Barbie from Archie Comics
As a kid, I loved reading Archie comics. Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, Jughead. The entire gand had me in stiches. Every year, my mom would slip Archie comics into my Christmas stocking. I was way beyond the age of believing in Santa, but looked forward to that stuffed stocking. Mom was very frank with us. She would tell us to write down what we wanted that could fit into the stocking and slip it into the stocking. She'll see what she can get.
In the Archie comics, Betty and Veronica are the girls in Archie's life. Veronica is that rich girl Archie is crazy about, but who treats him like a pet dog, at her beck and call. Reggie, the rich nasty guy is more her type.
Archie #590
by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan The Thilling 'Freshman Year' Saga Continues! The first year of high school has been an eventful one for Archie and his friends, and it's all leading towards a whirlwind finale! But the teens still have some time to go yet. In this latest installment, they are evaluated by their teachers who report their progress to their folks on 'parent-teacher' night. How will they fare once their parents learn how they're doing? Meanwhile, in social life, love triangles abound, and so do pranks - some playful, some nasty. But none nastier than the bikers who have been bedeviling the town. All this, plus a surprise or two! It's the greatest 'first year' of high school ever, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of Wolff & Byrd and Archie Meets The Punisher fame, along with Scrapyard Detectives creator and popular Archie artist/writer, Bill Galvan!
Archie #589
'Freshman Year: Winter Term.' In the tradition of Batman: Year One and Marvel's The Ultimates comes the biggest Archie Comics event since the 'Love Showdown!' Archie reflects on the term just past, pining over Veronica and lamenting how she went away during the holiday break. Hoping to stay close to Veronica, Archie joins the drama club - the perfect indoor activity during the frosty winter months. But being part of such a large club is hardly the way to gain exclusive quality time with Veronica. Will their reunion be everything Archie hopes, or will the eternal love triangle get off to a rollicking start with friction between Betty and Veronica instead? And will Moose ever be introduced to Midge? Other surprises in store for the gang this second term include some new faculty members as well as the departure of the expelled school bully, Jared McGerk.
Archie #591
by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan 'Freshman Year: Spring Term.' As the first year of high school winds down, the teens anticipate the summer break - but not before having a 'Spring Formal' to send off the school year. But a few uninvited guests have crashed the dance, including an unwelcome band of bikers who have an axe to grind with the school, especially a freshman named Archie! Who are they and what is their problem? Plus, the spy in Riverdale is finally revealed! Will Mr. Weatherbee prevail? It's a thrilling way to end the school year, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of Wolff & Byrd and Archie Meets the Punisher fame.
Archie #592
by George Gladir, Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg A salesmen tries to sell Archie and Jughead an interactive sports video game with 'The Demo,' but the teens consider acting out the action with the wireless device as just 'going through the motions' compared to their real life memories. Will Archie and Chuck's entries in the winter photo contest wow the judges or will it be a 'Snow Woe'? It's 'Trouble by the Foot' when Klutzy Archie's clodhoppers have trampled everything in Lodge Mansion - including Mr. Lodge's feet! Finally, the gang contemplates what life would be like if everything could be accessed via touch screen, but that may be 'A Touchy Subject'!
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets Of Comics, Manga And Graphic Novels TPB
Scott McCloud, acclaimed illustrator and renowned author of Understanding Comics, focuses his critical analysis on the art form itself, exploring the creation of comics, from the broadest principles to the most minute of artistic details.
Sweet Betty is infatuated with Archie, who treats her like his best friend. Betty is a pretty blonde girl who is just too nice. Veronica is a mean, but gorgeous brunette who gets the guys. Who says blondes have all the fun?
