The art and graphics for this series are superb...equal to those of the actual Archie comic books.  Frankly, Archie, Jughead, and Reggie make gorgeous girls, and I hope they make the most of their lovely lives, especially concerning marriage and childbirth.  I think what's been "taken" from them can't begin to compare with what they've been given, and they'll be reminded of it each time they change their delicate lacy bras and panties, bloodstained feminine napkins, jewelry, and makeup.  

Some years ago, there was an actual Betty and Veronica comic book story in which both girls chopped their hair short (Betty to a crew cut, Veronica to a wedge cut)to achieve an image change.  In '04 or '05, there was an Archie story line in which Mrs. Andrews fantasized about her son being a girl; he looked like Betty with long red hair.

I agree with some of the other comments, the story is a little disjointed and choppy, but that's understandable as panels from other stories had to be put together to make this one.

It's a good effort and I'd like to see more of this kind of project.

Mr. Ram

Very cool wandering Archie wierdness.

Thanks for sharing!

I'm adding my compliments to all the others, but there seems to be one very MAJOR topic untouched here- Joe, you have created a new genre for on-line fiction: the Altered Graphic Story. While not as arduous as drawing your own from scratch, altering existing cartoon images is just demanding enough to be considered a legitimate creative effort in its own right. (BTW, what graphics program did you use? Others might want to try their hand at something like this!)

As for the story itself, it was choppy and meandered a lot- sort of like Archie comics! There were places where the characterizations weren't quite in keeping with the established personalities, but maybe you just think that's what Archie and Co. are like when the censors aren't looking.

I have just two cavils- One, when Betty made her wish, only Archie and Reggie were there; why did Jughead get dragged into it? Along the same lines, why was Veronica changed into first a small girl, and then an infant? The terms of Betty's wish called for a reversal of places, so Veronica should have become Ronald or something. I understand that changing her into a version of Reggie would have been problematically confusing, so why not turn her into a version of Dilton Doily?

 Hi Joe

i just finished, reading your delightful story and i loved it.
I always have enjoyed archie comics and think you have captured the feel of them. i would love to be a character in one of your stories<giggles> anyway thanks for a great story.
love carolann

After reading all the chapters, I must say, this was a great story, in comic book form. Now the story does criss-cross ceratin points, and gets a little confusing, but it does model the Archies comics well, which also do that.

Also the humor is right-on with the comic, as I have looked at some these in the last few weeks, which brought back some good memories.

So thank you Joe, for a fun, well drawn story, and bringing me back to Archie and his friends.

Just who did win the bet? Archie & Reggie, or Verinona & Betty.

Excellent story, Joe.  Great use/mimicking of the Archie comic book style, too.

I do have one question, though.  What's going to happen to Veronica?  

Very nice artwork. Masterpiece in that area.

BUT STORY MAKES NO SENSE

    This was an extremely creative way of story telling.  Diolog and images flowed seemlessly together like they were they were created together.

   The one area I dissagree is that not all men are equipt or ment to be women.  Some are ment to change back wiser for the experiance but, that's my opinion.

    Still a great story.  

Your story was fantastic!

After you take a well deserved break, please start your next story. I hope it would be another comic book story.

Josea

Oh my god.  That was like the bestest thing ever.  I can't believe it's over now. :(

Please, please, please do more.

I know it must have taken you like forever.  But that has got to be the greatest TG Comic of all time.  I really hope you get inspired and can spend the time to create another masterpiece.

I am very, very grateful that you shared all that with us.

Thanks you ever so much,
Megan.

Excellent! Very well done!

I should have had faith in you joe. You really threw everybody on ch. 13, I love it. You are definatly the best joe!!!!!!!!!!

Part 12 is superb!  I was hoping that they either would get stuck or if they changed back a sequel would get them changed back.  I didn't see the twist coming...which I loved by the way.  I can't wait until the next part!

Of course, it would also have been great fun to have them get stuck and realize they didn't like it but felt certain urges that they couldn't control.  (I have a thing for that sort of thing.)

I would love to see Marcie wear that that black boots, short black skirt and red top ensemble that she wore for one panel in part 7 again.  It was very sexy.  I loved the way it showed off Marcie's stomach.

I hope you do a sequel.  If you can, maybe you can make it a bit more risque and fill it with some really steamy innuendo.  Maybe something to do with prom night?

Oh!  Was that "nuts" reference in one of the earlier chapters a sexual reference or am I reading a third meaning into what was supposed to just have a double meaning?  (I'm probably not the only one who thought this.)

