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Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in South America

Please back my comicbook Kickstarter, "Legendary X-Knights #2"

It's about queer heroes standing up to American imperialism.

I want to inspire change, with character who represent the marginalized.

BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

Three panels from the comic Legendary X-Knights #2

PAGE 13 - PANEL A
We’re back in the lab. The bottom third of the frame is taken up by the Orange Roc holding her arms out with the Roc Halberd in hand.
Above them are the hero Knights. On the left is the Blue SeaSerpent, in the middle is the Red Dragon, and on the right is the Pink Unicorn. Each is holding their weapon and posed, ready for battle.

LATER . . .
MÁS TARDE . . .

RK: SURRENDER NOW, ORANGE ROC! WE’RE ARMED NOW!
¡RÍNDETE AHORA, ROC NARANJA! ¡AHORA ESTAMOS ARMADOS!

PAGE 13 - PANEL B
Very close up to the Orange Roc’s face/helmet/visor. We are looking up at her from an angle, to give her a dominating presence.

OK: THIS IS THE LAST MISTAKE YOU’LL EVER MAKE . . .
ESTE ES EL ÚLTIMO ERROR QUE USTEDES COMETERÁN . . .
PAGE 13 - PANEL C
The three hero Knights are ready to attack in the upper left corner. The Blue SeaSerpent is on the left, the Red Dragon is in the middle, and the Pink Unicorn is on the right. They are holding their weapons. The Orange Roc, holding the Roc Halberd with both hands, is flying down to attack the other three. She is taking up the majority of the frame as we look over her from behind.

SFX: WOOSH

January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in South America

Please back my comicbook Kickstarter, "Legendary X-Knights #2"

It's about queer heroes standing up to American imperialism.

I want to inspire change, with character who represent the marginalized.

BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

On the left is the cover of Legendary X-Knights #2. The text is as follows:

THE LEGENDARY X-KNIGHTS
QUEER SUPERHEROES WHO TRANSFORM INTO ARMORED DEMIGODS
100% FUNDED
Three queer martial artists of different backgrounds and ages are brought together by mysterious messages claiming to be from the future. Together they discover the power to transform into armored forms, unlocking immense power. Their mission: uproot the vast Vampire conspiracy within the military-industrial complex and prevent the proliferation of devastating weapons upon a war-weary world.
7 PAGE PREVIEW ON KICKSTARTER

January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in South America.

My next comic project is The Adventures of Ash Grey & Saturn Olympus #2!

An interracial, interfaith gay married couple are the best Vampire hunters in 1880s Washington Territory - and they're pregnant!

FOLLOW TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

A section of the cover for Ash Grey & Saturn Olympus #2, showing the main characters posing for battle

January 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author living in South America.

Legendary X-Knights #2 is on Kickstarter now, and has been 100% funded.

The heroes are all queer, and battle American imperialism.

There's a 7-page preview on the Kickstarter page. Check it out!

BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

On the left is the cover of Legendary X-Knights #2. On the right is the following text:

LEGENDARY X-KNIGHTS
Three queer superheroes transform into armored demigods

100% Funded

Imperialism has been destroying the world. Our siblings in Palestine, Ukraine, and now Venezuela are suffering at the hands of a military- industrial complex that covers the world. Now the imperialist nations are sabre-rattling at Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, and Taiwan.

Gender non-conforming people of every age are being targeted for discrimination and even violence on every continent on this planet. Even countries which were once welcoming are now turning against their own citizens for expressing their gender and sexuality differently than the norm.

Join me in a chorus to raise our voices and speak out against this rise of hatred by bringing to life this story of resistance. Just as Superman and Captain America once inspired the American public to fight against fascism, we can use these characters and stories to inspire the next generation to reject hatred and use our collective power for peace.

January 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans woman in South America.

I wrote a comic about queer martial artists fighting American imperialism.

Kickstarter is live!

If we reach $400 by January 17th, I'll call each backer who opts-in.

Help bring to life a story of leftist resistance!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

On the left is the cover of the comic Legendary X-Knights #2

TEXT:

Legendary X-Knights
Three queer martial artists transform into armored demigods

Anti-Imperialist
Anti-Racist
Pro-Queer

If we raise $400 by January 17th, I, the author, will call each backer who opts-in

January 10, 2026 at 8:42 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I just received the finished version of Legendary X-Knights #2, my comic on Kickstarter. Would anyone like to preview the full comic in PDF format? If you like it, you can make a post about your opinions on it with a link to the Kickstarter.

