ARCHIE VS TERMINATOR #3

ARCHIE VS THE TERMINATOR #2 COVERS (SELECTS)

ARCHIE MEETS JAY & SILENT BOB

ARCHIE / JAWS (CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE)

ARCHIE MEETS JAY & SILENT BOB #1

ARCHIE COMICS: G.I. JOE HOMAGE COVERS

SELECT ARCHIE COMICS - JANUARY 2019

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ARCHIE 1941

If you're not reading the current "New" Archie by Mark Waid, you're missing out!

There's also some fun Mature Reader Horror Archie books: 'Afterlife With Archie' (Zombies), 'Jughead: The Hunger' (Werewolves), 'Vampirella' (Vampires), and 'Sabrina' (Witches). Great stuff!


via The Hollywood Reporter:

[Archie Comics is set to] turn back the clock and introduce versions of the characters from the dawn of World War II.

Archie 1941 is a five-issue miniseries that imagines how life in a United States on the verge of wartime would impact Archie’s pals and gals. The series was co-written by Mark Waid — writer on the regular Archie series, which goes on hiatus with July’s No. 32 — and Brian Augustyn, with art by Peter Krause.

(The choice of 1941 as a setting isn’t entirely random; it also happens to be the year the characters debuted, in Pep Comics No. 22.)

"A few years ago, Archie Comics called to ask me to relaunch the main book in a contemporary setting, which has been a blast. This time, they called to ask about a whole different setting,” Waid told Heat Vision. “Deep-diving into the characters and their parents from a whole new perspective, Brian Augustyn and I have been able to find a new, rich vein of stories to be told as America edges into World War II and what it'll mean to the kids. It's been an exciting project made only more thrilling by the chance to be able to work alongside my longtime co-conspirator on Irredeemable and Insufferable, Peter Krause."

Krause also expressed his excitement.

"Archie Comics has caught the fancy of fans and comic creators alike with new twists on their classic characters. So when they approached me about drawing Archie 1941 and giving me a chance to work with writers Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, I said, 'Sign me up!'" Krause said. "How would Archie and the gang look in 1941? That is my responsibility, and my honor. I’ve had great fun going through reprints of Sears catalogs and diving into online photo troves. Along with great colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick and wonderful lettering by Jack Morelli, we’ve done our darnedest to make it all look good."

The project is a reteaming of Augustyn and Waid, who worked together on DC's The Flash.

"Working with this team is proving to be enormously exciting,” said Augustyn. “Mark and I go way back as good friends, and have collaborated many times. He's a comics genius and it's a joy to pick up the reins with him once again. Pete Krause is a fantastic artist, and is doing his best work ever on our project — I couldn't be happier with how he makes our story 20 times better. Kelly Fitzpatrick's wonderful coloring adds tremendously to the realism and historical feel that Pete delineates so well. I also want to thank Victor Gorelick, Mike Pellerito and the entire Archie crew for this opportunity — they're a genuine pleasure to work with.”

The series debuts in September, and follows how the Second World War impacts the lives of Archie, Jughead and the rest of the Riverdale gang as the specter of enlistment hovers above them.

"Through the gauzy shades of decades gone by, it’s easy to imagine that all Americans were on board with the battle against the Axis but it was not so — at least not until the attack on Pearl Harbor,” Krause explained. “Mark and Brian have spun a tale that details the ambivalence, the consequences and ultimately the sacrifices that led us to label those patriots, 'The Greatest Generation.'"

Augustyn said the series is a chance to see the "lovable characters through the lens of time."

“This narrative is a bit more serious and occasionally somber, but I hope we've leavened that with humor and warmth," he said.

Archie 1941 No. 1 will be released digitally and in comic book stores Sept. 12.

ARCHIE HOROR: VAMPIRONICA #1-2 and JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #5

JIM'S FAVORITES OF 2016

I think most can agree 2016 was a shit year on numerous levels. 

As we say good riddance to this horrible year 

(and enter a shittier, terrifying new era)

here are some pop culture highlights...

JIMSMASH'S FAVORITES OF 2016:

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COMICS:

#1 FAVORITE: VISION (12 issue maxi-series)

 SAGA

PAPER GIRLS

NEW ARCHIE

ALIENS: DEFIANCE

RAI / 4001 A. D.

X-O MANOWAR

INVINCIBLE 

ODY-C

BIG TROUBLE in LITTLE CHINA /

ESCAPE from NEW YORK

TARZAN on the PLANET of the APES

RAGNAROK

OLD MAN LOGAN

: Honorable Mentions :

WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE

(for the art and depictions of Themyscira)

HAL JORDAN and the GL CORPS

(for the Sinestro moments)

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MOVIES:

#1 FAVORITE: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

DEADPOOL

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

ZOOTOPIA

HELL OR HIGH WATER

THE NICE GUYS

HAIL, CAESAR!

: Honorable Mentions :

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

STORKS

(who would have guessed?!)

TROLLS

(I know - crazy, right?)

MOANA

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TELEVISION:

#1 FAVORITE: WESTWORLD: SEASON 1

STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 1

GAME OF THRONES: SEASON 6

SILICON VALLEY: SEASON 2

DAREDEVIL: SEASON 2

LAST MAN ON EARTH: SEASONS 2.2 and 3.1

* Unfortunately, I haven't yet watched: The Americans, Mr Robot, Halt and Catch Fire, Man in the High Castle...

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TOYS:

2016 was a great year for toys!
(bad year for my wallet and available space)

FUNKO REACTION: DARK CRYSTAL FIGURES

FUNKO REACTION: RIPLEY/POWERLOADER VS QUEEN

FUNKO POP: RIPLEY and QUEEN

VARIOUS FUNKO POPS:

ARCHANGEL, DARK CRYSTAL, KATANA, LABYRINTH!

DISNEY INFINITY: CAPTAIN AMERICA 3.0

SDCC 2016 KATANA DOLL

HALLMARK'S ALIEN QUEEN ORNAMENT

(not quite a toy, per se...)

...and NECA totally dominated 2016:

TRANSLUCENT CONCEPT BIG CHAP

VASQUEZ and FROST

RIPLEY and NEWT 2-PACK

(also, not shown: SDCC Newt)

ALIEN3:

RIPLEY, WY COMMANDO, 

and GRAY VARIANT DOGALIEN

ALIENS: GENOCIDE:

BIG CHAP and DOGALIEN

(so stupid, but I bought one)

90s KENNER RIPLEY HOMAGE

ALIENS CREATURE PACK

TERMINATOR: TECH NOIR and POLICE STATION ASSAULT

(semi re-release)


MUSIC:

BABYMETAL: METAL RESISTANCE

(saw them live!)

DAVID BOWIE: BLACKSTAR

AMON AMARTH: JOMVIKING

MESHUGGAH: THE VIOLENT SLEEP OF REASON

GOJIRA: MAGMA

BLACK COBRA: IMPERIUM SIMULACRA

S U R V I V E : RR7349

BLACK MOUNTAIN: IV


VEKTOR: TERMINAL REDUX

IN FLAMES: BATTLES


: Honorable Mentions :

NAILS: YOU WILL NEVER BE ONE OF US


TESTAMENT: BROTHERHOOD OF THE SNAKE

METALLICA: HARDWIRED... TO SELF-DESTRUCT

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What were YOUR favorites of 2016?!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!