Saturday, April 24, 2010

Archie Comics Gay Character: Kevin Keller

It's been a long time since I've seen Archie Comics. I barely recognize the gang.

Things have really changed at Riverdale High.


From the Archie Comics website:

Archie Comics, home of the famous Riverdale High students Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie and Jughead, is about to welcome a new classmate this fall! On September 1st, Kevin Keller, Archie Comics' first openly gay character, will be welcomed into the town of Riverdale.

"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," stated Archie Comics Co- CEO, Jon Goldwater.

VERONICA #202 features the full-issue story, "Isn't it Bromantic?" that introduces Kevin, Archie Comics' first openly gay character. 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.

Big deal.

An openly gay character.

What could be more hilarious than Veronica desperately trying to seduce Kevin, the "HOT NEW GUY"?

Kevin arrives in VERONICA #202's "Isn't it Bromantic?" this September,
in comic shops 9/1/2010 and on newsstands 9/14/2010.



I'm not surprised that there's a gay character. I'm surprised that Archie Comics are still around. I had no idea.

I guess introducing "Kevin Keller" was a shrewd marketing ploy. $$$$$

Looking at the Archie website, I was surprised to see how different the old characters look. They've all had makeovers, updated clothes and hair. Betty and Veronica appear to have had some surgical enhancement.

Weird.

I don't object to the gay guy. I object to the girls dressing like whores.




Riverdale and Archie's gang, circa 1969

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