By Patrick Wolf

When I first flipped through the opening pages of The Mighty Crusaders, my initial thought was: “Boy, am I gonna tear this issue a new one.” But, the more I flipped through the pages, the more it grew on me. While The Mighty Crusaders still has a lot of kinks that need to be straightened out, the writing is strong enough to almost make up for the story’s aesthetic failures. If you’re an Archie Comics fan and are looking to dabble in the world of superheroes, this series is a great gateway comic. For comic aficionados, however, I’d approach with caution.