This story is a riot so far! I really wanna see the characters stay in their new genders for a looooong time! This is one of the best stories I have read so far in Fictionmania. I was wondering if the comic strips will stay G-rated or if things will be heating up soon!

ch. 11 is great. Glad to see archies new hormones kicking in. Your the master joe!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see whats next.

you rule,I can't believe archie hasn't figuered it out yet lol. Maybe he needs to get a good look at himself in the mirror au natural. your #1 in my book.

Argh! I keep checking every day hoping for a new part. These are great. It seem to take forever for a new parts to be added.

Keep up the good work.

I also noticed that Jughead is changing. Those normally half closed eyes not only look bigger but seemed to be outlined in mascara.

Can't wait for more!

Part nine kicks ass in such a major way it's not even funny. They should all be this good. I love it.

WOW!  I've held off on commenting so far as i wanted to see the whole story before doing so, but after this one I can't hold back anylonger.   This story has everything from TG to AR and even Culture changes!!!   Reggie's change was amazing, as have all the others.  

But is it only me or did Jughead's chest seem a little 'puffy' and rounded in part 9?   Could he be the focus of the next chapter?

Here is to hoping the next action packed chapter is around the bend

-j-

Part 9 is the best yet. Keep up good work

Joe, I love it!!!! :-D   Keep up the good work!!!!  I'd sure like to know which subject(s) you'll be tackling next<VBG.>  

     Luv your archie.....

Looking forward to more....

hmmm,  maybe a shemale inthere somewhere?

As much as I enjoy the stories in this archive, no others have been this much *fun*

I'm torn between wanting to see more & not wanting to rush Joe.  Keep 'em coming, but don't sacrifice quality. 'kay?

Fantastic! I hope you can keep it going for a long time. I used to read the Archie comics (even when I was too old for comics).

I wonder how far you will go. Keep it up!

Josea.

Very funny! I notice Reggie is a now a duplicate of Ronnie. Then turned black and when a glamorous 'Archie' looks in the mirror and says 'I'm such a stud" I almost fell out of my chair!

You have great talent Joe.  Keep up the good work and I hope we will see more soon.

Starhawk

Interesting, be cool to see how far it goes... ;-)

These are great, whens the next?

LOL! Its hard to feel sorry for Veronica!

Kewl!!!!

Please keep it up and come out with the next one soon!

I always did enjoy a good Archie and the gang comic. This one updated for the TG world, is great and with SRU magic. I like this and am waiting for the next chapter.

Barbara Lynn Terry

Great stuff!  Cant' wait for the next installment.

TG-Fan

PaRT 4 VERY FUNNY! WELL DONE

Really groovy. I really haven't read those comics in a while, but back in my youth I used to always read them. I always see them in the check-out lanes, and sometimes scan them over.

I think it is cute, and please continue. I just don't know who Benny is. You make great stories Joe. Thank you.

Well done! Poor 'Benny' what a nightmare!

I'm still a major fan of Betty and Veronica comics and love this work. Look forward to finding out how you'll finish this.

i was an Archie comics fan in my youth and still read the little digests at the checkout lines from time to time.
Archie comics are always funny.

What you've done here so far is very good. I see that part 1 is influencing Part 2.
I like the subtle changes....first the hair. Can't wait!
Bring on the rest...

Alana

Very good.  Want to see more

Nice, very nice
there seems to be no relation between the 2 parts?
Keep going

Great job, LOL and brilliant work on images & fitting in the dialog! I can't wait for more. As I told you earlier I would have perfered a body swap, but This this is very enjoyable.

Not nice, Joe!

Diehard fans such as myself have been waiting weeks for your next story, and now we have to wait even longer to work our way through a serial?

Argh!!

Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up!!! This one looks like it is going to be EXCELLENT!!! (as usual)

xoxo

Fantastic!

Here are my thoughts as I checked out this story:

I'll take a look, after all it's short.

Part one? Arggh, another serial.

Oh well, it is short, I'll check it out anyway.

Wow cool, a comic!

Did Joe draw these, or is it a recaptioned comic?

This is real good!

I hope there's more to come real soon!

Thanks!
Mr. Ram

An excellent concept! Perhaps I could do a Comic Strip style story of my own ;-)
BTW good start for this Archie story.

Well done! I love the archie Universe. I hope there will be some body swaps! Very good job of matching images and dialog!

good start