Archie #600 - Archie Marries Veronica: The Proposal Part 1 (Of 6)

The eternal love triangle is the cornerstone of for over 65 years—and the bane of Archie Andrews' existence. In fact, over the years it has not only defined the Betty/Archie/Veronica relationship, but has even threatened to dismantle it, as in the landmark “Love Showdown” storyline from 1994 and ’95. When Archie Comics announced that Archie Andrews may finally choose between Betty & Veronica once and for all, the response from the media, fans and retailers alike was unprecedented—and with good reason! The landmark "Love Showdown" storyline threatened the certainty of the love triangle and all it stood for, nearly bringing an end to the friendships of all three characters. Without question, the “Love Showdown” was the most talked-about, most publicized and most popular Archie Comics story ever... until now. The past 15 years’ worth of love triangle status quo really could be facing 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, this could very well be the Archie Story of the Century. With a title like , how could it be anything else? This 600th issue, released today, August 19, 2009 is certainly a milestone in more ways than one. This is the first of a six-part story arc with the succeeding five issues to be released every four weeks thereafter.

"Archie Marries Veronica Part 1: The Proposal." It's the milestone 600th issue and we're serving up the Archie story of the century as Archie marries Veronica! Could it be true? Has Archie finally decided to take the plunge and propose to comics' favorite rich girl? Make way for this special story that takes a look at Archie and his friends after they graduate college. Will the friends stay in Riverdale or disperse? What would lead Archie to have marriage on his mind? And why would he choose Veronica over Betty? How will Betty react? Two things are certain: with the Lodges as hosts, this will be the biggest wedding Riverdale has ever seen - and the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous "Love Showdown!" (W) Michael Uslan; (A) Stan Goldberg --

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