The Life With Archie #16 issue due out on Wednesday features for the first time a same-sex wedding between characters Kevin Keller and partner Clay Walker.
After months of anticipation from fans of the comic book, readers will able to see soldier Kevin marry doctor Clay in front all their friends and family.
In the issue, Kevin has joined the army but is injured while serving a tour in Iraq.
While recovering from his injuries in a hospital rehabilitation unit, he meets Clay and they eventually fall in love.
Kevin is the series' first gay character and was introduced to the comic series in April 2010.
Last month, chief executive of Archie Comics Jonathan Goldwater told CNN Kevin was introduced 'to reflect what's going on with kids today in the real world'.
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