Johanna Draper Carlson has noticed something fascinating about the upcoming Archie revamp:
At the official Archie site, Betty has a blog. Ok, that’s typical marketing. However, this post, about the upcoming makeover, is a bit odd: Betty hates the idea… The next post suggests SOMEONE was aware of a line being crossed…Is this the Archie equivalent of Marvel’s Assistant Editors’ Month? Did someone leave for the holidays without logging out of the blog posting account? Or is this more milking the story, or are they setting up for a quick return to the traditional style by saying they were only responding to their readers?
Much more, including quotes, at the link.
December 26th, 2006 at 1:37 pm
Whatever Happened to the Man of Steel, For the Man Who Has Everything, Kingdom Come, New Frontier, What’s So Funny About the American Way, Peace of Earth, Trinity, All-Star Superman, etc.
Funny, for a character that’s weak and at his best “quaint,” he sure is featured in a lot of classic stories that people loved.
One could argue that Superman has starred in more beloved stories in the past 25 years then most of the characters at Marvel.
It’s also funny, since there is no Spider-Man clone at DC. Yet, Marvel has been trying to create their own Superman clone for decades.
December 26th, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Sorry, I’m obviously posted this in the wrong area.