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Offline John Asperger

LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« on: September 28, 2010, 12:28:36 AM »
Let's put story-discussing reviews of the new LIFE WITH ARCHIE #2 in a spoil-labeled thread , staring right now :) .
  Non-spoiler general discussions of the title can be in the other , established , thread :police: .
  I bought - and read - #2 to-day :D...........
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Offline Captain Hero

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2010, 12:54:17 AM »
I've said this before elsewhere I'm sure, but I'm really liking the Betty storyline.  To me, it just seems more true to life as to how Archie would really be.  Some may say the Betty side is more depressing, but I actually find it more heart-warming...especially with Archie reconnecting with his old friend Ambrose more and more, and Betty making Archie feel better about himself.

I just can't get into the Veronica part at all.  It seems much more rushed and more contrived.  I feel that between Moose running for mayor, and Jughead falling for Midge, and Mr. Lodge getting drunk off power...there's too much going on at once.  If the events are later revealled to be connected, I might start to buy it, but it seems to me that the Veronica story isn't as well written as the Betty one.
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Offline Tuxedo Mark

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2010, 12:19:44 PM »
While the Veronica storyline might seem more unbelievable overall, I do like how Betty is portrayed in it. Her whole "loser" mentality and her friends' lack of time for her, each busy with her or his own life, seems very real. Of course, I'm going based solely on the preview for #2, since I haven't seen it in my county yet, even though it supposedly hit newsstands on the 21st.

And it'll be interesting to see how Cheryl's storyline plays out, since, other than telling Betty that her parents cut her off, she really hasn't told Betty the full extent of her situation so far. Surely, that will be further elaborated upon once Betty/Jason happens.

It's worth noting that, in the original marriage storyline, Cheryl seems to be fairly happy, by appearances, when she's around Betty and Veronica in both timelines.
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Betty Cooper + Cheryl Blossom. It's inevitable.

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Offline Tuxedo Mark

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2010, 12:33:57 PM »
Okay, I just got #2 at Wal-Mart last night, and I just finished reading it, so here are my thoughts:

Mr. Lodge continues to act out of character. He's out-of-character in both stories - but moreso in the Betty story.

As mentioned in another thread, I love the visual moments when Betty has her head downtilted, particularly when she's in shadow (Veronica, page 5, panel 6; Veronica, page 19, panel 3; Betty, page 1; Betty, page 4, panels 4 and 5; Betty, page 23, panel 2).

It's kind of interesting how Moose is dating the blind girl in both timelines.

It's also interesting how Reggie and Veronica seem to be getting close in both timelines.

Then there's Jughead and Midge spending so much time together in both timelines.

The shadowy guy outside Betty's house in the Veronica story - Dilton?

No Cheryl appearance this time. That's too bad. However, she'll likely show up once Jason appears next issue. I wonder if Betty will learn the truth about Cheryl's circumstance and maybe not be so envious of her.

Props to Reggie in the Betty story.

The whole thing with Mr. Lodge buying up the Memory Lane property will likely be explained next issue, since the story will somehow involve Dilton. Heck, this could go towards explaining Mr. Lodge's behavior in both timelines.
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The Betty Cooper FAQ
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Offline MNM

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2010, 01:08:32 PM »
Quote from: Tuxedo Mark on September 29, 2010, 12:33:57 PM

Mr. Lodge continues to act out of character. He's out-of-character in both stories - but moreso in the Betty story.

It's kind of interesting how Moose is dating the blind girl in both timelines.

It's also interesting how Reggie and Veronica seem to be getting close in both timelines.

Then there's Jughead and Midge spending so much time together in both timelines.

I only got my issue over the weekend, but wanted to comment..

While it is unlikely to happen as it didnt happen in the "Archie marries..." storyline which showed their whole lives together, and this title is filling in the gaps, I would actually love it if both stories evolved into the same reality.  Ie, showing that no matter what choices are made, does Archie choose Betty or Veronica etc, as their lives play out, it becomes clear that Archie ends up with Betty, Veronica ends up with Reggie, Jughead with Midge etc..

I skipped through the Veronica storyline in this issue s its not something I am interested in, but the Betty storyline was good and enjoyable.  I've expressed my dislike at the packaging and presentation of this title before, but have no complaints about the Betty/archie story itself.
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Offline John Asperger

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2010, 05:34:15 PM »
...Another point:
  In the Betty timeline , her marriage , as depicted in her wedding picture as showin in her office , appears to be turning into Veronica's :o :police:!
  Before , the picture version of her wedding showed her being married at Pop tate's , bay a black-/Roman collar-clad priest - Now , she's shown in the picture outside , with a civilian clothes-wearing minister , not a priest :o !
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Offline Captain Hero

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2010, 10:21:40 PM »
Quote from: John Asperger on October 10, 2010, 05:34:15 PM
...Another point:
  In the Betty timeline , her marriage , as depicted in her wedding picture as showin in her office , appears to be turning into Veronica's :o :police:!
  Before , the picture version of her wedding showed her being married at Pop tate's , bay a black-/Roman collar-clad priest - Now , she's shown in the picture outside , with a civilian clothes-wearing minister , not a priest :o !

