Veronica to marry Archie??!!!
MATTHEW PRICE, Features Editor
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Published: September 1, 2009
In last month’s "Archie” No. 600, perpetual comic-book teenager Archie Andrews jumped into the future and proposed marriage to ritzy Veronica Lodge.
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Do you approve of Archie settling down with Veronica, or is Betty the perfect choice? E-mail me with your thoughts at mprice@opubco. com.
Veronica, half of the "Betty and Veronica” duo that have long-competed for Archie’s heart, appears to have won the round, as "Archie” No. 601, on sale Sept. 16, features "Archie Marries Veronica Part 2: The Wedding.”
"This is the unforgettable epic that hurtles readers into Archie’s future — and it’s a future where
Riverdale’s favorite rich girl wins his hand in marriage!” states an
Archie Comics news release.
The story is written by
Michael Uslan (the producer of the 1989 "Batman” film) and drawn by
Stan Goldberg.
Are Archie fans disappointed that blond
Betty Cooper, the stable, helpful girl next door is being set aside for Veronica? Many are. As reported by
The Associated Press, comic book store owner
Dave Luebke protested the decision by selling his copy of the rare "Archie” No. 1.
Luebke’s "Archie Comics” No. 1 sold for $38,837 from
Dallas’
Heritage Auction Galleries, which may have softened the sting.
One "Archie” artist,
Dan Parent, was sketching "Archie marries Betty” drawings for fans in
San Diego who were upset by the choice of Veronica, as well.
So, is this it for Archie’s single days? Archie Comics is playing it close to the vest, but solicitation info from the company for November’s "Archie Comics” No. 603 indicates Archie’s future may not be absolute.
"Life has taken some amazing turns for Archie and his friends lately,” the release says. "What path will Archie follow next? One thing is certain: Should he choose to venture back down memory lane, anything can happen!”
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