Gay archie

Created by writer/artist Dan Parent, Kevin is the first gay character in Archie Comics history. He is portrayed by Casey Cott on Riverdale. In Keller's initial storyline, "Isn't It Bromantic?", Veronica expresses interest in dating Kevin but he is uninterested. Likes: Food, comic books, sci-fi movies, social justice. One of the nicest boys in school, Kevin Keller is the new kid in town and the new school president at Riverdale High. Kevin had tougher times growing up in Bricktown, where his good looks did not develop for a number of years.

In , Archie Comics introduced the first-ever gay character in its series’ 70 year history, Kevin Keller. Keller then married his husband Clay in , four years before the U.S. legalized. By Ryan Reed. The heroic act will take place in the 36th issue of Life With Archie out Wednesday, July 16th , while the following installment will move forward one year and feature the Riverdale crew honoring the life and legacy of their fallen friend. The image to the left shows Archie right before his death.

Since introducing the first gay character in Archie Comics 13 years ago, author and artist Dan Parent, appearing July 2 at Megabrain Comics in Rhinebeck, has proven there is radical power in normality. In the upcoming issue of " Life with Archie ," Archie dies trying to save his openly gay friend Kevin Keller — who's married, a military veteran, U. Senator and gun control supporter — from an assassination attempt by a stalker. It's way more heavy stuff than whether Archie will choose Betty or Veronica.

All five of the heartwarming Archie Comics celebrating Coming Out Day can be found here. A definitive list of every LGBTQ character in Riverdale. Archie Comics teamed up with It Gets Better for a heartwarming series on National Coming Out Day showing how love and tolerance should be universal. Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing.