Post by richardvasseur on Jan 13, 2018 9:15:24 GMT
Title: The Archies # 1
Publisher: Archie Comics
Script: Alex Segura and Matt Rosenberg
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: Joe Eisma
Variant Covers: Matthew Dow Smith, Sandy Jarrell with Kelly Fitzpatrick, Thomas Pitilli
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: The Archies have a gig and it goes well enough but what is next for them.
The art is bland. When emotions are over played when they are shown.
The Archies band is suffering. They need to step it up.
Having Archie break the third wall is great to see. It is always nice to have a comic book character talk directly to you.
The story moves along slowly and not a lot happens. Yes, the Archies do take their next step. They get set to be a serious band. The issue though is mainly just talking.
The characters other than Archie and Jughead are not used enough. Betty did not even have to be in the comic for the little she does in it. The comic is called The Archies it would be nice to have them all sharing the spotlight.
Archie does become inspired which he needs to be to lead the Archies to success.
Title: The Archies # 2
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg
Art by: Joe Eisma
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Colors by: Matt Herms
Cover by: Joe Eisma
Variant Cover by: Fiona Staples
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: The Archies are on tour. Veronica with her usual flair booked their hotel room and it is a palace. It has everything. Well, something happens and well they find themselves looking for other accommodations. The story moves so slowly and it is boring.
Having Archie talk to the reader is a great touch it lives up the story and draws you into it more.
Veronica’s nylon covered legs are so sensual. Other than that the art has nothing that really stands out.
There is a little excitement as the Archies get a gig but the actual gig seems lifeless. Some fun and more excitement need to be injected into this issue.
It is great having a comic focused on the band the Archies. Also having other bands showing up in it is great to see.
Title: The Archies # 3
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg
Art by: Joe Eisma
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Colors by: Matt Herms
Cover by: Greg Smallwood
Variant Cover by: Jamie McKelvie
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: The Archies do a radio show. They meet the Chvrches there a band they really admire.
Archie gets some needed advice from the Chvrches. Archie and Betty have a nice heartwarming moment. A band is not about just one person.
The Archies band as a group they start to have fun and learn to just enjoy what they do.
The art is just there, nothing about it stands out. You can see the characters but they need more life to them.
This story has a little drama and a little fun. At times it is way to serious. The comic needs more fun for the Archies as they tour.
It was wonderful to see Betty stepping up and standing up for herself.
Title: The Archies # 4
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg
Art by: Joe Eisma
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Colors by: Matt Herms
Cover by: Greg Smallwood
Variant Covers by: Mike Allred, Joe Eisma
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: This issue starts out weird with Archie acting way more strange than usual. What is going on with him?
The Monkeys on the cover by Greg Smallwood are illustrated perfectly but the interior art does not do them justice by Joe Eisma. The entire issue suffers art wise. It is plain in its illustrations. The Monkeys car would have been so cool if it was illustrated right.
The Archies and Monkeys team-up and dress up as super-heroes to rescue Davy Jones. Things keep getting weirder. The Monkeys and Veronica both can do odd things here. Odd and unexplained things. Even Archie gets into it.
What do gorillas and a robot have to do with anything going on in this comic?
This comic is so out to space it is like your in a dream.
Title: The Archies # 5
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg
Art by: Joe Eisma
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Colors by: Matt Herms
Cover by: Greg Smallwood
Variant Covers by: Joe Eisma, Thomas Pitilli
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: Archie is talking directly to you the reader this is a touch that is always enjoyable as it pulls the reader in and makes them think they are a part of the actual comic book.
The Archies are having serious problems and may split up as a band. The Archies are just not performing well. The are not in syn. Archie just needed a reminder of why he is in a band. It is not all about him and its not to be famous it is all about the music and friends. It will bring a tear to your eye to see them get it right. Tegan and Sara join the fun to. Together they are illustrated giving one outstanding performance. Until this part the comic was really dragging and a downer.
This issues shows off just how hard it is to make it as a band. You have to want it and want it for the right reasons.
Title: The Archies # 6
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg
Art by: Joe Eisma
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Colors by: Matt Herms
Cover by: Greg Smallwood
Variant Covers by: Joe Eisma, Thomas Pitilli
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: The Archies are making a record. All though is not well with the band. They are having so many problems.
The Archies though have a break in that Blondie yes that Blondie is producing their record. Well the old Archie luck holds true.
This issue is a real downer. It will make you feel down to, even depressed.
It is great though to see Veronica sticking up for the band. You see her stubborn side and her get things done no matter what side. Even the great Jughead Jones stands no chance against her. This part is well done.
Debbie is drawn looking rough. The Archies have a look that is mundane.
The story showcases the Archies and they are done in a realistic way as they handle the pitfalls of being in a band and the uplifting moments just for them there are more pitfalls.
Archie is portrayed as pathetic here.
Title: The Archies # 7
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg
Art by: Joe Eisma
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Colors by: Matt Herms
Cover by: Greg Smallwood
Variant Covers by: Cliff Chiang, Fiona Staples
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: It is a battle of the Bands as the Archies face off against Josie and the Pussycats.
This issue is narrated by Reggie. It works better with Archie doing it.
Well the Archies certainly have had their problems. Yet when they are all on the same page they are a killer group. Here in this last issue things happen differently than you might expect. The Archies are talented each with their own skill sets.
The Archies are a great band. This series though was short lived. In this issue we see some emotions displayed. We also see that this group of people are more than just band members they are friends.
The ending to this series is kind of a sad one. You may even shed a tear.
Richard Vasseur