Comments on: Another Archie “Realistic” Tale in October

By: Archie Digests for September 2008 » Comics Worth Reading

Archie Digests for September 2008 » Comics Worth Reading — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:03:36 +0000

[...] newest “New Look” story begins here. After starting with Betty and Veronica, then doing one with Jughead (a bad match [...]

By: Good Comics for Kids » Linkfest: New Disney line, Archie gets real

Good Comics for Kids » Linkfest: New Disney line, Archie gets real — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:46:34 +0000

[...] Comics Worth Reading, Johanna Draper Carlson notes that the Archie Comics folks have announced they will do another four-part series in their new, “realistic” style in October. [...]

By: Kiki

Kiki — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:22:13 +0000

Well, I won’t say I’m not looking forward to the Moose/Midge breakup (I’ve been wanting to see a story taking a look at their relationship for years); but I am a bit worried that Archie is doing too many of these continued tales. I like them; they make a great “Ultimates” line, if you will – it’s just I don’t want the company/characters to fall into the continuity trap. I mean Nick from “Bad Boy Trouble” is being referenced in an upcoming story in the “original” line – that seems like they’re tightening up on backstories. I like the looser background myself. Shows how old I am. :) On the other hand, my 5th-6th graders will probably go gaga over the longer story. I assume this is an attempt to keep the girls who would go on to read manga’s longer stories interested in Archie books.

With these “new look” stories, the Katy Keene graphic novel, and all the Sonic books scheduled, it looks like Archie’s really trying to expand their place in the market. I’m just not sure it’s the best time to try it in this economic climate. And I’d hate to see the quality of the books I like go down.