Title: Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie’s Movie Mania # 1
Publisher: Archie Comics
Stories: Jamie L. Rotante, Holly G!, Frank Doyle, Craig Boldman
Pencils: Steven Butler, Bill Galvan, Holly G!, Dan DeCarlo, Rex Lindsey
Inks: Lily Butler, Ben Galvan, Holly G!, Alison Flood, Rich Koslowski, Jon D’Agostino
Colors: Glenn Whitmore, Barry Grossman
Letters: Jack Morelli, Bill Yoshida
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Holly G!, Adrian Ropp, Dan Parent
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comment: “Animal Antics!” is a wild, energetic story as the Brain Emperor escapes from the zoo and the Super Teens rush in to save the day. The Power Pets join the adventure, bringing plenty of chaos and comedy. While the heroes handle the action, the pets completely steal the spotlight with some genuinely fun moments.
“Fashion Forward” puts Ginger and Veronica head-to-head as they compete for the same opportunity. Their rivalry stays playful, though, and the story has a lighthearted charm as both girls try to outdo each other while clearly enjoying the competition.
“Alien” follows Veronica, Mimsy, and Betty during a sleepover movie night filled with alien scares and overactive imaginations. What starts as spooky fun quickly turns into a comedy of misunderstandings, leading to a cute surprise by the end.
“Stellar Behavior” features Jason and Cheryl attending a big movie premiere, and the pair’s competitive personalities turn the evening into a spectacle. Their childish back-and-forth creates plenty of laughs and keeps the story moving at a fun pace.
“How to Control Your Dreams!” stars Jughead as a self-proclaimed dream expert, handing out advice, though his endless appetite keeps sabotaging his own plans. The classic-style artwork looks fantastic here and really complements the humor.
“Incredible Bulk” centers around one of Jughead’s unusual sweaters, which somehow attracts trouble everywhere he goes. Watching Jughead stumble from one ridiculous situation to another is always entertaining, and this story delivers exactly the kind of comedy fans expect.
Overall, these movie-inspired Archie adventures are packed with humor, goofy situations, and charming character moments that are guaranteed to brighten your day.
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