By Mikkel Hyldebrandt
Photos courtesy of Kraven Comics
Ever since he was a teenager, Fernando Velez felt that there was no representation of himself and the LGBTQ+ community in comic books. Today, he is creator, founder, art director and writer of Kraven Comics that has published the Class6 comic book series, featuring a cast of characters representing all the colors of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. Now, he is ready to launch his first book project called The Queen’s Heroes where the same characters will engage in epic battles to save humanity. Welcome to the universe of The Queen’s Heroes.
The first book introduces us to Queen Izaar and her journey of ultimately safeguarding humanity. As the conflict intensifies, the enemy prepares to create an entity so powerful and unstoppable that it will set humanity on a path to destruction and extinction. Queen Izaar crosses paths with what will become her heroes, each playing a crucial role in the fate of humanity, and their lives have been interconnected since the beginning of time. Despite enduring rejection, attacks, and ostracism for generations due to their identities, they must find the strength to forgive humanity and unite with Queen Izaar to prevent such an evil entity from being created. But they wonder: Is humanity worth saving?
The Characters
Queen Izaar is a genderless, immortal being, the creator of modern humans, and a self-made warrior with the ability to take or give life. She bears the divine mission of safeguarding humankind. Queen Izaar is increasingly isolated, responsible for humanity’s fate. She crosses paths with The Sisters, a group of drag non-binary activists who introduce Izaar to the art of drag, igniting a new passion that will transform Izaar’s life.
Neveah‘s journey began on Montenegro’s harsh streets, where she was homeless and endured relentless homophobic attacks until Dr. Jovanovic, a stem cell scientist, stepped in and adopted her. Dr. Jovanovic used his knowledge to develop a procedure for gender transition using stem cell genetic manipulation. However, the procedure was reversed when Dr. Tihon, Jovanovic’s superior, intervened. Unexpectedly, this intervention bestowed Neveah with remarkable abilities to manipulate stem cells. Using her newfound abilities, she escaped from Tihon’s control.
Jaseri, emerging from the depths of Uganda, is a survivor of her father’s abuse and a symbol of resilience, with her fate tied to ancient powers. As a Loa, her lineage holds West Africa’s secrets, with her ancestors shaping Earth itself. With the power to command nature, she rescues and defends vulnerable individuals who are persecuted by the government for the way they identify.
Eron‘s story begins tragically in Venezuela. As a child, he was given to the cartel, who raised him to be a hitman until one night, a series of events gave him a chance to escape, with newfound abilities caused by an accident. His brain is continuously activating more parts, and with each percent increase, he finds new abilities. As he finds himself in a new world, and with the traumas of his childhood, Eron starts to battle with drug addiction.
Kian, or how some will refer to him as “the Catalyst,” originates from another universe, encoded within his DNA is the most advanced technology and data dating back to the universe of KE20.04. Brought to life against protocol, Kian embarks on a quest for his identity and to discover his capabilities, all with the desire to be loved by the one who brought him to life, Queen Izaar.
Nami was born in Hong Kong with a life-threatening illness that only Kuo, his father’s nanotechnology, could cure. However, an unexpected consequence of the treatment bestowed upon him the power to manipulate nanos. Kuo constructed an underground empire using his son’s abilities, which Nami ultimately dismantled after a series of terrible events. In the aftermath, Nami grappled with an obsession to find the organized crime ring that his father was part of and destroy them too.
You can pre-order The Queen’s Heroes by contributing to the Kickstarter through the link found on kraven.us.
