Kevin Keller is a historically gay character in the Archie Comics. The character also appears in the pilot of Riverdale, so it's safe to say there's an exciting bit of representation in the new TV series. That's not all, though. There's an opportunity to explore another identity in Jughead, portrayed by Cole Sprouse.
Just this year, Jughead was revealed as asexual, which means he doesn't have any sexual feelings toward anyone. Asexuality is a kind of identity that is rarely, if ever, explored by mainstream media. Although it's unclear as to whether Riverdale's Jughead will feel the same, the opportunity is still there. And if homosexuality and asexuality are both explored on the show, it's exciting to think about what else The CW's iteration might tackle.
