Series Review: Life With Archie

Life With Archie, Archie Comics - One comic book that we all remember from our childhood is Archie Comics. Everyone has laughed at the misadventures of Archie, Jughead, Reggie and the rest of the gang from Riverdale High.

Of course everyone also remembers the recurring dilemma of the series: should Archie go out with Betty or with Veronica? Well, a couple of years ago, the folks at Archie Comics decided that there was no reason to choose just one.

Using the concept of “Memory Lane” - a magical road that you can walk down to see what your possible future might be - they have been telling stories of a grown up Archie who finally settled down with one/or the other of his high school sweethearts.

That’s why every month in “Life With Archie”, you are treated to two alternate story-lines  one where Archie married Veronica and one where he married Betty. Now you can find out just what kind of adults your favorite teenagers turned out to be, and each story-line also includes other characters from the original series, like Reggie, Midge, Moose, Mr. Lodge and Cheryl Blossom.

You can enjoy “Life With Archie” in magazine-sized format, every month, as well as the continuing teenage adventures of the whole Riverdale gang in the regular Archie Comics titles. You will find them all for sale on White Dragon's Archie Comics Page.

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Review: Red Ten #1

Red Ten #1, Comixtribe – Written by Tyler James, with art by Cesar Feliciano.

The second outing from fledgling publisher, Comixtribe, has a team of superheroes being picked off one at a time al `a Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians. In issue 1 we are introduced to the team, The Alliance, and a great villain in the character of The Oxymoron. As the heroes are drawn in to what will eventually become their death-trap, they, and we, quickly learn that not all is as it seems.

As you would expect with this sort of tale, there is the obligatory ten stanza rhyme which outlines how each of the heroes is expected to die, and author James wastes no time in getting on with the mayhem.

The art by Feliciano is well suited to this type of storytelling, and the pages he took his time on reflect a great talent. While some pages did appear rushed, they were still clean and clear with crisp lines. His character designs, while archetypal, are still fresh and original. All in all, a good effort.

Comixtribe, as an imprint, continues to impress me with the quality of the products they produce, and the excellence of the talents that they showcase.

Red Ten is another strong contribution.

Story and art: 8 Blood Drops

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Review: New Avengers #1

New Avengers #1, Marvel Now – Written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Steve Epting and Rick Magyar, and colors by/Frank D’Armata.

A few years ago, a collection of the brightest and most powerful men in the Marvel Universe came together to plan the future of the Earth in secret as The Illuminati. At the time, one man refused to be included in the group, T’Challa of Wakanda, better known as the Black Panther.

Now the Illuminati are returning, this time at the behest of T’Challa himself. What manner of threat could make the Black Panther embrace an idea that he once rejected? Only one of Universal Proportions it would appear!

Jonathon Hickman has set up quite a big premise for himself, and it will be interesting to see where he goes with it. From my experience with his recent projects like FF and Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates , I am inclined to think that  he is right at home with these kind of Big Concepts. I’m also a huge fan of “alternate earth” stories, so I’m looking forward to seeing more of this story.

As for the art, Epting and Magyar make a good team, and D’Armata’s colors make everything gorgeous, from the lushness of the jungle to the highly polished metal of the tech devices. Even the other-worldly colors of the alternate earth provide the proper feeling of alien-ness. The beautiful new antagonist was a real treat for the eyes as well.

New Avengers #1 is definitely worth picking up

Story and art: 8 ½ Secret Handshakes


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