Betty & Veronica: Senior Year

by Jamie Lee Rotante, Sandra Lanz (Illustrator)

Overview

Rising stars Jamie Lee Rotante (Betty & Veronica: Vixens) and artist Sandra Lanz (Star Trek: Waypoint) take Betty and Veronica where they've never gone before—their senior year of high school!

Only one school year stands between them and freedom, but when the two BFFs think they'll be attending the same college in the fall find out that their plans have changed, their senior year—and their friendship—is put to the test!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682557914
Publisher:	Archie Comic Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/08/2019
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jamie L. Rotante is a New York-based writer, proofreader and editor. She works full time as a Proofreader/Assistant Editor at a major comics publication. In her free time she writes about punk music, women's issues and being a neurotic. She (tries) to blog about craft beer, and collects vinyl records just for fun.

Sandra Lanz was born in Havana, Cuba and lived there until the age of 11. She's pretty much American now, but remains uncompromisingly connected to her artistic heritage. Since graduating with a BFA in Painting in 2010, she has been working as a freelance illustrator. She now draws comics out of her favorite city in the world, Portland, Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

2019-07-14
In this Archie offshoot, BFFs Betty and Veronica encounter challenges throughout their senior year.

With blonde hair and an endless supply of curve-hugging clothes, plucky Betty Cooper is ready to spend her last year of high school with best friend Veronica Lodge, a raven-haired, wealthy beauty. Anticipating a year of fun, the girls face unexpected hardships both in and out of their relationship as they grapple with the idea of life beyond high school. While the girls' problems may be relatable for some readers, their examination is superficial, playing out in an idealized version of yesteryear teen fare like Saved by the Bell; the story is pedestrian in its plotting, buoyed only by its emphasis on friendship. Despite this, those who enjoy sitcom-esque tropes and predictability may find something to enjoy in this volume that collects the first five issues of the series. The majority of the populace of Riverdale is white save for a smattering of characters in wide shots and underdeveloped secondary character Toni, a dark-skinned, purple-haired girl with a passion for science. The only named character who doesn't have a tall, lithe physique is named Moose.

Niche escapism riffing on a well-worn formula. (Graphic fiction. 12-adult)

Kirkus Reviews