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Archie Comics Double Digest #269
-Released June 2016
-A very memorable Comics Double Digest to collect and treasure as it contains the very last new story drawn by the great Archie artist Fernando Ruiz!
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Archie in Happiness is a clean Pup-The last new story drawn by Fernando Ruiz to appear in a Digest-June 2016
-The first page of a six page new story
-This is the very last story he drew for Archie Comics and appears in Archie Comics Double Digest #269
-Look at all the details and artistic talent as always demonstrated by the one and only Fernando Ruiz!
-A true Archie artist master in every sense and a legacy that will never be forgotten!
-On this very page you can see the extra details that Fernando draws in his art, such as the fish coming out of the tub of soap and water. I always try to find these little gems in each of the stories that he has drawn!
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Archie Vs Predator-The last mini series drawn by Fernando Ruiz for Archie Comics in 2015!
-This is the collected Hardcover edition of the four issue mini series, Archie Vs Predator and is the last major mini series that Fernando Ruiz drew in collaboration with Dark horse for Archie Comics in 2015.
Fernando Ruiz and the last story he drew for Archie Comics
Just received Archie Comics Digest#269 and I read the very last new story drawn by the very talented Fernando Ruiz. The story is called, "Happiness is a clean Pup" Its very funny and very well drawn. I admire and appreciate all the extra little details Fernando always puts in his art, such as in this story: a fish coming out of a tub of water, a monster in the sewers, a bird on someone's head. If this is his last story for Archie then Fernando ends his Archie career with a very memorable story that is a true Archie classic. I laughed very much throughout reading the story and its one I will never forget. Its a very interesting and well drawn story that involves Archie starting a dog washing business with Jughead. It is very funny, memorable and definitely classic Archie as he gets in one mess after another. The ending definitely will have you laughing out loud as to what happens from this new business venture of Archie and Jughead. Will it succeed or not? Read it and find out. 4.5 out of 5 stars!
Its unfortunate to see this is his last drawn story for Archie but just like Stan Goldberg, Harry Lucey, Rex Lindsey and Dan Parent, Fernando is one of the very few great Archie artists that embodies the best of Archie comics. This thread is a tribute to your many years of exemplary stories with Archie, the masterful Archie vs Predator and so many other great Archie stories. Your work will be remembered in graphic novels and digests for many years to come! Thanks for everything Fernando Ruiz! Fernando Ruiz is definitely one of the great master Archie artists and his legacy will never be forgotten!
I order mine from tfaw & it hasn't come yet.
The Triumphant Return of Archie Comics Collector!! :D I missed you and your reviews.
Also Fernando said something about how he had ghost written (used another name?) some stories for ACP after this one so we may see those eventually.
Thanks for the very kind words, Archie Comics Collector.
I'm genuinely touched by this very nice tribute.
Quote from: irishmoxie on June 10, 2016, 09:46:08 PM
Also Fernando said something about how he had ghost written (used another name?) some stories for ACP after this one so we may see those eventually.
I ghost-wrote those scripts for another Archie comics writer-artist. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out who that is! I think they might be close to coming out very soon.
Archie Comics, of course, now hates me because unlike Dan DeCarlo and Stan Goldberg, after they drove me out, I didn't conveniently drop dead. In a very petty move, they said I could no longer ghost-write for them anymore.
They have a horrible, horrible reputation for their treatment of their talent. Trust me. Every bit of it is deserved.
Quote from: irishmoxie on June 10, 2016, 09:46:08 PM
The Triumphant Return of Archie Comics Collector!! :D I missed you and your reviews.
Also Fernando said something about how he had ghost written (used another name?) some stories for ACP after this one so we may see those eventually.
I have been around but not posting much. Some great digests have been released. Its just that I have been so busy in the last few months but its almost summer and I have more time now. I just had to set some time aside for a tribute to Fernando Ruiz and all he did for Archie comics!
