Later this month, The CW is set to launch Riverdale, a modern, live-action take on the Archie comic book universe which is set to bring the likes of Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge and Josie McCoy to the small screen. Well, it seems another iconic Archie character may also show up in the […]
Batman and Paper Girls top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of November 2016
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the bestselling comic books and graphic novels for November 2016. DC’s Batman #10 topped the comic book chart, with Image Comics’ Paper Girls Vol. 2 leading the way on the graphic novel front, and Marvel retaining top spot in terms of publisher dollar and unit share for the second month running. […]
Comic Book Review – Reggie And Me #1
Tai Freligh reviews Reggie And Me #1… There is no one more loved, revered, admired and adored in Riverdale than… Reggie Mantle? Well, at least Reggie doesn’t think there’s anyone as loved and admired as himself. And his best friend can back that idea up—his best friend, of course, being his dog, Vader. The unstoppable duo […]
Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York and Champions top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of October 2016
Diamond Comic Distributors has released details of the bestselling comic books and graphic novels of October 2016. While the Marvel NOW! relaunch helped propel Marvel ahead of DC following three months of Rebirth leading the way, it was Boom! Studios’ Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York #1 which came out on top in terms […]
Archie launching new Riverdale comic book series
Archie Comics has announced that it is set to launch a new Riverdale comic book series to compliment the upcoming CW television series, with showrunner and Archie CCO Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa teaming up with artist Alitha Martinez for a one-shot prequel, followed by an ongoing series set within the universe of the TV series. The one-hour […]
Comic Book Review – Archie Meets Ramones #1
Tai Freligh reviews Archie Meets Ramones #1… Hey! Ho! Let’s go! America’s favorite teens cross paths with the original NYC punks in this extra-sized one-shot spectacular that is not to be missed! When the Archies tank at the Riverdale High Battle of the Bands, a magical twist of fate sends them hurtling into the past—and […]
Archie to launch Reggie and Me ongoing series in December
Following hot on the heels of the blockbuster ‘New Riverdale’ re-launches Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica and Josie and the Pussycats, Archie Comics has announced Tom DeFalco, Sandy Jarrell, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Jack Morelli are to look at the life of the handsome and hilarious Reggie Mantle with the December launch of the new ongoing […]
DC tops Marvel for the first time since 2013 with July’s comic book sales chart
DC’s Rebirth relaunch and new pricing structure has helped the publisher to top Marvel in terms of dollar and market share for the first time since September 2013, with DC enjoying eight of the top ten bestselling comic books of July 2016. Topping the comic book chart was Justice League #1, while DC had another seven […]
The CW picks up live-action Archie series Riverdale for full season
Fresh from the news that Supergirl is joining The CW, it has now been announced that the network has added another comic book-based show, having placed a series order for the live-action Archie Comics pilot Riverdale. “This is a historic moment for Archie Comics – and I couldn’t be more proud,” said Archie Comics Publisher […]
Archie announces new Betty & Veronica ongoing series from Adam Hughes
Archie Comics has today announced that it is set to launch a new ongoing Betty & Veronica series from legendary comic book writer/artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman), which will join Archie and Jughead as part of the publisher’s New Riverdale line-up. Best friends. Bitter rivals. As Riverdale’s most beloved blonde and brunette find themselves divided over […]
