Archie (2015): Archie

Mark Waid

Mar 2016 · Archie (2015) Vol 1 · Sold by Archie Comic Publications (Trade)

About this ebook

ARCHIE, one of the longest-running titles in comic book history, is rebooted here in this full-color collection that brings together two of the most talented creators in comics, Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. Together they create a surprising and definitive take on Archie's origin--a story that has never been told. The book will captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal. If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time!

Ratings and reviews

Pretty good! I remember thumbing through a few Archie comics when I was young, but they were never really my thing. But when the show Riverdale came out, I had a new appreciation for these characters. So when I saw the graphic novel on the shelf at my library, I had to pick it up. I enjoyed the story, and especially the artwork. It was a little disconcerting to go from one artist's rendition of the characters to another, especially when I enjoyed Fiona Staple's artwork so much. She's the artist for one of my favorite graphic novels, Saga. I'm giving this 4 out of 5 stars. I can't wait to get my hands on the next volume.

Much costly than I think. This book was my favorite book but after knowing the charge of each volume I don't think it's worth it...☹😞

I was not feeling the new art and direction of the Archie comics. Im used to the old style, and the old jokes, and the old jughead. But this? This is pretty good. It fuses the old with the new with charming and refreshing results! It may not be what I grew up with, but it's not bad. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to check out Archie for the first time, or to any veterans out there who are a bit hesitant. Its a good read. If nothing else.

About the author

MARK WAID is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer. He is well known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title THE FLASH, as well as his scripting of the limited series KINGDOM COME and SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, and his work on Marvel Comics' CAPTAIN AMERICA. Waid also served as Editor-in-Chief, and later, Chief Creative Officer of BOOM! Studios, where he wrote titles such as IRREDEEMABLE, INCORRUPTIBLE and THE TRAVELER. He has received recent acclaim for his work on the DAREDEVIL and INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK series for Marvel in 2012-2013.

FIONA STAPLES is a Canadian comic book artist known for her work on books such as SAGA, NORTH 40, DV8: GODS AND MONSTERS, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS and the new ARCHIE relaunch. She has been cited as one of the best artists working in the industry.