Quote from: Fernando Ruiz on June 10, 2016, 10:22:21 PM
Thanks for the very kind words, Archie Comics Collector.
I'm genuinely touched by this very nice tribute.
Definitely my pleasure and honor to be able to pay tribute to one of the elite Archie artists of the modern era!
As I continue my tribute of great Archie stories drawn by Fernando Ruiz. Here are the covers of a two part story in which Archie plays Robin Hood. This two part story was recently reprinted in Archie's Funhouse Comics Annual #19 and Archie's Funhouse Jumbo Comics Digest #20. If any of you can think of other great Archie stories drawn by Fernando Ruiz to add to this tribute thread post pics and comments. I will comment on this two parter after I have read it.
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Quote from: Archie Comics Collector(Kalell) on June 11, 2016, 01:11:25 AM
If any of you can think of other great Archie stories drawn by Fernando Ruiz to add to this tribute thread post pics and comments.
There were quite a few of them, back around the same time as "Robbing Arch of Riverwood Forest". "King of the Lost Land", "The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.", "Night At the Comic Shop", among the mult-parters; and lots of good shorts in TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST and JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST.
I just finished the two part story in which Archie plays Robbing Arch. Very well drawn throughout. The story could have been better in a few areas especially the ending so 4 out of 5 stars overall. Now I will be working on the two part story King of the Lost Land drawn by Fernando where Archie and the others face dinosaurs.
I just bought a subscription to Archie Unlimited and I will able to see more of Fernando Ruiz's awesome art.I have the print copies but I have to dig then out of storage. Digital comics can be so convenient at times like this.
Quote from: Fernando Ruiz on June 10, 2016, 10:27:12 PM
Quote from: irishmoxie on June 10, 2016, 09:46:08 PM
Also Fernando said something about how he had ghost written (used another name?) some stories for ACP after this one so we may see those eventually.
I ghost-wrote those scripts for another Archie comics writer-artist. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out who that is! I think they might be close to coming out very soon.
Archie Comics, of course, now hates me because unlike Dan DeCarlo and Stan Goldberg, after they drove me out, I didn't conveniently drop dead. In a very petty move, they said I could no longer ghost-write for them anymore.
They have a horrible, horrible reputation for their treatment of their talent. Trust me. Every bit of it is deserved.
Wow, that sucks. I figured Mark Waid was right when he said that Archie mistreated everybody (his specific complaint was that they paid people very little while sucking up all of the profits of the company for themselves)... but he neglected to mention that they're STILL doing it.
We still totally need
Archie Comics: The Untold Story- a huge collection of the history of the company, written by a third party and taking viewpoints from EVERYBODY. Alas, so many of the old names are deceased at this point. But it'd still be more accurate than that one from a couple years ago, where the company's co-founder was apparently a giant ladies' man who ALWAYS had two girls fighting over him, just so that he could lay a claim over Bob Montana's :) .
Quote from: Jabroniville on June 15, 2016, 05:38:57 AM
Quote from: Fernando Ruiz on June 10, 2016, 10:27:12 PM
Quote from: irishmoxie on June 10, 2016, 09:46:08 PM
Also Fernando said something about how he had ghost written (used another name?) some stories for ACP after this one so we may see those eventually.
I ghost-wrote those scripts for another Archie comics writer-artist. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out who that is! I think they might be close to coming out very soon.
Archie Comics, of course, now hates me because unlike Dan DeCarlo and Stan Goldberg, after they drove me out, I didn't conveniently drop dead. In a very petty move, they said I could no longer ghost-write for them anymore.
They have a horrible, horrible reputation for their treatment of their talent. Trust me. Every bit of it is deserved.
Wow, that sucks. I figured Mark Waid was right when he said that Archie mistreated everybody (his specific complaint was that they paid people very little while sucking up all of the profits of the company for themselves)... but he neglected to mention that they're STILL doing it.
