Archie,Green Lama & Dan Dare!
Victor Gorelick is named Archie Comics’ new Editor-in-Chief and Mike Pellerito is promoted to Managing Editor.
In the late 50’s, Victor Gorelick, a graduate from The School of Industrial Art, was hired to work in the production department at Archie comics. In a few years, Victor moved on to become the Art Director and later an editor. By the mid 80’s Victor had been promoted to Managing Editor, where he has strived to keep Archie current and relevant to each new generation of readers.
We are pleased to announce, Victor Gorelick has recently been named as Archie Comics’ new Editor-in-Chief.
Among his accomplishments, Victor also serves on the board of advisors to the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and is always looking for new talent. Victor hired Kubert School graduate Mike Pellerito to work in the production department.
Mike moved on to become an Associate editor, where he worked with Victor and soon became the Editor for Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic X and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. His hard work and dedication to his job is the reason why the decision was made to promote Mike Pellerito to the position of Managing Editor.
Send in your own Archie Comics Christmas or Holiday cards!
Your artwork might get featured on the website!!! This year Archie Comic fans can help create the greeting cards that can be sent to family and friends. If your art is featured, people around the world may be sending your greeting card and they will see the following:
“This card created by (we’ll put your name here)”
To participate, send your art by e-mail attachment to:
Be sure to put “CARD” in the subject area of your email. Also, make sure at least one of the gang is featured in your card!
If you would rather use one of the cards already on the site, go to
www.archiecomics.com/sendcard/holiday.php
Happy Holidays from your friends at Archie Comics.
THIS NOVEMBER, THE TEENS OF RIVERDALE HIGH SPOOF ANOTHER POPULAR CAST OF HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS!
In early 2006, a new phenomenon was born. A TV movie was aired that captured the hearts of the nation’s youth. A modern retelling of “Romeo & Juliet” set in a high school to a thumping backbeat of catchy teen-pop, it aired to amazing ratings in the US and Europe. It was so popular that many repeat airings followed. Inevitably, it spawned a hit soundtrack CD and spin-offs, as well as DVD releases and a live stage show. A sequel movie is completed and about to air, with a third installment already in the works.
With a history of reflecting the current fads and fashions, it’s only natural that Archie Comics would take a stab at gently spoofing and paying tribute to this popular series, and this November that’s exactly what happens in “Riverdale High – the Musical,” appearing in …
VERONICA #185.
“Riverdale High – the Musical!”: When a former Riverdale High student-turned-famous screenwriter/director decides to make a movie about her teenage years, it’s enough to make Veronica, Betty and their friends break out in song!
Of course, using the current high school class as inspiration, there’s more drama behind the cameras than in front of it! Don’t miss this hilarious spoof of the beloved musical high school films that have captured the hearts of the nation.
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping Date: November 14th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 21st, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 4th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
ARCHIE #580
“A Not-So-Cool Yule”: Archie is having a stress-free holiday season, until both Betty and Veronica give him “matching sweaters” that they expect him to wear– the only problem is, the designs the girls chose don’t match! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
“Cold Comfort”: Veronica thinks Archie is being chivalrous about her onion breath, when he merely has a cold! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg.
“The Fix is In”: When Mr. Lodge and Smithers see Archie with a tool kit, an unspeakable horror grips them – is hapless Archie somewhere in the mansion, trying to fix something? SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg.
“You Never Listen”: Veronica laments that Archie never listens, but since he’s not paying attention anyway, are her protests all for naught? SCRIPT: Greg Crosby. ART: Stan Goldberg.
Shipping Date: November 21st, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 28th, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 11th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #184
“The Fame Game”: Jay, the ‘70s rocker next door, visits an Archies practice showdown and fills them in on all the “wonderful” things they can expect from fame… but wonderful is in the eye of the beholder! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups.
Shipping Date: November 21st, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 28th, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 11th, 2007
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.
Green Lama, Man of Strength
Issue Number: #1
Writer -James Ritchey
Artists -James Ritchey and Loki Dolza
Format: Standard comic book size,
40 pages, black & white with color covers
Retail Price: $6.95
Ship Date: March 5, 2008
According to Diamond Distributors:
“Synopsis: An unsuspecting college student falls heir to the powers of The GREEN LAMA, in a darkly contemporary version of the AC Universe. World War III has come and gone, demons run free in the streets- and only The GREEN LAMA can restore order.
Guest-starring The FEMFORCE and GOLDEN LAD.
Special Notes: Almost seven years in the making, this “Elseworlds”- style take on the classic Golden Age hero created by Ken Crossen is the product of hot new writer/artist James Ritchey. Refined in consultation with Kendra Crossen Burroughs, daughter of (and executor to the literary estate of ) Ken Crossen, this intro to the smart new series gives a darker, edgier, more modern take on superheroics, and should appeal much more easily to current comics readers. Unlike AC’s normal “classic” approach to heroes & storytelling, these characters are more ambiguous, with unknown agendas hidden around every corner. In addition to guest-appearances by Mr. Ritchey’s versions of mainstream AC heroes, see the revival of other costumed characters from Crossen’s Spark Publications group of the mid-1940’s; each with it’s own unique spin.”
CBO would like to wish James all the best with the project!
2008 Seems to be the year for Golden Age heroes to return. In the UK,a Silver Age Icon returns. Yes…
DAN DARE BACK!
Virgin Comics’ Dan Dare is set in the future, albeit not too many decades from the present day. Colonel Dare is still vibrant and courageous – but now he’s retired. His retirement is a self-imposed exile, the result of his disgust with politics and the post-nuclear warfare that has destroyed North America and much of Asia – leaving the
Starts monthly from November 2007 with Writer –Garth Ennis. To find out more and read an interview you can visit www.downthetubes.com
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