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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Single Issues) #1
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1
NEW ONGOING SERIES! Terror is born anew in this dark re-imagining of Sabrina the Teenage Witch's origin. On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, the young sorceress finds herself at a crossroads, having to choose between an unearthly destiny and her mortal boyfriend, Harvey. But a foe from her family's past has arrived in Greendale, Madame Satan, and she has her own deadly agenda. Archie Comic's latest horror sensation starts here! For TEEN+ readers.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
411 books476 followersRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics and for the television series Glee, Big Love, Riverdale, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He is Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
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December 3, 2018
This is another case of Netflix made me read it.
As I enjoyed Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, I thought I'd give the comics a try.
The first issue focuses on Sabrina's early years, and it shows us how she ended up being raised by her aunts instead of her parents. There are noticeable differences from the TV series, and I'm curious to know how the original, comics version turns out.
As I enjoyed Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, I thought I'd give the comics a try.
The first issue focuses on Sabrina's early years, and it shows us how she ended up being raised by her aunts instead of her parents. There are noticeable differences from the TV series, and I'm curious to know how the original, comics version turns out.
January 13, 2019
This was a rather short, but intriguing retelling of Sabrina the teenage witch. This is nothing like the tv programme that we all used to watch in the nineties. This is extremely dark, and I think it'll take me a little while to get used to. I found the story sequence flowed easily, and I thought the art was pretty good too. I thought this did a rather good job of telling us Sabrina's backstory of what happened before the teenage years. There was some bonus material at the back which wasn't to my tastes, but I'll continue with this series just to find out just how dark this series gets.
June 21, 2017
4 STARS!!!
I'd never read the original Sabrina comics but I was a huge fan of the TV series in the 90s and when I read there was a horror-ish graphic novel remix of Sabrina I jumped at it and downloaded #1. I loved how dark and creepy it was and I think this would actually make a really awesome TV rendition of Sabrina, all dark and scary but still full of teen drama and angst. I look forward to reading on in this series. :)
- Richard
I'd never read the original Sabrina comics but I was a huge fan of the TV series in the 90s and when I read there was a horror-ish graphic novel remix of Sabrina I jumped at it and downloaded #1. I loved how dark and creepy it was and I think this would actually make a really awesome TV rendition of Sabrina, all dark and scary but still full of teen drama and angst. I look forward to reading on in this series. :)
- Richard
October 30, 2018
Buen inicio para esta serie de comics sobre una Sabrina adolescente muy satanizada y en un contexto mucho más oscuro del que conocíamos de la original 🔮✨
July 19, 2019
4 Bruja caprichosa STARS
Creo que ya todos conocemos a Sabrina la bruja adolescente. Ya sea porque su serie de televisión nos acompañó en nuestra juventud o por que la adaptación de Netflix ha estado en todos lados.
Desde la primera vez que vi el tráiler para la adaptación de Netflix, me encanto por todo el ambiente obscuro que me recordó mucho a la serie de American Horror Story, pero sabía que primero tenía que leer el material original, así que aquí me tienen leyendo los comics.
SPOILER ALERT
Primer Issue y empezamos conociendo a los padres de Sabrina. Edwars T. Spellman, High Priest of the church of Nigth y su esposa Diana que es mortal, ambos tienen planes diferentes para su hija Sabrina, que ninguno de los dos logra realizar.
Sabrina es criada por sus tías, que apenas si pueden controlarla, ya que sus poderes son muy fuertes. Y por todo el problema de su pasado, sus tías deciden llevarla a vivir a otro pueblo, para empezar de cero y en esta nueva casa, llega a vivir su primo Ambrose.
Sabrina lleva una vida "normal" echando relajo con su primo y asistiendo a la escuela, donde usa sus poderes para hacerse popular y forzar a Harvey el chico más lindo de la escuela que se fije en ella, una relación muy sana, por supuesto.
Lo que la pobre Sabrina no sabe es que en otro pueblito llamado Riverdale, las estúpidas de Betty y Verónica hacen un ritual y sumond a demon. Como si necesitara más razones para odiar a estas dos.
