Riverdale: How These Characters Look in the Comics May Surprise You

Updated on March 30, 2017 at 4:50 PM

Riverdale has quickly become one of the hottest new shows on TV. While we can't get enough of all the juicy plots and romances, some fans might be surprised to know that the teen drama is actually inspired by the beloved Archie Comics. While the series has certainly flipped the script with its murder mystery vibe, a few of the characters' traits have stayed the same, including Archie's red hair and Jughead's signature crown. See how your favorite characters compare ahead.

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Archie in the comics

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KJ Apa as Archie

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Betty in the comics

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Lili Reinhart as Betty

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Cheryl in the comics

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Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl

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Josie in the comics

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Ashleigh Murray as Josie

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Jughead in the comics

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Cole Sprouse as Jughead

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Veronica in the comics

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Camila Mendes as Veronica

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Riverdale: How These Characters Look in the Comics May Surprise You

Archie in the comics

KJ Apa as Archie

Betty in the comics

Lili Reinhart as Betty

Cheryl in the comics

Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl

Josie in the comics

Ashleigh Murray as Josie

Jughead in the comics

Cole Sprouse as Jughead

Veronica in the comics

Camila Mendes as Veronica

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