Kevin Keller (character)

Kevin Keller
Publication information
PublisherArchie Comics
First appearanceVeronica #202 (September 2010)
Created byDan Parent
Kevin Keller
Cover to Kevin Keller (vol. 2) #1 (February 2012)
Publication information
PublisherArchie Comics
ScheduleMonthly
Format(vol. 1)
Limited series
(vol. 2)
Ongoing series
Publication dateJune 2011 – November 2014
No. of issues(vol 1)
4
(vol 2)
15
Creative team
Written byDan Parent
Artist(s)Dan Parent
Letterer(s)Jack Morelli
Colorist(s)Glen Whitmore

Kevin Keller is a fictional character in the Archie Comics universe. He premiered in Veronica #202, published in September 2010.[1] Created by writer/artist Dan Parent, Kevin is the first gay character in Archie Comics history. He is portrayed by Casey Cott on Riverdale.

Character description and publication history

In Keller's initial storyline, "Isn't It Bromantic?", Veronica expresses interest in dating Kevin but he is uninterested. As he and Jughead bond over their mutual love of food, Kevin explains that he does not want to date Veronica because he is gay. Kevin also bonds with Veronica and they become best friends.

Archie Comics co-CEO Jon Goldwater explained that including an openly gay character is a way to open up the world of Riverdale and de-stigmatize homosexuality. "Archie's hometown of Riverdale has always been a safe world for everyone. It just makes sense to have an openly gay character in Archie comic books."[2] Veronica writer Dan Parent concurred, saying "It shows that Riverdale is in the 21st century."[1]

Keller returned in Veronica #205 and headlined his own four-issue miniseries, Kevin Keller, beginning in June 2011. The new series focused on Keller's life before he arrived in Riverdale, including his struggles in junior high school. It also establishes that he is an Army brat and introduces the characters Wendy and William, friends whom Keller had been previously seen texting.[3]

In July 2011, Archie Comics announced that Keller would star in his own ongoing solo title, also titled Kevin Keller. The new series debuted in February 2012 and featured Keller becoming class president while also dealing with "adversity". The series ended in November 2014 after 15 issues.

In April 2015, Archie Comics announced that Kevin Keller would headline another solo series, Life with Kevin. It would be a digital-first mini-series to start with the option to become an ongoing series if successful. The series will bring back creator Dan Parent as writer/artist as well as J. Bone as inker. The series will not take place in Archie Comics' "New Riverdale", instead being set in the classic Archie universe and focusing on an older Kevin who has moved to New York City after graduating from college. The series debuted in June 2016.[4]

Other versions

Afterlife with Archie

Kevin appears in the second issue of Afterlife with Archie. He is shown to be a skilled archer as well as having received military training from his father who died before the series began.

Life with Archie: The Married Life

Keller first appeared as an adult in issue #16 (January 2012) of Life with Archie: The Married Life where his marriage to Clay Walker was shown.[5][6] Later, after Walker is shot in a robbery attempt, Keller runs for and wins election to the United States Senate on a platform of stricter gun control legislation;[7] the series concludes with Archie Andrews' death saving the newly elected Senator Keller from an assassination attempt.[7]

In other media

Casey Cott plays Kevin on Riverdale.
  • Kevin appears in Riverdale, a drama series for The CW portrayed by Casey Cott. His character featured in a recurring role for the first season, he was then promoted to regular cast for the next season.[8]
  • Cott reprises the role in the episode "Chapter Ten: Gloria" from the first season of Katy Keene, a spin-off of Riverdale.[9]

Reception

Kevin Keller's creator Dan Parent and actor George Takei, who guest-starred in Archie's Pal Kevin Keller #6.

Kevin Keller's first appearance in Veronica #202 proved so popular that the issue sold out, prompting Archie Comics to issue a reprint for the first time in its history.[10]

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation then-president Jarrett Barrios praised Kevin's creation. "It’s thrilling to see Riverdale High welcome its first openly gay student, and give readers a window into the lives of gay youth today. As images of gay and transgender people become more frequent on TV and in film, people are embracing and expect to see images of our community across media platforms, including comic books."[1] Parent was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in 2011 for creating Kevin.[3]

Parent has reported that fan reaction to Keller has been overwhelmingly favorable. "Not everybody's particularly happy about it, but from where I'm sitting it's been about 98% positive." He has noted the number of gay fans who have approached him at personal appearances to express their appreciation and explain what a difference a character like Keller would have made to them as they were growing up.[11]

Collected editions

The series has so far been assembled into the following collections:

Trade paperbacks

Title ISBN Release Date Collected Material Issues Published
Kevin Keller 978-1879794931 February 28, 2012 Kevin Keller Vol. 1 #1–4 June 2011 – December 2011
Kevin Keller: Welcome to Riverdale 978-1936975235 November 20, 2012 Kevin Keller Vol. 2 #1–4 February 2012 – August 2012
Kevin Keller: Drive Me Crazy 978-1936975587 August 27, 2013 Kevin Keller Vol. 2 #5–8 October 2012 – May 2013
Kevin Keller: Glad To Be Me 978-1936975907 November 25, 2014 Kevin Keller vol. 2 #9-12 June 2013 – December 2013
Kevin Keller: Top of the World 978-1619889705 February 10, 2015 Kevin Keller vol. 2 #13-15 May 2014 – September 2014
Life with Kevin 978-1682559406 January 16, 2018 Life with Kevin vol. 1 #1-5 June 2016 – January 2018
Kevin Keller: Celebration! Omnibus 978-1645768876 August 9, 2022 Kevin Keller vol. 1 #1-4, Kevin Keller vol. 2 #1-15, Life with Kevin Vol. 1 #1-5

References

  1. ^ a b c McGinn, Dave (2010-08-30). "Archie and the gang welcome first gay character". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
  2. ^ Cavna, Michael (2010-04-23). "Kevin Keller debuts as first openly gay character in Archie's Veronica Comics". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
  3. ^ a b "Kevin Keller proves a diverse and popular asset for Archie Comics". USA Today. 2011-02-02. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  4. ^ "Archie Announces 'Life with Kevin' and 'Betty & Veronica' Comics - IGN". November 2021.
  5. ^ Gene, George (2011-07-19). "Gay 'Archie' Character to Have His Own Comic Book". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
  6. ^ "Gay Archie Comics Character Kevin Keller to Meet His Future Husband In U.S. Military". Comics Alliance. 4 October 2011. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011.
  7. ^ a b "For fans of Archie, comic book character's sacrifice to save gay friend makes an impact" Archived 2014-07-15 at the Wayback Machine. The Gazette, July 14, 2014.
  8. ^ Slezak, Michael (12 March 2016). "The CW's Riverdale Pilot Casts Newbie as Gay Student Kevin Keller". TVLine. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  9. ^ Zalben, Alex (April 14, 2020). "'Katy Keene': Kevin Keller Heads From 'Riverdale' to New York in These Crossover Photos [Exclusive]". Decider. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  10. ^ "VERONICA #202 earns first reprint in Archie history". Comiclist.com. 2010-09-28. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  11. ^ Ayers, Dennis (2011-02-03). "Kevin Keller's Bright Gay Future in Archie Comics". Afterelton.com. Archived from the original on 2011-03-12. Retrieved 2011-03-12.

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