Archie Lives: We Review Every Title in Oni Press' Ambitious Archie Comics Reboot
We check out the first issues of all three of Oni Press' rebooted Archie comics and find that one series rises above the rest.
It's been a while since IGN ran a proper comic book review, but they're hoping to change that with the upcoming reboot of the Archie Comics line from Oni Press. This new wave of three comics, including the flagship Archie series and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, aims to reinvent the Riverdale gang for a new generation. The review begins with Archie #1, written by Ben H. Winters and drawn by Fábio Moon.
Moon's artwork is praised for its free-flowing and dynamic style, capturing the hectic nature of Archie's daily life. However, the story itself feels more like a fresh coat of paint on the classic Archie Comics, lacking depth and experimental elements. That said, the backup story on Jughead hints at more ambitious storytelling to come.
The Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 review follows suit, written by Corinna Bechko and illustrated by Kano. This issue successfully balances the series' wholesome roots with the new era's possibilities. Sabrina's character development and the dynamic between her and her cat Salem steal the show. Lastly, the Archie in Hell #1 review, written by Patrick Horvath and illustrated by Tyler Crook, is described as the spiritual successor to Afterlife with Archie.
While it promises more subversive content, the review acknowledges that the story may not be as strong as initially hoped.
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