Archie Meets Riverdale in TV Show & Comic Crossover (Exclusive Preview)
The world and characters of Archie Comics were given a major update and overhaul when adapted into The CW's Riverdale. And now the crossover fans have dreamed of is finally coming true, giving the classic Archie Andrews a look at the hunky, melodramatic star he's become on TV. But a collision of Archies is just the beginning of what's in store when Archie Meets Riverdale this May.
Written by Emmy-nominated writer Daniel Kibblesmith (Black Panther vs Deadpool, Loki) with art by Archie institution Pat & Tim Kennedy, the special one-shot twists the fabric of reality itself, allowing Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and most of Riverdale to collide with their modern counterparts. And to say that both sides are shocked to learn what «normal» means in this alternate dimension… would be an understatement. Sreen Rant got the chance to ask Kibblesmith about the origins of the crossover, the not-so-strange synergy between the zany comics and zanier TV show, his dreams for future Archie crossovers, and more. Readers can find our full interview with Kibblesmith, and an exclusive preview for Archie Meets Riverdale below.
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Screen Rant: Before even diving into the specifics of Archie Meets Riverdale, I have to ask about how this project started development: how it was pitched to you? In what form was the story at that point, or how much of the premise was in place?
Daniel Kibblesmith: This was a long journey. I met Mike Pellerito, the now Editor-in-Chief of Archie comics at a 2019 Free Comic Book Day event at AW YEAH! Comics in Harrison New York (of which Mike is a co-owner). I found out he worked at Archie and immediately pulled out my official Capcom
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