For example, I don’t necessarily remember murder being a central theme when I read the comics as a kid, nor do I remember Jughead having an estranged father to go with his burger cravings.
The new Archie cast of Riverdale features many callbacks classic fans can appreciate.
While jarring, it’s certainly more refreshing for modern audiences, and I would imagine more entertaining than just a faithfully reproduced Archie comic from the past.
Jughead, Reggie, Betty, Veronica and even Josie of the Pussycats are along for the ride, though these are some radically different characters than the ones you may have previously read stories about.