Good catch!  I always found that to be odd myself that they'd show the Betty and Archie wedding pic outside...unless Pickins Park happens to be directly across the street from Pop's, it makes no sense!  :D
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Offline Tuxedo Mark

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2010, 10:27:18 PM »
Quote from: John Asperger on October 10, 2010, 05:34:15 PM
...Another point:
  In the Betty timeline , her marriage , as depicted in her wedding picture as showin in her office , appears to be turning into Veronica's :o :police:!
  Before , the picture version of her wedding showed her being married at Pop tate's , bay a black-/Roman collar-clad priest - Now , she's shown in the picture outside , with a civilian clothes-wearing minister , not a priest :o !

Wow, good catch!

Yeah, this is a definite screw-up (likely the artist's fault, and it was done at least twice in the same scene). It contradicts not only the original marriage storyline but also the Betty story in LWA #1 in which they watch a home movie of the wedding with the same panel from the original miniseries recycled.

But it's not quite like Veronica's wedding. Archie and Betty are standing in opposite spots compared to where Veronica and Archie stand in the other timeline. What likely happened is the artist decided to stick in a wedding photo and didn't think to check where and by whom Betty and Archie were married.

Wait. I have an explanation. Maybe Betty was kind of embarrassed over letting clients/strangers see her wedding in a burger joint, so she and Archie posed for a fake photo to display publicly. :P
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Betty Cooper + Cheryl Blossom. It's inevitable.

The Betty Cooper FAQ
http://supergirl.741.com/Betty/bettyfaq.html

The Cheryl Blossom FAQ
http://supergirl.741.com/Cheryl/cherylfaq.html

Offline Gotapenname

Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2010, 11:00:13 PM »
Quote from: MNM on October 10, 2010, 01:08:32 PM

Ie, showing that no matter what choices are made, does Archie choose Betty or Veronica etc, as their lives play out, it becomes clear that Archie ends up with Betty, Veronica ends up with Reggie, Jughead with Midge etc..

I skipped through the Veronica storyline in this issue s its not something I am interested in, but the Betty storyline was good and enjoyable.  I've expressed my dislike at the packaging and presentation of this title before, but have no complaints about the Betty/archie story itself.
I would really hate if they did what your'e suggesting. While I was afriad they might  do this. I really do not like the idea of this whole magizine becoming Archie/Betty are in love. I would have not suscribe to this if  I thought it was going to be about baiscally the fact that Veroinca and Archie can in no way work and Betty and Archie is the only answer. No offense to Betty and Archie fans it's just not what I signed up for. I am also feel qusiy about any Archie verse couple dicvoring and maybe cheating. Oh well I can always give the rest of my subsricption to my cousin. He won't mind that.

Just so evrey one is aware I have made peace with the fact that Reggie and Betty will never get togehter in LWA or any other seires that even resmbles cannon. Also I have funny feeling I am wrong about Jason and Betty. Sorry Betty and Jason fans I just don't see her aproving of his carreer choice or what he does with that siad carreer choice. I am soory for falsey rasing your'e hopes just like I did my own.
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Re: LIFE WITH ARCHIE-TML #2 - Spoiler reviews .
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2010, 11:02:34 PM »
Quote from: Gotapenname on October 12, 2010, 11:00:13 PM
Quote from: Gotapenname on October 12, 2010, 10:54:48 PM
Quote from: MNM on October 10, 2010, 01:08:32 PM
Quote from: Tuxedo Mark on September 29, 2010, 12:33:57 PM

Ie, showing that no matter what choices are made, does Archie choose Betty or Veronica etc, as their lives play out, it becomes clear that Archie ends up with Betty, Veronica ends up with Reggie, Jughead with Midge etc..

I skipped through the Veronica storyline in this issue s its not something I am interested in, but the Betty storyline was good and enjoyable.  I've expressed my dislike at the packaging and presentation of this title before, but have no complaints about the Betty/archie story itself.
I would really hate if they did what your'e suggesting. While I was afriad they might  do this. I really do not like the idea of this whole magizine becoming Archie/Betty are in love. I would have not suscribe to this if  I thought it was going to be about baiscally the fact that Veroinca and Archie can in no way work and Betty and Archie is the only answer. I am also feel qusiy about any Archie verse couple dicvoring and maybe cheating. Oh well I can always give the rest of my subsricption to my cousin. He won't mind that.

Just so evrey one is aware I have mad peace with the fact that Reggie and Betty will never get togehter in LWA or any other seires that even resmbles cannon. Also I have funny feeling I am wrong about Jason and Betty. Sorry Betty and Jason fans I just don't see her aproving of his carreer choice or what he does with that siad carreer choice. I am sorry for falsey rasing your'e hopes just like I did my own.

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