Marries . . .

By Michael Uslan
Illustrated by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith
Lettering by Jack Morelli
Coloring by Glenn Whitmore

Introduction by Danica McKellar

Abrams ComicArts, New York

Marries . . .

By Michael Uslan
Illustrated by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith
Lettering by Jack Morelli
Coloring by Glenn Whitmore

Introduction by Danica McKellar

Abrams ComicArts, New York

 To the ones who led me to the road less traveled . . .
Lil and Joe, and Paul; Nancy, David, and Sarah.
And they have made all the difference.
—M. U.
To Pauline, Stephen, Bennett, and Heidi.
—S. G.
Acknowledgments
My personal thanks go out to Golden Agers John Goldwater, Bob
Montana, Dan DeCarlo, Vic Bloom, Harry Shorten, Louis Silberkleit,
Maurice Coyne, and all the great artists and writers from “The Greatest
Generation” who bequeathed Archie to the world. And for making this
historic series possible, Victor Gorelick, Jon Goldwater, Fred Mausser,
Nancy Silberkleit, the legendary and great Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith,
Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore, Mike Pellerito, Rik Offenberger, Paul
Castiglia, Ellen Leonforte, Joe Pepitone, Tito Peña, Carlos Antunes,
Stephen Oswald, Paul Kaminski, Joe Morciglio, Suzannah Rowntree,
and Duncan McLachlan. For their familial support, Nancy, David, Sarah,
and Paul Uslan. To my own three real-life Jugheads (or was I their
Jughead?), Bobby Klein, Barry Milberg, and Marc Caplan. And to the
two girls in high school who were my own Betty & Veronica (you know
who you are)!
—M. U.
Editor: Sofia Gutierrez
Project Manager: Charles Kochman
Design: Neil Egan with Francis Coy
Production Manager: Ankur Ghosh
Danica McKellar photograph on page 7: Dana Patrick
Stan Goldberg photograph on page 208: Pauline Goldberg
Glenn Whitmore photograph on page 208: Deb Rehling
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Uslan, Michael, 1951–
[Archie. Selections]
Archie marries—/ Michael Uslan ; illustrated by Stan Goldberg and
Bob Smith.
p. cm.
Issues 600–606.
ISBN 978-0-8109-9620-5 (alk. paper)
1. Comic books, strips, etc. I. Goldberg, Stan. II. Smith, Bob (Bob A.),
1951– III. Title.
PN6728.A72U85 2010
741.5'973—dc22
2010010558
TM & © 2010 Archie Comic Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.
The individual characters’ names and likenesses are the exclusive
trademarks of Archie Comic Publications, Inc. ARCHIE characters
created by John L. Goldwater. The likenesses of the original Archie
characters were created by Bob Montana. All stories previously
published and copyrighted by Archie Comic Publications, Inc. in
magazine form in 2009–2010. Nothing may be reprinted in whole or
part without written permission from Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
oY u are in viß eâ
Program
Thanks to Henry Scarpelli, Dan DeCarlo, Bob Montana, Al Hartley, and
Bob Oksner; and to my editors, Stan Lee and Victor Gorelick. 6 Introduction
—S. G. by Danica McKellar
Abrams ComicArts would like to thank the contributions of the creative
team: Michael Uslan, Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, and Chapter 1
Glenn Whitmore. This book would not have been possible without
the tremendous efforts of everyone at Archie, Inc., in particular Jon
8 Archie Marries Veronica: “The Proposal”
Goldwater, Victor Gorelick, Mike Pellerito, and Stephen Oswald. We  no. 600, October 2009
would also like to thank Danica McKellar for her amazing introduction,
and Laura Nolan for her assistance. Thanks also to Charles Kochman
and Sofia Gutiérrez (editorial); Neil Egan, Francis Coy, and Michelle Chapter 2
Ishay-Cohen (design); Ankur Ghosh and Anet Sirna-Bruder 34 Archie Marries Veronica: “The Wedding”
(production); Kristina Tully and Tammi Guthrie (legal); Jack Copley
no. 601, November 2009
(digital archivist); and Jonathan Bennett (coloring).
Chapter 3
60 Archie Marries Veronica: “It’s Twins!”
no. 602, December 2009
Chapter 4
86 Archie Marries Betty: “Will You Marry Me?”
no. 603, January 2010
Introduction copyright © 2010 Danica McKellar
Chapter 5
Published in 2010 by Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored 112 Archie Marries Betty: “You May Kiss the Bride!”
in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, no. 604, February 2010
mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
written permission from the publisher.
Chapter 6
ComicArts is a registered trademark of Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 138 Archie Marries Betty: “Happily Ever After”
Cover coloring by Neil Egan with Francis Coy no. 605, March 2010
Printed and bound in China
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
164 Epilogue
Archie Gets Married: “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”
Abrams books are available at special discounts when purchased
in quantity for premiums and promotions as well as fundraising or no. 606, April 2010
educational use. Special editions can also be created to specification.
For details, contact specialmarkets@abramsbooks.com or the address
