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The Need For Asexual & Aromantic Heroes In Comics
The Need For Asexual & Aromantic Heroes In Comics
The Need For Asexual & Aromantic Heroes In Comics
Queer representation in comics has been making small but appreciable advances in recent years, but there are some queer identities that comics and all media seem to struggle to get to grips with. Asexuals --- people who do not experience sexual attraction --- and aromantics --- people who do not experience romantic attraction --- are still incredibly rarely represented in fiction, with Archie Comics' Jughead one of the few notable examples. ComicsAlliance spoke to four comics fans and creators who are asexual, aromantic, or on the asexual spectrum, to get their thoughts on representation in comics, Jughead, Riverdale, and the best comics out there for young ace/aro readers.
Comics Alliance Presents: 'Riverdale' Dialogue In Archie Comics
Comics Alliance Presents: 'Riverdale' Dialogue In Archie Comics
Comics Alliance Presents: 'Riverdale' Dialogue In Archie Comics
Here at ComicsAlliance, we love Riverdale, and while we'd like to say that it's because of the studiously self-aware goofiness of the plot, the fun character work, and the endless shipping potential (B&V forever), there's one thing that we're drawn to more than anything else: It's just really fun to see Archie Comics characters talking about sex and murder. So fun, in fact, that it made us start to wonder what it would be like if all of that delightfully over the top Riverdale dialogue existed in the classic Archie Comics universe --- and since we're never ones to let a question go unanswered, we decided to find out by doing it ourselves.
The 'Riverdale' Ongoing Series May In Fact Involve A Kumite [Preview]
The 'Riverdale' Ongoing Series May In Fact Involve A Kumite [Preview]
The 'Riverdale' Ongoing Series May In Fact Involve A Kumite [Preview]
Here's the only thing you need to know about Riverdale, the new ongoing series from Archie Comics that ties into the CW's truly bonkers television drama of the same name. So you know how every episode of the TV show is named after a movie, like "Touch of Evil" or "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"? It turns out that they're keeping that up for the comic and the two stories that make up this first issue, too. One is called Bloodsport. The other is called Bring It On.
The CW's 'Riverdale' Renewed for Second Season
The CW's 'Riverdale' Renewed for Second Season
The CW's 'Riverdale' Renewed for Second Season
The CW’s Riverdale has been performing strongly enough in its inaugural episodes that The CW is considering a whole mess of Archie-related shows, so it shouldn’t surprise you that Riverdale itself will earn another round. Yes, the weird Twin Peaks-meets-malt shoppe vibe of Riverdale is happening again.
'Riverdale' Season 1 Episode 6: 'Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!'
'Riverdale' Season 1 Episode 6: 'Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!'
'Riverdale' Season 1 Episode 6: 'Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!'
This week, Riverdale's 75th annual variety show takes place, featuring Archie (if he can get over his stage fright) and the Pussycats (if they can stop fighting long enough to perform). Back at the home for wayward girls, Jughead and Betty visit Polly and learn much more about what Jason was planning when he ran away from home. "Faster, Pussycats! Kill Kill!" was written by Tessa Williams and directed by Steven A. Adelson.
'Riverdale' Season 1 Episode 5: 'Heart of Darkness'
'Riverdale' Season 1 Episode 5: 'Heart of Darkness'
'Riverdale' Season 1 Episode 5: 'Heart of Darkness'
This week, we see inside the Blossom family residence, Riverdale buries Jason, Betty goes on a “reconnaissance mission” to Pop’s with a cute boy, and we learn how maple syrup ruins everything. “Heart of Darkness” was written by Ross Maxwell and directed by Jesse Warn.
Good Thing: Kevin Keller Gets Fleshed Out in 'Riverdale'
Good Thing: Kevin Keller Gets Fleshed Out in 'Riverdale'
Good Thing: Kevin Keller Gets Fleshed Out in 'Riverdale'
I’m happy to say that, after a rough start with Kevin Keller in the Riverdale pilot, last week's episode, "Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show," was the first really good episode for Kevin, played by actor Casey Cott. The dialogue felt like a better fit. His lines are still snappy, but there’s less leaning on the "quirky gay best friend” trope and more fleshing him out as a supporting character.
Unsinkable Ship: Veronica and Betty Are Going Steady
Unsinkable Ship: Veronica and Betty Are Going Steady
Unsinkable Ship: Veronica and Betty Are Going Steady
I’ve been thinking a lot about Betty and Veronica lately. With Archie ‘n’ pals riding high in pop culture again thanks to Riverdale, it’s hard not to. Even with a faux-lesbian kiss that went nowhere, Riverdale reaffirms my belief that Betty and Veronica are totally in love. Hear me out.

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