Hey Archie Fans! Kevin Keller Is Getting His Own Mini-Series!

Oh man! This is excellent news!

Archie comics introduced their readers to Kevin Keller last year, an openly gay teen who ended up prompting almost universal accolades from fans and critics alike, and now, it’s being reported that the character will be getting his own four-part miniseries this summer!

Publisher Dan Parent will be writing the comics, which will focus on Kevin’s journey before coming out to his friends and family, as well as his positive relationship with his father, as well as his relationships with the other characters in the Archie universe!

According to the San Francisco Chronicle:

├óΓé¼┼ôThere have been gay characters in other comics, but Keller’s role as a friend to Archie, Veronica and the others at Riverdale High is part of the company’s push to keep them relevant and contemporary.├óΓé¼┬¥

Amazing! And it’s clearly working!

The first Veronica comic with him in it sold out completely! It’s unreal!

We’re so thrilled that the minds behind Archie have taken such positive steps toward bringing a normal, well-adjusted and likable gay teen to the forefront of their stories, and we’re excited to see what will come from them with this new mini-series!

Clearly, it’s resonating with people and helping confused young people come to terms with parts of themselves that they might not yet understand!

Congrats, guys!