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175 Interviews & Supplementary Material
208 About the Contributors
àµ
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New York, NY 10011
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 To the ones who led me to the road less traveled . . .
Lil and Joe, and Paul; Nancy, David, and Sarah.
And they have made all the difference.
—M. U.
To Pauline, Stephen, Bennett, and Heidi.
—S. G.
Acknowledgments
My personal thanks go out to Golden Agers John Goldwater, Bob
Montana, Dan DeCarlo, Vic Bloom, Harry Shorten, Louis Silberkleit,
Maurice Coyne, and all the great artists and writers from “The Greatest
Generation” who bequeathed Archie to the world. And for making this
historic series possible, Victor Gorelick, Jon Goldwater, Fred Mausser,
Nancy Silberkleit, the legendary and great Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith,
Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore, Mike Pellerito, Rik Offenberger, Paul
Castiglia, Ellen Leonforte, Joe Pepitone, Tito Peña, Carlos Antunes,
Stephen Oswald, Paul Kaminski, Joe Morciglio, Suzannah Rowntree,
and Duncan McLachlan. For their familial support, Nancy, David, Sarah,
and Paul Uslan. To my own three real-life Jugheads (or was I their
Jughead?), Bobby Klein, Barry Milberg, and Marc Caplan. And to the
two girls in high school who were my own Betty & Veronica (you know
who you are)!
—M. U.
Editor: Sofia Gutierrez
Project Manager: Charles Kochman
Design: Neil Egan with Francis Coy
Production Manager: Ankur Ghosh
Danica McKellar photograph on page 7: Dana Patrick
Stan Goldberg photograph on page 208: Pauline Goldberg
Glenn Whitmore photograph on page 208: Deb Rehling
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Uslan, Michael, 1951–
[Archie. Selections]
Archie marries—/ Michael Uslan ; illustrated by Stan Goldberg and
Bob Smith.
p. cm.
Issues 600–606.
ISBN 978-0-8109-9620-5 (alk. paper)
1. Comic books, strips, etc. I. Goldberg, Stan. II. Smith, Bob (Bob A.),
1951– III. Title.
PN6728.A72U85 2010
741.5'973—dc22
2010010558
TM & © 2010 Archie Comic Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.
The individual characters’ names and likenesses are the exclusive
trademarks of Archie Comic Publications, Inc. ARCHIE characters
created by John L. Goldwater. The likenesses of the original Archie
characters were created by Bob Montana. All stories previously
published and copyrighted by Archie Comic Publications, Inc. in
magazine form in 2009–2010. Nothing may be reprinted in whole or
part without written permission from Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
oY u are in viß eâ
Program
Thanks to Henry Scarpelli, Dan DeCarlo, Bob Montana, Al Hartley, and
Bob Oksner; and to my editors, Stan Lee and Victor Gorelick. 6 Introduction
—S. G. by Danica McKellar
Abrams ComicArts would like to thank the contributions of the creative
team: Michael Uslan, Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, and Chapter 1
Glenn Whitmore. This book would not have been possible without
the tremendous efforts of everyone at Archie, Inc., in particular Jon
8 Archie Marries Veronica: “The Proposal”
Goldwater, Victor Gorelick, Mike Pellerito, and Stephen Oswald. We  no. 600, October 2009
would also like to thank Danica McKellar for her amazing introduction,
and Laura Nolan for her assistance. Thanks also to Charles Kochman
and Sofia Gutiérrez (editorial); Neil Egan, Francis Coy, and Michelle Chapter 2
Ishay-Cohen (design); Ankur Ghosh and Anet Sirna-Bruder 34 Archie Marries Veronica: “The Wedding”
(production); Kristina Tully and Tammi Guthrie (legal); Jack Copley
no. 601, November 2009
(digital archivist); and Jonathan Bennett (coloring).
Chapter 3
60 Archie Marries Veronica: “It’s Twins!”
no. 602, December 2009
Chapter 4
86 Archie Marries Betty: “Will You Marry Me?”
no. 603, January 2010
Introduction copyright © 2010 Danica McKellar
Chapter 5
Published in 2010 by Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored 112 Archie Marries Betty: “You May Kiss the Bride!”
in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, no. 604, February 2010
mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
written permission from the publisher.
Chapter 6
ComicArts is a registered trademark of Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 138 Archie Marries Betty: “Happily Ever After”
Cover coloring by Neil Egan with Francis Coy no. 605, March 2010
Printed and bound in China
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
164 Epilogue
Archie Gets Married: “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”
Abrams books are available at special discounts when purchased
in quantity for premiums and promotions as well as fundraising or no. 606, April 2010
educational use. Special editions can also be created to specification.
For details, contact specialmarkets@abramsbooks.com or the address
below.
175 Interviews & Supplementary Material
208 About the Contributors
àµ
115 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
www.abramsbooks.com
96 97
96 97
 Michael Uslan’s script (above) and Stan Goldberg’s pencils
(right) for page 84 (Archie no. 602, December 2009).

