The graphic novel is certainly much darker than the Netflix adaptation, killing Harvey instead of his brother, and playing into the trauma surrounding Sabrina's father more deeply with (~spoilers~) his spirit coming back in Harvey's body. I think I liked what the adaptation did, shifting the darkness in certain ways, such as those mentioned above, to make the horror hit a little more closer to home, not as on-the-nose.
One thing I really liked about the graphic novel was the Riverdale crossover: we actually got to see characters from the Riverdale universe come into Sabrina's world (much to their dismay, however), and I look forward to seeing whether that will come into play in the adaptation as well, seeing as the Riverdale TV show is so very popular already.
Reading this copy of Chilling Adventures: Vol I, there was an introduction by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, talking about his process, how he came to the story and how he found the right feel. I absolutely feel like the art style was positively reflected in the Netflix adaptation, and I found it perfectly on-key for the vibe of the story. I look forward to moving further into Sabrina's world, both reading and streaming.
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