Archie Gets Married!
- Posted by Johanna on April 18, 2009 at 5:10 pm
- Category: Archie Comics
This summer, Archie #600 features Archie marrying Veronica in a storyline that looks at the gang after they graduate college. It’s written by Michael Uslan (producer of many superhero movies) and drawn by Stan Goldberg, who’s been drawing Archie for almost 40 years.
Reportedly, this is only part 1 of a six-part storyline that will also show, in future issues, what would happen if Archie married Betty. Archie #600 is due out August 19.
This sounds like an imaginary, “what if”, possible future story, not any kind of new direction, although I’m not sure that’s been clear in the promotion. It may be to the publisher’s advantage that it isn’t, since the idea of Archie finally making a choice is getting the comic plenty of media attention. Plus, there’s good room for argument among those who disagree with his choice of Veronica and would prefer Betty.
April 18, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Tempting… I wonder if they might trade it, like they have been doing some of their more recent arcs.
And being more a fan of Jughead, I also wonder if his future will be shown here, or in a similar fashion in his own title down the line.
April 18, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I’m sure other characters will appear as well, and I’m guessing that a collection is very likely.
April 18, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Betty is clearly the better choice, but I can’t help but feel both sides of the story will be nothing but bittersweet.
Maybe for issue 1000 we’ll see Archie Tries Polygamy!
April 18, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Sounds interesting. It makes me want to look up that Archie TV movie from years back.
Though no “What if Archie married Cheryl Blossom?” For shame! :)
April 20, 2009 at 2:29 pm
wow, sounds awesome; it’s about tiem.
April 27, 2009 at 1:49 pm
[...] Johanna Draper Carlson drops the news that the 600th issue of Archie will have him marrying Veronica in one of those [...]
April 27, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Hopefully, part 3 will feature “What if Archie married Jughead?”
April 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Bwa ha ha! What a great, never-happen idea.
May 11, 2009 at 3:06 am
In that movie you mentioned Archie winds up marrying a complete stranger, Veronica is onto her umpteenth marriage(sixth?),Midge and Moose are still happily married, and Jughead is a divorced marriage counsellor with a son!!! I can’t remember what happened to Betty. It’s clear they went their seperate paths. I actually liked the movie and found the result strangely appropriate and easy to relate to. I’ve always found it strange Archies parent franchise is the only one never to be really tried as a live production in any form like Sabrina and Josie.
May 11, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Betty was a grade school teacher with a bossy boyfriend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie:_To_Riverdale_and_Back_Again
Apparently it was seen as a potential pilot for a TV series but it got crushed in the ratings. Too bad, as it would have been interesting to see what it would have been like. I hope the company puts it on DVD at some point.
May 22, 2009 at 7:05 pm
[...] Jones, “Comic Book Matrimonial Correspondent”, did a clip on Archie’s upcoming marriage on last night’s Rachel Maddow [...]
May 24, 2009 at 4:51 am
This Movie has been released on video at some point because that’s how I saw it a second time.
May 28, 2009 at 5:20 pm
if you ask me Archie should choose Betty but if i do recall Jughead had said in one particular issue if “if the day ever comes when if i kiss a girl … it will be you” he said as he talked to sad Betty because Archie had not taken her to the dance …. in the last box it shows Betty with a tear rolling down he face.. what do you think of that? That will probably lead to something!
May 29, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I’ve been reading Archie comics as long as I remember -this American small-town utopia called Riverdale never fails to bring a smile to my face, even today as I write from India (I’m 24 today). Archie comics was my first positive impression of US culture. The characters seem to be drawn from life and feel so real that sometimes, you just forget all that is pure fiction!
Archie is mostly an obnoxious idiot, but all the same, he has a heart of pure gold (I prefer the Jughead character more). Archie comics are basically a mish-mash of human emotions -anger, jealousy, love, humour, betrayal, sacrifice- all rolled into one. Archie comics are so different from all those annoying, “superhero” stories which fill entire shelves in bookstores around me. It’s indeed a challenging task to sustain for 70 years, a comic-book series on everyday life without invoking mindless violence. Hats off to the creative team of Archie for never running out of ideas to delight their readers.
Umm..in case I’m being a bit long-winded, I actually would like to congratulate Archie on his bold decision to marry Veronica. While it’s true most Archie fans could be disappointed with this (how on Earth could he shun homely, sweet-natured, caring Betty for that arrogant brat?), i think he’s made a perfectly wise choice.
I remember the first time I read about this famous love triangle, I was instantly drawn towards Veronica’s arrogant, brat-like manners. Betty is someone I never even noticed for a very long time. It was always “Archie and Veronica” for me. Some people accuse her of being proud, rich and vain. The truth is that’s what makes her exciting. She’s herself instead of being a kiss-ass like Betty. I mean at times when Betty ingratiates herself to Archie in such a demeaning way, it’s simply unacceptable. She’s certainly a talented, beautiful girl and should go for intelligent men -Archie just shouldn’t figure in her calculations.
Too late though. Enjoy your heart-break Betty. May you cry your heart out like a sore loser. Best wishes to Veronica and Archie.
