lokithelion Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Archie Comics are introducing their first homosexual character in September in a story where Veronica tries to figure out why the new guy doesn't want to date her. The Ceo of the company says the move is about keeping the comics current and inclusive. Have the details on the site. Who else thinks this is awesome? Archie books might be as edgy as a marble but their influence is undeniable with kids. This is a great step. http://www.the1stfive.com/news/archie-comics-introduce-their-first-gay-character/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't realize they had any influence on kids anymore. Fuck, I didn't even know they still made them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't realize they had any influence on kids anymore. Fuck, I didn't even know they still made them. Archie books still sell an insane amount of issues. I buy them still a couple times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't realize they had any influence on kids anymore. Fuck, I didn't even know they still made them. this. but i'm not a comic reader, so i'm not knowledgeable about what is popular in that world. also, are you implying that Archie comics were always unintentionally "gay"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't realize they had any influence on kids anymore. Fuck, I didn't even know they still made them. this. but i'm not a comic reader, so i'm not knowledgeable about what is popular in that world. also, are you implying that Archie comics were always unintentionally "gay"? The only times I've ever had in my life that reflected the actions of the Riverdale gang are the late nights I spent partying with gay guys. Burger eating contests are something I associate with homosexuality. I'm a weird guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 wanna cyber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Spire Christian Comics is pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Archie was fucking Mr. Weatherby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyadrian Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 i'd read these in the bathroom as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borosel Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Archie was fucking Mr. Weatherby. he was just helping him with his homework! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 deny deny deny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Shit made CNN front page news. I guess Archie is more relevant than I thought (though that itself doesn't say much, hahah). http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/books/04/23/archie.gay/index.html?hpt=C2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burdenx Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I have never read a single word of an issue of Archie. I thought this shit was for old people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 i'd read these in the bathroom as a kid. yeah, im sure your parents will buy that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgeagain Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Man, when did they make Reggie look like such a creep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Man, when did they make Reggie look like such a creep? Reggie has always looked like a creep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll76 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 also, are you implying that Archie comics were always unintentionally "gay"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I had no idea they were still making Archie comics. I used to read all of my mom's old issues from the '50s and '60s at my grandparents' house when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabley Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Since Archie is going gay, surely they MUST have a story line featuring Betty, Veronica, and a bear skin rug in the works... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 also, are you implying that Archie comics were always unintentionally "gay"? Just came in to post this lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlrose Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm more amazed they have a CEO. Does Family Circus have a CEO? Marmaduc? I mean, how hard can it be to rewrite the same awful story over and over. However, between this and the marriage story line Archie is now slightly more relevant than Cathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxamaphone Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 So Moose is a power bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 It's odd having one gay character though. Doesn't he need a boyfriend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm more amazed they have a CEO. Does Family Circus have a CEO? Marmaduc? I mean, how hard can it be to rewrite the same awful story over and over.However, between this and the marriage story line Archie is now slightly more relevant than Cathy. You mentioned comic strips, but Family Circus has a CEO. Archie Comics handles a shit load of books outside of just the 8 or so different actual Archie digest titles they sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlrose Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm more amazed they have a CEO. Does Family Circus have a CEO? Marmaduc? I mean, how hard can it be to rewrite the same awful story over and over.However, between this and the marriage story line Archie is now slightly more relevant than Cathy. You mentioned comic strips, but Family Circus has a CEO. Archie Comics handles a shit load of books outside of just the 8 or so different actual Archie digest titles they sell. I actually just thought about the least funny things I could imagine. I would say things like Family Guy but I do know that's wildly lucrative. I can't believe people actually make money off this bullshit. I at least hope they feel shame for what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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