Archie: 50 Times an American Icon

AUTHOR: Sam Kieth
ILLUSTRATOR: George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Joseph Michael Linsner, Bill Sienkiewicz
PUBLISHER: The Hero Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2011
PAGES: 96
SYNOPSIS FROM GOODREADS:

Hero Initiative makes its move to Riverdale! In the now-grand tradition of Hero's previous Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project, all of Hero's exclusive original covers to the landmark Archie #600 are on display in this great book! Over 50 contemporary artists have made contributions, including Stan Goldberg, Sam Kieth, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, John Romita Sr., Bill Sienkiewicz and more! This great volume even includes the blockbuster Archie #600 story!

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MY RATING: This is not another comic book issue of Archie Comics but it's a compilation of covers for the landmark Archie #600 issue. I enjoyed checking out other artists' cover for the said issue and buying this copy will be a big help for the medical needs of the retired comic creators.

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7 Athlètes (Conquistador)

AUTHOR: Kris Galic, Bertrand Galic
ILLUSTRATOR: David Morancho
PUBLISHER: Delcourt
PUBLICATION DATE: May 7, 2017
PAGES: 66
SYNOPSIS FROM GOODREADS:

Barcelona, ​​July 1936. To counter the Berlin Olympics and the planned Nazi propaganda, athletes from around the world are investing in the Catalan capital and organizing their own ceremony. But, on the eve of the inauguration, Franco seizes power. The Spanish War begins ... Among the athletes trapped, seven men and women choose weapons. Of diverse origins but of common ideals, they will unite with life, with death ... and with love too.

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MY RATING: 7 athletes from France should be joining an international competition that was held in Barcelona, Spain. But due to the Germans and fascists invasion that started on late 1930's, these athletes need to fight for their lives and for the lives of other people. I thought that the story would be boring to read but I admit that I was wrong judging this one-shot comics issue. If you are into history or like to read stories related to the WWII, you will like this as well.

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Archie #1 (2015-)

AUTHOR: Mark Waid
ILLUSTRATOR: Fiona Staples
PUBLISHER: Archie Comics
PUBLICATION DATE: August 2, 2017
PAGES: 32
SYNOPSIS FROM GOODREADS:

Change is coming to Riverdale in this can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! Familiar faces return in new and unexpected ways in this must-read #1 issue! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun -- but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. But is this a one-off or a sign of bigger changes awaiting for America's favorite teens -- and the entire town? Find out in this exciting and remarkable first issue!

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MY RATING: I like how this new version of Archie comics has a different take on the story of Archie, Betty and Veronica. Fans of this comics series are familiar of how Veronica and her family moved to Riverdale when she was still around 10 or below. But in this new version, the story shows that Veronica moved there in her teens.  I like how this new version of Archie comics has a different take on the story of Archie, Betty and Veronica. Fans of this comics series are familiar of how Veronica and her family moved to Riverdale when she was still around 10 or below. But in this new version, the story shows that Veronica moved there in her teens. This first issue also present that Archie and Betty are already a couple but just broke up recently. Later, there's a buzz that there's new girl in town and looks like Archie is trying to move on by trying to get to know who this girl is. This version of Archie is like a mature type compared to the funny and light comic version we knew. Fans of Archie, like me, will definitely enjoy the awesome illustrations as well as the story of this. Looking forward on reading the succeeding issues of this new version.

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