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Afterlife With Archie #4
Afterlife with Archie #4: Archibald Rex
With two more members of our beloved gang infected by the dreadful zombie-virus, Riverdale’s one sanctuary—Lodge Mansion—has been compromised. The kids are left to make a significant decision—do they stay and fight or flee the only town they’ve ever known? Meanwhile, Archie makes a horrific discovery in his own home, one that may cost him his life! For TEEN+ readers.
32 pages, ebook
First published March 5, 2014
About the author
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
458 books478 followersRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics and for the television series Glee, Big Love, Riverdale, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He is Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
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March 25, 2017
Never thought I'd describe Afterlife With Archie as heart-wrenching…
October 5, 2016
Damn it I don't know but this one is a sad issue for me. Maybe because of Archie's dad. *sobs*
December 25, 2017
Depressing
Death of another sweet character
Why did they bring dogs into this?
I'm not continuing this, dont care how it ends.
Death of another sweet character
Why did they bring dogs into this?
I'm not continuing this, dont care how it ends.
April 16, 2018
Ugh that dog scene was everything. 🖤
June 15, 2017
This is definitely my favorite in this series because of the following:
+ the short flashback in the beginning where they get Vegas,
+ the event when Vegas protect Archie from the zombie dog Hotdog, and
+ the parts when Vegas thinks, "my life for yours," "live archiemaster,"and "thank you-love you forever" really made me cried.
Oh yes! I'm a dog lover and this particular scenes are tear-jerker for me.
The parts where Archie has no choice but to killed his dad because he's already a zombie and the flashbacks with him is truly heart-wrenching.
Lastly, that meeting of the zombies in the epilogue is really terrifying!
+ the short flashback in the beginning where they get Vegas,
+ the event when Vegas protect Archie from the zombie dog Hotdog, and
+ the parts when Vegas thinks, "my life for yours," "live archiemaster,"and "thank you-love you forever" really made me cried.
Oh yes! I'm a dog lover and this particular scenes are tear-jerker for me.
The parts where Archie has no choice but to killed his dad because he's already a zombie and the flashbacks with him is truly heart-wrenching.
Lastly, that meeting of the zombies in the epilogue is really terrifying!
February 2, 2019
This was a good one. If I was Archie I would have sacrificed myself for Vegas, but okaaay.
I loved the scene of Cheryl and Jason at home. Flowers in the Attic, anyone?
CHERYL: If It were just the two of us left and we had to spend the rest of our lives alone in this house while the rest of the world went to hell... would you be able to do it?
JASON: ‘do it’? In a way I couldn’t imagine anything more perfect.
The page of panels with Archie bludgeoning his dad was so awesome.
I loved the scene of Cheryl and Jason at home. Flowers in the Attic, anyone?
CHERYL: If It were just the two of us left and we had to spend the rest of our lives alone in this house while the rest of the world went to hell... would you be able to do it?
JASON: ‘do it’? In a way I couldn’t imagine anything more perfect.
The page of panels with Archie bludgeoning his dad was so awesome.
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November 3, 2018
Archie, my stupid boy, didn't you learn to run away from trouble, and not to the heart of it? but i understand his motives, his parents are in danger so it was out of instinct.
Oh god the ending, the whole zombie gang reaching Veronica's grounds. i had a feeling the next issue will have some gruesome action.
Oh god the ending, the whole zombie gang reaching Veronica's grounds. i had a feeling the next issue will have some gruesome action.
October 10, 2021
+WHY DO YOU NEED TO DO THAT TO VEGAS?! ARCHIE'S FAMILY?!
+I fucking cried! I don't care if you think I'm a dramatic bitch! I hate you. :( They don't deserve it.
+At the same time, I love you guys. It hurt so bad that I like how it was made.
+Dark, messy and wonderful. I don't want to suffer alone, so please read this series. lol
+I fucking cried! I don't care if you think I'm a dramatic bitch! I hate you. :( They don't deserve it.
+At the same time, I love you guys. It hurt so bad that I like how it was made.
+Dark, messy and wonderful. I don't want to suffer alone, so please read this series. lol
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March 11, 2017
Poor Vegas
It was a little weird that this issue began with such a heartwarming flashback of Archie meeting his dog. However, in the zombie apocalypse no one is safe, even beloved childhood pets.
It was a little weird that this issue began with such a heartwarming flashback of Archie meeting his dog. However, in the zombie apocalypse no one is safe, even beloved childhood pets.
January 26, 2020
It continues
Archie is on a mission to save his parents. When he arrives home, Hot Dog attacks Archie and Archie’s dog sacrifices himself to save Archie. When Archie gets to his house he finds his dad has already become one of the undead and saves his Mom.
Archie is on a mission to save his parents. When he arrives home, Hot Dog attacks Archie and Archie’s dog sacrifices himself to save Archie. When Archie gets to his house he finds his dad has already become one of the undead and saves his Mom.
August 28, 2021
finalmente un po' di emozione riesce a venire trasmessa dai personaggi al lettore sebbene non si faccia altro che giocare su dei cliché, un'orchestrazione troppo palese e decisamente non ben occultata da rendere la narrazione scorrevole come dovrebbe.
August 21, 2026
I liked this fourth number, because it showed us a little more of what happens outside the Lodge mansion. Also how Archie got his dog and a little bit of the Blossom twins. Now how does this issue end fill me with doubts about what could happen in the mansion...
