Generations have grown up with Archie Andrews and his pals, from the character's first appearance in comics in 1941 to the grittier TV version of Archie on Riverdale. Archie Comics now publishes a range of titles featuring Archie and the Riverdale gang — everything from comic digests featuring the classic characters to horror-themed comics featuring a vampire Veronica and a werewolf Jughead. Archie Comics writer and illustrator Dan Parent said despite the differences and evolution in the comics in their nearly 80-year existence, Archie and his fellow characters have stayed largely true to form. Parent said he began reading Archie comics when he was about five and later got his start with the publisher while attending art school. He said Archie Comics came around looking for someone to join the team and he fit the bill.

Source: CBC News May 05, 2018 16:15 UTC