Books you missed... Jughead Vol 1

Have you ever noticed that people have a default comic book genre?  I'm convinced that people, when they want a good read, naturally gravitate towards one specific genre.  For example, Jim loves crime noir, Matthew loves nostalgia and has a soft spot for every book from the 80s, and Thomm just love confrontation.  I meant, a spirited discussion about people's inability to use gramar correctly.

My default comic genre is always humor.  From Carl Barks Ducks to Groo to Squirrel Girl, if a comic has a good joke there's a chance I've read it.  EXCEPT for Archie books.  For some reason, I've never been an Archie fan.  But, when Archie relaunched their entire line a couple of years ago I knew I had to give it a try!  Which is why.... this week, I want to talk about Jughead Vol 1 tpb collecting issues 1-6, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Erica Henderson.

Don't worry if you've never read a Jughead comic, the first issue quickly set the stage by introducing all the main characters and the plot.  Riverdale H.S. has a new principal and according to Jughead he's turning everyone's favorite high school into a training school for spies!  Or is Jughead just dreaming it and if it's true, how will Jughead avoid detention?

The Zaucer of Zilk

Have you ever wanted to read a book that was part Wizard of Oz, part Alice in Wonderland, had dialogue by Dr. Suess, and a color scheme that was heavily influenced by a Jimi Hendrix black light poster? If so, look no farther because Zaucer of Zilk is the book you have been waiting for!

This past week I read The Zaucer of Zilk, written by Al Ewing and Brendan McCarthy, illustrated by Brendan McCarthy, colors by Len O’Grady and Brendan McCarthy, published by IDW.