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Title: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: chancebond on April 04, 2016, 09:01:47 AM
Anyone have any info on this?
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: BettyReggie on April 04, 2016, 09:35:14 AM
I asked Dan once on Twitter & he said its post pone. But that was awhile again. So maybe you can ask him again.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: JonInIowaCity on April 04, 2016, 09:43:19 AM
Supposedly it's still happening, though no new news for a long time.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Original Sin on April 04, 2016, 09:52:33 AM
Very sad :(  .
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Deb on April 04, 2016, 10:13:42 AM
Kevin does seem to have been de-emphasized recently.  You can get his trades dirt cheap on Archie's website, and he hardly shows up after the first few issues in the main Archie book. (I don't know about Jughead, as I haven't been following it).  It makes you wonder if ACP doesn't think that Kevin Keller has run its course, and decided to move on to the next thing.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: invisifan on April 04, 2016, 10:18:28 AM
He's there pretty much as one of the main gang in Jughead, but for anything more it seems like no news is bad news with ACP
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: chancebond on April 04, 2016, 11:03:28 AM
I wonder why ACP decided to make him de-emphasized?  Also, I am super glad that (back in 2010/2011) they decided to add an openly gay character (I support him!)  I do think, that if ACP wants to become more influential with younger people, they also need to create a Transgendered character!  Caitlyn Jenner (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was extremely brave in her coming out, I think that ACP would pick up even MORE readers if they created a Transgendered character.  What do you think?
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Deb on April 04, 2016, 12:11:44 PM
I think that for Archie, a transgender character would be even harder to write for than Kevin was.  If you want to read a good Comic about transgendered kids, look up Wandering Son from Fantagraphics.  Wonderful, heartbreaking story.  I'd still be reading it today if it didn't break my heart so much.  It's a very good story.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: JonInIowaCity on April 04, 2016, 12:47:12 PM
Assuming the book comes out, then Kevin will be more emphasized. But right now, he's not part of a book to promote.


He's still a recurrent presence in "Archie" and he's an active supporting character in "Jughead." And those are the two major books. So he's not doing too shabby.


But please no Caitlyn Jenner presence on Riverdale. Her bravery is a sickening mix of publicity-seeking and privilege. IMHO, as always...
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Deb on April 04, 2016, 03:39:05 PM
Caitlyn Jenner does not speak for all transgender people, true.  And I doubt even ACP and their ever-present need for more publicity would be dumb enough to feature her in an Archie Comic.  I know some transgender people and most of them are very nice people.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: chancebond on April 04, 2016, 04:02:26 PM
Quote from: Deb on April 04, 2016, 03:39:05 PM
Caitlyn Jenner does not speak for all transgender people, true.  And I doubt even ACP and their ever-present need for more publicity would be dumb enough to feature her in an Archie Comic.  I know some transgender people and most of them are very nice people.

I didn't mean Caitlyn should be on, I meant ANY Transgendered person.  The individuals bravery speaks for itself! :D
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: 60sBettyandReggie on April 04, 2016, 07:03:39 PM
Today I read my first Kevin story ever. It's in 75 Years, 75 Stories. It was 2 stories about him. They were okay, I guess, but I'm not a Dan Parent fan, so...
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: b-ko on April 04, 2016, 09:53:59 PM
Quote from: JonInIowaCity on April 04, 2016, 12:47:12 PM
But please no Caitlyn Jenner presence on Riverdale. Her bravery is a sickening mix of publicity-seeking and privilege. IMHO, as always...

Watch out, Caitlyn Jenner, JonInIowaCity is telling you to check your privilege!  Did she break the SJW brain trust by supporting Trump or something?   ;D   It's not like I'm a huge fan, but it's good she came out, maybe people like gay men will stop treating transwomen like garbage like they have gotten away with for decades on end if there is an actual trans celebrity?  Oh I'm sorry, is being an Olympian to low of a bar for personal achievement for successful trans people? I guess you must be in the Olympics and then be poor for the rest of your life to make the bar for acceptable LGBT celeb status, or does that only apply to transfolk?  Was Doogie Howser MD in the Olympics?  Is that why he's allowed to be lavished with attention by the media?

QuoteI wonder why ACP decided to make him de-emphasized?

Kevin got very good sales in the beginning, but I think it was sadly a bubble from collector interest.  They didn't position the comic right in the beginning in regards to entertainment value to keep readers coming back it seems.  Although, Veronica, Betty, etc. also got canned so it's not like he's alone.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: JonInIowaCity on April 04, 2016, 10:10:21 PM
I'm not a fan of Caitlyn or any of the Kardashian/Jennner clan. Sorry...
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: BettyReggie on April 05, 2016, 12:52:38 PM
I love Fiona's Kevin. He actually better than Archie in the reboot. There's a scene when he arguing with Jughead & Kevin looks so handsome.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Oldiesmann on April 05, 2016, 01:46:35 PM
Quote from: B-ko on April 04, 2016, 09:53:59 PM
Quote from: JonInIowaCity on April 04, 2016, 12:47:12 PM
But please no Caitlyn Jenner presence on Riverdale. Her bravery is a sickening mix of publicity-seeking and privilege. IMHO, as always...

