He has two girlfriends, betty cooper and veronica lodge who both compete for his attention. He shuffled off this mortal coil by taking a bullet for his friend, an openly gay senator who was campaigning for gun. So guys archie is dead and if you want a copy get one quick cause there not going to last long. And then, we dont really know how else to sugar coat it. Jul 16, 2014 archie comic book fans are battling mixed emotions as their beloved archie is killed. The famous frecklefaced comic book icon is meeting his demise in wednesdays instalment of life with archie when he. Jul 14, 2014 rest in peace, archie andrews 19412014. In 2010, it was revived as a magazinesized comic devoted to stories that grew out of archie marries veronica archie marries betty.
The companys many titles feature the fictional teenagers archie andrews, jughead jones, betty cooper, veronica lodge, reggie mantle, sabrina spellman, and josie and the pussycats the company began in 1939 as mlj comics, which primarily published superhero comics. Fans will experience on epic tale of archies future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of the mosttalked about archie stories of all time. This photo provided by archie comics shows archie in his final moments of life in the comic book, life with archie, issue 37. Archibald archie andrews debuted in pep comics 22 cover dated dec. After all, official the official synopsis for the upcoming. She even gets him to take her to a dance on saturday night where all the students have to dress up like monsters. The assailant is not a fan of two of kellers core issues. He was shot at pop tates restaurant in riverdale while protecting his friend kevin keller, a newlyelected senator. The famous frecklefaced comic book icon is meeting his demise in wednesdays installment of life with archie when he intervenes. Archie andrews appears to be dead now, all shock value aside, its rather unlikely that archie really is dead. Archibald archie andrews debuted in pep comics 22 coverdated dec. Archie throws himself in the path of a gunman who is threatening his friends, including the openly gay senator kevin keller. Archie killed while saving gay friend in comic book.
Jul 19, 2014 so guys archie is dead and if you want a copy get one quick cause there not going to last long. Redheaded comic book teen archie andrews has been hanging out with pals in riverdale since 1941, and the biggest enemy he ever had was indecision. When it was announced in april that the frecklefaced andrews would. Life with archie comic book character archie andrews killed. In april, archie comics released the news that its lead. Archie proved to be popular enough to warrant his own selftitled ongoing comic book series which began publication in the winter of 1942 and ran. Archibald andrews, created in 1941 by publisher john l. Life with archie comic book character archie andrews killed trying to save gay mate the famous frecklefaced comic book icon archie is. We take a look at the final moments of a comic book icon. Why archie andrewss impending comicbook death makes me so.
Archie, the comic book icon in the riverdale high letter sweater, has been hanging out with best buddy jughead jones at the choklit shop and struggling with the bettyorveronica quandry for more than seven decades. Jul 15, 2014 for most of archie andrews life, the redheaded comic book icons biggest quandary was whether he liked veronica or betty. Archie comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the bestknown pop culture creations. The famous frecklefaced comic book icon archie is to be killed off, taking a bullet for his openly gay best. This image provided by archie comics shows archie in his final moments of life in the comic book, life with archie, issue 37. Fans will experience on epic tale of archies future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of. T he longrunning comic book character archie andrews, 74, died on wednesday. Betty cooper, forming the love triangle driving many of the comics plot lines. The original archie andrews never really makes his choice. But now comes word that archie is headed for that great malt shop in the sky. He has two girlfriends, betty cooper and veronica lodge who both compete for. Goldwater and artist bob montana in collaboration with writer vic bloom, is the main character in the archie comics franchise, including the longrunning archie andrews radio series, a syndicated comic strip, the archie show, archie s weird mysteries, and riverdale. Veronica thinks that a monster roaming the halls of riverdale high is really archie in disguise.
