Tim Kennedy and various.
"The Inspiration": Looking for a female counterpoint to Chuck's cartoons, school paper editor Betty decides to let reporter Carol take a shot at cartooning, too. Told to observe her fellow female students, Carol comes back with a strip about two girls infatuated with the same guy. Now where did she come up with an idea like that? "Flagged Downer": Betty and Veronica raise their flag of curiosity as they stroll through town observing all the flags hanging from their neighbor's homes. "Birds of a Feather": Betty takes Veronica bird watching, but she's more interested in boy watching! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:55 am |
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The Adventures of Little Archie Volume II
Written and art by Bob Bolling and Dexter Taylor.
Another entry in the Archie Classics reprint series, now with a new 6 x 9 trim size. Over the years, Archie has received countless requests to reprint the classic Little Archie stories. In 2004, Archie honored that request with a special edition focusing on some of the greatest Little Archie adventures ever written and drawn by Archie Comic's equivalent of Carl Barks, Bob Bolling! Now, another heaping helping of thrilling tales from the mind of Bolling, along with hysterical slapstick tales by Dexter Taylor. Included is a new tale from Bolling called "Dragon of Doom": Mad Doctor Doom and Chester are back to bad Œol tricks, this time using a giant dragon fly to steal armored cars! It's up to Little Archie, Chic and Kimberly to stop the dastardly duo in this 22-page epic!
96 pages, $8.95. |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:58 am |
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Archie Double Digest 187
Written by Barbara Slate, Mike Pellowski, Bill Golliher and various, art by Pat Kennedy, Bob Bolling nad various.
"Happy Birthday... NOT!": Tired of being pulled at like a stick of taffy, Archie decides to spend his birthday apart from Betty and Veronica... but for how long? "Cold Shoulder": Archie discovers he has seasonal allergies -- namely winter snow shoveling and spring cleaning! "Trouble in Store": Mr. Andrews decides to take up a new sport: competitive grocery shopping! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Digest format, $3.69. |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:00 am |
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Jughead 188
Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.
"Soft in the Head": Leave it to Jughead to create the perfect (for him!) utilitarian fashion a hat that's a pillow, so he can nap on the go! "The Wrong Stuff": In a story "stuffed" with a unique teen, his baby sister, a stuff-your-own teddy bear, and a token good for a year's supply of corn dogs, what could possibly go "wrong?" "Dressed for Distress": The unimaginable has happened: Archie convinces Jughead to buy a suit, and the shirt and tie crowd will never be the same! "Go Nuts Donuts": Just what is making Jughead mysteriously run off whenever his beeper sounds? You "donut" want to miss yummy answer! |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:25 am |
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Five-part "Freshman Year" running through Archie titles.
From Comics Continuum:
Archie Comics on Monday announced "Freshman Year," a five-part story that launches in Archie #587 in July.
Here's how Archie describes the story:
"Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica's worldwide travels, and more!"
Archie #587 is written by Batton Lash, with art by Bill Galvan. |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:04 pm |
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New logo for Archie and the gang:
Archie Comics.com Wednesday morning unveiled a new Archie Comics logo that will appear on all of its comic books, digest/double digests and graphic novels.
The new logo will make its first appearance on the Archie Comic publications scheduled for the newsstand on-sale next week, with Veronica #190 and Archie Digest #247.
TThe new trade dress for all of the Archie Digest Library books include new logos for most of the titles as well as secondary logos for popular characters featured in the digests. Characters such as Little Archie, Cheryl Blossom, Reggie, Josie & the Pussycats are featured in the digests every month, but not necessarily on the cover. |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:41 pm |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:42 am |
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I found this on a blog called 20th Century Danny Boy:
Norm Breyfogle will draw Archie and the gang, in his own style, for a series of stories for the Archie new look title.
    
I especially like the Jughead drawings.
As I understand things now, the New Look Archie series will have various artists render Archie and the gang in their own, more realistic style. This is a brilliant move. Archie continues to amaze me with their fresh ideas and concepts to draw in new readers. I will definately be picking up the Breyfogle issues.
Who could be next?
Richard Corben? Gary Frank? Alex Ross? |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:41 am |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:32 am |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:32 pm |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:22 pm |
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Archie 600
Enjoying the latest Archie big event in ARCHIE 600 - Archie Marries Veronica. Set about five years in Riverdale's future, Archie decides to settle down with Veronica. The story is whimsical with nice little pieces of Archie history sprinkled throughout. It's fun, a sentimental read, and it keeps Archie - and comics in general - in the news. One negative point: poor Betty... |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:13 pm |
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issue 603
The big Archie event continues in ARCHIE 603, as this issue now presents the other side of the coin: Archie marries Betty. Different events lead Archie Andrews to pop the question to the girl who has been pining away for our hero for nearly seventy years. It was interesting to see that evenin this story, Archie seemed poised to propose to Veronica, but her rudeness changed that course. So Betty gets asked, and we see the graduation celebration change into an engagement celebration. The only thing that bothers me is that Archie apparently gives the ring he bought for Veronica to Betty. I know he has limited funds, but it still seems wrong. Otherwise, the story is quite whimsical and fun, with dialogue throwing in many of the Archie series titles throughout the issue. This is a fun and interesting flip to the last three issues, and I look forward to the next two chapters of this story. |
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