Archie Andrews to finally get married!

[kvrdave]

It's all true.

[The Valeyard]

Originally Posted by Trevor

I could be wrong, but I think you'd have to call Archie comics "mainstream". I imagine their sales figures have always been fairly high, and perhaps higher than most DC and Marvel titles.

Maybe I didn't word it correctly but Archie was definitely meant to be apart of that mainstream comment.

[JP5683]

Anyone want to bid on this? I'll chip in 5 bucks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PEP-22-33-ARCHIE...mZ220326737012

[kvrdave]

Originally Posted by The Valeyard

Maybe I didn't word it correctly but Archie was definitely meant to be apart of that mainstream comment.

"apart" or "a part"?

[zoomgirl]

Originally Posted by big whoppa

No, I think he's black. Perhaps the only black man in all of Riverdale.

Isn't the coach black and he has a son named Chuck?

[ElementZ]

Coach Clayton and Chuck Clayton

[milpool]

Originally Posted by ElementZ

Coach Clayton...

"Floyd" to his peers

[Suprmallet]

Since it takes place in the future, why doesn't Archie marry some chick he met at a bar or at some business convention?

[big whoppa]

Originally Posted by zoomgirl

Isn't the coach black and he has a son named Chuck?

I'll give you 2. I don't ever remember seeing an Asian though.

[ElementZ]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_c...ie_Comics#Geri

[big whoppa]

^ Good find. I kind of amazed someone actually created an article on minor characters.

[Graftenberg]

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060915-Archie601.html



Press Release

When we announced that Archie proposed to Veronica in last month’s milestone ARCHIE #600, the response was off the charts! Fans everywhere just had to weigh in on this latest threat to the eternal love triangle—the cornerstone of Archie Comics for over 65 years, and the bane of Archie Andrews’ existence! Not only has the love triangle defined the Betty/Archie/Veronica relationship through the years; it has even threatened to dismantle it a time or 20.

There hasn’t been a more talked-about, more publicized Archie Comics story since “The Love Showdown.” While that ‘90s epic had readers choosing sides over the notion that Archie Andrews may finally choose between Betty & Veronica once and for all, the resolution of that tantalizing tale provided a way for the status quo to return.

Until now!

Now, what many consider “the unthinkable” is about to happen: Archie is going to marry Veronica!

You can get off the floor now.

Yes, nearly 70 years of Archie Comics history is about to be turned on its head, and the past 15 years’ worth of love triangle status quo faces potentially permanent extinction, in a story that will rock the world of everyone in Riverdale and be sure to keep people talking for months on end! In fact, we’ll even go so far as to call it the Archie Story of the Century. With a title like “Archie Marries Veronica Part 2: The Wedding,” how could we call it anything else?!

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! With Mr. Lodge footing the bill, it’s proving to be the most spectacular wedding ever to hit Riverdale... and perhaps the country! The guys all look spiffy in their tuxes, and the girls are gorgeous in their gowns... but just who is Betty’s date, Henry? This emotionally-charged tale will tug at your heartstrings as you witness Archie’s poignant heart-to-heart talk with Betty before the nuptials, the choked-up parents of the betrothed, and a surprise ending that will leave you speechless!

Acclaimed superhero movie producer Michael Uslan draws upon his lifelong love of Archie comic books to write this very special tale, rendered by legendary Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg! You are cordially invited to witness the Archie story of the century, so RSVP by ordering your copy today!

ARCHIE #601
THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY CONTINUES AS ARCHIE MARRIES VERONICA!!!

"Archie Marries Veronica Part 2: The Wedding": This is it - the issue where Archie fans all over the world pinch themselves to see if they only dreamt last issue's tale about Archie proposing to Veronica! Well, all we can say is prepare to be shell-shocked, because not only did he propose, but in this issue, wedding bells are ringing! 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! With Mr. Lodge footing the bill, it's proving to be the most spectacular wedding ever to hit Riverdale... and perhaps the country! The guys all look spiffy in their tuxes, and the girls are gorgeous in their gowns... but just who is Betty's date, Henry? This emotionally-charged tale will tug at your heartstrings as you witness Archie's poignant heart-to-heart talk with Betty before the nuptials, the choked-up parents of the betrothed, and a surprise ending that will leave you speechless! Don't miss the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous "Love Showdown," written by acclaimed superhero movie producer Michael Uslan and rendered by legendary Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg! You are cordially invited to witness the Archie story of the century, so RSVP by ordering your copy today!

SCRIPT: Michael Uslan
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: September 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 16th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 29th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

[Charlie Goose]

The reason Betty is tearing up is because of the odor from the beaker of sulfuric acid in her big purse. As soon as Veronica steps out of the jewelry store, Jughead has been paid to throw it in her face.

[Nick Danger]

You'd think that for their biggest marketing event in years, Archie Comics would have assigned a better artist to the cover.

[big whoppa]

^ I agree. Back in the day, the artwork was much better.

[kvrdave]

Reggie seems to be taking it well.

[ElementZ]

Because he knows he will still be laying the pipe to Ronnie. He's the dude.

[Nick Danger]

Reggie seems to be about to grab someone's twig and berries.

[Mrs. Danger]

"Emotionally charged"? Archie comics?

And, hey, why are all these people only children?

[brianluvdvd]

Originally Posted by kvrdave

This news will kill Big Ethel

Wow...I actually had this comic when I was a kid. Haven't seen it in over 25 years. Thanks for the flashback.

I agree on the artwork comment and was going to say something myself. Looks like a non-professional 15 year old drew it. Why?

[Adam Tyner]

Originally Posted by brianluvdvd

I agree on the artwork comment and was going to say something myself. Looks like a non-professional 15 year old drew it. Why?

On the entirely opposite end of the spectrum, it was drawn by a 77 year old (!).

[ytrez]

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner

On the entirely opposite end of the spectrum, it was drawn by a 77 year old (!).

Exactly. Here's a guy who's apparently been associated with Archie comics since the 70's who's been given a plum assignment like drawing the cover to what might be the biggest story in the publisher's history. I think it's great that Archie Comics respects their past and their artists. Marvel shit on Jack Kirby for years but at least Archie knows how to treat their talent. And while it isn't the best comic art I've ever seen, it is consistent with the traditional Archie style. Good for them.

[brianluvdvd]

Maybe it's the inker's fault on the above cover.

[davidh777]

Archie went for the $.

I admit I picked up a couple Double Digests a while back out of nostalgia, but they were pretty unengaging. I did enjoy this, though:

[LurkerDan]

There's a sub-forum to book talk????