The cover of Legendary X-Knights #2: Who is the Orange Roc?

It shows Rocky and DeShaun, the Blue Sea Serpent and the Pink Unicorn respectively, injured in the background; Lilly, the Red Dragon, is battling the mysterious Orange Roc in the foreground

January 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans Muslim author in South America living with food insecurity.

My comic Legendary X-Knights #2 is about queer superheroes fighting American imperialism.

If we reach $400 by Jan 17, I'll call every backer for a personal conversation.

BACK TODAY!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

The Legendary X-Knights standing below the words

"THE LEGENDARY X-KNIGHTS FIGHT AGAINST AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

IF WE RAISE $400 BY JAN 17 EVERY BACK WILL GET A PHONE CALL FROM ME, THE COMIC'S AUTHOR!"

January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans Muslim author in South America.

My new comic on Kickstarter, Legendary X-Knights #2, is about queer superheroes fighting American imperialism.

If we can get to $400 by Jan 17th, I will schedule a voice chat with each supporter!

BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

The Legendary X-Knights standing below text which says "THE LEGENDARY X-KNIGHTS FIGHT AGAINST AMERICAN IMPERIALISM"

January 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans Muslim author living in South America

This is art from Legendary X-Knights #2, my new comic on Kickstarter.

The Legendary X-Knights are queer heroes of different backgrounds taking down the US military industrial complex.

QUEER. ANTI-IMPERIALIST.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

Art from a page of the comic Legendary X-Knights #2 where the Legendary X-Knights battle the Orange Roc, a rival X-Knight.

January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans Muslim author living in South America

This is art from Legendary X-Knights #2, my new comic on Kickstarter.

The Legendary X-Knights are queer heroes of different backgrounds taking down the US military industrial complex.

QUEER. ANTI-IMPERIALIST.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

Textless page from the comic Legendary X-Knights #2 depicting Lilly McGann AKA the Red Dragon summoning the Dragon Sword.

January 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in the global south.

My comic, Legendary X-Knights is about queer superheroes fighting the international war machine by transforming into armored demigods.

Please support this story of queer pride and hope for the future.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

A page from a comic. From the comic script:

PAGE 7 - PANEL A
In the bottom left corner are, from left to right, DeShaun, Lilly, and Rocky, still glowing from their eyes. On the right half is the Orange Roc, holding the Roc Halberd.

OK: HALT IN THE NAME OF THE ORANGE ROC, OR BE DESTROYED!

ROCKY: AN ORANGE X-KNIGHT!

PAGE 7 - PANEL B
Full-body of the hero X-Knights. Rocky is on the left, DeShaun is on the right, and Lilly is in the middle. Rocky has his hands on his hips, DeShaun has his arms crossed, and Lilly is bent down in a “spider-man” pose. They are all glowing, especially their eyes and hearts.

LILLY: ARMORED, EH?

PAGE 7 - PANEL C
CONT. The three are in the same positions, but are now armored.

RK: WE CAN DO THAT, TOO!

PAGE 7 - PANEL D
Extreme closeup of the Orange Roc’s visor, at a slight angle.

OK: . . . PATHETIC.

December 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in the global south.

Legendary X-Knights is a comic I wrote about queer superheroes fighting for global peace.

We need to work together to bring these stories to the world.

Please help me spread this story about queer strength.

BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

The Legendary X-Knights in armored form, with the words "LEGENDARY X-KNIGHTS IS A QUEER COMIC ABOUT ENDING WAR"

December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in the global south.

Please back my Kickstarter for Legendary X-Knights, a superhero story about queer heroes of different ages and backgrounds saving the world from war.

Together we can make a better future for queer people across the world.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

The Legendary X-Knights in front of the progress flag with the text "Queer Comics Are Rebellion"

December 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

@linkara.bsky.social may I please get a repost?

Legendary X-Knights is a superhero comic on Kickstarter right now!

Inspired by Power Rangers, the heroes transform into armored demigods.