We still totally need Archie Comics: The Untold Story- a huge collection of the history of the company, written by a third party and taking viewpoints from EVERYBODY. Alas, so many of the old names are deceased at this point. But it'd still be more accurate than that one from a couple years ago, where the company's co-founder was apparently a giant ladies' man who ALWAYS had two girls fighting over him, just so that he could lay a claim over Bob Montana's :) .
I can see an Archie Comics lawsuit if someone ever did attempt to write this. They're VERY protective of their reputation...
Quote from: SAGG on June 15, 2016, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: Jabroniville on June 15, 2016, 05:38:57 AM
Quote from: Fernando Ruiz on June 10, 2016, 10:27:12 PM
Quote from: irishmoxie on June 10, 2016, 09:46:08 PM
Also Fernando said something about how he had ghost written (used another name?) some stories for ACP after this one so we may see those eventually.
I ghost-wrote those scripts for another Archie comics writer-artist. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out who that is! I think they might be close to coming out very soon.
Archie Comics, of course, now hates me because unlike Dan DeCarlo and Stan Goldberg, after they drove me out, I didn't conveniently drop dead. In a very petty move, they said I could no longer ghost-write for them anymore.
They have a horrible, horrible reputation for their treatment of their talent. Trust me. Every bit of it is deserved.
Wow, that sucks. I figured Mark Waid was right when he said that Archie mistreated everybody (his specific complaint was that they paid people very little while sucking up all of the profits of the company for themselves)... but he neglected to mention that they're STILL doing it.
We still totally need Archie Comics: The Untold Story- a huge collection of the history of the company, written by a third party and taking viewpoints from EVERYBODY. Alas, so many of the old names are deceased at this point. But it'd still be more accurate than that one from a couple years ago, where the company's co-founder was apparently a giant ladies' man who ALWAYS had two girls fighting over him, just so that he could lay a claim over Bob Montana's :) .
I can see an Archie Comics lawsuit if someone ever did attempt to write this. They're VERY protective of their reputation...
Jabroniville is referencing a fairly recent (2013) warts-and-all (totally unauthorized) company history, MARVEL COMICS: THE UNTOLD STORY by Sean Howe. An excellent book, by the way, that gives us more of an unvarnished picture of events in that company's history. While there are laws written to prevent slander and libel, there are none preventing people from telling the truth. If the Disney/Marvel legal department couldn't stop Sean Howe from writing a book, what do you think ACP's chances would be?
Quote from: DeCarlo Rules on June 17, 2016, 06:49:58 AM
Jabroniville is referencing a fairly recent (2013) warts-and-all (totally unauthorized) company history, MARVEL COMICS: THE UNTOLD STORY by Sean Howe. An excellent book, by the way, that gives us more of an unvarnished picture of events in that company's history. While there are laws written to prevent slander and libel, there are none preventing people from telling the truth. If the Disney/Marvel legal department couldn't stop Sean Howe from writing a book, what do you think ACP's chances would be?
Of course, Marvel & Disney are unlikely to want the bad publicity associated with going after a piece of journalism. ACP seems to have no such restrictions holding them back- they have a tendency to go after people who merely PARODY them.
Quote from: Jabroniville on June 20, 2016, 02:41:50 AM
Quote from: DeCarlo Rules on June 17, 2016, 06:49:58 AM
Jabroniville is referencing a fairly recent (2013) warts-and-all (totally unauthorized) company history, MARVEL COMICS: THE UNTOLD STORY by Sean Howe. An excellent book, by the way, that gives us more of an unvarnished picture of events in that company's history. While there are laws written to prevent slander and libel, there are none preventing people from telling the truth. If the Disney/Marvel legal department couldn't stop Sean Howe from writing a book, what do you think ACP's chances would be?
Of course, Marvel & Disney are unlikely to want the bad publicity associated with going after a piece of journalism. ACP seems to have no such restrictions holding them back- they have a tendency to go after people who merely PARODY them.
