Riverdale #1
"Sweetwater" kicks off a fresh chapter in Riverdale with Archie and Betty's breakup sending shockwaves through Riverdale High, sparking a whirlwind of gossip and schemes. Writer Mark Waid and artist Fiona Staples bring the small-town drama to life, capturing the tension and heart of teenage politics as Kevin and friends rally to reunite the couple—only for Jughead to throw a wrench into the plan with his trademark indifference. The cover by Fiona Staples perfectly frames the chaos, while the vibrant colors by Andre Szymanowicz and Jen Vaughn add a nostalgic, dreamlike sheen to the town’s latest crisis.
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Riverdale High is abuzz with gossip because Archie and Betty have broken up. Kevin and his friends plot to get them back together by having them elected Homecoming King and Queen but Jughead sabotages the plan.
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