Quote from: GingerGal on April 24, 2016, 11:39:48 AM
Um, first what is The Riverdale Podcast?

Riverdale Podcast

You failed at creating a working link. Just an FYI...

Kev looks hot in that lower pic! 

I don't recall if it was stated elsewhere in this thread, but "Life With Kevin" will be a four issue mini-series.

Quote from: Mr.Lodge on April 12, 2016, 08:49:44 PM
It didn't sell the first time around. What makes people think it will now?

New approach? New number one issue to grab attention?

Quote from: DeCarlo Rules on April 12, 2016, 09:28:23 PM

Quote from: BettyReggie on April 12, 2016, 09:11:32 PM
Why is Shrill involved in the comic, I didn't think she even knew Kevin. What Kevin's friends Wendy & William. And what about his relationship with boy he dated in school. Was it Devon?

Kevin and Devon broke up. That's not Shrill.

According to the interview, that is indeed Shrill.


As to why she's there? They've become friends since high school? They go to the same college? I'm sure we'll find out in a couple of months.

Well, if we want to support stories in the classic Archie design and if we want to promote writers and artists tied in with the classic Archie design such as Dan Parent, then this is a good opportunity for fans of classic Archie.

And that's really how you should look at it, in my mind.

They are here at this link.

I know that people are stressing about this show and how it distorts the comic book versions of the program. I'm not there. I'm looking forward to checking out "Riverdale" and seeing how it evolves into its own creation. It might suck. Or it might turn out to be great. But I want to wait to see how this turns out.

I don't know this for sure, but I think that Archie Comics is depending financially on the success of this show. The death of "Riverdale" won't save Archie Comics. Somehow I think it will make it even more fragile. IMHO, as always...

Very exciting news day!!   

Quote from: kassandralove on April 12, 2016, 01:23:36 AM
Literally on vacation right now trying to have a good time but I just can't because all I think about all day and night is how Archie is getting destroyed right in front of my eyes. 
This forum is the only possible way to save everything before it becomes another ambercrombi and shit disaster.

For the love of all that is holy we must band together and save Archie before it's too late!!!! 



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How can we save it?

"The Advocate" announced today that "Life With Kevin" will premiere in June as a digital series. It will feature story and art by Dan Parent, with inks by J. Bone:

QuoteKevin Keller burst onto the comic book scene back in 2010 in Archie Comics' Veronica number 202. Since he was the first gay character in the storied history of Archie Comics, Kevin's first appearance made worldwide headlines, and his explosive popularity propelled him into his own mini-series followed by a long-running solo series. Though he's been featured as a supportive player in the recently rebooted Archie flagship comic title, Kevin will once again take center stage starring in his own comic book — this time as a special digital series, Life With Kevin, debuting in June.
The Advocate sat down with Kevin's creator, writer-artist Dan Parent, to find out what's Kevin's been up to and where he's going.
The Advocate: How does it feel to have Kevin Keller back in his own solo book again?
Dan Parent: It feels great ... he's been missing for too long, but of course, I'm biased.
What can you tell us about Life With Kevin?
The new series explores Kevin's life after high school and college, as he enters the real world. And we can explore all the career and romantic challenges that he has an adult.
Will we see Kevin's husband from Life With Archie, which took place in an alternate reality?
Not yet, but who knows down the line?
It appears Kevin has a new supporting cast. What can you tell us about them?
We have a couple new potential boyfriends for Kevin, as you can see, plus we have Shrill, who has been seen in the regular pages of Archie before. And of course there's Veronica, the only major Archie character to appear in this series. As Kevin's BFF, she's a natural in this storyline.
Would you call this a more "mature" series than Kevin's previous comic book?
It's more mature since we can deal with more serious subject matter, but the book is a comedy book first, and I want humor to be the most important element.
As a straight writer-artist, Dan, does it help to have out inker J. Bone on the book? Does he offer any insights or points as needed?
Well, I consider myself more "fluid" than straight. J. Bone is so pivotal to the book, because he draws sexy characters so well — both men and women — and gets who Kevin is. And his art and inking have that whimsical style that is so much fun.

Why digital and not print?
Digital is more instant and easier to produce. And the digital art can easily be collected later to print. My goal is definitely a print collection at some point. I'm still old school and like to hold a book in my hand.
The comic takes place in New York. Can we expect lots of romance? Adventure?
As far as romance, there will be lots of that. Adventure? Well, living in NYC can be an adventure, so I'll say yes.

I'm excited. So if you like Dan Parent story and artwork, as well as classic Archie stories, this is the book to get! 

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