Title: Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie Games Galaxy # 1
Publisher: Archie Comics
Stories: Holly G!, J. Torres, Dan Parent, George Gladir, Bill Golliher
Pencils: Holly G!, Adrian Ropp, Dan Parent, Samm Schwartz, Dan DeCarlo, Tim Kennedy
Inks: Bob Smith, Adrian Ropp, Jim Amash, Samm Schwartz, Alison Flood, Rudy Lapick
Colors: Glenn Whitmore, Matt Herms, Barry Grossman
Letters: Jack Morelli, Bill Yoshida, Vickie Williams
Cover: Holly G!
Variant Covers: Stan Goldberg, Joe Staton, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Pena
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: “Great Gaming Galaxies” sees Betty cat-sitting at Sabrina’s house, which, of course, means something strange is bound to happen. The gang ends up having magical fun while playing one of Sabrina’s video games. The artwork is beautifully done in a traditional Archie style.
“Reggie’s Game!” puts Reggie Mantle in charge, with Sabrina involved, so magic-fuelled trouble is guaranteed. The Archie gang dives into a Dungeons & Dragons–style adventure, and the characters are drawn with a fun, charming look.
“Distraction Action” features Reggie up to his usual antics. He tries to be the ultimate distraction, but this time he’s outmatched. Watching how things turn around on him is part of the fun, especially when the girls prove they’re better at the game.
“Are You Game?” has the power go out, leading Archie and his family to find other ways to entertain themselves. It’s a reminder that you don’t need electronics to enjoy a great evening together.
“Reality Check” shows the boys learning that while video games are fun, they’re not always better than real-life experiences. Once again, the traditional artwork really shines.
“Cosmo Go!?” introduces a new gaming craze that quickly gets out of hand. It may be fun for players, but not for everyone else, especially Mr. Lodge, who is not impressed.
Overall, this collection highlights how the gang enjoys gaming in all its forms, and it’s just as fun for the reader to watch them in action.
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