To Riverdale and Back Again #[nn]
In "Chapter 1: Home Town Boy," Archie and the gang reunite in Riverdale for a heartfelt return to their roots, where Pop Tate stands firm against bulldozers threatening the town. As old tensions surface—Archie ends a relationship, Veronica defies her father, and the group faces a hidden danger in the form of a bomb—unexpected teamwork between Archie and Reggie becomes key. With Gene Colan’s expressive art and John Byrne’s dynamic cover, this 1990 classic captures the enduring spirit of Riverdale, where even after change, home remains.
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As the gang meets for their reunion, Pop Tate stands up to the bulldozers and is soon joined by Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. Archie breaks up with Pam, and Veronica tells off her father, who then uses his controlling influence to stop the bulldozers. Unfortunately, his chauffeur has placed a bomb at the site, and it takes Archie and Reggie working together to get rid of it. Finally, despite all their changes, the gang decides to stay in Riverdale.
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