Is this comics in Riverdale S01E13 actually the comics that inspired the show?

In my previous Riverdale question, I asked about the connection between the Riverdale world and Archie comics.

I noticed now, that in S01E13 when FP

is arrested, he has some comics in prison:

Is this the Archie comics?
In other words, is this an Easter egg that the comics in the show is actually the one that the show is based on?

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Best Answer

He appears to be reading "Chilling Adventures in Sorcery as Told by Sabrina #1" from September 1972.

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Is Riverdale true to the comics?

Riverdale is a fictional town in the United States where most of the characters live and appear in Archie Comics. Conflicting details on its geographic location have been given over the years. It is located near the fictional town of Greendale, home of Sabrina the Teenage Witch comic book series.

Is the Riverdale show based on the Archie Comics?

Riverdale is an American teen drama television series based on the characters of Archie Comics. The series was adapted for The CW by Archie Comics' chief creative officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and is produced by Warner Bros.

Does Riverdale follow the comic books?

Riverdale is based on the Archie comic book series which debuted in 1942. 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. Here they are, without giving away any spoilers.

Why is Riverdale nothing like the comics?

Unlike the show, the Archies comics merely reflect on the everyday troubles teenagers face, such as love triangles and saving money for dates. However, the show Riverdale, puts Archie and his friends in the middle of some serious trouble by introducing them to a world of cults, secrets, violence, crime and murders.

The Bizarre Origin \u0026 History of ARCHIE: From Comics to Riverdale Explained!

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