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Offline jdh417

Review of Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87
« on: February 21, 2009, 06:30:46 PM »
While I'm enthusiastic about this issue, the wind has been knocked out of my
sails by the news of this title's imminent cancellation.  Nonetheless, the review must go on.

Why did I buy this?

The cover!  Fantastique! 

What's Good?

Dan Parent's artwork really shines in this larger (than a digest) format, especially with the bold inking and vibrant colors. As to the story, casting the girls as a cross between James Bond and Batman totally works as a good fantasy-style Archie story.  It works because, even with the change of circumstance, everyone is still in character.  Not mention, the story was pretty funny, too. The two-page centerfold was, in a word, "groovy." 

Disappointing?

The other half of the comic featured the sort of gag material that really has to be clever in order to be entertaining.  The last issue (#86) managed to carry that off pretty well.  This time, not so much.  However, the artwork still looked really good.

Confusion?

This may be something of a spoiler, so read on your on volition.  What was up with the ending?  What happened with the fight?  Who was the mystery person rescuing Archie?  And most importantly, “Watch for more Adventures of Agents B&V in upcoming issues of Archie comics!”  When?  Where?  Don’t hang me out to dry like this.

Overall?

Buy it, if for no other reason than so that Archie will be motivated to finish the story.
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Offline danparent

Re: Review of Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2009, 07:38:57 PM »
Hi jdh417,
     The story will continue in BV Digest #196, out sometime in the summer. We'll reveal who rescues Archie too.

     Thanks for the kind words about BV Spectacular.  It's been fun!

Thanks,
Dan
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Offline archiecomicsfan27

Re: Review of Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2009, 10:32:52 PM »
I know I absolutely loved this issue......the art, story, colors, characters, EVERYTHING!
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Offline Frank

Re: Review of Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2009, 11:27:29 PM »
Yes indeed - I must concur.

This title continues to the the "outlier" in the Archie line-up (to use a term-of-the-day).  The unique look, stronger roles for the "girls" and the over-all art direction is different than the other titles (in a complimentary and "good" way).


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Offline jdh417

Re: Review of Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2009, 09:47:47 PM »
Whew!  I'll be looking looking for B&V Digest this summer then.  We're  hoping the "Spectacular" look continues on somewhere.

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