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

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.

Archie in the comics
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Archie in the comics

KJ Apa as Archie
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KJ Apa as Archie

Betty in the comics
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Betty in the comics

Lili Reinhart as Betty
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Lili Reinhart as Betty

Cheryl in the comics
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Cheryl in the comics

Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl
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Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl

Ashleigh Murray as Josie
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Ashleigh Murray as Josie

Jughead in the comics
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Jughead in the comics

Cole Sprouse as Jughead
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Cole Sprouse as Jughead

Veronica in the comics
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Veronica in the comics

Camila Mendes as Veronica
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Camila Mendes as Veronica