When I was eleven, approximately 99% of my allowance went towards buying Archie digests until I discovered that some of the strips included were reprints, and felt an overpowering, albeit irrational, sense of betrayal. It's been nearly a decade since then, but I'm glad to be reading Archie stories guaranteed to be new and original.

I'm also glad that I enjoyed each issue even more than I expected to. The members of the classic lineup are expertly designed to remain familiar with more depth added to their characterization, and the newer characters fit right in. The plot was engaging with both its drama and humor, and I am definitely interested in continuing to read this series and follow the further adventures of the Riverdale teens.