I think their lawyers would probably advise them to pass, if they have no legal grounds (as in the case of Sean Howe's book). The sort of publicity associated with a lawsuit tends to shine a spotlight on the defendant's book, which if legally blameless, only gets more attention from more people, and more attendant sales. So they would, in fact, be doing the book's author a big favor. Lawsuits cost money too, and ACP isn't doing so well that they can afford to pursue harassing someone when they have no chance of winning. They could recoup their legal expenses if they could win such a suit, but unless there is actual slander or libelous statements contained in the book (and most authors, or publishers, of these type of "tell-all" books have them legally vetted before publication), ACP would only wind up throwing money in a sinkhole.
Just received World of Archie Jumbo Comics #60 and they are featuring a reprint of part 1 of a 2 parter Man from Riverdale from the amazing Fernando Ruiz. Part 2 will be in World of Archie #61 coming in August!
Quote from: Archie Comics Collector(Kalell) on June 20, 2016, 05:49:00 PM
Just received World of Archie Jumbo Comics #60 and they are featuring a reprint of part 1 of a 2 parter Man from Riverdale from the amazing Fernando Ruiz. Part 2 will be in World of Archie #61 coming in August!
Hmm... That was a four part series. I guess they're consolidating that into two REALLY big parts. Part 2 isn't out until August? Ugh!
I guess they're at the point where they're starting to put all of those twenty-page stories we did in the 32-page books about five years ago into the digests now. Those stories are going to eat up a lot of real estate in those books. I remember being told five years ago "The five page story is dead." I thought that was crazy! The five-page story is Archie's bread and butter! With these twenty-page stories you're looking at getting about five stories per issue!
I was wrong as I was assuming that it was a 2 part story but it is indeed a 4 part story. So the next three parts will be in the next three World of Archie Comics Digests #61, #62, #63
I actually don't mind the page count these stories take as their awesome multi part stories from the past. Usually they limit the 20 page stories like Man from Riverdale to one per digest as the rest are the regular smaller stories.
Fernando is an icon not only in Archie comics, but in comics in general. It is a damn shame that they showed him the door. I have the digest that is shown on the 1st post with the story and as usual Fernando did great work.
Quote from: Midge Klump on June 22, 2016, 11:19:27 PM
Fernando is an icon not only in Archie comics, but in comics in general. It is a damn shame that they showed him the door. I have the digest that is shown on the 1st post with the story and as usual Fernando did great work.
Thanks, Midge!
Quote from: Fernando Ruiz on June 22, 2016, 11:30:55 PM
Quote from: Midge Klump on June 22, 2016, 11:19:27 PM
Fernando is an icon not only in Archie comics, but in comics in general. It is a damn shame that they showed him the door. I have the digest that is shown on the 1st post with the story and as usual Fernando did great work.
Thanks, Midge!
Wow, you're on here and you are thanking me. Wow, I am acting like an 11 year old. :) I should be thanking you more for the countless smiles and laughs you gave me during my youth.
My all-time favorite Ruiz cover:
http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/ (http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/)
I love the little nuances like the girls simply taking in the sun at the beach, with the subtle light and shadows on them. The two beauties radiate sexuality, in fact, it could easily rival a DeCarlo cover in this regard (no offense DR). Ronica differentiates from Betty as she listens to her music while Betty simply lies there, possibly listening to the sea and feeling the breeze. Both girls are content. Nothing needs to be said. Excellent work...
Quote from: SAGG on April 20, 2017, 09:43:07 AM
My all-time favorite Ruiz cover:
http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/ (http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/)
I love the little nuances like the girls simply taking in the sun at the beach, with the subtle light and shadows on them. The two beauties radiate sexuality, in fact, it could easily rival a DeCarlo cover in this regard (no offense DR). Ronica differentiates from Betty as she listens to her music while Betty simply lies there, possibly listening to the sea and feeling the breeze. Both girls are content. Nothing needs to be said. Excellent work...
I don't know if DeCarlo ever drew the boobs that big. This cover was pushing the boundaries for ACP and a preview for what was to come with Die Kitty Die.