Pero bueno hasta aquí llegamos en este primer Issue, mi veredicto, es:
-El arte tiene una esencia ochentera que no me gusta, pero tampoco odio, veremos cómo me siento después de leer más Issues.
-La historia es muy entretenida y me encantan todas las diferencias que tiene a la serie de televisión aniñada de los 90'. En especial el personaje de Ambrose es mi favorito.
-El padre de Sabrina seguro es de lo peor, no sé si él o el demonio serán el villano para vencer, ya veremos, me voy a leer la continuación.
Creo que ya todos conocemos a Sabrina la bruja adolescente. Ya sea porque su serie de televisión nos acompañó en nuestra juventud o por que la adaptación de Netflix ha estado en todos lados.
Desde la primera vez que vi el tráiler para la adaptación de Netflix, me encanto por todo el ambiente obscuro que me recordó mucho a la serie de American Horror Story, pero sabía que primero tenía que leer el material original, así que aquí me tienen leyendo los comics.
SPOILER ALERT
Primer Issue y empezamos conociendo a los padres de Sabrina. Edwars T. Spellman, High Priest of the church of Nigth y su esposa Diana que es mortal, ambos tienen planes diferentes para su hija Sabrina, que ninguno de los dos logra realizar.
Sabrina es criada por sus tías, que apenas si pueden controlarla, ya que sus poderes son muy fuertes. Y por todo el problema de su pasado, sus tías deciden llevarla a vivir a otro pueblo, para empezar de cero y en esta nueva casa, llega a vivir su primo Ambrose.
Sabrina lleva una vida "normal" echando relajo con su primo y asistiendo a la escuela, donde usa sus poderes para hacerse popular y forzar a Harvey el chico más lindo de la escuela que se fije en ella, una relación muy sana, por supuesto.
Lo que la pobre Sabrina no sabe es que en otro pueblito llamado Riverdale, las estúpidas de Betty y Verónica hacen un ritual y sumond a demon. Como si necesitara más razones para odiar a estas dos.
Pero bueno hasta aquí llegamos en este primer Issue, mi veredicto, es:
-El arte tiene una esencia ochentera que no me gusta, pero tampoco odio, veremos cómo me siento después de leer más Issues.
-La historia es muy entretenida y me encantan todas las diferencias que tiene a la serie de televisión aniñada de los 90'. En especial el personaje de Ambrose es mi favorito.
-El padre de Sabrina seguro es de lo peor, no sé si él o el demonio serán el villano para vencer, ya veremos, me voy a leer la continuación.
July 4, 2018
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch is Volume 1 of the latest Sabrina series. It is my understanding that this is the inspiration for the upcoming TV series of the same name due to air sometime this year. When I learned this, of course I needed to check out the graphic novel. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is apparently also the creator of Riverdale, the dark Archie comics which have inspired the already running TV series titled Riverdale.
This is not the cute Sabrina the Teenage Witch you watched on TGIF in the 90s and this Sabrina is no Melissa Joan Hart. This is a much darker telling and even includes a character from hell.
This first installment is rather short. There is an unexpected bonus at the end as it includes a reprint of the first appearance of Sabrina in an Archie magazine from 1962. It was interesting to see how Sabrina was originally drawn and portrayed.
This is not the cute Sabrina the Teenage Witch you watched on TGIF in the 90s and this Sabrina is no Melissa Joan Hart. This is a much darker telling and even includes a character from hell.
This first installment is rather short. There is an unexpected bonus at the end as it includes a reprint of the first appearance of Sabrina in an Archie magazine from 1962. It was interesting to see how Sabrina was originally drawn and portrayed.
November 1, 2018
A really interesting and very dark twist on the show I loved so much as a child. I'm a big fan of this so far, even though it's a bit dark. But the story still feels familiar. I'll definitely be continuing on with this series, because I'm already super interested (which is a huge relief for someone who starts a million comic series, and never seems to finish them).
January 1, 2019
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After recently watching the new Netflix series of Sabrina I decided to try out this graphic novel. I will definitely be continuing with the rest of the series.