The all-queer cast are different ages and races.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

The cover of Legendary X-Knights #2: Who is the Orange Roc? The Legendary X-Knights are damaged and fighting the powerful Orange Roc.

December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans Muslim comics author in South America.

I'm having a Kickstarter for my comic book, Legendary X-Knights, about a rag-tag group of queer superheroes.

We're taking an unflinching look at gender and sexuality, as well as being action-packed.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

PAGE 3 - PANEL A
On the left side of the frame is DeShaun putting away the groceries. In the middle is Rocky, sitting at the left end of the table. Lilly is on the right, still with her elbows on the table and face in her hands.

DESHAUN: YOUR PARTNERS MUST LOVE THAT

ROCKY: NEVER BEEN IN A RELATIONSHIP. NEVER HAD A ONE-NIGHT STAND. NEVER HAD ANYTHING IN BETWEEN. NEVER WANTED TO.

LILLY: I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SETTLE DOWN
WITH SOMEONE WHO ISN’T A CIS MAN, BUT I NEVER HAD THE TIME.

PAGE 3 - PANEL B
The viewer is inside the cabinet where DeShaun just put the pasta. We’re looking at DeShaun very closely, and their face takes up the majority of the frame.
DESHAUN: EVERYONE I MEET THINKS I’M A CIS MAN, JUST BECAUSE I DON’T TAKE HORMONES AND EXPRESS MY MASCULINITY. I MAY BE A MAN, BUT I’M A NONBINARY MAN. I DON’T OWE ANYONE ANDROGYNY.

PAGE 3 - PANEL C
The viewer is pulled back again. DeShaun is on the left, Rocky is in the center, and Lilly is on the right.
DeShaun has finished putting away the groceries and has an empty paper bag in his hand. He’s expressing confusion at Rocky, but it has no angry energy. It’s softer than that.
Rocky is looking over his shoulder at DeShaun. He has a big goofy smile. He’s very happy with the joke he’s telling.
Lilly is facing right, standing up, and pouring coffee from a drip pot into a plain white mug. She looks frustrated by Rocky’s antics.

ROCKY: HEY, SINCE NONBINARY PEOPLE ARE TRANS, AND YOU’RE A MAN, THEN WE’RE BOTH TRANS MEN!

DESHAUN: UH, MAYBE TECHNICALLY, BUT THAT’S CONFUSING.

LILLY: ALRIGHT BOYS, GENDER 101 IS OVER. LET’S MOVE ON TO TODAY’S BRIEFING.

December 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author in the global south.

The Legendary X-Knights are a trio of queer superheroes disrupting a Vampire conspiracy. But now a mysterious foe, the Orange Roc, stands in their way. How can a rag-tag group win out?

Back the comic now:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

A page from the comic Legendary X-Knights 2 showing a conversation between the main characters about gender and age.

December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author living in the global south.

Check out this new comic cover!

Legendary X-Knights #2 is about a trio of queer transforming martial artists who are confronted by a mysterious foe with their same powers!

For fans of Power Rangers!

FOLLOW TODAY:
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The cover of Time Wars: the Adventures of the Legendary X-Knights Issue #2: Who is the Orange Roc? In the background, the Pink Unicorn and Blue Sea Serpent have been injured and their armor broken. In the foreground, the Red Dragon clashes with the Orange Roc.

November 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author living in the global south.

Check out this new comic art!

Legendary X-Knights #2 is about a trio of queer transforming martial artists who are confronted by a mysterious foe with their same powers!

For fans of Power Rangers!

FOLLOW TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

The three Legendary X-Knights confront the mysterious Orange Roc

November 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author living in the global south.

Check out this new comic art!

Legendary X-Knights #2 is about a trio of queer transforming martial artists who are confronted by a mysterious foe with their same powers!

For fans of Power Rangers!

FOLLOW TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

Two panels of a comic: One where the three Legendary X-Knights are posing in their mortal forms, and a second where they've transformed into their armored forms.

November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Bijhan Agha

@bijhan.bsky.social

I'm a trans author living in the global south.

Check out this new comic art!

Legendary X-Knights #2 is about a trio of queer transforming martial artists who are confronted by a mysterious foe with their same powers!

For fans of Power Rangers!

FOLLOW TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...