Script by: Ben H. Winters
Art by: Fábio Moon
Coloring by: Jason Wordie
Lettering by: AndWorld Design
Cover by: Stuart Immonen
Published by: Oni Press
Summary:
The second issue starts off with Archie serving food to guests at Riverdale’s high school reunion. This story, titled “Live and how to live it!” features Archie gathering advice from elders and seniors of the community, while he works for tips. Throughout this story, Archie ponders the meaning of life while he takes Betty on a date. The scene switches over to the day when Archie has to take a test for chemistry class, as the previous date was interrupted.
The story ends as a moral; that life is what you make of it, and take everyday at a time. The colors and artwork are light and attractive to look at, and the dialogue is conversational and easy to follow along.
In the story “Jughead’s Journal part 2”, the readers will run across Jughead again at Pop’s diner, as this short story will close out the issue. It focuses on Jughead thinking about life and looking at adults around him.
Another solid issue for Archie fans and readers who might be more into short stories within one issue or slice-of-life stories. I am curious to see what happens in the next issue.
Overall: 8/10
India Williams is a comic writer and reviewer based in Florida. She is a lifelong comics fan, with favorites including Thor, Conan, G.I. Joe, and Speed Racer. When she’s not writing comics or reviewing them, she enjoys toy photography.
