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Riverdale #2
Riverdale #2
Set in the same universe as the hit CW series, Riverdale continues to reveal untold stories of the world's most famous teenagers. When five students from different social cliques (Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Josie) end up in Saturday detention together -- will they kill each other or come together against the forces of evil that brought them there?
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2017
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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
411 books476 followersRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics and for the television series Glee, Big Love, Riverdale, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He is Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
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February 18, 2018
I think the tv show is way much better than its comics
. I am not reading this anymore. There are better comics which desperately need my attention.
Maybe will continue the TV series. It was going good but due to my busy routine, I stopped it.
Okay. Bye comic-Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead.
2.25 Stars
Maybe will continue the TV series. It was going good but due to my busy routine, I stopped it.
Okay. Bye comic-Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead.
2.25 Stars
August 1, 2017
BUGHEAD ❤️
February 25, 2021
Boring! This series lacks the charisma of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Vol. 1: The Crucible series which was ridiculously good! This series, on the other hand, is so bland.
2/5🌟.
2/5🌟.
January 16, 2018
1. Riverdale Issue #1: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
As much as I love The Breakfast Club and Riverdale, the two didn't quite mixed well in this issue.
This one is a downright rip-off of the beloved and iconic 80's movie. Even the first panel was the same as the very first scene in the movie, the dialogues and drawings too. I appreciate the comic paying homage to The Breakfast Club but this one just feels as if they cannot think of anything else to spice up this second issue. Although I do like each character's side of the conflict and I can definitely see that one happening on the tv show, as this story had supposedly happened in between episodes.
As much as I love The Breakfast Club and Riverdale, the two didn't quite mixed well in this issue.
This one is a downright rip-off of the beloved and iconic 80's movie. Even the first panel was the same as the very first scene in the movie, the dialogues and drawings too. I appreciate the comic paying homage to The Breakfast Club but this one just feels as if they cannot think of anything else to spice up this second issue. Although I do like each character's side of the conflict and I can definitely see that one happening on the tv show, as this story had supposedly happened in between episodes.
March 28, 2023
Great
I love these comics. It feels great to relive the show through the comics. Great job and thumbs up to the author.
I love these comics. It feels great to relive the show through the comics. Great job and thumbs up to the author.
May 25, 2020
Am I in love with this comics ???
Yessssss I'll watch tv series later on !
Yessssss I'll watch tv series later on !
August 4, 2019
Well, at least this one didn't market itself as happening between episodes. It still says it takes place in the same universe, but I'm willing to overlook that as a sort of "same world, alternate timeline" situation. This clearly isn't going to work as actual Riverdale show canon, but it's actually alright as its own thing... somewhat.
I have some issues with this one, chief among them being Veronica trying to start a Gay/Straight alliance in order to "smoke out Riverdale's closet cases" and find Kevin a date.
Do I even need to say how horribly messed up the entire idea of that is? I sure hope not! And frankly it doesn't sound anything like something either Kevin or Veronica would do. (Wasn't a ridiculous alternate version of this situation handled with Cheryl in season three of the show?)
Other annoying elements:
Principal Weatherby behaves in a weirdly hostile manner.
Archie outright accuses Josie of feeling threatened by his musical talent.
Archie apparently has massive stage fright and decides the best way to combat that is to give an impromptu concert in the cafeteria. Because that isn't more awkward than performing in a place designed for performances or anything...
Cheryl outright says that she sees happiness and wants to destroy it. Because apparently she's a mustache twirling villain now.
Overall, I was vaguely entertained so long as I kept reminding myself this one wasn't technically marketed as taking place directly in the show's canon. But in the end, it's just a whodunnit about a food fight at a high school with awkward Breakfast Club reference tacked on top.
It goes by so quickly that I'd be mad if I'd paid money for this instead of renting it from Kindle Unlimited.
I have some issues with this one, chief among them being Veronica trying to start a Gay/Straight alliance in order to "smoke out Riverdale's closet cases" and find Kevin a date.
Do I even need to say how horribly messed up the entire idea of that is? I sure hope not! And frankly it doesn't sound anything like something either Kevin or Veronica would do. (Wasn't a ridiculous alternate version of this situation handled with Cheryl in season three of the show?)
Other annoying elements:
Principal Weatherby behaves in a weirdly hostile manner.
Archie outright accuses Josie of feeling threatened by his musical talent.
Archie apparently has massive stage fright and decides the best way to combat that is to give an impromptu concert in the cafeteria. Because that isn't more awkward than performing in a place designed for performances or anything...
Cheryl outright says that she sees happiness and wants to destroy it. Because apparently she's a mustache twirling villain now.
Overall, I was vaguely entertained so long as I kept reminding myself this one wasn't technically marketed as taking place directly in the show's canon. But in the end, it's just a whodunnit about a food fight at a high school with awkward Breakfast Club reference tacked on top.
