For some, comic books are collectors’ items. For others, they are an escape through reading.
But for Fernando Velez, they’re a tangible way to provide empowerment and inclusivity.
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“Here, we celebrate humanity as it is,” said Velez. “Inclusive, diverse, full of color.”
For the last eight years, Velez and partner Waiyen Wong have been tirelessly building the Kraven universe and using their two franchises, “Class6′’ and “Loas of Kraven,’’ as forces for good — creating superheroes they never had growing up.
“To send a message that anybody can be a hero, that we all matter, we’re part of something bigger,” said Velez. “I
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