Archie Comics wants you to “Meet the hot new [gay] guy,” Kevin
”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.”
Jon Goldwater, Co-CEO of Archie Comics, on the introduction of a new character, Kevin Keller. In a preview panel posted to the company’s blog, Kevin tells Jughead he is not interested in Veronica: “It’s nothing against her! I’m gay! I guess I should just be up front!”. Kevin appears in “Veronica #202: Isn’t it Bromantic.” (ArchieComics)
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