Published august 19th 2014 by archie comics first published august 5th 2014. A life celebrated by paul kupperberg the title says it all. Archie killed while saving gay friend in comic book mashable. The characters impending death comes in wednesdays installment of. Life with archie comic book character archie andrews. Archie to be killed saving gay best friend from bullet in. In this book, truly meeting the character of archie andrews, you gain a sense of the selflessness and. Since 1941, comic book fans have followed the exploits of teenaged archie andrews and his friends. This photo provided by archie comics shows archie in his final moments of life in a scene from the comic book, life with archie, issue 36. Archie andrews, the frecklefaced redhead whose love for two completely different women permeated american pop culture for decades, has. Archie comics pays tribute to royal baby may 08, 2019 9.
The health nuts, script by frank doyle, pencils by harry lucey. Watch archie andrews scare riverdale star kj apa on ellen. When it was announced in april that the frecklefaced andrews would meet his demise in an upcoming issue. As is tradition on the talk show, apa became the target of a scary surprise but not anything. Archies character was killed in the second to last issue, life. History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series life with archie, as americas most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. Archie andrews may not be a superhero, but the comic book icon sure is going out like one. Archie becomes very interested in vigorous exercise.
Apr 08, 2014 since 1941, comic book fans have followed the exploits of teenaged archie andrews and his friends. Archie to be shot saving gay friend in comic book cbs news. He will be killed during an assassination attempt on his friend, an openly gay. Archie comics pays tribute to royal baby hollywood reporter. Via addicting info, some sad news about a longtime comic book figure, who goes out heroically in a story about gun control comic books are taking a political turn toward the serious. The longrunning comic book character archie andrews, 74, died on wednesday. Jul 14, 2014 this photo provided by archie comics shows the cover of the comic book, life with archie, issue 36. Apr 15, 2017 who does archie end up with in the comic books. Legendary comic book character archie andrews will. In this book, truly meeting the character of archie andrews, you gain a sense of the selflessness and love he held in his heart for his friends. Jul 15, 2014 life with archie comic book character archie andrews killed trying to save gay mate. Jul 16, 2014 t he longrunning comic book character archie andrews, 74, died on wednesday. Archie comics publisher and coceo jon goldwater said. Archie andrews is an only child, who resides in the town of riverdale where he attends riverdale high.
In 2010, the archie comics were revived with the title life with archie, and in. Archie over years archies shocking demise pictures cbs. First face appearance of archie andrews on a comic book cover. This photo provided by archie comics shows the cover of the comic book, life with archie, issue 36. Wednesday, the freckled hero will be shot down thwarting an assassination attempt on his best friend, newly elected sen.
Jul 14, 2014 archie to be shot saving gay friend in comic book. Life with archie is a comic book published by archie comics from 1958 to 1991. In 2010, it was revived as a magazinesized comic devoted to stories that grew out of archie marries veronicaarchie marries betty. Archie comics, the publisher of his adventures, has announced that he will sacrifice. It featured archie andrews in adventure stories that were more dramatic than the standard archie tales. Archie comics archie andrews, that redheaded bumbler famous for bringing a dollop of decency to. Who does archie end up with in the archie comic books. He was shot at pop tates restaurant in riverdale while. Archie comics has announced that the famous comicbook character will heroically sacrifice himself while saving the life. Apr 08, 2014 why archie andrewss impending comicbook death makes me so sad.
Theyll be handed a piece of comic book history, featuring some of the. Archie andrews died todayafter 73 years in the comics why. Archie comic book fans are battling mixed emotions as their beloved archie is killed. Theyll be handed a piece of comic book history, featuring some of the most wellknown.
Riverdales own archie andrews kj apa got a surprise when he paid a visit to the ellen degeneres show. Do not miss this gamechanging tale of love, friendship, and heroism. Archie andrews, a character known to sacrifice all for his friends. Archie also known as archie comics is an ongoing comic book series featuring the archie comics character archie andrews. Archie andrews archie is the average american teenage boy, with an average mom and dad living in the average town of riverdale. Archie has been a comicbook fixture since his introduction in pep comics in 1941. Archie andrews to be shot saving gay friend in comic book. Archie andrews, the frecklefaced redhead whose love for two completely different women. He will be killed during an assassination attempt on.
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