Veronica 202 its nothing against her im gay
Archie’s new friend is gay
Hindustan Times | BySharin Bhatti, Mumbai
Updated on: Apr 24, 2010 12:56 pm IST
Come autumn and Riverdale High will be hosting a modern character. Sharp, quirky, funny, pretty blonde and a nice dresser, meet Kevin Keller, the recent student and companion of the Archie gang.
Come autumn and Riverdale High will be hosting a new character. Distinct , quirky, funny, cute blonde and a good dresser, gather Kevin Keller, the new student and friend of the Archie gang.The only thing setting this young teen apart from Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, Reggie and the recover of the gang is the reality that he is gay.
The comic novel announced the similar on its website, mentioning that Kevin will make its appearance in the comic titled Veronica #202: Isn’t is Bromantic, to be released in September this year.
Openly gay
Archie Comics Co-CEO, Jon Goldwater, stated on the website, “The introduction of Kevin is just about keeping the earth of Archie Comics current and inclusive. Archie’s hometown of Riverdale has always been a harmless world for everyone. It just makes sense to hold an openly same-sex attracted character.”
The full-issue story will introduce Kevin, as the recent hunk in tow
Writer: Dan Parent
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Affluent Koslowski
Colors: Digikore Studios
Letters: Jack Morelli
Unique Publication: Veronica, No. 202
Cover Date: November, 2010
On-Sale DDC Date: September 1, 2010*
On-Sale Newsstand Date: September 14, 2010*
Length: 24 pages
*according to solicitations
So this is a milestone story in Archie Comics history: the introduction of Kevin Keller, the company’s first openly same-sex attracted character. The company generated a lot of buzz over the announcement. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
Here’s the official solicitation:
ARCHIE COMICS INTRODUCES FIRST OPENLY Queer CHARACTER
New York, NY (April 22, 2010): Archie Comics, home of the eminent Riverdale High students Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie and Jughead, is about to welcome a new classmate this fall! On September 1st, Kevin Keller, Archie Comics’ first openly same-sex attracted character, will be welcomed into the town of Riverdale.
“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 meaning to have an openly gay character in A
Okay, so here’s a major Cheryl storyline from early 2008. Each part of this story is preceded by an introductory page of artwork. I’m not counting these introductory pages toward the story’s page enumerate. The titles on the introductory pages add an exclamation point to the title, but the story pages don’t.
Writer: Dan Parent
Pencils: Dan Parent*
Inks: Al Milgrom (Part 1), Jon D’Agnostino (Parts 2 and 3)*
Colors: Adam Walmsley (Part 1), ? (Part 2), Barry Grossman (Part 3)*
Letters: Jack Morelli (Part 1), Jon D’Agnostino (Parts 2 and 3)*
Original Publication: Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine, No. 180-182
Cover Dates: February, March, May, 2008
Shipping Dates: December 5, 2007; January 16, 2008; February 27, 2008**
On-Sale DDC Dates: December 12, 2007; January 23, 2008; March 5, 2008**
On-Sale Newsstand Dates: December 26, 2007; February 5, 2008; March 18, 2008**
Length: 18 pages (excluding introductory pages)
*I’m posting an antique review that I wrote in 2008, of a story in a digest that I no longer own. I didn’t make remark of anyone other than the penner back then; the info comes from Grand Comics Database.
**accordi
Archie Comics Introduces Kevin, its First Gay Character
by Neil Ellis Orts
In 1941, Archie Andrews made his first bumbling appearance, creating a line of comics that has survived nearly seven decades of uninterrupted publication. The whole Archie gang—primarily Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie—has permeated the culture, appearing on radio, TV cartoons, and pop music charts. In 1974, the very white, idealized hometown of Riverdale saw Chuck Clayton, the first African-American character, move in. Ever since, Archie Comics has been introducing other characters of various ethnicities, but has never dealt with sexual minorities.
Until now.
This month, Veronica #202 hits the stands with the first appearance of a teenager named Kevin Keller, who moves into Riverdale not hiding the proof that he is same-sex attracted. In a phone interview, I spoke with Kevin’s creator, Dan Parent, about Kevin, what his presence means to readers, and how Dan handles stereotypes.
Neil Ellis Orts: Can you tell us a short-lived bit about the genesis of Kevin?
Dan Parent: It all began with the editorial meetings where we discuss story ideas. I mainly work on the Veronica book, and Veronica is alw
Title: Veronica #202
Reviewed by: Adam
I’ll start this review by being perfectly honest: I’ve never read a single issue of anything in the Archie Comics universe. I certainly knew of the characters, but the extent of my knowledge was gleaned from that scene in Chasing Amy, where Holden, Banky and Hooper sit around a bar and contend whether or not “Archie was the bitch and Jughead was the butch.” Still, when I interpret several months ago that a gay character was being introduced into the wholesome world of the Riverdale gang in an upcoming issue, my interest was piqued. What I hadn’t considered when I agreed to review said issue was that I had to enter a comic book store, stroll up to an actual Comic Book Store Employee and slap issue #202 of Veronica down on the counter.
Every time I enter a comic shop, I sense the employees eyeing my purchases, determining whether I am worthy. Don’t even try to tell me they’re not. And yes, I recognize it’s possible I’m simply frequenting the wrong comic book stores. Or that I’m insane. Regardless, it was with much trepidation that I approached the register. I felt a nervous