When I was a kid having to go to the dentist, they'd offer as a prize a free comic book. Knowing that quantity over quality mattered, I always went for the over-sized Archie digests whenever they were available over a 32-page floppie. While I enjoyed the adventures of teenaged Archie and his pals, whenever you got a story from the gangs days as kids, it was a rare treat. So when it was announced that Archie Comics would be issuing an all-new one-shot from the childhood days of Little Archie, I was beyond thrilled!
The special starts out with Sabrina, the Little Witch having to pet-sit her class goat, Arthur. Just like Sabrina's cat Salem, Arthur can do magic. When Arthur gets loose from Sabrina, he causes some magical mayhem with Sabrina's friends.
The Fun with Little Archie & Friends Special takes pint-sized Archie, Juggie and the rest on an adventure of a lifetime. And with the fun comes a slew of Archie Comics talent including J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!), Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), Erin Hunting (The Toothfairy Vs. Santa) and others. Each story not only has a different thematic feel but it's own art style too! Each story was lots of fun. Though I felt that the segues between stories were a little bit clunky. I also wasn't a huge fan of the third story. I think it just wasn't as strong a segment.
According to one-shot editor Jamie L. Retonte, this issue was designed not just for established Little Archie fans like myself but for newcomers as well. Young and old! Plus, with the assortment of previews coming from Archie Comics, 2022 looks like it's going to be a fantastic year from the publisher! I can't wait!
This is a special that a whole family of Archie fans will love!
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.
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