Tai Freligh reviews Riverdale #1… From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the new CW series Riverdale comes the first issue of the MUST-READ, brand new, ongoing comic series. Set in the universe of the TV series, the Riverdale comic tells untold stories that take place between episodes. Riverdale offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, Josie […]
Archie Comics and Warner Bros. sign deal to develop more original programming based on Archie characters
Following the successful launch of the live-action Riverdale series on The CW, Archie Comic Publications and Warner Bros. Television have signed a deal to develop new original programming and content based on Archie’s vast catalog of characters and properties. “For years, people have been saying ‘Wow, Archie is making moves. They’re fearless. They’re trying new things.’ […]
Riverdale Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘Chapter One: The River’s Edge’
Rachel Bellwoar reviews the first episode of The CW’s live-action Archie series Riverdale… “Guys, can’t we just liberate ourselves from the tired dichotomy of jock, artist? Can’t we, in this post-James Franco world, be all things at once?” Veronica asks Archie and Betty this at the back to school dance but it’s Riverdale, the show, that takes her proposal […]
Sabrina the Teenage Witch may feature in live-action Archie show Riverdale
Later this month, The CW is set to launch Riverdale, a modern, live-action take on the Archie comic book universe which is set to bring the likes of Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge and Josie McCoy to the small screen. Well, it seems another iconic Archie character may also show up in the […]
Batman and Paper Girls top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of November 2016
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the bestselling comic books and graphic novels for November 2016. DC’s Batman #10 topped the comic book chart, with Image Comics’ Paper Girls Vol. 2 leading the way on the graphic novel front, and Marvel retaining top spot in terms of publisher dollar and unit share for the second month running. […]
Comic Book Review – Reggie And Me #1
Tai Freligh reviews Reggie And Me #1… There is no one more loved, revered, admired and adored in Riverdale than… Reggie Mantle? Well, at least Reggie doesn’t think there’s anyone as loved and admired as himself. And his best friend can back that idea up—his best friend, of course, being his dog, Vader. The unstoppable duo […]
Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York and Champions top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of October 2016
Diamond Comic Distributors has released details of the bestselling comic books and graphic novels of October 2016. While the Marvel NOW! relaunch helped propel Marvel ahead of DC following three months of Rebirth leading the way, it was Boom! Studios’ Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York #1 which came out on top in terms […]
Archie launching new Riverdale comic book series
Archie Comics has announced that it is set to launch a new Riverdale comic book series to compliment the upcoming CW television series, with showrunner and Archie CCO Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa teaming up with artist Alitha Martinez for a one-shot prequel, followed by an ongoing series set within the universe of the TV series. The one-hour […]
Comic Book Review – Archie Meets Ramones #1
Tai Freligh reviews Archie Meets Ramones #1… Hey! Ho! Let’s go! America’s favorite teens cross paths with the original NYC punks in this extra-sized one-shot spectacular that is not to be missed! When the Archies tank at the Riverdale High Battle of the Bands, a magical twist of fate sends them hurtling into the past—and […]
Archie to launch Reggie and Me ongoing series in December
Following hot on the heels of the blockbuster ‘New Riverdale’ re-launches Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica and Josie and the Pussycats, Archie Comics has announced Tom DeFalco, Sandy Jarrell, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Jack Morelli are to look at the life of the handsome and hilarious Reggie Mantle with the December launch of the new ongoing […]