May 29, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I guess that was what Archie would have chose if he were real. Veronica is not good enough for him because she dates other guys and has tons of guys falling for her. Why make Archie grow up when all we kids and teens want is for the series to go on forever? I hope that Archie does not pick Veronica or Betty at the end and not Cheryl Blossom either. Veronica looks really good with Reggie because they are both conceited, no offense. Betty and Archie are really meant for each other, they really are, and I really do not think it is fair that he picked Veronica over such a sweet and innocent girl who has longed for him for years ever since she was little. Veronica can find any guy but Betty can’t. She can find a guy but no one will love her as much as Archie can. But Archie finds other girl too and I think that they all have many years to find love for themselves because they aren’t really that ready yet for someone to propose and get married. I hope this is not the ending to this series because it will be a horrible ending to something like this, and me and other fans I know are very disappointed.
May 29, 2009 at 4:45 pm
James Schee is right. Maybe like “Love Showdown” which I haven’t read but know, he picks Cheryl Blossom so maybe he will pick her again. Good thinking James
May 29, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Key things to remember: 1) I suspect this is an imaginary story, like the one they did when the kids went to college 2) there’s going to be another part where he picks Betty 3) none of this is going to be permanent or even followed up on.
May 29, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Thanks Millie, Cheryl just gets a bad rap in my opinion.:)
The Archie show was released on VHS, I see Amazon lists it but you can only buy it used. It would be great to have it on DVD and Blue Ray too I guess. (just so they don’t feel left out)
May 30, 2009 at 11:40 am
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June 2, 2009 at 1:57 am
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June 17, 2009 at 11:37 pm
i can’t believe archie is getting married to veronica i mean she’s beautiful in all, but she’s a pain in the neck!!
June 30, 2009 at 3:11 am
Well, that’s surprising, and sad that he doesn’t choose Betty. Then again, I always thought Betty should hook up with Jughead anyway.
But you know what’s gonna happen– Archie’s going to propose to Veronica, then have second thoughts, propose to Betty, with everything getting steadily more confusing, but then in the end he’ll decide he won’t get married at all, and everything will be back to normal. At least, that’s how I expect the arc to go…
July 16, 2009 at 8:42 am
But they’re just in high school!
July 22, 2009 at 9:16 am
I think he should have married betty
July 24, 2009 at 8:12 am
[...] “during the beta launch period”, will also get the printed copies of the much-discussed “Archie Marries Veronica” storyline included for free. At six issues, $2.50 a pop, that covers a month and a half of the subscription, [...]
July 26, 2009 at 6:45 am
There is no way Archie will marry Veronica. I personally am in favour this marriage, but I feel its not gonna happen because of editorial concerns (remember when Superman died? And Captain America is coming back again)
I’ve written a highly comprehensive piece on the entire phenomena here:
http://strat.in/2009/06/why-archie-wont-marry-veronica/
I’d love to have your opinions on the entire discussion, particularly as I look at it from an industry point of view, and not just from the perspective of a fan.
July 26, 2009 at 7:10 am
I notice a factual error (the issue hasn’t come out yet) and an unpleasant amount of gender stereotyping in just your first paragraph. You are right that the marriage isn’t for real — this is going to be an imaginary story, and later in the storyline (unless they’ve changed their plans), we’ll also see the opposite, Archie marrying Betty instead.
August 4, 2009 at 10:45 am
[...] Uslan, superhero movie producer and writer of the Archie Gets Married storyline due out later this month, will also be writing the upcoming Pureheart the Powerful [...]
August 20, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Archie is dreaming one of his ideal dreams. Doesn’t anyone realize this? Things will get back to normal as soon as he wakes.
August 21, 2009 at 12:21 pm
It would make for more a more entertaining comic if Archie moved to Utah and tried to marry them both.
August 22, 2009 at 10:03 am
Johanna Says:
“This summer, Archie #600 features Archie marrying Veronica in a storyline that looks at the gang after they graduate college…”
“…You are right that the marriage isn’t for real — this is going to be an imaginary story, and later in the storyline (unless they’ve changed their plans), we’ll also see the opposite, Archie marrying Betty instead.”
Then to complete the triangle they can show readers a third fork in the road even later in the storyline, in which Betty and Veronica (after they find themselves (OK, more of themselves than they’ve already found) during college, come out as bi, and gradually fall for each other) marry each other after graduation.
September 12, 2009 at 6:46 pm
[...] it’s part one of the Archie marries Veronica story … and I’m sad to say I have to agree with Bob Greenberger that the story was [...]
September 24, 2009 at 4:06 pm
What I want to see is January McAndrews and Jughead get together.
Look it up, you’ll love it.
September 24, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I was named after this young lady (woman or whatever she is, old, lol), and I used to get picked on with it because of my name. I wondered what made my mom named me after a stuck-up rich kid.
But her being one of 16 she remembered reading or seeing the pictures of the comic when she was younger.
My ancestors also has had the names Archie, Betty, Reggie,Josie and Midge (her real name Margret), and my high school sweetheart was named Rodney we called Moose ( he was 6′5″ and I’m only 5′2″)
I came to realize the reason she has named me Veronica because of my generosity,faith and wisdom I carry on for the most richness I could ask for.
So is it worth the price for me to start reading these comic books or collect them since it could acollectors item?
September 25, 2009 at 7:40 am
I recommend people buy comics based on what they’re interested in reading, not any hypothetical future value. Things promoted as collector’s items are usually over-produced and rarely become scarce or valuable.
October 8, 2009 at 8:12 am
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October 15, 2009 at 11:11 am
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October 31, 2009 at 12:34 pm
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