It goes by so quickly that I'd be mad if I'd paid money for this instead of renting it from Kindle Unlimited.
July 25, 2020
《Lo veo exactamente como un ataque a nuestros derechos de libertad de expresión. Los libros nos brindan al mundo. Nos dan de que hablar... Nos hacen preguntar y a veces,pueden brindarnos respuestas.》
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Este es un cómic que forma parte de la extensión de la serie televisiva "Riverdale ".
Esta historia forma parte ó más bien se ubica temporalmente en la temporada uno de la serie, pero situados entre los capítulos.
En este número, vemos a Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead y Josie en un día de castigo de sábado haciendo su versión del "Club de los Cinco" ; pero aquí a diferencia del filme de John Hughes, los chicos de riverdale que protagonizan esta historia están en el castigo por la misma razón pero contada desde la perspectiva de cada uno.
Mi puntuación es de *3.55 ⭐* Me gusto pero de manera normal ¿me estoy dando a entender?
Pienso que es una historia que cualquier fan de la serie puede disfrutar, es sencillo y disfrutable más no aporta mucho a la trama de la serie. Es buen cómic para pasar el rato y divertirse.
Además siempre es placentero ver un poco de Bughead (Betty × Jughead), pero también me ha encantado ver esas menciones a "El club de los cinco " y la interpretación que se hace de está adaptada al mundo de Riverdale. Cabe mencionar que hay una mención por parte de Jughead a George Orwell (escritor de obras literarias como "1984" y "Animal Farm").
Para concluir: RIVERDALE #2 es un cómic sencillo para pasar un buen rato con una historia que se disfruta ya sea desde su diálogo y viñetas pero de igual manera una que no es necesaria leer ya que no aporta mucho a la trama de la 1ra temporada de la serie.
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Este es un cómic que forma parte de la extensión de la serie televisiva "Riverdale ".
Esta historia forma parte ó más bien se ubica temporalmente en la temporada uno de la serie, pero situados entre los capítulos.
En este número, vemos a Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead y Josie en un día de castigo de sábado haciendo su versión del "Club de los Cinco" ; pero aquí a diferencia del filme de John Hughes, los chicos de riverdale que protagonizan esta historia están en el castigo por la misma razón pero contada desde la perspectiva de cada uno.
Mi puntuación es de *3.55 ⭐* Me gusto pero de manera normal ¿me estoy dando a entender?
Pienso que es una historia que cualquier fan de la serie puede disfrutar, es sencillo y disfrutable más no aporta mucho a la trama de la serie. Es buen cómic para pasar el rato y divertirse.
Además siempre es placentero ver un poco de Bughead (Betty × Jughead), pero también me ha encantado ver esas menciones a "El club de los cinco " y la interpretación que se hace de está adaptada al mundo de Riverdale. Cabe mencionar que hay una mención por parte de Jughead a George Orwell (escritor de obras literarias como "1984" y "Animal Farm").
Para concluir: RIVERDALE #2 es un cómic sencillo para pasar un buen rato con una historia que se disfruta ya sea desde su diálogo y viñetas pero de igual manera una que no es necesaria leer ya que no aporta mucho a la trama de la 1ra temporada de la serie.
June 4, 2017
Boring. Issue 2 didn't take advantage of Riverdale's vibe, it's just a weird fanfiction of Riverdale/Archie. Do we have to use that channel to talk about sexuality? Banned books? Pass.
This wasn't a bad story but it didn't deliver on its promise. This comic could have been so much cooler like expanding on the "where so many things go wrong in what seems like a perfect, pure world" that Archie's tends to be. I thought it would try to go deeper in the horror-side. Riverdale opened with a murder, explored the darker sides of the characters. This comic could have done that. It's just a space to talk about whatever issue the writer wants.
Plus, the art was... bad. Weird angles, weirdly drawn characters. I cannot redeem this comic, even if it was a Breakfast Club allusion.
This wasn't a bad story but it didn't deliver on its promise. This comic could have been so much cooler like expanding on the "where so many things go wrong in what seems like a perfect, pure world" that Archie's tends to be. I thought it would try to go deeper in the horror-side. Riverdale opened with a murder, explored the darker sides of the characters. This comic could have done that. It's just a space to talk about whatever issue the writer wants.
Plus, the art was... bad. Weird angles, weirdly drawn characters. I cannot redeem this comic, even if it was a Breakfast Club allusion.
May 13, 2017
The Riverdale gang does The Breakfast Club. I'm old enough that the references to this classic 80's movie make me smile. This is a hilarious interlude to the TV show and it made me laugh out loud. I love how Cheryl comes off as a cross between Grumpy Cat and The Grinch.
