• Real Name: Rik Offenberger
• Gender: Male
• Age: 44
• Location: Southern, California (United States)

• Joined: Dec 16th, 2006
• Last Visit: May 7th, 2008

User Tags: all ages, archie, betty, josie, jughead, mighty crusaders, sabrina, sonic, super hero news, veronica

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Betty & Veronica Double Digest 155

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[ Posted by MikeWilliams on May 1st, 2008 6:18 PM ]...

Thank you for the add! Please don't be a stranger.

[ Posted by gunblade007 on Mar 28th, 2008 4:26 PM ]...

hey rik,
hi it's me again. i was wounding if you and archie comics will be going to the mid ohio con this year?
thank you for your time.
-Joe:)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 1st, 2008 2:42 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 1st, 2008 2:42 PM ]... Sorry, no. I am based in California and Archie is in New York. We do the NYCC, SDCC and the Kids Comic Con. That's it for us for the year.

[ Posted by gunblade007 on Jan 16th, 2008 12:13 AM ]...

hey,rik! Do you have any plans to hire any new artist? i love to work for archie comics.
thanks,
Joe:)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 1st, 2008 2:41 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 1st, 2008 2:41 PM ]... Archie hires new artist and writer. Bill Glavan joined Archie about a year and a half ago. 2 new writer joined this year.

[ Posted by jimmyt on Jan 8th, 2008 10:44 PM ]...

Hi Rik,

What's new at Archie, my favorite teenager? Actually it's Betty :-)

Hope You guys and Gals at Archie have a Great New Year!

Jimmy T

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 1st, 2008 2:39 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 1st, 2008 2:39 PM ]... FRESHMAN YEAR

[ Posted by gunblade007 on Nov 18th, 2007 1:13 AM ]...

hey
when are we going to see more of knuckles' baby brother,Knecapeon "Kneecaps".i can't wait for issue 185 maybe mina can be sonic's new love interest since fiona dump him. beside ash is a big jerk anyway
-Joe:)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 1st, 2008 2:39 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 1st, 2008 2:39 PM ]... I'm not sure when Mike is going to bring him back

[ Posted by buzzfretz on Sep 10th, 2007 12:44 PM ]...

Hey, guys! Do you have any plans to publish any more vintage material like you did a few years ago (Best of the 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.)?

Thanks!
Buzz

2 Replies [ Latest posted on May 1st, 2008 1:46 PM ]

	[ Posted by ArchieComics on Sep 25th, 2007 1:56 AM ]... 2 more coming out next year, there will be an announcement shortly.
	[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 1st, 2008 1:46 PM ]... Best of the 60's volume 2 is on the way

[ Posted by paperdragonink on Apr 20th, 2008 6:53 PM ]...

Hey – haven’t been on the site for a while – just checking in to see how things are going.
If you want you can check out the latest issue of Pandora’s Gate with our expanded comic book reviews and art at www.paperdragonink.com

[ Posted by jimmyt on Aug 16th, 2007 10:27 PM ]...

Wonderful of you to post the convention spot on George Gladir.

Brings back Memories. Keep up the good work Rik.

Jimmy T

2 Replies [ Latest posted on August 31st, 2007 11:39 PM ]

	[ Posted by ArchieComics on Aug 29th, 2007 5:33 PM ]... Thanks Jimmy, I remember running into you at NYCC, but I don't recall seeing you at SDCC.
	[ Posted by jimmyt on Aug 31st, 2007 11:39 PM ]... I could not make it that's why it is nice to see. Jimmy T

[ Posted by batmanboy on Jul 16th, 2007 10:37 PM ]...

thanks for the add, dont see many archie comics any more but i always pick them up on free comic book day don't see any at conventions that often either

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 17th, 2007 12:07 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jul 17th, 2007 12:07 AM ]... We are in Previews every month.

[ Posted by neptunecomics on Jun 9th, 2007 2:53 PM ]...

Promoting: Ownership, Writing & drawing, Editing & Reading of comics to women & minorities.

Check out our community and if you want to help grow the comic book industry by getting more women and minorities involved in retailing, creating, editing and reading comics, join us.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 18th, 2007 3:51 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jun 18th, 2007 3:51 AM ]... Sounds great, I wish you lots of luck with your project

[ Posted by BlakeMP on May 17th, 2007 2:20 PM ]...

So about the new Betty and Veronica... I got it, I read it... I think it's a pretty good idea.

If you're interested, I talked about it at length in my Everything But Imaginary column this week.

Thanks for decades of great comics, guys -- I'm very much looking forward to "Archie Meets Archie."

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 18th, 2007 12:34 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 18th, 2007 12:34 AM ]... I enjoyed the column very much and I am glad you liked the comic.

[ Posted by comicbookscafe on May 15th, 2007 3:32 AM ]...

Thanks for the Add.

