There is also a reference to the family from the north being from montreal. Katy keenes riverdale connection explained in february synopsis sundi rose jan 20, 2020. When asked about the dread surrounding her first day, newgirl veronica says, are you familiar with the works of truman capote. Lodge appears, forming the infamous love triangle of archie comics. If that werent enough, the pop culture references in the riverdale pilot ground the archie comics characters in the 21st century and will help new audiences get to know the iconic teenagers. Roberto aguirresacasa, chief creative officer of archie comics, wrote riverdale and is executive producing with berlanti prods. It serves as the main inspiration and basis for riverdale, chilling adventures of sabrina and katy keene. All the riverdale references in chilling adventures of sabrina. Theres one big difference between comic moose and riverdale moose. Tonights episode of riverdale was full of tension and action as the mysteries of griffins and gargoyles deepened and archies prison predicament worsened. Oct 02, 2019 if you are an archie comics fan, you already know that riverdale is unlike anything youve seen in the comic books.
Netflixs chilling adventures of sabrina hinted more than once at existing in the same world as riverdale, making references to the titular. It was produced by dic entertainment and premiered on nbc sunday night at the movies on may 6, 1990. The series starts in september, the beginning of a new school. Archie comics archieverse wiki fandom riverdale wiki. Set in present time, riverdale is a subversive take on archie, betty, veronica and their friends, exploring the surrealism of smalltown life the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath riverdale s wholesome facade. Riverdale comic read riverdale comic online in high quality. To riverdale and back again is a 1990 american liveaction madefortelevision comedy film based on comic book characters published by archie comics. Mindblowing archie comics references from riverdale. Punk band the riverdales wrote the song riverdale stomp comics. Riverdale has never met a pop culture reference it doesnt like. Oct 30, 2019 as for the shield, this is an even deeper reference to the early days of archie comics. Katy keene reveals kevin kellers future in riverdale. In a the simpsons comic, archie appears in a flashback of homers teenage years, holding a sign that says riverdale. Heres what the archie characters look like in riverdale vs the comics.
While the majority of this list references comics, its mostly archie comics. Heres what the archie characters look like in riverdale. Archies firstever original young adult graphic novel. Mar, 2017 the cws riverdale is a new teen drama which is a 2017 update of the archie comic books, known for the lovable, innocent hijinks of archie andrews and his squad. Mar 18, 2020 that seems to be the case for riverdale as well, given nates reference in romeo v juliet. Ever notice the comic book shop in riverdale, mlj comics. In 1954, mad magazine released the comic story starchie, whose characters starchie, bottleneck, biddy and salonica were clear parodies of the archie comics teenagers.
Riverdales unrealistic teenage dialogue includes more literary references than viewers may notice at first glance. Alongside a oneshot pilot issue, illustrated by alitha martinez, released in march 2017, the first issue of the ongoing riverdale comic book series was released starting april 2017. There are enough riverdale references and easter eggs on katy keene to. Both titles are books by truman capote, as well as films. You may recall that archie andrews died in the comic books. She is a modelactresssinger marketed by the publisher as americas queen of pinups and fashions. The first nod to riverdale comes right off the bat in the opening credits of the show.
So here at channel frederator, we take a look at the history of the iconic comic book series and how it. Riverdale is the fictional town in new york, usa where most of the characters live and appear. A roundup of literary references and bookish moments in riverdale. Back before archie comics was, well archie comics, the company was known as mlj and was wellknown for. Riverdale is the newest addition to the longrunning archie comic universe. Montreal is directly north of upstate new york by a couple of hours. All the riverdale references and easter eggs in chilling. Moose mason cody kearsley everyone loves both comic book moose and riverdale moose because everyone has known a moose in high school, and theyre all fun to be around. Feb 21, 2018 riverdale is the newest addition to the longrunning archie comic universe. Riverdale is a comic book tiein to the riverdale television series, which launched in april 2017. The differences between riverdale characters and the.
Riverdale and archie comics diva josie mccoy is a character on katy. The character archie andrews was created by john l. Nov 26, 2018 netflixs chilling adventures of sabrina hinted more than once at existing in the same world as riverdale, making references to the titular. Like with any adaptation of a favorite comic book or series of novels, some. It is usually depicted as a mediumsized town possibly a suburb of a bigger city, with all the usual amenities of shopping malls, restaurants, and parks. All the classic cinematic easter eggs on riverdale. Kevin keller is a fictional character in the archie comics universe. Etpt on the cw, dcs legends of tomorrow stars caity lotz, dominic purcell, brandon routh, nick zano, maisie richardsonsellers, tala ashe, matt ryan, jes macallan and courtney ford. If you look back at the 75year history of comic book teenager archie andrews in idyllic riverdale, what stands out most is the malleability of the brand. Whether its a subtle nod to the world of archie comics or a reference to something else in pop culture, riverdale has given fans quite a few to. While its not actually a reference, its a cute reminder that ol archiekins, betts and brina are all part of the same universe. The comic book adaptation is headed by roberto aguirresacasa himself, along with other writers from the show. Old comicsarchie comicssabrina spellmanmid century stylecomic books artdrawing referencepop artwitchentertainment area. Chilling adventures of sabrina part 3 has more riverdale references than ever before, getting us tantalizingly close to a crossover.
