Rating: 4/5
I wasn't too familiar with the Archie characters going into this book, but I don't think that diminished my enjoyment one bit. The classic characters are thrown into a zombie apocalypse started by Jughead and Sabrina. It gives a darker portrayal of Sabrina, which leads perfectly into the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The story gets incredible dark at times as the kids try to deal with their friends and family that have turned.
I like the variety of relationships that are shown. It includes the love triangle between Archie, Betty, and Veronica, Jughead's friendship with his dog, and a crushes between loads of characters. The creators do a great job of fleshing out the Archie setting just by using the characters. They also utilize the horror elements nicely. Anyone familiar with other zombie stories will recognize the story even without knowing all the characters.
The more of Francesco Francovilla's art that I see, the more I like it. There are some really cool scenes that his art brings to life. And the colors complement the story and setting. Afterlife with Archie uses a fun gimmick that works. Check it out.
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