Archie’s comic world comes alivewith just one death and a whole lot of suspects.

They are yourArchiewhisperers; I am not.

This is not one of those recaps.

Chapter One: The River’s Edge

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A black-tie dance the first week of school.

Luckily, we haveJUGHEADJONESto fill us in.

She dropped her glove, he went after it, and then he panicked and drowned.

So, who are the suspects at play?

ARCHIE ANDREWSSomething called K.J.

So, yes, God blessRiverdale.

As token gay friend Kevin puts it to Betty, Game-changer!

Hes got abs now!

Six more reasons for you to take that ginger bull by the horns tonight.

Four, if you count girls.

Well, technically, five.

NEXT: Enter Betty.

Then, enter Veronica.

Add to Bettys romantic difficulty the discouragement of her mother,ALICE COOPER LOL.

(FYI if you came toRiverdalehoping for pop cultures great ginger redemption, you may have been misled.)

Is Betty one prom away from going fullCarrie?

Weve seen the newbie high schooler bit before, but not like Veronica.

But for now, Ill continue rewatching how she takes down CherylYou wanted fire?

My specialtys ice in what I can only describe as fabulously brutal and brutally fabulous.

Thank you, sweet Greg Berlanti, for this promising plotline and fan-fic combo.

(Plus, what happens when Mrs. Cooper meets Mrs.

Lodge!?!)

JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATSalso show immense promise in their brief appearance.

QUOTE OF THE NIGHT:ImBreakfast at Tiffanysbut this place is strictlyIn Cold Blood.