WE ARE FORGED!
Welcome To The Forged Universe
Forged Comix is an independent comic universe built around original heroes, interconnected worlds, and stories of purpose, identity, sacrifice, and what it means to be forged through adversity.
Our mission is to create bold, meaningful stories that entertain while leaving readers with something deeper to carry with them.
The Forge begins with VAYROX, the story of Kairo Vale and a mysterious biotech transformation that will challenge everything he knows about himself and the world around him.
VAYROX — Issue #1: The Spark
Coming Fall 2026.
Every hero is forged somewhere. This is only the beginning.
About Me
About Me
I’m Derick Arce, a 36-year-old husband, father, and lifelong creative. I’m the Founder, Creative Director, Artist, and lead Writer of FORGED COMIX.
As a kid, drawing characters and building entire worlds through my imagination was a huge part of who I was. Somewhere along the journey of adulthood, that imagination got pushed to the side—but it never disappeared.
FORGED COMIX is me unlocking that imagination again. It’s about bringing those worlds, characters, and stories that once lived in my mind to life—and building something new from the creativity that started it all.