intervenes in an assassination attempt on Kevin Keller, Archie Comics' first openly gay character. Andrew's death, which was first announced in April, will mark the conclusion of the series that focuses on grown-up renditions of Andrews and his Riverdale pals.
"The way in which Archie dies is everything that you would expect of Archie," said Jon Goldwater, Archie Comics publisher and co-CEO.
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"He dies heroically. He dies selflessly. He dies in the manner that epitomizes not only the best of Riverdale but the best of all of us. It's what Archie has come to represent over the past almost 75 years."
"He dies heroically. He dies selflessly. He dies in the manner that epitomizes not only the best of Riverdale but the best of all of us. It's what Archie has come to represent over the past almost 75 years."
Keller's character first joined Veronica Lodge, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones and Reggie Mantle in the Archie Comics spin-off 'Veronica' in 2010. He later appeared in his own solo title.
In the issue 'Life with Archie,' Keller is a married military veteran and also a newly elected senator who is pushing for more gun control in Riverdale after his husband was involved in a shooting incident.
This photo provided by Archie Comics shows the cover of the comic book, 'Life with Archie,' issue 36. (AP photo)
"We wanted to do something that was impactful that would really resonate with the world and bring home just how important Archie is to everyone," said Goldwater. "That's how we came up with the storyline of saving Kevin. He could have saved Betty. He could have saved Veronica. We get that, but metaphorically, by saving Kevin, a new Riverdale is born." Who shot Archie? Goldwater isn't revealing, only teasing it's a stalker who wanted to take Keller down.
Archie's final moments will be detailed in 'Life with Archie' No. 36, while issue No. 37 will focus on the Riverdale gang honouring the legacy of their red-headed pal who first appeared in comics in 1941 and went on to become a colourful icon of wholesom
"We wanted to do something that was impactful that would really resonate with the world and bring home just how important Archie is to everyone," said Goldwater. "That's how we came up with the storyline of saving Kevin. He could have saved Betty. He could have saved Veronica. We get that, but metaphorically, by saving Kevin, a new Riverdale is born." Who shot Archie? Goldwater isn't revealing, only teasing it's a stalker who wanted to take Keller down.
Archie's final moments will be detailed in 'Life with Archie' No. 36, while issue No. 37 will focus on the Riverdale gang honouring the legacy of their red-headed pal who first appeared in comics in 1941 and went on to become a colourful icon of wholesomeness. Other incarnations of Andrews will continue to live on in Archie Comics series.
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