Archie comics - meet Kevin, the new gay character

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Scott G

23 April, 2010

Archie Comics are back in news. Meet the new hunk in Riverdale, Kevin Keller. Now, Archie Comics will not only have Archie, Betty or Veronica. Kevin Keller will be the first openly gay character in the 69 history of Archie Comics

Jon Goldwater of Archie Comics said that the introduction of Kevin is just to keep the world of Archie Comics current and inclusive. He added," 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."

Kevin Keller is introduced by Veronica in issue no. 202. The issue is titled, "Isn't it Bromantic?" The issue shows Kevin telling Jughead that he is not interested in Veronica and also explains the reason.

The introduction of Kevin Keller, the gay character comes a year after Archie pondered deeply and walked into the future to decide wom to get married wo - Betty Cooper or Veronica Lodge. In the new edition Veronica will be seen pursuing for Kevin.

In the new story, Kevin will be seen defeating Jughead in a burger eating contest at Pop's Chocklit Shoppe and Veronica latching onto him.

The Veronica #202 edition will hit th comic shops on September 1 and news stands on Sept 14.