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Bite Sized Archie @bitesizedarchie.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Comic book timelines: how do they work?

Panel 1

This panel is set in 1941!

We’re in a classroom at Riverdale High. Mr. Weatherbee is at the front of the class, near the chalkboard, which is green. The word DETENTION is written on the board in white chalk. We can see Archie sitting at a desk near Weatherbee. A calendar on the wall reads MAY 1941

MR. WEATHERBEE, with anger in his face: Unless you want to spend the rest of your life in detention, I suggest you change your attitude!

ARCHIE, upset at the fact that he’s in trouble: Gosh, you bet, Mr. Weatherbee!

Panel 2

This panel is set in 1961!

MR. WEATHERBEE, furious that he’s still dealing with this kid, somehow 20 years later: I’ll keep giving you detention until you shape up, Archie!

ARCHIE, starting to realize that he’ll never get out of detention, with his head on the desk: Gee, give me a break, Mr. Weatherbee!

Panel 3

This panel is set in 1981! The chalkboard is now a blackboard. Archie’s outfit is 80s teen style.

MR. WEATHERBEE, close to having a breakdown at being stuck in this sliding timeline: You’re stuck in here with me until you get your head on straight!

ARCHIE, defiant and empowered: Not likely, I’m graduating soon!

Panel 4

This panel is set in 2021! The chalkboard is now a smart board! Archie is surrounded by tech - a tablet, Nintendo Switch, airpods, etc.

MR. WEATHERBEE, completely dejected and worn out, near crying: I was wrong! You’re not stuck here with me! I’m stuck in here with you!

ARCHIE, looking directly at the camera, with a sly grin on his face: Nobody can escape the sliding timeline!