Betty & Veronica #2 Adam Hughes Archie Comics November 2016 It’s been months since the first issue of Adam Hughes’ Betty & Veronica came out, long enough that some of my bitterness toward the title has washed away. Maybe, I thought, this issue would find Hughes settling in with a deeper understanding of the characters, discarding…
75 Years of Veronica Lodge: You’re Welcome, World
Archie 75 Series: Veronica Contributors: Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Hy Eisman, Mindy Eisman, Barry Grossman, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Kathleen Webb, Bill Yoshida, and Digikore Studies Archie Comics July 2016 The Archie 75 Series reprints a selection of comics that best represent the character in hand – in this case, Veronica Lodge. WWAC has had Team Betty…
Geek Mystique: Lifestyle News for September
It’s that time again! The Lifestyle section Editor’s–that would be me–monthly round-up of carefully curated (meaning stuff I like) geeky lifestyle links! Hide your wallet now.
Hey Fellow Kids, Betty & Veronica #1 Is Not Good
Betty & Veronica #1 Adam Hughes Archie Comics July 20, 2016 This comic opens with a talking dog and transitions to two talking teenage boys. It’s not a great way to start a comic that’s devoted to forever frenemies Betty and Veronica, and it’s one too many framing devices for a story that’s simple as…
Geek Mystique: Lifestyle News for July
Welcome to our newest column, Geek Mystique, where I, your geek lifestyle editor, curate and collate the latest in the month’s geeky lifestyle news. For July, we’ve got more adorable superhero-themed clothes from Her Universe, a ’90s flashback, and cosplaying kittens.
Drink Your Comics: Betty & Veronica and the Fourth of July
I don’t know about you, but for me, summer means the Cape, the beach, and long evenings sitting with a cool drink out in the backyard. In general, I reach for my tried and true Tanqueray gin and tonic, but if, like me, you want to try a few new flavors, here are a few…