"I'm thinking I see happiness...I want to destroy it." -Cheryl
"I'm thinking I see happiness...I want to destroy it." -Cheryl
May 17, 2017
I enjoyed seeing the whole gang together in this issue, along with Josie. The detention plot line was not one I saw coming. Especially because of a food fight. But I did like getting to see all the different accounts of what started it. And the fact that Jughead stood up for Betty in her side of the story. And with that ending now I am curious as to what Cheryl is plotting.
4/5 stars! :)
4/5 stars! :)
May 16, 2017
More light hearted but still brings the drama
This second issue of Riverdale reminds me of an episode of Degrassi.
I enjoyed it because it is like a more light hearted version of the TV show but you still get the same dynamic of the charters.
This second issue of Riverdale reminds me of an episode of Degrassi.
I enjoyed it because it is like a more light hearted version of the TV show but you still get the same dynamic of the charters.
August 4, 2017
This one is set up like the Breakfast Club where the gang all ends up in detention because of a cafeteria food fight. After everyone tells their version of events, it's revealed that while Betty actually started it Jughead takes the fall. The beginnings of #Bughead <3
August 16, 2023
A little better than the 2nd issue, the number 1. If you get used to the drawing style, which from what I have been able to read pays homage to the Archie comics, you can enjoy it, but I don’t know the ancient Archie Comics and my enjoyment it can’t be the same.
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
May 6, 2017
The Breakfast Club storyline. Better writing than the Archie series.
May 28, 2017
Another fun addition to the Riverdale series, giving fans of the TV show a deeper look into the series.
June 18, 2017
I really enjoyed the comparison to The Breakfast Club. During the long summer hiatus, this feeds my need for Riverdale until season 2 is released.
August 10, 2017
loved the montage to the movie the breakfast club lol
August 26, 2017
Oooh Josie read Archie for filth!!! I enjoyed this one a lot. It was cute of Jughead to take the fall for Betty. Why does Archie get on my nerves?
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June 13, 2018
very good book I now that the show is so good
March 20, 2019
5 Stars! ★★★★★
April 3, 2019
Another great issue!
5 stars again for this series! So refreshing and yet true to the story! Totally recommend it! Can’t wait for the next one!
5 stars again for this series! So refreshing and yet true to the story! Totally recommend it! Can’t wait for the next one!
November 15, 2019
Breakfast Club
Nice piece of deduction, on who started the food fight. Principal Weatherbee locks up the students on a Saturday detention, until someone confesses. Read and enjoy!
Nice piece of deduction, on who started the food fight. Principal Weatherbee locks up the students on a Saturday detention, until someone confesses. Read and enjoy!
February 14, 2021
Enjoyable
I wish they had included this in the tv show. It would have been fun to watch. Love a good good fight
I wish they had included this in the tv show. It would have been fun to watch. Love a good good fight
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June 11, 2021How is it that the comics are so good, yet the show is so bad? Make it make sense
May 21, 2025
I miss the old archies
December 22, 2025
aquí ya son oficialmente el club de los 5 al menos tienen apoyo
January 24, 2020
3'25 en realidad.
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En este tomo vamos a ver a Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead y Josie castigados después de que se desencadenara una pelea de comida en el comedor del instituto. El director piensa que uno de ellos cinco fue el instigador, y por ello tendrán que pagar juntos por pecadores si el responsable no habla. Así que básicamente lo que vemos en esta historia corta es como cada uno de ellos afronta el castigo y vemos como sucedió todo.
Es una historia fácil de leer, y como os he dicho con los otros tomos, se muestran escenas que no salen en la serie y que no están de más leer. Además, el inglés es fácil y se hace entretenida la lectura.
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Reseña aquí: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tzQ0BlHA3/
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En este tomo vamos a ver a Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead y Josie castigados después de que se desencadenara una pelea de comida en el comedor del instituto. El director piensa que uno de ellos cinco fue el instigador, y por ello tendrán que pagar juntos por pecadores si el responsable no habla. Así que básicamente lo que vemos en esta historia corta es como cada uno de ellos afronta el castigo y vemos como sucedió todo.
Es una historia fácil de leer, y como os he dicho con los otros tomos, se muestran escenas que no salen en la serie y que no están de más leer. Además, el inglés es fácil y se hace entretenida la lectura.
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Reseña aquí: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tzQ0BlHA3/
January 14, 2021
3.5/5
I liked this one a lot more (still hate Veronica tho lol). It had more humor and idk just was more interesting to read.
I liked this one a lot more (still hate Veronica tho lol). It had more humor and idk just was more interesting to read.
April 24, 2019
Boring
Still just bad subplots. Nothing interesting or even compelling at all. Where is the suspense and twists from the show?
Still just bad subplots. Nothing interesting or even compelling at all. Where is the suspense and twists from the show?
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