Title: Jughead Volume 2
Author: Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North
Artist: Derek Charm
Genre: Comedy / School / Adventure / Spin Off / Magic / Fantasy
Year Published: 2017
Year Read: 1/18/2018
Series: Jughead #2
Series: Jughead #2
Publisher: Archie Comics
Source: Library
Content Rating: Ages 13+ (Some Language)
Buy on: Amazon // Book Depository
Source: Library
Content Rating: Ages 13+ (Some Language)
Buy on: Amazon // Book Depository
Introduction:
It has been awhile since I
had last read the reboot of the recent “Archie”
comics and at the same time, I was reading the reboot of the “Jughead” series, which I had
enjoyed! Now, I finally got the chance
to read the second volume of the “Jughead”
reboot series and I must admit that I have enjoyed this volume even more than
the first volume!
What is this story
about?
The first half of the volume starts off with both Jughead
and Archie going to Camp Lucey to spend some time together, only to find out
that a family reunion is going on at the campsite (unfortunately, it is the
Mantle family reunion, meaning that Reggie Mantle is going to be there). This
causes Jughead and Archie to have a horrible time at camp and it also causes a
rift between them as they start arguing with each other about whether or not it
was worth it spending time together at their old campsite. Later on,
unfortunately, Jughead and Archie get lost in the woods and they would have to
put aside their differences if they want to survive the woods!
Meanwhile, in the second story, Jughead meets a girl dressed
up as a burger and Jughead refers to her as the “Burger Lady” and ends up
falling for her. Later on, when the “Burger
Lady” reveals herself to be none other than…. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, Sabrina asks Jughead out on a date. Unfortunately, Jughead does not seem to have
any kind of romantic feelings for Sabrina and he has a hard time telling her
this, which leads to Sabrina dishing out some unwarranted revenge on Jughead!
What I loved about
this story:
Chip Zdarsky’s and Ryan
North’s writing: Wow! I was amazed by both Chip Zdarsky’s and Ryan
North’s writing in this volume! Both
Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North brought
so much humor and drama to the stories and it really made both stories so
original and creative at the same time!
In the first half of the story, I was surprised at how dramatic Chip Zdarsky’s writing had gotten when
it involved Jughead and Archie getting lost in the woods and having an argument
during the whole ordeal. I was actually
feeling sorry for Jughead during the whole ordeal since he believed that he was
losing Archie’s friendship due to Archie paying more attention to getting a
date rather than hanging out with his longtime friend and you can see how deep
Archie and Jughead’s friendship with each other really is. I also liked the way that Chip Zdarsky balanced the humor and
drama in this story as while it focuses on Archie and Jughead’s friendship
nearly falling apart, there are still some humorous moments spread throughout
the story. Ryan North has done a fantastic job at writing the “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” segment of
this volume as it was filled with humor and relationship drama at the same time! I am so glad that we finally get to see
Sabrina the Teenage Witch make her appearance in the “Jughead” reboot because what “Archie”
reboot would be complete without “Sabrina
the Teenage Witch” causing magical mischief in the “Archie” universe? I really
enjoyed Jughead and Sabrina’s relationship with each other as it was hilarious
seeing how the misunderstanding between them unfolded and heartwarming at how
they do care about each other’s feelings about the situation.
Derek Charm’s artwork: Derek
Charm’s artwork is both hilarious and adorable to look at as the “Archie”
characters look much younger in this volume than they do in the first volume
and I loved the exaggerated expressions that the characters occasionally show
whenever they are frustrated or acting goofy.
I also honestly think that Derek
Charm’s artwork is a vast improvement over the artwork in the first volume
since I think that it fit the characters much more closely and it does not look
as goofy as the artwork in the first volume.
What made me feel
uncomfortable about this story:
For those of you who do not like language, there is some
language in this volume, such as the usage of the word “friggin.” However, the language in this volume is barely
noticeable and it is still suitable for younger readers.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, “Jughead Volume Two” is a vast improvement
over the first volume and fans who love both the “Archie” and “Jughead” reboot series will
definitely get a kick out of this volume!
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