Written by Sina Grace
Art by Derek Charm
Published by Archie Comics
Retail: $3.99
You should never put fish oil in a fruit pie!
Jughead learns this lesson the hard way. As a result, the foodie is forbidden from competing in another cooking contest ever again! Despondent over the lifetime ban, Juggie seeks the help of resident nerd, Dilton.
Together, Jughead and Dilton create a time machine. Jughead hopes to correct his mistake, thus altering the timeline. But when Jughead from the future meets Jughead from the past, the teen’s actions end up fracturing the timeline!
This reboot of Jughead’s Time Police was a welcome flashback to the simpler 90s. Jughead’s dog, Hot Dog, is shown as being able to secretly talk once again. Dilton is creating zany inventions. Plus, you’ll witness the return of a long-lost, but not forgotten, character from the future!
While the tone of this comic was classic Archie, the art was not. Star Wars Adventures’ Derek Charm captures the Riverdale gang as their The CW counterparts. Jughead’s crown is black instead of silver. Archie’s hair is more ragged and less pompadour. And both Betty and Veronica exude that modern allure.
That’s not to say that I didn’t like Charm’s artwork. In fact, I thought it was a smart move to make the characters look like their live action selves. I know that there is going to be those Archie purists who insist on Archie forever having that iconic look. Thus they are going to hate this book. But going for the Riverdale look is sure to really bring in those fans of the series.
I used to be one of those fans. I remember when the publisher came out with The New Archies (1987-90). Man, did I hate the new look of the Archie gang. Nowadays, I don’t mind what the Archie universe looks like as long as it has a timeless quality to it. Let your Afterlife with Archie and Riverdale books be edgy. As long as the main Archie imprint is family friendly, I don’t care what style they are illustrated as. Just let those illustrations be of top quality. And over the years, Derek Charm has proven that his artwork is premium stuff!
I’m not that familiar with this series writer, Sina Grace (Iceman). However, since I remember the original Jughead’s Time Police quite fondly, I can say that Sina Grace did a great job capturing the spirit of that original title very well. My only complaint is that the first issue ended too soon before the real time travelling could begin.
Both older and younger generations of Archie fans should love this book. If waiting another couple of weeks for issue #2 is too long of a wait for any of you, readers can pick up the collected edition of Jughead’s Time Police. It collects all 6 issues of the 1990-91 classic (over 220 pages) for just $10.99! It’s sure to bring a smile and a laugh to any devotee of Jughead Jones. Time Police Deputy Marshall!
Jughead’s Time Police #1 debuted in print and digital platforms on June 12, 2019.
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.
This review was concurrently published on Outrightgeekery.com.
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