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5 details you may have missed on the latest 'Riverdale' episode

Archie hides with Pop Tate.
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Warning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode 21 of The CW's "Riverdale," titled "Judgment Night."

"Riverdale" was full of violent riots and shocking moments during Wednesday's episode. 

Some of the most wild moments included Cheryl going full superhero on the Black Hood, the serial killer's identity being revealed as Hal, Fangs dying, and Jughead being beaten and left for dead. It was an emotional roller coaster that featured some subtle details. 

INSIDER worked with Archie Comics to reveal six details you might have missed.

Veronica makes another reference to DC Comics when she asks Hermione if the family is trying to turn Riverdale into Gotham City.

Veronica and Hermione argue about the family.
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The characters on "Riverdale" have made other references to DC Comics before, and DC characters have made appearances in Archie Comics. A crossover comic called "Archie Meets Batman '66" will be released in July.

Cheryl mentions the "houses beyond the pines."

Cheryl went hunting.
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"The Place Beyond the Pines" is a 2012 crime movie starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Mahershala Ali, and Eva Mendes.

When the Southside Serpents vote, they make their hands into snake fangs.

Sweet Pea and Toni vote.
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When the camera pans out, viewers can see Cheryl raising her hand like normal, but the rest of the group voting with their fingers bent. 

Betty hitting Hal over the head with the fireplace shovel called back to her hitting Mr. Svenson over the head with a shovel.

Betty and Alice beat Hal.
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When Mr. Svenson was having Betty bury Archie, she eventually hit him over the head with the shovel. To stop her father from choking her mom, Betty hits him over the head. Alice then also lands a second blow with the shovel. 

Follow @ArchieComics on Twitter for other "Riverdale" Easter eggs and more.

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