Latest / Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)
69. Jay Hero Turns Fear into Power with Star Wielder
Jay Hero is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer and writer witha passion for creativity, fiction and social change. He's the founder of Hero Nation, a creative studio that champions Black and other diverse voices through fiction. He's the 2024 awardee of the Arc Fund grant and his works have been featured by clients such as Netflix, DC Comics, Image, Oni Press and more.
Today, Jay joins to talk about the campaign for his first comic, Star Wielder. We talk about his upbringing, his passion for storytelling and why now is the perfect time to bring Kiara Kelly's story to life.
For…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.