# Gay Classic Comics Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-keller References: [voices.washingtonpost](http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2010/04/gay_archie_character.html) & [archiecomics](http://www.archiecomics.com/) News of Kevin Keller, the [first gay character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sogay) in Archie [comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic), is sure to surprise avid readers. For the first time in the favorite comic series' history, a gay student will enroll at Riverdale High School. Kevin Keller is slated to make his first appearance in the 'Veronica' digests as a [new love interest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-characters) for the rich heiress. His introduction will have the scheming Veronica hatching all sorts of plans to woo him, but to no avail. For Archie fans, I think you'll look forward to reading about Veronica's reaction when she discovers why she can't charm the new boy in town. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LGBTQ Representation in Comics:** Opportunity for comic book publishers to include more LGBTQ characters in their storylines and cater to diverse readerships. - **Diversity and Inclusion in Popular Culture:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to reflect and celebrate the diversity of their audiences through the inclusion of diverse characters and storylines. - **Redefining Traditional Children's Media:** Opportunity for children's book publishers to create content that challenges traditional gender norms and celebrates diversity in all its forms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to capitalize on audience demand for diverse representation in comics and other forms of literature. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to diversify their offerings and appeal to a broader range of audiences through inclusion and representation in media. - **Education:** Opportunity for educators to use diverse and inclusive literature to engage and teach students about acceptance, empathy, and diversity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-by-daylight.md) - [Queer Men Dating App](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/men-dating-app.md) - [Pride Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-pride-collection.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Representation-Focused Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laverne-cox-1.md) - [Diverse Battle Royale Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalyst-legend.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Comic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-collection.md) - [LGBTQ+ Vodka Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gay-water.md) - [Collaboration Superhero Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-and-dc-comics.md)