Comic book fans are all up in arms that Archie will finally choose between Betty and Veronica in Archie Comic #600, ending a 60-year threesome.
In the comic, the forever freckle-faced teen will choose between the cute flaxen-haired Betty and the sexy raven-haired Veronica. The speculation among comic book experts is that this is just a trick to pump up comic book sales, as Archie comics have a history of setting up a conflict only to find a way to keep the trio together.
Ending Classic Love Triangles
Archie Will Finally Choose in Upcoming Comic
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