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1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 15th, 2007 1:07 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 15th, 2007 1:07 PM ]... How could I not add you, you have been with me at SHN for years.

[ Posted by airgrafstudio on May 15th, 2007 2:52 AM ]...

Here is a question what killed heros like black hood the fly the sheild when under the name of impact. I remember I really liked those books when they had come out.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 15th, 2007 1:06 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on May 15th, 2007 1:06 PM ]... They were good books, they were a combined effort between DC & Archie. The editor at DC left and when the comics were going from phase one to phase two the titles were canceled.

[ Posted by patty_man on Mar 27th, 2007 12:04 AM ]...

Rik, good to hear from you. I hope to get back to business with SBC soon. Take care!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 27th, 2007 1:51 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 27th, 2007 1:51 AM ]... Thanks for being a friend

[ Posted by theecto on Mar 23rd, 2007 10:56 AM ]...

I think the upcoming "new look" is a great move for you guys, because you've managed to get people all over the industry talking about Archie once again. And that's the kind of PR money can't buy!

3 Replies [ Latest posted on March 25th, 2007 10:50 AM ]

	[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 23rd, 2007 4:30 PM ]... Let's hope they buy a copy too.
	[ Posted by theecto on Mar 24th, 2007 5:33 PM ]... I actually bought my first Archie comic since I was a kid, based on the whole "new look" buzz getting me to thinking about Archie for the first time in forever. I also pre-ordered the Betty & Veronica Double Digest where the new look debuts. It'll be interesting to see where things go from here.
	[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 25th, 2007 10:50 AM ]... My retailer orders the comics but not the digests too, so I had to pre-order a copy. We also have Raj coming up, then there is Civil Chores, and a very special 65th Anniversary edition of Archie Double Digest.

[ Posted by MMMelody on Mar 20th, 2007 9:57 AM ]...

Oh yes! I'm looking forward to the new stories. I think I would be even more interested if the girls clothing wasn't so dated. A slightly more modern look in their wardrobe would be great. But maybe that is just me being girly about it.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 23rd, 2007 4:28 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 23rd, 2007 4:28 PM ]... Give me some links to the proper clothing and I will pass them on.

[ Posted by comics_corral on Mar 20th, 2007 1:03 AM ]...

Thanks for the add!

Hoss
The Comics Corral
http://www.comicscorral.com

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 20th, 2007 1:21 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 20th, 2007 1:21 AM ]... We always have to support the retailers, we are in this together.

[ Posted by MMMelody on Mar 19th, 2007 9:35 AM ]...

Hard to say about the Sabrina comic. I guess it feels a little too preteen for me to get into becuase the style is so cute. But as for it's demographic, that's probably a great thing. I personally would go for something a little less "trying hard to be a manga" styled. But, I still think it is great that you guys are experimenting! And that with kids getting into manga younger and younger, that was a smart route to choose.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 20th, 2007 1:20 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 20th, 2007 1:20 AM ]... What do you think about the new look for Betty & Veronica? It's not so much the look but the longer story, 100+ pages we hope will attract older reader.

[ Posted by MMMelody on Mar 19th, 2007 12:07 AM ]...

I remember collecting Archie Comics. Seriously great. I loved Betty and Veronica comics. Though, I might be into manga now, Archie was my first comic addiction. Keep up the awesome work you guys.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 19th, 2007 1:28 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 19th, 2007 1:28 AM ]... Happy to have you as a friend. Now that you are into manga, what do you think about Sabrina?

[ Posted by Chaodai on Mar 7th, 2007 1:31 AM ]...

hey rik! thanks for the add!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 7th, 2007 2:04 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 7th, 2007 2:04 AM ]... Javier, always nice to see you around. Drop me a line when you start working on your next comic project.

[ Posted by bat_blog on Mar 1st, 2007 11:47 PM ]...

Thanx for the add!! I'm a Member of The Archie Club, i have a membership pin I wear & everything, LOL!
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1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 2nd, 2007 12:13 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 2nd, 2007 12:13 AM ]... Send me a photo with your badge and I will post it in the galery.

[ Posted by jimmyt on Mar 1st, 2007 1:32 PM ]...

Pleasure to have met you Rik. You guys at Archie are Tops.

Jimmy T

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 1st, 2007 4:20 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Mar 1st, 2007 4:20 PM ]... Nice to meet you in person.

[ Posted by rrsaga on Feb 23rd, 2007 12:00 PM ]...

thanks for the add. been reading the comics since 87 and alot of inspiration came from one particular artist. hope that the company continues to improve...... ..

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 23rd, 2007 4:13 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 23rd, 2007 4:13 PM ]... Thanks for the kind words.

[ Posted by Wyngarde on Feb 21st, 2007 9:25 AM ]...