Watch out, Caitlyn Jenner, JonInIowaCity is telling you to check your privilege!  Did she break the SJW brain trust by supporting Trump or something?   ;D   It's not like I'm a huge fan, but it's good she came out, maybe people like gay men will stop treating transwomen like garbage like they have gotten away with for decades on end if there is an actual trans celebrity?  Oh I'm sorry, is being an Olympian to low of a bar for personal achievement for successful trans people? I guess you must be in the Olympics and then be poor for the rest of your life to make the bar for acceptable LGBT celeb status, or does that only apply to transfolk?  Was Doogie Howser MD in the Olympics?  Is that why he's allowed to be lavished with attention by the media?

Please be courteous and respect everyone else's opinions even if you don't agree with them...
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: b-ko on April 05, 2016, 02:58:51 PM
Quote from: Oldiesmann on April 05, 2016, 01:46:35 PM
Please be courteous and respect everyone else's opinions even if you don't agree with them...

Sure thing, chief.  Hope you're doing backups more than once a decade now so the site doesn't disappear again.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: chancebond on April 05, 2016, 04:15:59 PM
Quote from: B-ko on April 05, 2016, 02:58:51 PM

Sure thing, chief.  Hope you're doing backups more than once a decade now so the site doesn't disappear again.

Wow!  That was just cold.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Oldiesmann on April 05, 2016, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: B-ko on April 05, 2016, 02:58:51 PM
Quote from: Oldiesmann on April 05, 2016, 01:46:35 PM
Please be courteous and respect everyone else's opinions even if you don't agree with them...

Sure thing, chief.  Hope you're doing backups more than once a decade now so the site doesn't disappear again.

Backups are done nightly now. Knock it off with the nastiness.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: b-ko on April 05, 2016, 05:01:25 PM
Quote from: Oldiesmann on April 05, 2016, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: B-ko on April 05, 2016, 02:58:51 PM
Quote from: Oldiesmann on April 05, 2016, 01:46:35 PM
Please be courteous and respect everyone else's opinions even if you don't agree with them...

Sure thing, chief.  Hope you're doing backups more than once a decade now so the site doesn't disappear again.

Backups are done nightly now. Knock it off with the nastiness.

Okay, I'm sorry if referencing facts came off as nasty.  I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.  BTW, welcome back to the forum!  I think this is the second time I've seen you post in a thread like this since I registered in 2011.

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Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Great Gazoo on April 07, 2016, 06:05:30 PM
The Kevin Keller reboot was suppose to be a digital exclusive correct? I am not 100% sure, but I'd think that would be much cheaper than the other 3 reboots that have come out and will to come in the future in the case of the Betty and Veronica one. I would think they could put that one together much cheaper. Who knows because Archie comics doesn't have a great reputation in keeping its fans informed to what is going on.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: irishmoxie on April 07, 2016, 08:34:35 PM
Quote from: Deb on April 04, 2016, 10:13:42 AM
Kevin does seem to have been de-emphasized recently.  You can get his trades dirt cheap on Archie's website, and he hardly shows up after the first few issues in the main Archie book. (I don't know about Jughead, as I haven't been following it).  It makes you wonder if ACP doesn't think that Kevin Keller has run its course, and decided to move on to the next thing.


But it sounds like Kevin's gonna have a big part in the TV show.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Great Gazoo on April 07, 2016, 08:38:27 PM
Quote from: irishmoxie on April 07, 2016, 08:34:35 PM
Quote from: Deb on April 04, 2016, 10:13:42 AM
Kevin does seem to have been de-emphasized recently.  You can get his trades dirt cheap on Archie's website, and he hardly shows up after the first few issues in the main Archie book. (I don't know about Jughead, as I haven't been following it).  It makes you wonder if ACP doesn't think that Kevin Keller has run its course, and decided to move on to the next thing.


But it sounds like Kevin's gonna have a big part in the TV show.
Kevin has definitely been cast for the Pilot.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: Mr.Lodge on April 08, 2016, 12:43:08 AM
I'll keep this real light.

Kevin Keller was introduced for only one reason. To placate the LGBT (WXYZ or whatever) PC crowd. Other than that, he served no purpose. JMHO.
Title: Re: Is the Kevin Keller Reboot still happening?
Post by: JonInIowaCity on April 08, 2016, 01:02:04 AM
Placate how? It's not like gay people were pushing the publisher to create a gay character.