Kevin Keller debuts as first openly gay character in Archie's Veronica Comics

"Betty or Veronica . . . or Kevin?"
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, April 23, 2010

The decades-old question that has driven more Archie Comics plot turns than a white-walled jalopy just got a new twist.

Archie Comics announced Thursday that Riverdale High will enroll its first openly gay character in September.

The character, a blond newbie named Kevin Keller, will debut in No. 202 of Veronica Comics. In the initial story line, titled "Isn't It Bromantic?," Veronica is stymied when her womanly wiles hold no sway with Kevin, who has more in common with fellow foodie Jughead. the rest