Archie vs. Minor Threat #1 announcement was unexpected. Archie and his Riverdale companions have met other characters, including Punisher, Predator, and most recently Jay and Silent Bob. The small threat didn’t seem that far away, but the problem is: How will the world of Riverdale and Midnight City collide? The answer lies in another classic Archie character, Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Sabrina wants to take her longtime boyfriend Harvey Kinkle to the Wizard’s Ball, but the only way humans are allowed is whether witches or wizards bring about ancient magical artifacts. To avoid losing, Sabrina searches for the five fingers of Merlin, a very powerful source of magic.
Five fingers are located in Twilight City. Specifically, in areas where Playtime, which became the latest crime boss following the events of the first minor threat series, bans magic users. When Sabrina magically tricks the driver of a Riverdale bus to go to Twilight, Archie and his friends are wiped out for a ride and are naturally put in danger. Minor threat writers/co-creators Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum were able to blend the teenage hijinks of Archie’s world with the harsh, rough background of the small threat. Part of that is due to Sabrina’s presence, while the others are due to their co-author Timmy Hague.
Because of Hague, previously written for Archie’s comics, he has a full grasp of Archie’s character. Archie herself remains a straight arrow, and is hopelessly torn between the rich girl Veronica and the girl Betty next to her. Reggie Mantle is still a huge jerk to Archie. His best friend Jughead is quickly drawn to the nearest burger joint, despite being in a city full of magic and supervillains. Scenes like this are very laughable and contrast to more violent moments involving playtime and other super villains.
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Thanks to his unique art style, it is Scott Cobrish who blends Archie’s world with the small threat world together. Koblish allows you to draw Archie’s characters in standard style. By comparison, all minor threat characters look more realistic. The best thing is the top hat. At first, he appears to be old and dilapidated, but upon obtaining an infusion of magic, he transforms into an ominous version of the classic magician. It doesn’t even go into his “magic trick.” Colorist Hi-Fi highlights the difference between Archie’s character and minor threat characters through colour. The former is rendered in light shades, while the latter has a darker shade in the clothing and expression.
Archie vs. Minor Threat #1 works much better than expected as Archie’s bright world literally crashes into a dark and dangerous territory of small threats. There’s a lot to keep readers up as future issues bully more run-ins between Archie’s friends and Midnight City residents.
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Archie vs. Minor Threat #1
Archie vs. Minor Threat #1 works much better than expected as Archie’s bright world literally crashes into a dark and dangerous territory of small threats.
A story that makes the most of both Archie and the minor threat world.
Oswald, Blum and Haig create a script filled with hilarious and frightening moments.
Koblish’s art fully captures both the Riverdale and the Midnight City vibes in honor.
Hi-fi literally pours the bright colors of Archie’s world into the dark atmosphere of Midnight City
