ARCHIE #5 Written by Mark Waid Art by Veronica Fish, Andre Szymanowicz, and Jen Vaughn Published by Archie Comics Release Date: January 6, 2016 Many stories have a selfish, arrogant character we find disdainful yet wildly amusing, from Draco Malfoy to Loki. In the world of Archie, Reggie Mantle fulfills that role. In this…
Interview: Duane Swierczynski Dons THE BLACK HOOD Again
The Black Hood is BACK next Wednesday. After a brief sojourn to rehab in Los Angeles, the man under the mask is ready to get back to business in Philadelphia, and to help him on his way is series writer Duane Swierczynski. But the Hood isn’t the only Red Circle character making his return to…
Review: THE HANGMAN #1
THE HANGMAN #1 Written by Frank Tieri Art by Felix Ruiz and Kelly Fitzpatrick Published by Archie Comics/Dark Circle Comics Release Date: November 4, 2015 Mike Minetta is a dangerous dude. He may look like a typical suburban husband, but behind the veil, he’s one of the New York mob’s most talented hitmen. On…
Review: BLACK HOOD #6
BLACK HOOD #6 Written by Duane Swierczynski Art by Howard Chaykin and Jesus Aburto Published by Archie Comics/Dark Circle Comics Release Date: October 28, 2015 In the aftermath of his takedown in the first arc, Greg is recuperating in sunny California — at drug rehab. But it’s not all encounter sessions and therapy, as Greg almost…
Review: THE SHIELD #1
THE SHIELD #1 Written by Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig Art by Drew Johnson and Kelly Fitzpatrick Published by Archie Comics/Dark Circle Comics Release Date: October 21, 2015 The Shield, a mysterious figure from The Revolution, is in the present with no idea of her past and who she is or what is going on.…
Review: JUGHEAD #1
JUGHEAD #1 Written by Chip Zdarsky Art by Erica Henderson Published by Archie Comics Release Date: October 7, 2015 Are we sure you still want to call it Archie Comics? Because “Jughead Comics” definitely has a nice ring to it. How about it, guys? After Jughead’s stunning reintroduction in Archie by Mark Waid and Fiona…
Review: ARCHIE #3
ARCHIE #3 Written by Mark Waid Art by Fiona Staples, Andre Szymanowicz, Jen Vaughn, and Jack Morelli Published by Archie Comics Release Date: September 30, 2015 Veronica Lodge is the girl everyone loves to hate: she’s privileged, stylish, and accustomed to a throng of admirers. It’s Veronica’s first day at Riverdale High, and Archie is…
Interview: Christopher and Wendig Wield THE SHIELD
Archie Comics continues its roll-out of diverse content through the Dark Circle Comics imprint this fall with a very familiar name falling on a very unfamiliar face. Writers Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig took time to share a little bit of their thinking on the new character donning the red, white, and blue togs of…
Review: CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #4
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #4 Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art by Robert Hack Published by Archie Comics Release Date: July 29, 2015 Poor Harvey Kinkle. He was just a boy who liked a girl who had a secret. And he paid for his jealousy with his life. Because there was no chance in a…
Review: ARCHIE VS SHARKNADO #1
ARCHIE VS SHARKNADO #1 Written by Anthony C. Ferrante Art by Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski Published by Archie Comics Release Date: July 22, 2015 The word that most came to mind when I read Archie vs Sharknado was “juxtaposition.” The iconic and innocent style of Archie’s premiere artist of our time, Dan Parent,…