[<a href="//storify.com/cbccommunity/archie-comic-s-first-gay-kiss" target="_blank">View the story "Archie comic's first gay kiss " on Storify</a>]<h1>Archie comic's first gay kiss </h1><h2></h2><p>Storified by <a href="http://storify.com/cbccommunity">CBC News Community</a>· Fri, Aug 09 2013 16:31:25</p><div>The only openly gay character in the Archie comic universe, Kevin Keller, had his first kiss scene in an issue released today.</div><div>Kevin Keller's First Gay Kiss Inspired by One Million Moms Controversy SEE MORE HERE - http://s.shr.lc/164nzNY http://pic.twitter.com/rhvoLMxPz5Wanker Lad</div><div><p>The kiss, featured in <i>Kevin Keller</i> - a spin-off comic - features a controversy in the fictional land of Riverdale thatdraws from the real-life controversy over the comic's homosexual content.</p><p><br></p><p>When Kevin kisses his boyfriend goodbye a woman standing nearbywith a small child says, "DidI just see that with my own eyes? Young man, there are children in this place!Your behaviour is unacceptable!"</p></div><div>Kevin Keller gets his first kiss and a dose of homophobia in this #Archie comic featuring #OneMillionMoms: http://pic.twitter.com/E9asrpm6FoLOTL Magazine</div><div><p>Her discontent echoes criticism heaped on the comic bythe group One Million Moms.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan Parent, writer and creator of the character, told the Associated Press that the idea cameabout after One Million Moms decided to boycott Toys R Us because the store wasselling copies of the issue depicting the characters wedding. </p><p><br></p><p>Kevin's wedding appear in <i>Life With Archie</i> - a magazine-style comic featuring stories where the cast of Riverdale characters are adults.</p></div><div>Ibtimes</div><div><div><p>Archie Comics CEO JonGoldwater issued a statement during the attack on the wedding issue:</p><p><br></p><p>"As I've said before,Riverdale is a safe, welcoming place that does not judge anyone," hewrote. "It's an idealized version of America that will hopefully becomereality someday. </p><p><br></p><p>"We're sorry the American Family Association/OneMillionMoms.comfeels so negatively about our product, but they have every right to theiropinion, just like we have the right to stand by ours. Kevin Keller willforever be a part of Riverdale, and he will live a happy, long life free ofprejudice, hate and narrow-minded people."</p></div><div><br></div>While the random mom in the comic and her real life inspiration might be against Kevin's smooch, many fans took to Twitter to be just as supportive as Veronica, Betty, Archie and Jughead have proved to be.</div><div>I kinda love that Archie is now more progressive than a vocal segment of bigoted comic fans. I should pick up some new collections!Laura Sneddon</div><div>another reason why i will always love the archie comics. buzzfeed.com/lilyhiottmilli... #saynotoomm #suckonit ✏sam</div><div>Way to go Kevin Keller! buzzfeed.com/lilyhiottmilli...mktoon</div><div>The Best Things in Pop Culture This Week featuring KEVIN KELLER #10! eonli.ne/15XCF7e via @eonlineArchie Comics</div><div>Soo ecstatic about the new @archiecomics Kevin Keller comic! Seriously amazing. on.aol.com/video/archie-c... #archiecomics #kevinkeller #comicloveCamelot Fabrics</div><div><p>Kevin's <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/books/story/2010/04/23/archie-veronica-gay-kevin.html" class="">first appearance was in Veronica #202</a> in 2010 and so was successful that the comic sold out and have to issue a reprint - the first in the comic's history. </p><p><br></p><p>After that he returned again in a short four-part series focussed on his life before the main cast of characters in Riverdale ever met him. It featured flashbacks of his youth and noted his great relationship with his dad.</p><p></p></div><div>Mediaite</div><div>Archie Comics announced in 2011 that the hugely popular Kevin would be getting his own spin-off comic, which was first released in February 2012. </div><div>Comicsworthreading</div><div>Comicvine</div><div><p>Parent was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in 2011 for creating Kevin. </p><p><br></p><p>This year, the 'It Gets Better Project' - an initiative launched in response to suicides of youth who were bullied because of their sexual orientation - named July 9 'Kevin Keller Day' and released a video featuring Keller's creator, Parent, discussing his origin. </p></div><div>It Gets Better: Kevin KellerIt Gets Better Project</div><div>Comicbookresources</div>
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