We’re thrilled to present this exclusive first look at Archie Comics’ upcoming release Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #340!
REVIEW: Sugar & Other Stories is a Brilliant Showcase of Joy San’s Horror Comics
In Sugar & Other Stories, Joy San delivers seven deftly illustrated horror comics that will make readers shiver, gasp, and carry each image into their nightmares. Whether it’s a morning headache that could simply disrupt a young student’s day, a reflection on what it means to be a “good girl,” or a long-desired beautiful smile,…
REVIEW: Socrates is a Dense, But Riveting Look at the Philosopher’s Trial
Socrates chronicles the philosopher’s trial in 399 BC and his eventual demise. Why did Athens, the seat of democracy, condemn a man widely regarded as one of its ‘greatest citizens’?
Previously on Comics: There Be Layoffs and Strikes, and Some Fashion
Good morning, citizens of Earth! It’s your Friendly Neighbourhood Previously Editor writing to you—although I’m not feeling the friendliest right now. This has been a tough news week for the world of entertainment. We’ve been getting more details about the IDW layoffs, including this rather bizarre statement about how “engaged and stable” IDW leadership is…
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #25
We’re thrilled to present this exclusive first look at Archie Comics’ upcoming release World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #25!
Seven Seas Pubwatch April 2023
Welcome, April! Between a new strain of COVID-19 that has a threatening name (Arcturus!? But also I missed the Kraken strain??) and my springtime allergies have given me more than enough to worry about. You know other than the rising incident of gun violence over in the U.S. and the banning of anything and everything…
WWACommendations: Mimosa, Unhealthy, The Moth Keeper and More
Well hello there! I thought, since I used March’s WWACommendations to get emotional about my own birthday, I’d use April’s intro to reveal that I am writing this on my cat’s birthday! [Editor’s note: happy extra belated!] She is 11 today, and according to various aspects of a random horoscope meant for humans she’s confident…
ESSAY: Big Ethel Energy is the Comfort Read That Grows With You
When I was a teenager, I first got hooked on comics due to the 2015 “New Riverdale” relaunch over at Archie Comics. Back then I wanted to be desirable and wealthy like Veronica Lodge and cool and capable like Betty Cooper. Ethel Muggs was a non-entity in these rebranded stories–a creative decision which now retroactively…
Previously on Comics: Social Dynamics
Good morning folks! It’s been a few months since we’ve been doing Previously regularly, and in that time, we’ve been doing a lot of behind-the-scenes updates. Our new interns, Quinn and Sabrina, have been absolutely fantastic, and the updates we have coming down the pipe are going to be a great step into the future…
