Road to Riverdale #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection gathers the early issues of the 2017 Archie relaunch, setting the stage for the modern take on the classic characters. It reprints the first story arcs that reimagine Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest of the Riverdale gang with a fresh, contemporary sensibility while honoring their iconic roots. Written by Mark Waid with art by Fiona Staples and others, this volume serves as an entry point to the acclaimed new series.
In "Why Can't We Be Friends?", Archie's school life takes a bizarre turn when Principal Stanger arrives and swaps the cafeteria food for high nutrition gruel. Jughead, driven to the brink, envisions a fantastical battle against a dragon just to reclaim his beloved hamburgers. Written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Erica Henderson, with a striking cover by Francesco Francavilla, this issue captures the absurd humor and iconic spirit of Riverdale in a single, memorable meal.
In "null," Riverdale High buzzes with rumors after Archie and Betty’s breakup sends shockwaves through the student body. Kevin and his friends rally behind a plan to reunite them by crowning them Homecoming King and Queen—only for Jughead to quietly derail the scheme with his usual irreverence.
In "null," newly appointed Principal Stanger shakes up Riverdale High by swapping the cafeteria's meals for high nutrition gruel, sending Jughead into a surreal, hunger-fueled daydream where he battles a dragon for the last hamburger. The story captures the absurdity of school life with a touch of whimsy, as Jo's quiet moments and Jughead's imagination collide in a world where lunchtime feels like a battle for survival.
Josie McCoy, stuck in a creative rut, finds new inspiration when a chance encounter with veterinary assistant Valerie Brown sparks an idea: form a band with her roommate, Melody Valentine. With a mix of nerves and excitement, Josie steps into uncharted territory, chasing a dream that might just be the spark she’s been missing.
In "null," Reggie finds his party abandoned when everyone bolts to Veronica's house, leaving him stranded and furious. Determined to turn the tables, he sets his sights on a quiet, calculated revenge against those who ditched him.
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↩ Reprints Archie #1 (2015), Archie #1 (2016), Jughead #1 (2016), Betty and Veronica #1 (2016), Josie and the Pussycats #1 (2016), Reggie and Me #1 (2017)
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