Road to Riverdale - Softcover

Waid, Mark; Zdarsky, Chip; Hughes, Adam; Bennett, Marguerite

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1682559726 ISBN 13: 9781682559727

Publisher: Archie Comics, 2017

Synopsis

ROAD TO RIVERDALE is an entry-level collection featuring the first issues of all modern-day Archie relaunches.

Featuring the top talents in comics, this graphic novel is perfect for those new fans of the CW's Riverdale TV series, debuting in January 2017. Timed alongside the first episode, it captures the New Riverdale that inspired the show and is a guide for new readers to
explore the variety of Archie comics and graphic novels available.

READ THE STORIES THAT INSPIRED THE NEW CW TV SERIES!

In the past two years, the little town of Riverdale has changed in a number of amazing ways. The entire Archie universe has been given a fresh coat of paint and it's only getting bigger and better from here. Road to Riverdale presents to readers all of the first issues of each of our new series so far, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Josie and the Pussycats, and Reggie & Me, timed to the release of the brand new CW series Riverdale. This graphic novel features riveting stories and dazzling artwork from superstar writers and artists like Mark Waid, Adam Hughes, Marguerite Bennett, Fiona Staples, Chip Zdarsky and much more. You won't want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind collection that shines the spotlight on the New Riverdale, and serves as the ultimate guide for both new readers and
long-time fans.

About this title

About the Author:

MARK WAID is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer. He is well known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title THE FLASH, as well as his scripting of the limited series KINGDOM COME and SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, and his work on Marvel Comics' CAPTAIN AMERICA. Waid also served as Editor-in-Chief, and later, Chief Creative Officer of BOOM! Studios, where he wrote titles such as IRREDEEMABLE, INCORRUPTIBLE and THE TRAVELER. He has received recent acclaim for his work on the DAREDEVIL and INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK series for Marvel in 2012-2013.

CHIP ZDARSKY is a Canadian comic book artist, journalist, illustrator and designer. He is the artist and co-creator of the IMAGE comic book SEX CRIMINALS (TIME's #1 comic and graphic novel pick of 2013), the writer of HOWARD THE DUCK for MARVEL, KAPTARA for Image Comics, and the new ongoing JUGHEAD series for Archie Comics.

ADAM HUGHES is an American comic book artist and illustrator who has provided illustration work for companies such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and Lucasfilm. He is best known to American comic book readers for his renderings of pinup-style female characters, and his cover work on titles such as Wonder Woman and Catwoman. He is known as one one of the best known and distinctive comic book cover artists.

MARGUERITE BENNETT is a writer from DC Comics, Marvel, Aftershock, BOOM! Studios, Rosy Press, and more, on projects ranging from DC's BOMBSHELLS to A-FORCE to ANGELA: QUEEN OF HEL to RED SONJA to INSEXTS.

FIONA STAPLES is a Canadian comic book artist known for her work on books such as SAGA, NORTH 40, DV8: GODS AND MONSTERS, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS and the new ARCHIE relaunch. She is a multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winner, and has been cited as one of the best artists working in the industry.

ERICA HENDERSON is an illustrator, comic book artist and animator best known for her work on Marvel's UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL and the new ongoing JUGHEAD series for Archie Comics.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 7 Up—"Archie" comics already existed for decades before they got a makeover in 2015. Since then, the Archie universe has expanded with the Riverdale TV series, which is attracting new fans to the franchise. This book collects the first issues of various revamped comics from the Archie world: Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie and the Pussycats, and Reggie and Me. Described on the cover as "Stories That Inspired CW's New Riverdale TV Series," the volume is clearly geared toward fans of the program who have not read the comics. The characters have evolved between the original comics and the recent relaunch, and many have changed again in the transition from the comics to the TV show. Readers may find themselves confused, especially since the cover (but not the illustrations throughout) features characters who resemble the actors on Riverdale, many of whom look different from their comic book counterparts. Also, while Riverdale often feels like a teen version of Twin Peaks, the Archie comics are more lighthearted in nature. Most of the material in this book was previously published, but there are some extra features, including a photo gallery of the Riverdale actors. VERDICT For fans of the Riverdale TV show who are curious about its comic origins.—Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library

About this edition

• Publisher: Archie Comics
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1682559726
• ISBN 13: 9781682559727
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Staples Fiona