I read every Archie comic I could get my hands on as a kid. These comics (along with the Tintin and Asterix books) helped form my love for comic books and graphic novels, and the Riverdale gang holds a special place in my heart.

When I heard that Archie was being rebooted, I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first. But it was Archie - there was no way in hell I wasn't checking this out. Then I heard that Fiona Staples (aka actual illustrator goddess) was going to be doing the artwork for this, and the decision was made. I was going to get my grubby little paws on this ASAP.

Besides the wonderful artwork and the great writing, the best thing about this was that this is still the Riverdale gang that I know and love. They're in the 21st century now, yes, but the charm and personality that had me begging and borrowing the original comics as a kid is still here. Archie and the gang are still compelling as hell, without having too much about them and their world changed.

And I love that.