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Kevin Keller [pictured] is his name, and he's Archie Comics' first openly gay character. Kevin makes his debut in comic book shops September 1, with a coming out story written and illustrated by Dan Parent. To the kids at Riverdale High, Kevin’s sexual orientation is a nonissue. Their reaction is very nonchalant.

The story titled “Isn’t It Bromantic?,” finds the Veronica chasing after Kevin, who seems immune to her charms. She doesn’t know Kevin is gay, though others do.