Mark WaidArchie Vol. 1

I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this in my local bookstore. I casually read bits and pieces of the original Archie comics and always had a thing for the story and characters. Naturally, I ended up ordering Archie Vol. 1 on Amazon!This was a really satisfying read for me. The story is pretty damn good and those who aren't familiar with the original Archie comics can still get on board with this reboot! That is, if romance, a little mischief and lots of heart are your thing!In Archie, the characters really make the story. The characters (mainly Archie, Betty, Jughead, even Veronica and Reggie at times) are so charming and lovable in their own unique way. I find so many things about Archie and the gang to be SO ENDEARING, my heart can hardly handle it.I won't give away any details about what transpires in this volume, but I really felt for Betty! And I'm definitely rooting for her in the Archie volumes to come.If you are a fan of the original Archie comics, this reboot will be lots of fun! Maybe even a bit nostalgic. Somehow the team behind this new Archie graphic novel managed to lend more complexity to the story, while maintaing that "light-hearted" feel of the original Archie comics.As someone who prefers revamping of classic stories to be done with serious care, I can say that this reboot feels new, but not different!Cannot wait for Vol. 2!

I am a huge Archie and Jughead fan. My dad introduced me to them through his collection probably when I was 5 or 6 years old and I loved the shenanigans they would get in together or on one of their solo ventures. I have my own huge collection of Jughead and Archie comics so when my dad told me they rebooted Archie with a modern look I wasn't immediately excited but I was definitely intrigued. It's hard to do a reboot of something that's already so universally adored and especially something that's been around for over half a century but Mark Waid and Fiona Staples did it. This series is wonderful and it brings a whole new depth to Archie and his friends. It puts them in real world problems for teens, nothing too dangerous or ridiculously corny like "Degrassi," but it's a believable drama that makes you care even more for these teenagers. Don't worry, the series isn't kneel bent all over drama, it's just enough sprinkled here and there to make a story move along. It doesn't sacrifice the original and lovable way the original cute and funny stories were written before. You will definitely see that Mark Waid really understands Archie and his friends and he knows how to write them. Another thing that is cool about this new "Archie," is that it's not a new story every issue that doesn't acknowledge what happens in the previous issue. It's kind of like watching a series of Archie's life because, so far, it's all part of one big story, "The Lip Stick Incident."Fiona Staples really nailed the modern look of all these characters, her work is so beautifully done and it makes me wonder why I haven't read anything with her work before because she is definitely amazing.I think anyone that loves the original "Archie" books will love this new series and anyone that's never read "Archie" will have a nice and clean way of being introduced to the world or Riverdale. 5/5 :)

As someone who has never touched an Archie Comic and only seen the covers as I fall in line in a grocery store, I was pleasantly surprised to read and much less love this enjoyable work. I'm sure that it was riddled with references that Archie fans would appreciate, but what I appreciate more is that I didn't even need to KNOW the references to fall in love with it. It was witty, the characters are lovable, and its sprinkled with just enough drama to progress a story. Mark Waid did a tremendous job with the story and Fiona Staples art style pulled off a modern revitalization to the characters. Such an enjoyable work for new readers like me and, from what I can bet, to old Archie fans too. 10/10, would read again (x100).

Archie is back. He and Betty have broken up, and a new girl has arrived in town, Veronica. I love these fun characters. It is a fun take on the Archie comics.

This Book Is Amazing I Been An Archie Fan Since The Cartoon Archies Weird Mysteries and The CW Hit TV Series Riverdale I Searched Everywhere For Archie Comic Books At My Local Library And There Was None So I Searched Here On Amazon And There It Was The New Series Of Archie So I Couldnt Resist I Bought It And Opened It Up And The Artwork Was Beautiful I'm Still Not Finished Reading Its Tons Of Pages Of Never Ending Reading And Fun If You Love Archie Please Order This Comic Book Series Its Mind Blowing

I read a lot of Archie comics as a kid and was interested in the "start over" modern release. I went for the Kindle + Comixology version so I can read it on my pad and not have to find storage once I am done. I've used Comixology for years and was happy when they were absorbed by Amazon. When I bought this it showed up on my Kindle reader, and in my Comixology account. Very nice. This dual version was also cheaper from Amazon than buying it directly from Comixology. Lesson learned. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy off of Amazon. I'll also say that as my eyes get weaker I find it much easier to read comics on Kindle or Comixology readers than paper.So this is the first 12 issues of the reboot, rolled into one for a good price. I enjoyed the story line and am looking forward to the 2016 release. Yes, I'm cheap. I'd rather pay $12 for this yearly release than pay $3 an issue each month for individual issues.