Archie Comics' gay character debuts

Considered every teen's bible, Archie Comics has a new twist in its cast. And no it's not another bombshell to give Veronica competition, neither is it a cool dude to make Archie nervous. The new character is Kevin Keller - a gay teen!

Embracing the changing attitudes towards homosexuality, the comic has taken a bold and positive step by introducing a gay character Kevin Keller, who will become a permanent member of Archie's gang.

Talking about the inspiration for the idea, Jon Goldwater, the co-chief executive of Archie Comic Publications revealed to Daily Beast, "We're batting story ideas around and Dan (artist) says, 'What if Veronica, who's able to get everything she wants, isn't able to get something? What if a new good-looking boy comes into town and Veronica wants to date him and he turns her down?'" Goldwater recalls in an interview. "And I say, 'Why would he do that?' And Dan says, 'Because he's gay.' And I say, 'Now that's funny. That's a good premise.' "

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