On January 4, Life With Archie #16 will feature the interracial same-sex marriage of war hero Kevin Keller to his physical therapist, Clay Walker.
While I admit I’ve never been that big on comic books so my knowledge may be somewhat lacking, this is the first time I’ve heard of a same-sex marriage in one. And the fact that it’s Archie, that inoffensive bastion of childhood innocence and suburban Leave it to Beaver golly gee whizness only makes this a more powerful statement, in my view.
So congratulations, Kevin and Clay! You may be imaginary, but your love is a big step along the way to marriage equality.
Now if only Archie would make up his mind between Betty and Veronica. You’d think seventy years would be plenty of time.