The differences between riverdale characters and the archie. That seems to be the case for riverdale as well, given nates reference in romeo v juliet. The cw presents riverdale, a onehour drama frequently described as. If you are an archie comics fan, you already know that riverdale is unlike anything youve seen in the comic books. Later in the episode, homer is seen reading archie comics, plotting revenge on those riverdale punks. It is currently led by coceos jon goldwater and nancy silberkleit. The black hood is a fictional character created by mlj comics later known as archie comics during the period known as the golden age of comic books. As for the shield, this is an even deeper reference to the early days of archie comics. Riverdale delivers a sexy, updated take on the classic archie comics, but what would it look like if the cast was a little closer to their comics counterparts.
Jan 26, 2017 despite the lurid start, riverdale is a treat for likeminded adult viewers who will recognize many references to the old comics and who will appreciate the shows campy undercurrent. Jan 27, 2017 the pop culture references in riverdale give the show a modern edge with its vintage, soda fountain aesthetic and film noiresque storytelling, its difficult to tell at first if riverdale is set. After the death of one of the rich and popular blossom twins on the 4th of july, the small town of riverdale investigates the murder. The evolution of archie comics to riverdale channel. Hes still an outsider, but whereas in the comics he gives zero fucks and is pretty damn lazy, on the show he is much more of a tortured teen, proactively trying to solve the murder mystery and write a noir novel. The riverdale reference in chilling adventures of sabrina. The pop culture references in riverdale give the show a. Katy keene, a character created by bill woggon, has appeared in several comic book series published by archie comics since 1945. Heres what the archie characters look like in riverdale vs. The archie comics characters that inspired riverdale. All the riverdale references and easter eggs in chilling adventures. What the cast of riverdale should actually look like youtube. The author makes it clear that it is only a work of fiction but it is a reasonably accurate depiction of masonic life and ideals. This is the second tiein to riverdale released by archie comics, this time in association with scholastic.
Apr 26, 2020 set five years into the future of the world established on riverdale, the cws katy keene sets the stage for familiar faces from the popular series to not only make guest appearances but offer. Admittedly, riverdale might not be the most prolific cw show when it comes to easter eggs, but the ones that they do throw in are usually pretty clever. Later in the episode, sabrina asks her aunts if they can order pizza. Jughead jones is one of the riverdale characters who is most different to his comic book version. Jan 01, 2018 admittedly, riverdale might not be the most prolific cw show when it comes to easter eggs, but the ones that they do throw in are usually pretty clever. He must really be a big fan of tom kings batman run but then again. Back before archie comics was, well archie comics, the company was known as. Its also not the only riverdale archie comic reference in caos part 2. Changes between riverdale tv show and archie comic books. They already launched a tiein comic series in april 2017. Mar 14, 2018 these two literary references could also be lines, jughead drawing on their shared passion for reading and writing before making his move. Created by writerartist dan parent, kevin is the first openly gay character in archie comics history. In a lonely place in the student lounge, betty worries about pollys safety, and jughead comforts her.
It is most well known as the home of archie, betty, veronica, jughead, sabrina, and josie and the pussycats. Other freemasons, and masonic symbols and themes, appear throughout the sevenvolume comic book series. Whether its a subtle nod to the world of archie comics or a reference to something else in pop culture, riverdale has given fans quite a few to mull over. So here at channel frederator, we take a look at the history of the iconic comic book series and how it has evolved over. Katy keene reveals kevin kellers future in riverdale crossover. It debuted with a oneshot cowritten by riverdale showrunner roberto aguirresacasa that showcases the events leading up to the events in first episode. Archie comics is an american comic book publisher founded in 1939. Not only is archie a fan of classic dc, he is also a total rebirth fanboy. Set five years into the future of the world established on riverdale, the cws katy keene sets the stage for familiar faces from the popular series to not only make guest appearances but offer. The cw series, itself based on the iconic pop culture property archie comics, subverts the americana. The dark, twisted plot is filled with shady secrets lurking in the hallways of the high school, football field, and pops chock. Oct 30, 2018 the first nod to riverdale comes right off the bat in the opening credits of the show. Riverdale is the setting of the stories in the archie comics universe.
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