Quote from: irishmoxie on April 20, 2017, 11:40:11 PM
Quote from: SAGG on April 20, 2017, 09:43:07 AM
My all-time favorite Ruiz cover:
http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/ (http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/)
I love the little nuances like the girls simply taking in the sun at the beach, with the subtle light and shadows on them. The two beauties radiate sexuality, in fact, it could easily rival a DeCarlo cover in this regard (no offense DR). Ronica differentiates from Betty as she listens to her music while Betty simply lies there, possibly listening to the sea and feeling the breeze. Both girls are content. Nothing needs to be said. Excellent work...
I don't know if DeCarlo ever drew the boobs that big. This cover was pushing the boundaries for ACP and a preview for what was to come with Die Kitty Die.
Yeah, my first though is DeCarlo always went first with impossibly tiny waists and alluring outfits and poses for the girls.
I guess it's a matter of preference. DeCarlo played loose, too, given his past work before Archie. And Cheryl Blossom really pushed that boundary, lest we forget....
Quote from: SAGG on April 20, 2017, 09:43:07 AM
My all-time favorite Ruiz cover:
http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/ (http://www.archiefans.com/index.php?media/item/b-vdd213.1409/)
I love the little nuances like the girls simply taking in the sun at the beach, with the subtle light and shadows on them. The two beauties radiate sexuality, in fact, it could easily rival a DeCarlo cover in this regard (no offense DR). Ronica differentiates from Betty as she listens to her music while Betty simply lies there, possibly listening to the sea and feeling the breeze. Both girls are content. Nothing needs to be said. Excellent work...
Me too.
I think I saw FR had a print made of that cover illustration to sell, and it doesn't surprise me that would be one of his most popular covers and prints. It seems to be pretty well-recognized among Archie fans.
So the sad day is finally here. Another reminder that everything I like has to go away. Well, except for The Simpsons.
And if I had to say Ruiz' best art it's either Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. (Also my all-time favorite Archie story) or Cyrano Jones.
Fernando Ruiz - The Dan DeCarlo of his generation.
Gisele Lagace - The Kathleen Webb of hers.
Quote from: DeCarlo Rules on April 21, 2017, 07:04:58 AM
I think I saw FR had a print made of that cover illustration to sell, and it doesn't surprise me that would be one of his most popular covers and prints. It seems to be pretty well-recognized among Archie fans.
I certainly did, DecarloRules.
Not only is it a popular print, but it also stops a lot of traffic at conventions!
By the way, everyone can check out my prints over at my website:
http://fernandoruizeverybody.com/comic-prints-for-sale-purchase/
That's the place to go to find out about my latest projects and appearances. I will even talk about Archie still whenever it comes up over there.
Quote from: Mr.Lodge on April 26, 2017, 12:09:02 PM
Fernando Ruiz - The Dan DeCarlo of his generation.
Gisele Lagace - The Kathleen Webb of hers.
That is very generous, Mr.Lodge. Thank you.
Quote from: PTF on April 26, 2017, 08:36:06 AM
So the sad day is finally here. Another reminder that everything I like has to go away. Well, except for The Simpsons.
And if I had to say Ruiz' best art it's either Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. (Also my all-time favorite Archie story) or Cyrano Jones.
Yeah, now why hasn't
that one been reprinted? The Cyrano Jones story, I mean. (He's also a character from the classic Star Trek series - different Cyrano Jones, but you wouldn't think the name would be that common.)
Apart from the fact that Jughead only ever had one trade paperback collection to himself, he does still have a mostly-reprint digest title, though, and they reprinted that "Jughead Jones: Semi-Private Eye" 4-parter last year, so why not the Cyrano Jones 4-parter? Archie Comics Double Digest reprints a lot of multi-part stories, so Jughead & Archie Double Digest should reprint some of the harder-to-find Jughead multi-part stories.
I've given up on reading certain stories a long, long time ago. :(