In the Riverdale comics, Jughead is still going strong. There are no storylines where he meets his demise. The creators have kept him as an ongoing part of the comic universe.
It has some similarities, but also quite a few differences. Riverdale takes inspiration from the Archie Comics but adds its own modern twists and storylines.
Definitely! Riverdale draws inspiration from Archie Comics. The show retains many of the familiar characters and settings while adding new storylines and drama to keep things interesting.