Comments on: Archie Gets New CEO, Founder’s Son Jon Goldwater

By: jdh417

jdh417 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:57:10 +0000

It’s good to see someone in charge that is enthusiastic about the Archie characters. Marvel has said (and apparently their financials back it up) that they are primarily a character licensing company. DC doesn’t even have to make that statement; it’s obvious.

It’s hard to say if this multi-media push will be good for the comics. While non-stop, lousy, mega-crossover events have ruined Marvel and DC comics, they do look good and there is some occasional good innovation with the characters. With Archie Comics… in some cases, they have no where to go but up in terms of quality.

The comic book art form should never go away, but time may passing the “floppy” format by. I wouldn’t be surprised if new guy transfers the comics to another medium and/or format fairly soon.

The possibility of seeing some new TV shows and movies is kind of exciting. The Sabrina show was pretty good (though the comic book may have just been canceled.) I could totally see Katy Keene as a Disney show.

By: Bill D.

Bill D. — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:08:33 +0000

I wonder what effect any plans he has for the Red Circle characters would have on their current DC revival?

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:19:06 +0000

Oh, nice comparison. I like a lot of “bubblegum” pop myself.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:10:35 +0000

I’m severely disengaged from “pop music” as pertains to what is actually currently “popular” but it would seem that the time is right for the Archies to make a comeback of sorts. Jonas Brothers, etc… of course Archie Publications is no Disney but we’re pretty much talking about the same thing.