Archie New Look Series

In 2009, Archie Comics gave its iconic Riverdale gang a sleek, modernized visual refresh with this four-issue miniseries. Written primarily by Melanie J. Morgan, the stories paired classic high-school hijinks with a crisp, contemporary art style from a team including Joe Staton, Rick Burchett, and Tod Smith. While the core cast—Archie, Betty, Jughead, Reggie, Moose, and Midge—remained, the series offered a polished, forward-looking take on the publisher's timeless humor. It stands as a notable, brief experiment in updating the look of a beloved institution.