In this reprint of Afterlife with Archie #11, a handful of survivors from the zombie apocalypse of Riverdale have been battling the ever growing horde of the undead while also steering clear of other packs of remnants looking for safe haven. Noting that it's Thanksgiving, the pack made up of Archie, Veronica, Mr. Lodge, Reggie, and a handful of others decide to rest for the day and search for some game to roast for a feast.
This pause allows Betty to catch up on replacing her diaries that were lost when her family home was overrun by walkers. Obviously, much of her entries are about Archie and the edgy love triangle between her and Veronica. When Ronnie discovers the journal, it looks like a massive cat-fight will erupts between Archie's two suitors- that is until one of the members of the hunting party returns, covered in blood and half out of their skull in shock.
Afterlife with Archie is a very interesting book. This book was the first of the series that I have read but I am familiar with the concept. In the 80s and 90s, the own of Archie Comics would never have let this fly as he was a staunch evangelical. But now in the 20-10s, this seems to be Archie Comics new direction and it's been meet with a lot of success.
The book, written by long-time Archie scribe Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, is super-creepy and the black and white art by Guardians of the Galaxy's Francesco Francavilla, is even more chilling. I think having such innocent characters be not so pure in this horror series is what really gives this comic it's fright factor.
I'm very interesting in reading more.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 9 out 10 stars.
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