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Who watched Sabrina The Teenage Witch when they were young? *raises hand* That show was so funny and the 2000s teenager in me loved every single bit of it. When Netflix announced they will release a TV show based on the comics, I was all over the moon. But not any edition of the comics, the gory and scary one.

Like any novels, the graphics novel explores a lot of details about Sabrina’s source of powers but more importantly, it explores the traits and background of the side characters.

The artwork allows us to really feel the spookiness and enchanting vibes of witchcraft. It’s raw and sharp while playing with colours from the warm colours spectrum which are linked to visual stimulation and Hell Devilish themes.

I feel like Sabrina in the comics was so mature..? I wouldn’t believe she’s a teenager to be honest. Anything from her replies and her actions to facial expressions look mature to me and that’s a good thing hahah.

Overall, I would rate this graphic novel a 4/5 regarding writing, storyline and character development. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa brought the witches to life in such a horrifying, unholy and dark way that you can’t help but admire how he does it so well.

Menacing and emotional, prepare yourself to go beyond the typical teenage drama vibe and enter the Witchcraft realm where macabre horrors paddle the pages.

Thank you to Penguin Random House and Archie Comics for this copy 🙂

I didn’t expect to love it… But I simply became obsessed with the show. For starters, the cast is astonishing! Sally Draper becomes a Witch SAY WHAT 🤣. Aunt Zelda is Eowyn from Lord Of The Rings. Aunt Hilda is just the sweetest actress ever and Ambrose, the nonchalant cousin. The perfect combination or an entertaining witch family : the Spellmans.

I was also impressed with all the witchcraft, devil and biblical references here and there. Satanism vs Catholicism and when you go through every single episode you realize that.. The main message of this TV show is that they see the Church as the savior of the lost souls and how Satan is bad. Okay DUH TRANG, what’s new. But no, believe me. When you see the first episodes you’ll think that they praise this Satanic cult and culture and a lot of people seem to jump to that conclusion. However, I insist the real message is totally the opposite.

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I think the Weird Sisters are a great add to the characters list. They personify the Mean Girls clique until you discover that Sabrina may be the most twisted of everyone LOL.

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Did you watch the show ? Did you read the comics? What do you think about it?

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21 responses to “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina : Comics vs Netflix Review”

  1. graphicgrub Avatar

    Thanks for the review. I must say Sabrina has completely passed me by until recently. I have, of course seen it as I flick through Netflix. Might give it a try. I have got to the point that quite a few series disappoint and are’t worth continuing.

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  2. Norrie Avatar

    Awesome show!
    I have 1 episode left 😀 I love how dark and twisted it is and the actresses playing the Spellmans are phenomenal.

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  3. Beware Of The Reader Avatar
    Beware Of The Reader

    Haha and nowI have to look at this series on Netflix Trang!

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  4. Nikola (Breathing Through Pages) Avatar

    I loved watching the show! Finished it last night and loved it aaah!

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  5. Kiersten Avatar

    I haven’t read the comics, but I LOVE the Netflix show!!! I binge watched the whole season in like 2 days because I just couldn’t stop myself. I really hope it’s popular enough to be a second season.

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  6. Bookstooge Avatar

    How in the world did this franchise go from being in the Archie universe to something like this?

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  7. bookishconnoisseur Avatar

    I started the show a few weeks ago and haven’t had time to go back and finish. But from what I’ve seen I love it and I’m super interested in reading the comics as well!

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  8. thebookwormdrinketh Avatar

    I haven’t seen the Netflix show, yet. But, I’ve heard good things! I hope it lives up! (by this review I’ll say that it will!)

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  9. Beth (Reading Every Night) Avatar

    Great post Trang. 🙂 I loved the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch so I was thrilled as well when I saw The Chilling Adventures was being released, I still need to actually get around to watching it but so far I’ve only been hearing good things. 😀 ❤️

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  10. The Cozy Pages Avatar

    I admit…. I absolutely looked forward to Sabrina every week. This is really different. hahaha. I’ll still check it out though.

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  11. silverbuttonbooks Avatar

    I am obsessed with the comics and I am deep into the show as well!! I am so happy to find a fellow fan. The comic is SO dark that as one point I just kept repeating, “I can’t believe that happened….” over and over again. Love the reviews!

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    1. Trang Avatar

      OMG YASS! 😍😍 Finally I can fangirl now about both comics and the show HAHA the comics really went darkish mode 100%. What do you prefer more between the two? 🤔 I can’t honestly decide.

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      1. silverbuttonbooks Avatar

        Right now I am only allowing myself little bits of the show (I don’t want to run out!) so the comic book still holds my heart. We shall see…..

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  12. kelsey Avatar
    kelsey

    I really loved the TV series and it’s made me want to pick up the comic so bad! I recently got the Afterlife with Archie comic which Sabrina is in and it’s fab.

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  13. ellablakeyy Avatar
    ellablakeyy

    I love the TV show but I neeed to read the comics! The original Sabrina the Teenage Witch was great too aha

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  14. ugurbati.com Avatar

    Fabulous, what a website it is! This weblog provides useful information to us, keep it up.

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  15. theorangutanlibrarian Avatar

    Cool that the artwork gives such a spooky vibe. Shame it didn’t quite feel like Sabrina was a teen in this context. Interesting about the message of the show being totally different to what it first seems. Really like this dual review!

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  17. wanderthehedge Avatar

    The comics are so, so good! I didnt like the original series very much, but I enjoyed the netflix rendition. It’s important to keep your expectations of both seperate.

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  19. ignitedmoth Avatar

    Omg! I thought the woman playing Aunt Zelda looked really familiar but I just couldn’t place where I’d seen her. Mind. BLOWN.
    I got volume 1 of the comic for Christmas so I’m really excited to read it. The show was fantastic! Great review! 😀

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