After recently watching the new Netflix series of Sabrina I decided to try out this graphic novel. I will definitely be continuing with the rest of the series.
September 13, 2018
**I'm so excited to find out that this is going to be a Netflix series starting October 26th!**
I love Sabrina everything, so I had to read this creepy series starter. I'll be finishing the series, but will need some episodes of the TV show in between for a palate cleanser.
I love Sabrina everything, so I had to read this creepy series starter. I'll be finishing the series, but will need some episodes of the TV show in between for a palate cleanser.
November 6, 2018
Para ser introductorio no estuvo nada mal y me enganchó.
Reconozco que los empecé porque quiero ver la Serie de Netflix
Reconozco que los empecé porque quiero ver la Serie de Netflix
March 28, 2019
3.5/5 Stars
It was an interesting read in my anticipation of the second season of the show but it definitely isn't as good. I just liked the Riverdale Cameo in it, and Hilda and Zelda.
It was an interesting read in my anticipation of the second season of the show but it definitely isn't as good. I just liked the Riverdale Cameo in it, and Hilda and Zelda.
October 31, 2021
I've seen most of the tv show (except the last season) and this is both like it and not.
The first issue is a prequel to Sabrina's life before she was a teenager. It shows what happened to her parents and how she met the infamous Harvey Kinkle.
It was cute, and dark too, of course, but still fun. The art style is good, although not my favourite.
At the end there's Sabrina's original appearance in the comics which is so different from this version. I've seen it before, although I haven't read it, and I tend to prefer her appearance then to now. And the story was more innocent then also, but I don't mind that it's darker now.
4.5
The first issue is a prequel to Sabrina's life before she was a teenager. It shows what happened to her parents and how she met the infamous Harvey Kinkle.
It was cute, and dark too, of course, but still fun. The art style is good, although not my favourite.
At the end there's Sabrina's original appearance in the comics which is so different from this version. I've seen it before, although I haven't read it, and I tend to prefer her appearance then to now. And the story was more innocent then also, but I don't mind that it's darker now.
4.5
November 11, 2018
I decided to read this since the Netflix adaptation is already on air and I've watched the first episode only! Hahahha. Reading this though makes more sense and can give major spoilers even just by the first issue. This story sequence was smooth and I quite enjoyed the art style for this issue. Also, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and she's actually close to the actress playing her!
April 18, 2020
I downloaded this as it was free on Amazon Prime. I thought the tv show was ok but I actually enjoyed this graphic novel. I found myself laughing at it and the art work is amazing. I preferred it to the show.
September 14, 2018
Me gustó! Esta interesante... Pero este primer comic es pura introducción
August 25, 2020
This was so creepy and awesome at the same time! Having not read the original Sabrina The Teenage Witch comics, I had nothing to compare this piece with, which possibly made it more enjoyable for me than it was for most other readers. Downloading the next one right NOW!!
4/5🌟.
4/5🌟.
October 10, 2018
This was okay I guess. The story was fine but I am not a fan of the art style. Gave this a go as wanted to read before the Netflix show comes out. Will watch the show but won’t carry on with the graphic novel.
April 26, 2019
This was so short! I was quite surprised that it finished so quickly. Can't even figure how to rate it really, because in a way this was just the first chapter.
Before I have read only the Teenage Witch series, which was when I was a kid. I haven't seen the Netflix TV series and I am glad. It looks like this is going to go in a very scary and creepy direction and I am so easy to scare that I will stick with the books.
I am not urged by this story to pick up the next one but am still quite interested. And for one the development seemed a bit too quick, didn't quite get attached yet.
Oh, but I really liked the old comic at the end of it. That was cool.
Before I have read only the Teenage Witch series, which was when I was a kid. I haven't seen the Netflix TV series and I am glad. It looks like this is going to go in a very scary and creepy direction and I am so easy to scare that I will stick with the books.
I am not urged by this story to pick up the next one but am still quite interested. And for one the development seemed a bit too quick, didn't quite get attached yet.
Oh, but I really liked the old comic at the end of it. That was cool.
