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comics101 Longest running American comic book, Archie, is introducing an openly-gay character in the name of Kevin Keller. Kevin Keller is described as a “hunky new kid” by the New York Daily News.  His character will make debut in the September issue of the Archie universe’s “Veronica” comic book. The storyline for the said issue would  introduce Keller as a romantic interest of already-established character Veronica Lodge, who seems confused as to why Keller appears immune to her flirty nature and charm. It’s later revealed through a dialogue with another character that Keller is gay. Since the announcement was made to include Keller in the comics, Archie Comics Co-CEO Jon Goldwater says his voicemail has been flooded with messages, mostly of support for the new character. It’s unclear whether Keller’s introduction will be temporary as an introduction to a hot-button social issue or whether Keller will be a permanent fixture in the Archie universe. Archie Comics Introduces Gay Character is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →