Review #24 - Archie, Vol. 1: The New Riverdale

Author: Mark Waid, Fiona Staples (Illustrator), Annie Wu (Illustrator), Veronica Fish (Illustrator)

Rating: ★★★★

Continuing on my new found love of graphic novels, I decided to revisit a childhood favourite of mine, Archie comics. Rebooted.

I don't think there is anyone in this world who hasn't heard of Archie, his forever heart split between Betty and Veronica, Jughead's undying love for food, Reggie Mantle being an absolute scheming douche to everyone in Riverdale...you get my point.

Netflix had their go at remaking the charm of Riverdale (which I haven't watched, but I might give it a shot again), and Mark Waid decided to remake the old charm of these classics. Did it work? Hell yeah it did.

They have remade the entire story, from the introduction of the characters, and added new plot lines to it as well, example, Jughead's back story, and it was just so much fun watching these characters that filled so much colour in my life as a child, being brought back to life.

I particularly enjoy the fact that the issues are so short, that one can read it up at any time, between breaks in work or studies, on the way to your destination (if you're not driving), etc.

Also, a special shoutout to the app of "comiXology" by Amazon that gave me access to the special features such as preview of "Jughead Issue #1" (which was hilarious, by the way). All comic and graphic novel lovers must try out this application that allows one to read comics and graphic novels on any portable device with an Amazon account.

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