178
 Michael Uslan’s script (above) and Stan Goldberg’s pencils
(right) for page 84 (Archie no. 602, December 2009).

178
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188 189
About the Contributors
Stan Goldberg is a veteran, award-
winning comic book artist who
has worked more than sixty years
in the industry and is best known
for illustrating Archie comics for
more than four decades. He started
his career at age sixteen in 1949
as a staff colorist for Timely (now
known as Marvel Comics). Two years later he became the
color department manager, and colored not just interiors,
but every cover throughout the fifties. In 1958 Goldberg
went freelance, but continued to work for Marvel until
the mid-1960s, designing the color for all of their classic
super heroes and villains, including Spider-Man, the
Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Incredible Hulk. He
has also illustrated for DC Comics, National Lampoon,
Redbook, Seventeen, Ms., Working Woman, and many other
magazines. Stan Goldberg lives in Beechhurst, New York.
Jon Goldwater is the son of Archie
Comics founder, publisher, and editor
John L. Goldwater. The Archie line
of comic books is one of the most
successful, longest running series
of titles in the history of the comics
industry (their first comic was published
in 1939). Goldwater began his career
twenty years ago as partner at Zak Concerts, the Japanese
concert promoter. He is the former president and CEO of
AFA Music Group, Ltd., and the executive producer of the
film The Return of Superfly (1990). He has also served as
president and CEO of Crash Management Inc. Using his
experience in the entertainment industry, Goldwater plans
on bringing the gang from Riverdale to a larger multimedia
audience. He is the driving force behind the Archie Comics
digital initiative as well as building new partnerships in
the publishing and entertainment industries. He is also
developing new projects focusing on not just Archie, Betty,
Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie, but other long-standing
Archie properties as well, such as Katy Keene, Li’l Jinx,
the Red Circle Heroes, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie
and the Pussycats, Cosmo the Merry Martian, Pat the
Brat, Wilbur Wilkins, Bingo Wilkins, and Suzie and Sam
Hill, to name just a few. Jon Goldwater looks forward to
expanding the role of his family’s company, Archie Comic
Publications, to prominence in the comic book medium as
well as in other media.
Victor Gorelick is the co-president/
editor-in-chief of Archie Comics
Publications, Inc., and has been working
at Archie Comics for almost fifty years.
He joined Archie as an art assistant
in October 1958, and over the years
has served as production manager, art
director, and managing editor. Gorelick
has unique knowledge of every facet of the editorial
process required to create and publish successful comics.
He has been a writer, colorist, letterer, and everything in
between. He has developed a keen sense for producing good,
clean, wholesome content for Archie Comics. Through
the years he has helped to build a bond of trust with Archie
readers of all ages. Gorelick has worked closely with
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numerous companies and organizations, designing and
producing various custom comic books. For example, he
has overseen collaborations between Archie Comics and
Kraft General Foods, Radio Shack, Alcoholics Anonymous,
the City and County of San Diego, and even the FBI. He was
on the Comic Magazine Association of America’s Comics
Code Authority Guidelines Committee, and is a member
of the Board of Advisors for the Joe Kubert School, where
many of today’s comics artists develop their craft. He also
teaches cartooning in the College for Kids program at
Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, New York.
Jack Morelli is an author (Heroes of the
Negro Leagues, Abrams, 2007), artist, and
designer. He has worked in production and
editorial at Marvel Comics, freelance for
DC Comics and Archie Comics, and has
been a comic book hand letterer for more
than thirty years. He lives in upstate New
York with his wife Christie Scheele and
their twins.
Bob Smith was born in Aberdeen,
Washington, in 1951. Raised in Grayland,
Washington, he left the family cranberry
farm after graduating with a degree
in fine art from Western Washington
State College. He moved to New York in
1975, and found work as an inker for DC
Comics. Twenty-three years and several
comic book publishers later, he landed at Archie Comics.
Since 1998, Bob Smith’s work has appeared in numerous
Archie titles and on the Archie newspaper strip. In 2009 he
moved back to Washington, and lives in Covington.
Michael Uslan is an award-winning
writer and executive producer of
the Batman films, most recently The
Dark Knight (2008), the third highest
grossing film in movie history. He was
the first instructor to teach comics
at an accredited university (Indiana
University in 1970) and wrote the first
textbook on comics, The Comic Book in
America. His autobiography, The Boy Who Loved Batman,
is being published in Spring 2011. Uslan lives in Montclair,
New Jersey.
Glenn Whitmore’s comic book
ambitions began at age ten, when he
first attended the Joe Kubert School
of Cartoon and Graphic Art. Glenn
graduated in 1987. A year later he began
an eleven-year run as colorist on the
Superman titles for DC Comics, which
included landmark storylines of the
hero’s engagement, death, return, and marriage to Lois
Lane. For more than twenty years, Glenn has also provided
color to popular comic book titles such as The Power of
Shazam, Justice Society, Nexus, and most recently, Archie.
He lives in Succasunna, New Jersey.
 Archie
Marries . . .
Michael Uslan is a writer and the producer After almost seventy years,
of the Batman films. He was the first Archie Andrews finally gets
instructor to teach comics at an accredited married—to Veronica.
university (Indiana University in 1970), and Or does he marry Betty?
is an avid comic book fan and collector.
In celebration of the 600th issue of Archie,
Stan Goldberg is a veteran comic book the story of the century—Archie Gets

