Harikrishna Ajayakumar

I never planned to become an author, and I certainly never imagined founding my own comic brand. In fact, for most of my life, I wasn’t much of a reader, writer, or artist at all. But like many unexpected journeys, I began in a simple, unremarkable moment—one that quietly grew into something extraordinary.

About six years ago, while I was in college, the world came to a standstill during the COVID-19 lockdown. With classes moved online and days long and uneventful, My friends and I were looking for anything that felt creative or exciting. One day, three of them casually decided to draw and present their own comic characters. It was just a fun activity to pass the time—nothing serious, nothing planned. I joined in, and soon more friends did too. Within days, our small, spontaneous group had created an entire lineup of unique and quirky characters.

Eventually, as the world moved on, everyone else dropped the idea. But for me, something had sparked. The characters we had created together refused to leave my mind. For years, they lived quietly in the back of my thoughts—waiting, evolving, reshaping themselves. What began as a lockdown distraction slowly transformed into a long-term passion.

Finally, I made a decision: why not develop these characters properly, give them depth, purpose, and a world worth exploring? And so I did.

What started as rough sketches among friends turned into a full-fledged universe. A story began to form, one idea after another, until I realized I was not just imagining a comic—I was creating one.

Today, I stand as the writer and creator of my first published comic book, something I once believed I would never do in my lifetime. And this is only the beginning. Many more books and stories are already in the works, each growing from the same spark that started years ago.

I believe one thing wholeheartedly: you don’t need to be a bibliophile or an avid reader to enjoy my books. My stories are crafted for everyone—kids, teens, adults, and the aged. No matter your profession, interests, or reading habits, my goal is simple: once you start reading my work, you’ll discover a love for the habit of reading itself.

From an unexpected college hobby to a dream finally taking shape, my journey is proof that inspiration can appear anywhere—and when it does, it can change everything.