Comic Book Resources reports that a new character will be coming to Riverdale, NY this in the June 4th issue of "Archie." Dan Parent, creator of Kevin Keller, will be introducing readers to Harper Lodge, cousin of my personal lifestyle model Veronica Lodge. Harper is based on the author Jewel Kats, known for the series "Fairy Ability Tales," classical stories with a spin aiming to empower disabled children. Like Kats, Harper is multiracial and is the first character in Riverdale to use a wheelchair.
In her interview with CBR, Kats said of Harper:
Harper's basically the epitome of confidence. It's not easy growing up different. People stare, and they glare. Like me, Harper's turned her differences into gifts. She's proud of her disability, she owns it. She's eccentric, she's sassy and a total diva. I'd even go as far as to say that Harper's role in Riverdale is critical. She represents inclusion, and that's what Riverdale is all about. People with disabilities can look up to Harper -- her character is just that powerful.
