Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Afterlife with Archie is finally back, with the third chapter of the ominously titled arc “Betty RIP.” So far the series has shown it is willing to expand it’s horror goals beyond mere zombies, first intertwining H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos into the series, and now paying homage to Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick’s paranoia filled tale, The Shining, with a healthy dose of Charles Dickens thrown in for good measure. The result is an issue that is more somber and dread-filled than previous issues, full of slow-burn fear and hidden threats.

Afterlife with Archie #7 Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art by Francesco Francavila Published by Archie Comics After last issue’s Sabrina is the bride of Cthulhu cosmic horror tale, Afterlife with Archie returns the focus to the remaining Riverdale survivors, especially Betty. The story is told from her POV, and writer Roberto Aguirre-Sicasa truly humanizes the various members of the …

Sabrina #1 is a prequel, spin-off of sorts stemming from the Afterlife with Archie universe. For those unfamiliar with Afterlife, it effectively proves Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s worth as not only an excellent writer but really adding a unique flavouring to very well known characters. Having Aguirre-Sacasa on the helm for Sabrina is exciting for fans of Afterlife. Though it may seem unfortunate that Francesco Francavilla is not doing the artwork, there is no need to worry because Robert Hack really brings a classical horror tinged touch (EC Comics style) to the pages of Sabrina.

Afterlife With Archie #1 Written by: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Drawn by: Francesco Francavilla Lettered by: Jack Morelli In the middle of a night, a boy bangs on a door, desperate and scared. His dog lies in his arms, dead or dying, and he just needs the girl in this house to help him. When she opens …