Archie Goes Gay
While Kevin's not the first gay character in a comic, he represents a milestone for Riverdale, where the utterly wholesome Archie comic series takes place. This fall, an openly gay teenager, Kevin Keller—a hunky young transfer student with a square jaw and a furrowed blond hairdo that looks not unlike a gilded Rococo mirror frame—will enroll at Riverdale High, immediately drawing the attention of boys and girls alike. Obviously, I support this endeavor. Just Married
In Archie Comics’ “Veronica” No. , which shipped Wednesday (9/1), Kevin Keller — the first openly gay character in the Archie mythos — is introduced. Kevin is the new teenage hunk in the town of Riverdale and Veronica Lodge — part of the love triangle that has consisted of herself, Archie Andrews, and Betty Cooper for the better part of 70 years — pursues him relentlessly. Jun 27, By: Jamie Larson. Since introducing the first gay character in Archie Comics 13 years ago, author and artist Dan Parent , appearing July 2 at Megabrain Comics in Rhinebeck, has proven there is radical power in normality. 
The Triumphant Return of Archie Comics' Gay Character
How Archie Comics introduced its young readers to LGBTQ issues In , Archie Comics introduced the first-ever gay character in its series’ 70 year history, Kevin Keller. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Kevin Keller burst onto the comic book scene back in in Archie Comics' Veronica number
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A little more than a year after introducing the series’ first gay character, Archie Comics is celebrating its first same-sex wedding. In Sept. the series introduced its first openly gay character, Kevin Keller, to much excitement (and some protest) in an issue of Veronica. . 
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The gang at Archie Comics, one of the world’s longest-running and most popular comic books ever, has finally decided to queer things up a little. This fall, an openly gay teenager, Kevin Keller. .
Archie Meets His First Openly Gay Classmate
Since introducing the first gay character in Archie Comics 13 years ago, author and artist Dan Parent, appearing July 2 at Megabrain Comics in Rhinebeck, has proven there is radical power in normality. . Gay 'Archie' Character to Have His Own Comic Book
Queer Representation: gay male Other Tags: m/m relationship, queer main character LIFE WITH KEVIN is a coming-of-age story that is both heartfelt and funny. Readers are introduced to an older, wiser and worldly Kevin Keller as he explores the life in NYC with his BFF Veronica. Written and drawn by Dan Parent, with inks from the legendary J. . 
Dan Parent, Creator Of Archie Comics’s First Openly Gay
The gay pride parade continues in Riverdale, the longtime home of Archie Andrews and his friends. Kevin Keller, the first openly gay resident of the town, who was introduced in issue No. of Veronica in September, will have his own monthly comic book starting in February. “He’s proven to be incredibly popular,” said Jon Goldwater, co-chief executive of Archie Comics. “We’re just. .