

On Riverdale, she’s shown no interest in Jughead, and she’s not all that boy crazy either. In the book, Ethel is a boy-crazy teen girl incredibly obsessed with Jughead.
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And then there’s that thing about how Miss Grundy isn’t even really Miss Grundy! (I’ve said too much, any more would be a big spoiler.)Įthel Muggs (Shannon Purser) Riverdale Ethel isn’t like her comic book character at all, but it’s early in the series and to be fair, she hasn’t gotten much screen time, but so far, here’s what we know. On the show, Miss Grundy is a hot, young, and having sex with Archie. In the comics, she’s a mean, crabby old school marm. Miss Grundy (Sarah Habel) Even the most casual fan of the Archie comics is the obvious difference between Grundy in the books and Grundy on Riverdale. On the show, he’s secretly interested in Kevin, and Midge is nowhere around (although Kevin did mention her once). There’s one big difference between comic Moose and Riverdale Moose: In the comics, he’s obsessed with his girlfriend Midge. Moose Mason (Cody Kearsley) Everyone loves both comic book Moose and Riverdale Moose because everyone has known a Moose in high school, and they’re all fun to be around.

They were buds in the comic, but on the show, there’s a weird beef. His relationship with Archie is different, too. Sure, he’s still an outsider, but whereas he’s sort of a lazy goof – almost a troll – on Riverside, he’s a brooder, trying to solve the murder mystery, and write a book. Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) Good old Jughead is easily the most different in terms of his comic book character and how he’s played on Riverdale. Riverdale’s Veronica is kinder, gentler teenager – she even gives a wink and nod to the viewer when she mentions how she’s so much different to the “old Veronica.” In the comic, she was the rich, spoiled new girl who would regularly get Archie all jacked up, completely disrespecting Betty in the process.

Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) Veronica Lodge got a dramatic character retooling. Her family is totally dysfunctional and she has a dark, troubled side that will surely unfold as the series progresses. Unlike the comic, Riverdale Betty’s more into the cheerleading team rather than sports, and her home life is pretty crappy, too. Much like comic Archie, Riverdale’s Betty is the textbook “good girl next door.” They’re also both bright, nice, considerate, and hardcore into her best friend - Archie. Also, it’s been noted that Riverdale Archie spends a lot more time without a shirt than comic Archie. Riverdale Archie has more teenage angst than goofy klutz., but he’s still into his guitar and girls. Apa) When we first met Archie, it was 1941 and he was “America’s typical teenager.” He was a goofy guy who had the average teen boy look, he was a bit clumsy, he loved playing his guitar, and his most loved hobby was girls and he did everything and anything to impress them, usually with embarrassing results. Here they are, without giving away any spoilers.Īrchie Andrews (K.J. The comics follow the same characters, but there are some major differences that each cast member has in relation to the comic books and show.

Riverdale is based on the Archie comic book series which debuted in 1942.
