Does Riverdale closely follow the comic books?

Overall, Riverdale takes inspiration from the comic but makes significant alterations to the plot and characters. Some storylines are unique to the show and not found in the comic at all.

Yes, it does to a certain extent. But there are some creative liberties taken to make it more modern and appealing to a wider audience.

Riverdale has some connections to Archie Comics, but it also makes significant changes and additions to the storylines and character developments to make it more contemporary and engaging for the audience.

Not really. Riverdale takes some liberties and has a more modern and darker twist compared to the original Archie Comics.

Not very closely. Riverdale takes a lot of liberties and has many plotlines that deviate significantly from the comics.

It follows the basic framework but takes some creative liberties. There are differences in character development and storylines.

Not really. The TV show Riverdale takes a lot of liberties and has significant departures from the comics.

Invincible is known for its relatively faithful adaptation of the comic. It manages to capture the essence and key elements. Though there could be some artistic licenses taken here and there, they don't deviate significantly from the comic's essence.

The closeness varies. Certain aspects are replicated precisely, while others are adapted to fit the medium or add more drama. But the core essence of the comic is mostly retained.

The Invincible show mostly adheres to the comic. Some minor tweaks are made for better visual storytelling, but the core plot and characters remain the same.