![]() ![]() Everett CollectionĪnd then, we don't really know how else to sugarcoat it: Archie dies. But with Betty filling in the back half of this story, the reality is that he doesn't pick either one, or he picks both, or however you want to say it. Picking Veronica first was a surefire way to dredge up interest, get people talking, and convince people to buy and read. Someone had to go first, and Veronica is clearly the more divisive choice, mostly because Archie and Betty have usually been painted as soulmates. You might argue that the fact that Archie picks Veronica first is telling in and of itself, but that's the most you could say to come to any kind of conclusion. In Issue #606, we get the epilogue to this story: Archie snaps out of these visions of the future. They plan a gorgeous wedding and live happily ever after. Yes, we're suddenly thrust into an alternate universe that shows everything that would happen if Archie were to choose Betty instead. when Archie proposes to and marries Betty. This all seems fine and dandy until Issue #603. In subsequent issues, the two plan a gorgeous wedding and welcome a beautiful set of twins. In Issue #600, Archie proposes to and marries Veronica. But there are some answers in the pages of the original franchise.įirst of all, there is a storyline in the Archie comics where Archie gets married. ![]() This who-will-he-choose model has persisted through the decades and decades of comic-book issues. In the comics, Archie is forever caught in a love triangle between Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge. Betty & Veronica Friends Forever: Game On! is due out in stores next Wednesday, May 3rd.Does Archie End Up With Betty or Veronica in Archie Comics? It’s by the creative team of writer George Gladir, penciller Howard Bender, inker Henry Scarpelli, colorist Barry Grossman, and letterer Bill Yoshida.Ĭheck out both the 3-page preview of “Be Glitched” and the complete “Video Strategy” below. That story, “Video Strategy,” was originally presented in 1991’s Life with Archie #284. ![]() I can’t wait for everyone to read it and see Dan’s amazing art!”Īlong with the new story, The Beat is also excited to exclusively share a full reprinted story from the new one-shot. “This story has a fun, magical backdrop of familiar video games,” he said, “And reinforces the message that good friends have each other’s backs, and always look out for those that might need a helping hand. Robbins described the themes of the story, and in turn praised Parent’s artwork on the issue. “You’ve got our classic characters, plus new ones, another match-up between Sabrina and Amber, and the nostalgia of video games and arcades! Ron’s script is so fun it shows he and I share a warm feeling for arcades of the past.” “There’s a lot to unpack in this fun story!” added penciller Dan Parent. I love how Betty’s initial thought is that Trick & Treat need to be saved, and the gang makes that their primary mission.” “Of course, someone like Amber Nightstone would try to ruin that kind of fun just to toy with Sabrina, and this time she’s brought along Trick & Treat as backup. “For this story, it was so much fun tapping into the core memories I have of playing video games at splashy, noisy arcades, like Cook’s in Mamaroneck, NY,” writer Ron Robbins told The Beat of writing the new story. The character first appeared in last year’s Sabrina Anniversary Spectacular, as a nemesis for everyone’s favorite teenage witch. “Be Glitched” is the latest appearance for recent addition to the Archie stable of characters Amber Nightstone. Unbeknownst to her, rival Amber Nightstone (along with her new pals Trick and Treat) arrive on the scene to cause some magical MMORPG mayhem! A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this collection of tales of video games, digital drama, and virtual reality realness! In “Be Glitched,” Sabrina joins Betty, Veronica, and the gang for some fun at the Riverdale Arcade. ![]()
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