PredatorĪlex De Campi writes this shockingly faithful, yet absurdly violent take on Predator set loose in Riverdale.Ĭollects: Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina #1 To #6 The characters of Archie fit classic horror narratives like a glove, and Francavilla’s haunting art drives the best zombie apocalypse in comics since The Walking Dead began.Ĭollects: Afterlife With Archie #7 To #12Ĭollects: Issues #1-#4 Of The Smash-Hit Archie Vs. The Afterlife with Archie series from Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla might actually house the best Archie-verse stories. Longtime Marvel Spider-Man writer Tom DeFalco takes a stab at showcasing the bullying prankster Reggie in a new light… from the perspective of his dog, Vader.Īfterlife with Archie: Escape from Riverdale Marguerite Bennett (DC Comics Bombshells), Cameron DeOrdio, and Audrey Mok get a chance to to retell the origin of the most famous rock and roll trio in comic books.Īdam Hughes writes and draws the classic Archie rivalry between Betty and Veronica. If you’re in the mood for pure abject silliness and the deepest love for hamburgers you’ve ever seen, Jughead is for you.Ĭollects: Josie And The Pussycats #1 To #6 The first Archie Universe solo series belongs to Jughead, which plays as more of a straight comedy comic from the talented and hilarious duo of Chip Zdarksy (Howard the Duck, Sex Criminals) and Erica Henderson (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl). Waid and Staples seem up for the challenge, infusing humor and meta commentary into the tried and true classic formula of high school drama. Longtime Marvel and DC superhero writer Mark Waid (The Flash, Daredevil) partners with superstar artist Fiona Staples (Saga) to bring Archie Andrews to new audiences. In general, the 2015 Archie Comics relaunch assumes some prior knowledge of the Archie Comics universe and characters, but will elaborate on details through context over time.Ĭollects: Archie #2, Jughead #2, Betty And Veronica #2, Josie And The Pussycats #2, Reggie And Me #2Ĭollects: Archie #3, Jughead #3, Betty And Veronica #3, Josie And The Pussycats #3, Reggie And Me #3Ĭollects: Archie #4, Jughead #4, Betty And Veronica #4, Josie And The Pussycats #4, Reggie And Me #4 Road to Riverdale includes the first issue of each modern-day Archie Comics series: Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Josie and the Pussycats, and Reggie and Me.Īll in all, these are fairly effective sampler platters, and should help new fans determine which series they’d like to explore in more depth. Support CBH on Patreon for exclusive rewards, or Donate here! Thank you for reading!Ĭollects: Archie #1, Jughead #1, Betty And Veronica #1, Josie And The Pussycats #1, Reggie And Me #1Īrchie’s Road to Riverdale collection is designed for new comic book readers and viewers of the CW’s Riverdale to get a taste of the new Archie Comics universe. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a qualifying affiliate commission.Ĭomic Book Herald’s reading orders and guides are also made possible by reader support on Patreon, and generous reader donations.Īny size contribution will help keep CBH alive and full of new comics guides and content. As always, if you questions or suggestions, let’s hear ’em in the comments, and enjoy the comics!Ĭomic Book Herald is reader-supported. In fact, until the 2015 modern relaunch of the Archie Comics franchise, and the subsequent start of the CW’s Riverdale, I mistakenly assumed Archie was a relic of 1950’s America, liked baked apple pie and Don Draper’s sweet hats.Īmazingly, although Archie Comics was founded in 1939 (when dinosaurs still ruled Antarctica!), the likes of Archie Andrews, Jughead, Betty and Veronica have never felt more relevant in the 2000’s.Īs a publisher, Archie has made some very smart recent decisions, trusting some of the best creative minds in comics to pull off something akin to Marvel’s Ultimate Universe – Archie Comics for the 2010’s.īelow you’ll find a complete guide to getting into the new Archie Comics universe, alongside guides to Archie Horror comics and some other recommended reads for modern comic book readers or new fans of Riverdale. While modern superheroic successes like Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy might seem obscure to the casual comics observer, everybody’s Mom knows good ol’ Archie Comics.
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