Archie Gets Some Rock’n'Roll Action
- Posted by Johanna on January 7, 2010 at 7:35 am
- Category: Archie Comics
What do you do with your flagship character after you’ve married him off — twice! — even if it was an imaginary story?
You hook him up with a rock’n'roller! Josie and the Pussycats — another Archie brand they’re working on gaining more attention for with TV show proposals — tours with the Archies, and Archie gets busy with Valerie. Archie #608 will be in stores in April.
I’m glad they didn’t pick Josie, since that would be predictable, and she’s kind of got a guy, while Melody’s too busy fighting the guys off with her drumsticks. I’m even more glad that no one’s making a big deal out of this cover featuring an interracial kiss. I suspect, however, it will be a while before we see a same-sex kiss in Archie comics. One taboo at a time.
January 8, 2010 at 10:04 AM
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January 10, 2010 at 7:33 AM
I think this is actually a relationship that could be surprisingly LONG one.
Why? Because unlike Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge or even Cheryl Blossom, Valerie Brown is smart and well-adjusted, and doesn’t have the character faults that Betty, Veronica and Cheryl have.
January 10, 2010 at 8:10 AM
But that doesn’t consider how mixed-up and indecisive Archie is. :)
April 9, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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April 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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July 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Comic books should show more realistic images of Interracial Relationships. It would have been nice if the storyline was longer.