Show Notes

Paul Kupperberg joins us to talk about my favorite book in 2010, Life With Archie: The Married Life. In 2009 Archie Comics finally addressed the possibilites of what would happen if Archie chose Veronica over Bettty and visa versa, but the Michael Uslan mini series was only the beginning.

Life with Archie: The Married Life is a straight up soap opera without ever losing the Archie charm and sentiment. Old time characters are at the same time true to their Riverdale roots, while facing adult problems that are heavier than who’s going to the dance Saturday night. One of the Archie regulars even passed away in the December issue. But despite the drama  there’s still plenty of humor and satirical nods to modern pop culture that make this a great read month in and out.

We talk about Paul’s succsess taking over the adult Archie storyline, and the publisher’s fearless embrace of the modern comics era. From digital day and date release of brand new monthlies, while simultaneously selling in the direct market at half the paper price, and the promise of more new titles and experimentation with the Archie brand.

We also look back at some of Paul’s  memorable stories and characters at DC Comics, from killing Aquababy and Vigilante, to creating Checkmate and Arion, Lord Of Atlantis. Arion fans may also enjoy Paul’s latest e-books through Buffalo Avenue Books and Smashwords, Two Tales Of Atlantis and the anthology collection In My Shorts. Plus you'll hear about his stint as editor of the Weekly World News .