I like both, I love the zaniness of Classic (60s-70s) Archie, and I really liked Dan Parent's recent stuff but while reading the last of classic Archie I really yearned for the titles to be like other comic books with continuity, story arcs, and character growth. In that vein, I really enjoy the new Archie, though I really want Betty and Veronica standalone books, Reggie too.

Quote from: The Bee on April 09, 2016, 03:58:08 PM

Really for me as I have said before this show really isn't even an Archie comics related television show. They have changed so much from the original comics to appease whoever that really the only thing that is the same is the name of the characters.

I don't have a problem with the characters not resembling their comic counterparts as even the comic characters don't resemble their original incarnations. These versions just seem like tropes to me, especially the tired "evil Mr. Lodge" trope. 

Quote from: SAGG on April 09, 2016, 05:03:58 PM
Well, with the way this is shaping up, they ought to "pilot" it right out the door...

Quote from: irishmoxie on April 09, 2016, 05:26:11 PM
Judging by this message board I think most Archie readers are males in their 40s and 50s. A few kids do come here but get bored quickly and leave. The same thing probably happens while they are reading Archie comics too.

I am a female in my 20s. I started reading Archie when I was a little kid, and then lost interest when I got older and started reading other titles. I really like this era of experimentation because I still love the characters but now that I am older I want to see more continuity in the stories I read.

I admit I am not thrilled, despite my username, about this pilot. The only casting choice that bugs me is Josie, or rather that they cast a Josie instead of a Valerie. I haven't read too much about the pilot but it seems like they might be conflating Josie and Valerie. I hope that doesn't happen because the Archie/Valerie romance was so good and everything I wanted the original Archie gets married storyline to be. My bigger issue is that it all seems so after school special. I'll have to wait and see, but I'm not holding my breath.


Is it still just a pilot or has it been picked up for a season?

I had no idea this happened.    Really bummed about the gallery and all the old threads with all the great stories, especially the Betty is crazy collection, but it's nice to have a fresh start.


By the way, this is BrightestDay under a new username, didn't really care for the old one. It's a Simpsons joke.