Kenny Ruiz

Kenny Ruizis a renowned comic book author with a 20-year career marked by versatility andinternational reach. He has written and illustrated original works andfranchises, earning recognition in Europe and Japan.

Ruiz's breakthrough in Japan came in 2020with Team Phoenix, published monthly in Besatsu Champion. Thisambitious series reimagines Osamu Tezuka’s legendary characters in a boldscience fiction universe. In 2025, Ruiz will further expand his internationalpresence with Path of the Lightsaber for Viz Media. This official StarWars canon story is set in the era of the First Order. This exciting shōnenmanga explores the true meaning of becoming a Jedi.

In Europe, he has made a name for himselfwith titles such as Magic 7 and Telemaque (Dupuis), captivatingyoung audiences with his energetic and visually striking storytelling. Hisearly works, such as Dos espadas (Two Swords - Norma Editorial),cemented his reputation when he won the “Best Manga of 2011” award.

Beyond comics, Kenny has extensiveexperience storyboarding for advertising, television series, and animatedfilms. He has collaborated with studios such as Ilion Animation Studios, Able& Baker, Vodka, and Ánima. His most notable works include his contributionto the Goya-winning short film Blue & Malone: Casos Imposibles (&Malone: Impossible Cases - 2020).

With a career that bridges East and West,Ruiz continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.