I’m not sure if Jaime Hernandez has ever drawn the Archie characters “for reals” before, but it’s a very well known fact that Archie artist Harry Lucey was a HUGE influence on both Hernandez Brothers. So call this full circle as Jaime does a variant cover for the fourth issue of the revamped/real world Archie title by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. Can you say…oh yes yes yes.
ARCHIE #4
The biggest comic series of the year continues! What was the “lipstick incident” that pushed Archie and Betty apart? And can the smartest boy in Riverdale fix it? The spotlight is on Dilton and Moose as, together, they show what friendship is really all about! We’re pleased to welcome ANNIE WU (BLACK CANARY, HAWKEYE) to Riverdale, as she takes over art duties in this brand new issue!
Via Laura Hudson at Boing Boing
I feel happy now.
I haven’t liked most of the variant covers I have seen for Archie; this one WORKS!!! It feels right, honors the original but adds a contemporary feel.
That cover is an instant classic. Bravo.
Love it.
Jaime Hernandez is the artist Archie Comics needs, but not the one it deserves.
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