Archie (2015-) #6

Archie (2015) (Single Issues) #6

by Mark Waid, Veronica Fish (Artist)

The biggest comic series of the year continues into 2016! Archie and Jughead are on the outs with each other, and now Archie has no one to help him against the fury that is Hiram Lodge! Not even Veronica wants to go up against her own father!​ Rising star comics artist Veronica Fish (Howard the Duck, the RIVERDALE CW promo image) joins the legendary Mark Waid for another brand new issue of the hit series!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book, Humor, Fiction

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 17, 2016

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Sandee is Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Archiekins.

Okay. Here are my thoughts.

- I still want Fiona Staples' art. Please bring it back
- Reggie was an ass in the older stories and is still an ass now. Glad to know some things never change...
- This was one of the funniest issue ever.
- I always love those bits in the end where they let you see which older Archie issue this one was loosely based on.
- We see the classic Ronnie move where she overreacts when something happens. Haha.

[Liberty K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drama... drama... drama and I love it!

[Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dick move, Mantel. Dick move.

[Sadia Mansoor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the cover... all purplish! My favorite color <3 ^_^

[Kristin-Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This issue was an interesting one in that there were 2 different cases of classic exaggerated slapstick comics violence doing real damage - Archie concussed by Betty's softball and the silly home destruction from issue #1 actually having consequences for Archie developing!

I liked the 2 new nonwhite characters, despite their slightly hamfisted introductions - Sayid's character design is cute and he seems like a good match for Betty, and Toni Topaz seems like a capable side character! It seems like they're starting to bring in more side characters now that the core 4 are established - Reggie, Mr Lodge, and Mr Andrews all got more development this issue as well.

I'm loving the Ronnie development over the past couple of issues, too - she's gone from interesting antagonist to funny-mean and sympathetic, yet clearly capable of doing damage where she wants to!

I still miss Fiona, but Veronica Fish's male characters no longer all blend together and I really liked the art from the softball pages, especially the panels with Betty and Sayid's meet-cute.

[erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

@fiona staples, i miss your art =( i feel like my soul is incomplete without it
why do u have to be so talented n busy n requested???? why would you leave me hanging like this i thought we had something...

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reggie Mantle is evil

Get to see just how devious Reggie really is. He does not really even want the girl. These are some fun romps with the gang before they became true friends.

[Manisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reggie gets even, Veronica shows her true colours and Archie ends up in the hospital. Typical.

[KAYA · Rating 4 out of 5]

– "Andrews, how many fingers am I holding up?"
– "Green."

[Binibining `E (of The Ugly Writers) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The riot between Archie and Mr. Lodge begins haha!! This is the classics!

[Anomaly · Rating 3 out of 5]

So Very Over Varchie, But Otherwise Enjoyed This One

"Why look for a way to screw Andrews when an opportunity gets handed to me? Gazelle, meet Lion."

I wish that quote from Reggie meant exactly what it sounds like when applied to the real context. Alas, however, he's not psyching himself up to ask out everyone's favourite numbskull; he's gearing up to prey on Veronica as revenge against Archie. Eew. (Though honestly, the Queen and King of Selfish Manipulation deserve each other. Archie deserves so much better than being treated like a worthless servant and occasional lap dog.)

That said, I actually quite enjoyed this issue. We get to meet Toni - who I already knew and loved from Riverdale - and Sayid, who is absolutely precious and a seemingly great addition to Betty's life.

[Cheyenne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reggie is a star player in this one. He's no longer the richest fish in the Riverdale pond, and he's set his eye on Veronica. It takes a while for him to get it right, but when he does, the cats out of the bag and Mr. Lodge is furious. He knows what Archie did.

Dun dun dun.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars! ★★★★★
My world was shaken to the ground; Veronica confesses she loves Archie.
And while Archie is in the hospital, recovering from his head injury, Reggie has other plans to bury Archie. Wow, he knows no limits.

[Joelle Montalvo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any more copies??

Archie I'm always going to love. This will never stop. Not entirely sure what else there is to say? These remind me of the times where I would collect the Archie Comics. Maybe I'll start again...

[Tar Buendía · Rating 3 out of 5]

No ha sido el mejor pero sigue estando bien. Un número introductorio hacia una nueva trama.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone is up to no good.. I'm in love with all the illustrations and story lines!! (Especially the exclusive artworks from the last few pages of every issue!!)

[milus. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[read it twice · Rating 3 out of 5]

After last issues flatness we push through for another buildup - Archie Exposed! Veronica becomes a bit likable, Mr Lodge and Reggie become a team. I Want More!!

[sarah williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reggie Mantle suck up

Reggie Mantle is a cry baby. He wants want Archie has, and Reggie backstabs his own d as dad to get Veronica. Read and enjoy!

[Sarie Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

[Nayade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unos comics pensados para entretener y ayudar a lector a desconectar, para pasar un buen rato disfrutando de las aventuras de un grupo de adolescentes como todos nosotros hemos sido. Sin duda estoy deseando continuar su lectura para saber que más les espera a estos jóvenes de Riverdale.

Reseña completa en: http://elmundodenaya.blogspot.com/201...

[Lorens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, Reggie wanted to get back at Archie and with the help of Veronica's butler,he ratted Archie out about the house. While Archie was in the hospital because he got hit by Betty's homerun soft ball. Poor sayid had a chance with betty till Sam told her Archie was in the hospital cuz of a softball to the head.wonder if Archie now's veronica is selling her memoir which includes him.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

After Betty hits a homerun at her softball game, the ball nails Archie in the head, and he's in the hospital with a concussion! Reggie uses this as an opportunity to try to get closer to Veronica and her father Mr. Lodge. While weaseling his way around the mansion, Reggie discovers some information that will undoubtedly strain Archie and Veronica's new romance.

[James Rodrigues · Rating 4 out of 5]

You'd think a series that goes through so much character drama and romance would get repetitive, but no. Mark Waid has crafted an engaging series I can't wait to read the next issue of, and the ending is especially full of revelatory moments which I cannot wait to see unfold.

[moira. · Rating 5 out of 5]

No puedo no amar esta serie. Es demasiado divertida. Espero con ansias el próximo número.

[Derek Pietras]

This series just keeps getting better. I never thought an Archie book series would be as good as this one is. Holy crap.

[Solace Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not very filled with plot, as it cuts a lot of corners, but it's nostalgic and new all at once, so it works.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Archie getting hit in the head by Betty's home run softball.

[Laura Valensi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, so... here's Archie, but where are the mysteries?

[Raviteja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely read. The art is well drawn. Very relevant story lines. Welcome to this century Archie