November 10, 2017
Crap, why the dogs?
August 18, 2018
Quite better than expected
Absolutely hooked on the series. Storyline is great as a new spooky horror concept. Wish the one on tv was .
Absolutely hooked on the series. Storyline is great as a new spooky horror concept. Wish the one on tv was .
November 12, 2018
3.5 stars.
This one was so sad, I think the dog pov was a bit weird but this one’s been my favourite so far.
This one was so sad, I think the dog pov was a bit weird but this one’s been my favourite so far.
November 16, 2018
Heartbreak for Archie
Touching elements to the story even though it's set against a zombie backdrop. Love, sacrifice, and zombies! What more do you need?
Touching elements to the story even though it's set against a zombie backdrop. Love, sacrifice, and zombies! What more do you need?
November 27, 2018
This was so incredibly sad. The dogs, Mr. Andrews, I just can't handle it! Really tugging on the heartstrings with this issue.
December 28, 2018
Vegas 😞
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January 17, 2019
The dog had me in tears with his love! Really enjoyed it despite it all being Archie.
January 30, 2019
Aw, this one was sad! Still very much enjoying this though, and I love the vault stories at the end as well.
February 14, 2019
Wow, this is some chilling stuff. Vegas, the scene with Archie’s dad, the combination of visions of love and death between them.
February 17, 2019
The part with the dog got me, and gave me emotions I hadn't planned on feeling with these. Way to go, Archie. Thanks for nothing.
September 14, 2019
Great
Real life horrors and back story to drive it home you actually feel bad for the characters I think it’s great
Real life horrors and back story to drive it home you actually feel bad for the characters I think it’s great
January 30, 2020
I'm easily manipulated, but this issue actually gave me feels.
June 1, 2022
Dark Archie. Grown-up Archie. No silliness, no teen-age angst. A really different view of everyone's best friend Archie. Well worth the time reading the series.
May 23, 2023
This one was depressing. Still good, of course, but… oof!
May 14, 2025
Loving it!
This is so good! Poor Archie, that hurt me to read! I'm excited to see more of the zombies next issue!
This is so good! Poor Archie, that hurt me to read! I'm excited to see more of the zombies next issue!
October 15, 2024
Great comic
Is it hard watching my favorite characters die ? Sure. Is it satisfying To get to to experience Archie comics And zombies !?? Yes! I am greatly enjoying this series And cannot wait to see what happens next.
Is it hard watching my favorite characters die ? Sure. Is it satisfying To get to to experience Archie comics And zombies !?? Yes! I am greatly enjoying this series And cannot wait to see what happens next.
January 24, 2018
Archie is trying to get into his home, unfortunately Hot Dog is there too, but so is Vegas who does his best to save Archie from Hot Dog. During the scrap Archie gets in the house and looks frantically for his parents.
Meanwhile we have this weird implied incestuous relationship between brother and sister, Jason and Cheryl. This part of the comic was really weird to me. I mean they implied very heavily that Jason and Cheryl were sexually active with each other or would be happy enough to do so.
Back at Archies he rescues his mother and tries to drive off and return to Veronica’s house. Unfortunately Jughead, Hot Dog, Vegas and the rest seem to not be dumb Zombies but actually form a cohesive group with Jughead as the leader as they follow Archie and his mom toward the Lodge’s.
The writing with the whole implied incest between Jason and Cheryl was disgusting in my opinion. I kinda picked up on this in one of the earlier comics but it was more innocent without more context or clues. But this one pretty much cinched the deal for me that they are having a incestuous relationship if not physically but emotionally and on the edge of physically.
Meanwhile we have this weird implied incestuous relationship between brother and sister, Jason and Cheryl. This part of the comic was really weird to me. I mean they implied very heavily that Jason and Cheryl were sexually active with each other or would be happy enough to do so.
Back at Archies he rescues his mother and tries to drive off and return to Veronica’s house. Unfortunately Jughead, Hot Dog, Vegas and the rest seem to not be dumb Zombies but actually form a cohesive group with Jughead as the leader as they follow Archie and his mom toward the Lodge’s.
The writing with the whole implied incest between Jason and Cheryl was disgusting in my opinion. I kinda picked up on this in one of the earlier comics but it was more innocent without more context or clues. But this one pretty much cinched the deal for me that they are having a incestuous relationship if not physically but emotionally and on the edge of physically.
March 19, 2014
Note:
-Vegas, you are a dog fraud. Spotty forever!
-BRB, crying. Fine, Vegas, I accept you.
-We got some Flowers in the Attic...
-Times like these it becomes important that the gang's parents are in their usual style. More impact. That is a fiiiiiiine, but heart-wrenching page. Infinitely better than Little Archie.
-The Jalopy! "Will that even run?" More like, "Statistically speaking, probably not."
-Hot Dog and Jughead moment, leads me to ask: What kind of zombies are these? Do they learn? Any attachment to who they were? Maybe.
-Vegas, you are a dog fraud. Spotty forever!
-BRB, crying. Fine, Vegas, I accept you.
-We got some Flowers in the Attic...
-Times like these it becomes important that the gang's parents are in their usual style. More impact. That is a fiiiiiiine, but heart-wrenching page. Infinitely better than Little Archie.
-The Jalopy! "Will that even run?" More like, "Statistically speaking, probably not."
-Hot Dog and Jughead moment, leads me to ask: What kind of zombies are these? Do they learn? Any attachment to who they were? Maybe.
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