Marries . . . Marries . . .
artist who has worked more than fifty years Married!—was released and made headlines
in the industry and is best known for his all over the world. The eternal love triangle
work illustrating Archie comics and super that has been the cornerstone of Archie for
heroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic almost seven decades is finally untangled
Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk. in the six-part story that started with the
release of “The Proposal” on August 19,
Bob Smith has been the main inker for 2009, one of the bestselling comics of the
Archie for the past several years and has year, and culminated in spring 2010 with
previously worked with DC Comics on “Happily Ever After.” The storyline, written
series such as Plastic Man, Super Friends, by Michael Uslan and illustrated by veteran
and Batman. Archie artist Stan Goldberg, begins when
Archie finds himself strolling up Memory
Lane, and marries the wealthy and cultured
Veronica Lodge. Later, we see what happens
Archie Marries . . . when he strolls down Memory Lane and
Written by Michael Uslan marries the wholesome, peppy girl next
Illustrated by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith door, Betty Cooper.
200 full-color illustrations
208 pages, 7 1/2 × 11˝ This pivotal series of six issues is bound
Hardcover with double die-cut slipcase in hardcover, encased in a double die-cut
and facsimile comic slipcase, and packaged with a facsimile
reprint of a classic Archie comic. The
ISBN: 978-0-8109-9620-5 book includes supplementary comics
U.S. $24.95 Can. $32.50 U.K. £15.99
material created especially for this edition,
Comics Art
including script outtakes, never-before-
Rights: World seen sketches, thumbnails, annotations, and
Pub month: October exclusive interviews with writer Michael
Uslan, illustrator Stan Goldberg, inker Bob
To place an order: Smith, colorist Glenn Whitmore, letterer
Please call your sales representative or Hachette Book Group at Jack Morelli, longtime Archie editor Victor
800.759.0190 or fax 800.286.9471 Gorlick, and Archie CEO Jon Goldwater.
To inquire about publicity:
Please call 212.519.1232 or fax 212.366.0809
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