Thanks for the add-on!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 21st, 2007 3:46 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 21st, 2007 3:46 PM ]... Happy to have you as a friend

[ Posted by cindycenter on Feb 21st, 2007 7:50 AM ]...

Just wanted to thank you again for being on the show!

Your interview has now been posted to the site, and MP3 file can be downloaded at the following url:
http://www.cindycenter.com/

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 21st, 2007 9:12 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 21st, 2007 9:12 AM ]... Thanks, I can't wait to hear it

[ Posted by Spenser_for_Hire on Feb 17th, 2007 8:33 AM ]...

Looking forward to the Camp tales and Betty and Veronica Double Digest. Steven Butler rules.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 17th, 2007 10:40 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 17th, 2007 10:40 AM ]... I've seen Betty, Veronica and Archie by Steven, I just want to see what Jughead looks like. I want to see what he does with the nose and crown. Vicor hasn't shared Steven's pages yet.

[ Posted by SURFACE on Feb 16th, 2007 1:16 AM ]...

Hi Rik,
Thanks man, glad you like my work, I worked at Disney for 6 years in the parks,wanted to get something in the art dept. but in time I learned from friends and co-workers that it was very hard to get into and it wasn't the most secure job in the company.
I drew characters for co-workers from time to time and sometimes like in the case of the illustrations that you saw in my gallery for attraction decoration...
Will probably tryout for Disney comics sometime in the future when I have enough related material prepared...
thanks for visiting..

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 16th, 2007 3:55 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 16th, 2007 3:55 AM ]... Keep up the good work, and good luck

[ Posted by SURFACE on Feb 14th, 2007 11:08 PM ]...

Hi Rik,
Thanks for the add and invite, although personally I have to confess I have never been a huge fan of the "Archieverse" I have been a fan of some of the artists that have worked for the company's long history, like the late great Dan DeCarlo.
Archie is the Dick Clark of comics and has enjoyed and endured a long succesful run in the industry.
If you ever have the time please pay my site a visit at; www.surfaceartstudios.com look around let me know what you think.
I am currently working on some small independent titles but would love to someday work for a larger company.
-thanks again
Shawn Surface
SURFACE ART STUDIOS.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 15th, 2007 8:35 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 15th, 2007 8:35 PM ]... Enjoy your site, and you even have some all ages work there, Like Mickey Mouse

[ Posted by no_parking on Feb 14th, 2007 6:51 PM ]...

Hey, Civil Chore looks like it's going to be great.

On a side note, when is Archie going to meet the Punisher again?

J.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 15th, 2007 8:31 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 15th, 2007 8:31 PM ]... It's going to be fun. We are talking about a meeting but not the Punisher.

[ Posted by Mark_Arnold on Feb 11th, 2007 11:11 AM ]...

Yay, Archie Comics! Any chance for a "Best of the 60s" Volume 2? Or a reprint series similar to the new "Superman" or "Batman" ones where you reprint EVERY Archie story chronologically from the beginning??

-Mark.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 12th, 2007 12:54 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 12th, 2007 12:54 AM ]... We are looking at that right now

[ Posted by StlComics on Feb 10th, 2007 2:13 PM ]...

Thanks for the add!

James Jobe - StlComics.com

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 10th, 2007 3:30 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 10th, 2007 3:30 PM ]... Thanks for joined us here

[ Posted by Matt_Anderson on Feb 10th, 2007 7:53 AM ]...

Thanks for the add!

--Matt Anderson

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 10th, 2007 3:28 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 10th, 2007 3:28 PM ]... Glad to have you here

[ Posted by CrossComics on Feb 9th, 2007 10:47 PM ]...

Thanx 4 da ad!
FireInside.2ya.com

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 9th, 2007 11:40 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 9th, 2007 11:40 PM ]... Always hapy to have more all age friendly, friends.

[ Posted by jimmyt on Feb 9th, 2007 9:51 PM ]...

625 friends and growing...a lot said for wholesome comics!
Best,
Jimmy T

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 9th, 2007 11:39 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 9th, 2007 11:39 PM ]... At Some point everyone has read and enjoied an Archie comic so I have a lot of Archie friends. I am also an Interviewer at Newsarama, I oen Super Hero News, and I have writen for the CBG, CBR and SBC. I also own www.mightycrusaders.net so I have a few freinds of my own.

[ Posted by White_Picket_Fences on Feb 8th, 2007 8:00 AM ]...

Gotta love Archie!

Thanks for the add,

--Matt Anderson
Co-Creator/Write WHITE PICKET FENCES

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 8th, 2007 11:20 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 8th, 2007 11:20 AM ]... Alway go to have more all ages comic friends. Good luck with WHITE PICKET FENCES

[ Posted by TonyIsabella on Jan 31st, 2007 3:55 PM ]...

