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PTF Reviews Archie 11

Started by PTF, September 01, 2016, 07:21:33 PM

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PTF

 Yeah. Finally caught up and sorta with everyone else for once! Won't be harder to do now since, apparently—BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA GOT CANCELED!!
So that leaves me Back to the Future, Archie, Puppet Master, Super Suckers and TMNT. The last one I'm thinking of dropping because as big as a fan and as a great admirer of taking your time to tell a story—GET TO THE POINT ALREADY!!!

Sorry, I'm upset about eating my aunt's food and being sick for two days (Food poisoning< Hurting her feelings).  I should only take my anger out on the comic I am reviewing.

Last time A jerk teacher/Betty's Uncle/some like him some don't guy (Yeah, you know who's side I'm on.) yelled at Archie and caused a controversy that Mr. Lodge took advantage of. Riverdale is out one strict teacher and candidate for mayor and half the school hates Archie and Veronica. Where does this leave our heroes?

MUSIC BATTLE!!!


What I liked.

Mark Waid. Y'know back in the days of Kurt Busiek, Scott Lobdell, and Fabian Niciez, I always pegged one of them to be still in the main stream kicking. And while they all are around, Mark Waid is the guy you see in DC, Marvel, Archie. And for good reason, the guy is good at whatever he does. He has done a great job with the reboot of Archie. Archie is still his innocent self and when he has a jerk moment, it's brief with good explanation. And I love the story format, it's like a Disney show or Saved by the Bell for people my age...very young. This issue was just a really fun comic in an age where fun comics are few and far between. Each issue has its own cute little charm. Like Veronica only being able to sing well while looking at Archie, the posters rotating behind Archie, and Betty channeling her inner Taylor Swift. And you still have a tender moment at the end and a tease a what might lie ahead. Great job.
 
Thomas Pitilli and Ryan Jampole and a few colors and letters. Veronica Fish is gone. And I liked her art. A lot, but I hope that everyone gives two dudes a chance. Honestly, the only work I've seen from either is Jampole from his Mega Man work, so I was optimistic. And I was rewarded. For the most part, all the characters are recognizable and I really like the body language and facial expressions. It's just a very well done job. One thing I'd like to mention: his crowds. I appreciate how he drew them because he drew them with the same no eyes, mouth. I always hated it when you'd have one or two be detailed and the rest not. Yeah, it's a pet peeve of mine. And the coloring for the issue was great. Love the band stuff on stage and Ronnie singing. And the lettering with Betty going insane on the drum.
 

The Bad.

Few art problems. I didn't really like how Moose was drawn. When I looked at him, I thought "Kevin Keller" I think he needs to be taller and more muscular. Also on one page while Archie and Jug were talking Archie's chin looked weird and that brought back memories...horrible, terrible memories where heads morphed and never looked the same panel to panel!! AAAHHH--!!
 

Maybe a little consistency? This is more of a critique on the Reboot books. I've always believed that every writer has their own interpretation and continuity with the characters, but the dispositions of them remain the same so a reader wouldn't be thrown off. If you're a new reader and pick up Archie, Jughead, and Betty and Veronica you will be thrown off a bit. Jughead is a quiet, laid back or is he manic and wild. Betty is super nice, Betty cusses, Betty is mean. I just think that that there are few things that could be worked out by editorial to make the flow from title to title better.
 

Toni Topaz. Why won't you leave me alone!! You were on every digest cover for a gazillion years...and now you have no personality or even look interesting anymore. This is all Fernando Ruiz' fault. I'll never forgive him for this. NEVER!! All Archie needs is to get Bendis and Rob Liefield to make a Toni Topaz book to finish there drawn out plan of driving me insane.
 

I have no idea who the guy and girl are in The Ronnies. We couldn't put in a secondary character like Trula Twyst in the band? Seriously, I'll take what I can get at this point. I'm really going to miss BTiLC and I could use something—ANYTHING!! Weep weep.
 
What I learned from what I read.

You can sing like a star if you're looking at the person you love.
  • Toni Topaz is more Rhianna and less Jughead in this universe.
  • Tambourines are still stupid.
  • Flute solos last around fifteen minutes.
  • How nice you are depends on proximity to Archie.
  • Betty channels Taylor Swift.
  • People still can't spell "tonight" correctly in Archie comics.
  • Whew! I thought the Riverdale High School Talent Contest would be on my birthday again this year.
  • That only I appreciate the jugglery mastery of Zip Trezerky.
  • I thought I was tolerant of all people...but Sayid glaring at Archie and Betty gave me this urge to call the authorities.
 
Another great issue. And like I said, I appreciate a comic that is fun for fun's sake. I love the flow of the story, the art is good, and we're left wondering what is next. The entire creative team has done a great job and this remains one of the best books on the market. It's an easy A-.

Well, I should be able to keep up with the title now since I'm down one of my very few comics. So hopefully more reviews to come. So until next time.



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