

"Kid Chrysalis: Butterfly Warrior" is a middle-grade coming-of-age superhero graphic novella. The story follows Chris Caden, a Black trans-nonbinary teenager, who is secretly a crime-fighting butterfly warrior, and their journey working up the courage to come out to their superhero father.
Coming Out 2023
All art was created using Procreate for iPad.
Character Design






Early Development

Kid Chrysalis Sparkle Glow


Kid Chrysalis Taking Flight

Left: Chris Caden, Right: Kid Chrysalis

Kid Chrysalis Ultra Violet Shield

Kid Chrysalis First Transformation

The Villainous Queen Reina

Wasp Soldiers General Ves and General Dea

Queen Eileen Tiara Form

Queen Eileen Humanoid Form
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