Your page is looking great, Rik. My best to you and the gang at Archie Comics!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 1st, 2007 9:36 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Feb 1st, 2007 9:36 PM ]... Thanks, Josh set up a realy nice place here.

[ Posted by MightyFlyMan on Jan 30th, 2007 12:31 AM ]...

The Mighty Fly Man wishes you the happiest birthday ever. Doing anything special?

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 30th, 2007 1:30 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 30th, 2007 1:30 AM ]... As it turns out, my daughter and I share a birthday. While it's my 43rd, it's her 18th birthday so it's a bigger deal for her this year. She is going to School, so my parents are going to take me to lunch in the after noon. After she gets out of school, I really want to make the day special for her.

[ Posted by cgccomics on Jan 26th, 2007 11:48 AM ]...

Thanks for being our friend!
We love when we get Archie Comics in at CGC.
We especially love the golden age era issues.
Looking forward to the new character designs you'll be putting out in the coming months.
As always the Archie Characters grow &
change as time goes by.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 27th, 2007 3:08 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 27th, 2007 3:08 AM ]... I am a big fan of the golden age stuff too. I was happy to talk to you guys about Super Comics, it was helpful to learn more about the Canadian Archie title.

[ Posted by MartinRedmond on Jan 25th, 2007 11:19 PM ]...

I particularly sympathise with Veronica. She is total ownage.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 26th, 2007 2:47 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 26th, 2007 2:47 AM ]... Veronica is luck to have fans like you.

[ Posted by dannydonovan on Jan 22nd, 2007 2:04 AM ]...

Hey Rik! Thanks for the add! What are you doing over at Archie now? Is it PR?

Anyway that's just a wonderful company. Always wanted to do something with them maybe someday. :) I hope you had a great holiday season (late I know but it's the thought that counts.)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 23rd, 2007 12:53 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 23rd, 2007 12:53 AM ]... Hey Danny, I'm the PR Guy at Archie; and I still do Super Hero News and interviews. It's all funny. ;-)

[ Posted by Jeff_Mariotte on Jan 20th, 2007 1:20 PM ]...

Archie Comics rules!

Jeff

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 20th, 2007 6:56 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 20th, 2007 6:56 PM ]... Thanks for the kind words Jeff

[ Posted by MichaelVance on Jan 20th, 2007 5:52 AM ]...

What a surprise to see you here as well! Did you receive my t-shirt proposal for Tulsa Boys' Home. If so, is there a chance we might work together? Michael Vance

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 20th, 2007 10:16 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 20th, 2007 10:16 AM ]... I sent in your t-shirt proposal but, I have not heard back from the office. In truth most everyone was out of the office from Christmas through New Years, so it takes a little while to chatch up.

[ Posted by aliblabla on Jan 20th, 2007 5:47 AM ]...

Thanks for adding us!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 20th, 2007 10:14 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 20th, 2007 10:14 AM ]... Glad to have you here

[ Posted by AphroditeIX on Jan 15th, 2007 10:38 PM ]...

YESSSSS! Archie comics and I have a lot of history together.... Archie is partly reponsible for my current obsession with comic books. That's where it stemmed from. Thanks a lot Archie! And I mean that with NO sarcasm :)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 16th, 2007 1:13 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 16th, 2007 1:13 AM ]... The nice thing about Archie is that it is most peoples first comic. I am happy to have you as a friend ;-)

[ Posted by PC on Jan 14th, 2007 1:01 AM ]...

We love buying Archie Comics!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 14th, 2007 3:02 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 14th, 2007 3:02 AM ]... Thanks for being a fan and for keeping me employeed ;-)

[ Posted by SWAT on Jan 11th, 2007 3:20 PM ]...

What's a friends list without you guys on it. Thanks for the add. Stay in touch.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 11th, 2007 6:30 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 11th, 2007 6:30 PM ]... Gkad to have you as a fan

[ Posted by Blue_Ink on Jan 11th, 2007 12:09 PM ]...

Thanks for being a friend.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 11th, 2007 12:11 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 11th, 2007 12:11 PM ]... It's always good to have friends

[ Posted by capitanpocaspulgas on Jan 9th, 2007 6:20 PM ]...

Thanks for the add! Now I feel like a complete Archie fan! :D

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 9th, 2007 6:23 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 9th, 2007 6:23 PM ]... It's nice to make you feel compelete

[ Posted by cha0ss on Jan 9th, 2007 2:17 PM ]...

Thaks for the add. I've been collecting Archie Comics Digests for close to 40 years.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 9th, 2007 6:22 PM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 9th, 2007 6:22 PM ]... It's always nice to hear from long tern fans

[ Posted by Hard_Way_Studios on Jan 8th, 2007 8:45 PM ]...

Thanks for the add!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 9th, 2007 2:32 AM ]

[ Posted by ArchieComics on Jan 9th, 2007 2:32 AM ]... Thanks for being here.