The Kevin Keller CELEBRATION! omnibus is being launched from Archie Comics to offer avid fans with a way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the namesake character's arrival in Riverdale. The collection tells the story of Kevin Keller's entire history in Riverdale from his introduction all the way up to the present era. Readers can enjoy more than 700 pages of Keller's story with additional highlights and extras.
The Kevin Keller CELEBRATION! omnibus helps to commemorate the comic series' first queer character and is likely to be a must-have amongst avid Archie Comic fans. The comic collection is being funded as part of a Kickstarter campaign by Archie Comics artist Dan Parent where backers can pledge for a physical edition, digital edition and more.
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