Chvrches get animated for Archie Comics

Chvrches are to be the first ‘IRL’ act to star in the Archie Comics series ‘The Archies’, MTV News has revealed.

They’ll appear briefly in the second issue of the well-loved characters’ new spin-off, and star in the third.

“We’re taking The Archies out of Riverdale and sending them on tour across the country to experience everything a touring band goes through,” says writer Matthew Rosenberg. “Taking them out of their elements is really key. That plays a lot into their roles in the band and who they are.”

“Adding real bands in the mix gives the series a must-read twist and opens the door for Matt, Joe and I to get our favourite bands into Riverdale,” adds fellow writer Alex Segura. “One of the first bands Matt and I thought of was CHVRCHES just because they’ve got such a modern, fun vibe and we’re both fans of the music.”