October 21, 2021
I started watching Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix for a Spooky October show and learned it was based on this comic series (that is included with my Amazon Prime membership😱) so I decided to give it a try. I was a HUGE fan of Sabrina the Teenage Witch growing up and this is a completely different, and much darker, take on that story. I loved that most of the key elements are the same and seeing these familiar characters reimagined into this darker world. I am especially enjoying the 1950-60s time setting.
February 1, 2019
4.5 estrellas
Me ha gustado mucho, entre el dibujo (que me parece muy bueno), la trama, y los personajes, te adentra en un mundo tétrico donde lo que en el mundo real es considerado malo, aquí es cosa normal.
El único pero que le pongo sería la falta de profundidad en la personalidad de Sabrina.
Pequeña nota: Salem me ha encantado!
Me ha gustado mucho, entre el dibujo (que me parece muy bueno), la trama, y los personajes, te adentra en un mundo tétrico donde lo que en el mundo real es considerado malo, aquí es cosa normal.
El único pero que le pongo sería la falta de profundidad en la personalidad de Sabrina.
Pequeña nota: Salem me ha encantado!
October 26, 2018
"You've never been to high school, but I have... it's as dangerous and frightful a place as exists. Hell on earth for mortals and witches alike... where there are dragons behind every smile"
So this is basically a reboot of Sabrina the teenage witch. The story is good but I really didnt dig the art. Not a bad way to start a series, let's see whats ahead of this.
So this is basically a reboot of Sabrina the teenage witch. The story is good but I really didnt dig the art. Not a bad way to start a series, let's see whats ahead of this.
June 11, 2020
Los dibujos son un poco "terroríficos".
July 16, 2024
Amo a Sabrina, y aún mas a Salemsito♡♡♡♡
September 8, 2019
I always loved Sabrina the Teenage Witch growing up and I had no idea these graphic novels existed u til a few months ago. The graphics were amazing and I loved the storyline. I definitely need to check out the TV series now.
December 22, 2024
I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but I had a few folks recommend it to me and I wanted to check it out. Week now I need to read the rest! The artwork is absolutely lovely, and you can tell it was lovingly painted. The writing is also really nice, with some fantastic lines.
November 3, 2015
This was a very quick read. Only bought the first issue when I was back home for Thanksgiving. Ordering the next few issues immediately. I love how dark and gritty it is. The art is decent, but the facial expressions always seem the same and the look of a character can change drastically from one page to another that I sometimes didn't recognize them. Loved how it was Betty and Veronica who accidentally summoned that creature. Overall, I like this kind of comic over a super hero comic. Would definitely recommend.
March 3, 2016
A dark, gritty and demonic take on Sabrina the teenage witch. I was expecting light and fluffy and what you get is horrorly gruesomeness.
The black and white makes the art stand out more and somehow makes it more startlingly creepier.
Can't wait for the grapic novel to be released.
The black and white makes the art stand out more and somehow makes it more startlingly creepier.
Can't wait for the grapic novel to be released.
January 7, 2020
I've been watching the Netflix TV series and loving it, so I decided to start reading these amazing comics. I love Sabrina's story and even if this first comic was very short, I liked seeing an even darker version of her and of the story. Can't wait to read them all!
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November 22, 2021Very retro and spooky!
December 31, 2018
This isn't the Sabrina the Teenage Witch you grew up with, this comic is dark!
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I usually wait to watch shows/films until I've read the book/comic/manga but sometimes I do it the other way around and this is the case with Chilling Adventures.. I have watched the show and binged it like crazy because I enjoyed it so much! The comic is even more dark and twisted, just the way I like it! 🖤😂 .
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It was a short read and I cannot wait to read the rest! Also the artwork.. AMAZING!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 rounded up to 5
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I usually wait to watch shows/films until I've read the book/comic/manga but sometimes I do it the other way around and this is the case with Chilling Adventures.. I have watched the show and binged it like crazy because I enjoyed it so much! The comic is even more dark and twisted, just the way I like it! 🖤😂 .
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It was a short read and I cannot wait to read the rest! Also the artwork.. AMAZING!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 rounded up to 5
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