Archie comic depicting gay marriage banned in Singapore


SINGAPORE: An Archie comic book depicting a same-sex marriage has been barred from sale here after a complaint from a member of the public and the National Library Board (NLB) is reviewing its available copies. 

Sonny Liew, 39, a graphic novelist based in Singapore, uncovered the restriction after writing to bookseller Kinokuniya on July 10.

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