iggymcmuffin's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay... but only okay (with the occasional giggle snort). It starts strong in the first two issues but goes downhill fast.
In what world would Archie be held personally responsible for a freak accident in which someone else left both the keys in a bobcat and something on the gas pedal? Why is the local Occupational Health & Safety or even the Police, Fire Department and local engineers not involved after such a serious building collapse and near-miss? Why doesn't Lodge go after the irresponsible construction company that put Mr. Andrews in this situation in the first place? Stupid.
Also, everywhere I've ever lived it would be illegal to deduct Archie's pay for a work accident (the one with the staple gun and the globe... also a near miss that should have been investigated).
It also seems to perpetuate the myth that you can become super rich through hard work, rather than through dynastic inheritance and through the exploitation of people coerced (at least if they want to eat, sleep safely, have healthcare, clean water, etc) into selling their labor for a fraction of its actual value.
In what world would Archie be held personally responsible for a freak accident in which someone else left both the keys in a bobcat and something on the gas pedal? Why is the local Occupational Health & Safety or even the Police, Fire Department and local engineers not involved after such a serious building collapse and near-miss? Why doesn't Lodge go after the irresponsible construction company that put Mr. Andrews in this situation in the first place? Stupid.
Also, everywhere I've ever lived it would be illegal to deduct Archie's pay for a work accident (the one with the staple gun and the globe... also a near miss that should have been investigated).
It also seems to perpetuate the myth that you can become super rich through hard work, rather than through dynastic inheritance and through the exploitation of people coerced (at least if they want to eat, sleep safely, have healthcare, clean water, etc) into selling their labor for a fraction of its actual value.
suzannedix's review against another edition
2.0
Sigh. This just proves you really can't go home again. The Archie and Jughead of my childhood are gone and while a new generation may find modern day Riverdale a fun place to hang out...I just felt old and disconnected.
Better suited for teen audiences. It's a little edgy for middle school.
Better suited for teen audiences. It's a little edgy for middle school.
liralen's review against another edition
3.0
I loved Archie comics as a kid—we had dozens and dozens of them, and even though I view them now as (great) light nothing reading, I remember certain panels and situations with clarity, and they made an impression.
This is Riverdale reimagined: same town, same characters, but a single cohesive storyline rather than one-off tales. The original comic was never great about consistency, meaning that in one story Archie might have been, for example, doing terribly in school, while in the next he was an honour student. There were some consistencies, of course, but also a ton of leeway within a given mini plotline.
This version of Riverdale magnifies some of those consistencies and changes others up completely. Reggie is no longer part-villain, part-friend—he's pretty much all villain. Archie has settled into a 'very good, popular kid' role. Betty, who in the original comics was always part-femme, part-tomboy, is here almost entirely tomboy. But also...here Betty and Archie have been pretty much together forever, and Veronica is, as a teenager, a new kid in town. And oh lord but she's a...witch. Still an heiress, but now also a former reality TV star (think Kardashian-style, a reference that is clear even before the comic makes it directly) and, if possible, even more deeply self-absorbed than the original makes her out to be.
I'm not really sure how to feel about the reboot. On the one hand I love seeing the longer, more complicated storyline. On the other hand, although it's nice to see each character given a specific backstory, I didn't actually see all that much character development through this first volume. I'm not sure how many volumes are intended (though, much like the original series, I'm pretty sure I'd be happy to read as many as are published), but I really hope to see more complexity and development from the characters as the series goes on.
This is Riverdale reimagined: same town, same characters, but a single cohesive storyline rather than one-off tales. The original comic was never great about consistency, meaning that in one story Archie might have been, for example, doing terribly in school, while in the next he was an honour student. There were some consistencies, of course, but also a ton of leeway within a given mini plotline.
This version of Riverdale magnifies some of those consistencies and changes others up completely. Reggie is no longer part-villain, part-friend—he's pretty much all villain. Archie has settled into a 'very good, popular kid' role. Betty, who in the original comics was always part-femme, part-tomboy, is here almost entirely tomboy. But also...here Betty and Archie have been pretty much together forever, and Veronica is, as a teenager, a new kid in town. And oh lord but she's a...witch. Still an heiress, but now also a former reality TV star (think Kardashian-style, a reference that is clear even before the comic makes it directly) and, if possible, even more deeply self-absorbed than the original makes her out to be.
I'm not really sure how to feel about the reboot. On the one hand I love seeing the longer, more complicated storyline. On the other hand, although it's nice to see each character given a specific backstory, I didn't actually see all that much character development through this first volume. I'm not sure how many volumes are intended (though, much like the original series, I'm pretty sure I'd be happy to read as many as are published), but I really hope to see more complexity and development from the characters as the series goes on.
melancholylethe's review against another edition
5.0
Nostalgia! But updated! I loved this and can't wait to read the rest!
bannisterb's review against another edition
5.0
I'd never read an Archie comic before this one (but was familiar with it), but I liked it from the first page. I think the modern illustrations and updated characters/plots appealed to me. Great art and I like the multi-dimensional characters a lot.
ectoplasmeg's review against another edition
5.0
I read Archie issue by issue. And every month(ish) that Archie came out, it was the first one from my pull list I would reach for. I wasn't too fond of the artist change (Fiona forever) but it works. The book definitely maintains the "feel" of original Archie comics with a modern take that isn't forced.
especiallybooks's review against another edition
4.0
Archie and the gang at Riverdale are back in this update of the legendary comics of yesteryear. Mark Waid and Fiona Staples bring a fresh, contemporary perspective to Riverdale. Archie, Jughead, Veronica, Betty, and Reggie are all here. This is great introductory volume to the lives of the residents of Riverdale and a little background into each of the characters. This is definitely a book I will continue to read to see what happens to the characters in the future.
sophie_hboff's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of Archie and anything Riverdale-related, so when I saw this at the bookstore, I immediately had to get it. As soon as I got home, I devoured this amazing little graphic-novel quickly.
The art was... stunning, to say the least. The characters look absolutely fantastic. The story was quite simple and I definitely can't wait for Vol. 2 because it was quite short and underdeveloped.
However, I loved this graphic novel to pieces because I LOVE ANYTHING ARCHIE!!!
The art was... stunning, to say the least. The characters look absolutely fantastic. The story was quite simple and I definitely can't wait for Vol. 2 because it was quite short and underdeveloped.
However, I loved this graphic novel to pieces because I LOVE ANYTHING ARCHIE!!!
surupa_m17's review against another edition
4.0
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.
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.