Something I never expected to see

[Danny White]

NEW YORK (AP) - Riverdale High is getting its first gay character.
Archie Comics announced Thursday that in an issue out Sept. 1, the long-running comic will introduce its first "openly gay" character, Kevin Keller.

The strapping blond will defeat Jughead in a burger eating contest, win the affection of Veronica and wrestle over how to gently rebuff her flirtations.

Jon Goldwater, co-CEO of Archie Comics, says the introduction of Kevin is "about keeping the world of Archie Comics current and inclusive."

Kevin sure can pack away the meat!

 

[burmafrd]

Probably in the minds of those that own Archie now they thought that this would make it "Relevant" and pump up interest. No other reason- it always comes down to money.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

It's not like there's a large "gay teens who read comic books" market to tap.

Says the voice of an expert.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Ethel isn't lesbian, she's just ugly and cannot get a date.

Midge was hotter than both Betty and Veronica. Too bad she was stuck like glue to ******** Big Moose.

 

[vta]

Interesting. This can't be the first gay character to ever be introduced in a Comic. What about the Ambigously Gay Duo?

What the hell is that????

 

[ShiningStar]

Interesting. This can't be the first gay character to ever be introduced in a Comic. What about the Ambigously Gay Duo?

I believe it was Northstar from Alpha Flight. They tried to mkae a big deal of it but it went no where.

Northstar (Jean-Paul Beaubier) is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Through his mutation, Northstar gains superhuman powers, which he uses for the betterment of society. Although originally a member of Alpha Flight, a fictional team of Canadian superhumans, Northstar is later portrayed as a member of the X-Men. He is one of the first openly gay superheroes in American comic books.

I had thought one of the Green Lanterns was as well, but it could be wrong.

 

[Hostile]

Why would sexual preference ever be relevant in a comic book?

I don't know but maybe I scrap my plans of calling someone a Kellner. It was a crazy, far fetched plan that sadly now has a tragic meaning.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

What the hell is that????

Al and Gary: The Ambiguously Gay Duo.

It was a recurring animated sketch on Saturday Night Live.

 

[Danny White]

Al and Gary: The Ambiguously Gay Duo.

It was a recurring animated sketch on Saturday Night Live.

ACE and Gary.

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[bbgun]

If Betty and Veronica get it on, I just might buy the damn thing.

 

[Danny White]

Not the first gay moment in Archie history.

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[bbgun]

Superman likes 'em young.

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[TellerMorrow34]

I have no idea what this comic even is. I've never seen it I don't guess.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

Superman likes 'em young.

http://img203.*************/img203/1567/failownedactioncomicsfa.png

He wears #7.