Archie Comics Introduces Gay Character “Kevin Keller”
May 10th, 2010 | 
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by Sola Sisters
There’s a new kid on the block in Riverdale, the fictitious home of the lovable characters of the Archie Comics. His name is Kevin Keller and he’s the comic strip series’ first openly gay character.
From the official press release:
“Kevin will appear in September’s VERONICA #202, in a story called “Isn’t it Bromantic?” Kevin Keller is the new hunk in town and Veronica just has to have him. After Kevin defeats Jughead in a burger eating contest at Pop’s Chocklit Shoppe, she desperately latches onto him. Mayhem and hilarity ensue as Kevin desperately attempts to let Veronica down easy and her flirtations only become increasingly persistent.”
Jon Goldwater, co-CEO of Archie Comics, released the following statement about this new character:
“The introduction of Kevin is just about keeping the world of Archie Comics current and inclusive. Archie’s hometown of Riverdale has always been a safe world for everyone. It just makes sense to have an openly gay character in Archie comic books.”
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