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Comic Book Review: Afterlife with Archie, vol. 1: Escape from Riverdale by Roberto Auirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francovilla

Afterlife with Archie volume 1: Escape from Riverdale by Roberto Auirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francovilla

Archie Comics, 2014

ISBN: 9781619889088

Available: New, used & digital

Oh, Riverdale. The iconic small town USA, perpetually stuck in the 1950s, where a boy struggles with such heady things
as which girl to invite to a movie Friday night. Archie-with-zombies could have been a silly, campy adventure and still have been a fun read.

Instead, we have the comic book that spawned a Lovecraft-themed version of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. The authors go all out with a dark, moody story of a teen who loves his dog enough to court dark magics to bring him back, for which thewhole town will pay.

Zombies aren’t the only thematic element here. The writers also address substance abuse, some of the darker aspects of Riverdale relationships (like Reggie’s obsession with the taken Midge, Midge and Moose’s mismatch, and the more realistic angst of Archie being caught between Betty and Veronica), and even the struggles of being gay/lesbian in Riverdale. Highly recommended for horror fans and especially public library collections. It’s easy to dismiss this one, but Afterlife with Archie is
wonderful: self-aware, inclusive, and innovative.

Contains: gore, violence, animal abuse

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Kirsten, Reply

Do You Love Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Dark Horse Has A Deal For You!

It is a limited time deal , lasting only through January 19, but if you love Buffy and comics, and read them in digital format, you’ll want to take a look.

I can’t believe she’s 34 this year. I was a mother by then! I’m assuming that’s how old her character would be, because I KNOW the show hasn’t been around that long. Although there have been a lot of changes in technology since then– I remember watching it in my first apartment, on an ancient TV with no remote control and maybe three stations.

If you want the comics on digital, they are just .99 each right now, with a huge bundle for $150. Again, this is only available through the 19th at 11 am, so you have to make your decision FAST.

From the press release:

DARK HORSE DIGITAL TO RELEASE BUFFY MEGABUNDLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Legendary Vampire Slayer Buffy Summers turns thirty-four this year, and Dark Horse Digital has something special planned for the Slayer’s birthday.
Starting today, all digital issues of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, Season 9, and Season 10 will be available for the must-read price of $0.99 each. And for those hoping for a truly incredible birthday bash, Dark Horse Digital is pleased to offer the Buffy Birthday Megabundle for $150—featuring every single Buffy digital comic to date!
Representing over $500 of value and nearly 200 titles, the Buffy Birthday Megabundle includes digital copies of:
• All of Season 8 (including one-shots), Season 9, and Season 10
• Angel & Faith Season 9 and Season 10
• Buffy classics
• Angel
• Spike
• Willow
Much like Buffy’s birthday, this special Dark Horse Digital sale only lasts for a limited time. Fans have until Monday, January 19, at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the Slayer’s big day—and then it’s gone!
Check out the special $0.99 sale and the Buffy Birthday Megabundle on Dark Horse Digital, both available now!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Kirsten, Reply