FAQ About Riverdale
Is "Riverdale" based on a comic book series?
Yes, "Riverdale" is based on characters from the Archie Comics, a long-running comic book series that was first published in 1941. The original Archie Comics were created by publisher John L. Goldwater, writer Vic Bloom, and artist Bob Montana.
The Archie Comics feature a group of fictional characters living in the small town of Riverdale, including Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and other classmates, friends, and family members. The comics primarily revolve around the humorous and lighthearted adventures of these characters as they navigate the ups and downs of high school life and young romance.
The TV series "Riverdale" takes inspiration from these iconic Archie Comics characters but gives them a darker and more mysterious tone, transforming the familiar small-town setting into a place with secrets, scandals, and dangerous intrigues. While the show incorporates some of the original character traits and dynamics, it also introduces new storylines and complexities not found in the original comics, making it a unique and modern interpretation of the classic characters.
