Kelly Sue Milano, co-creator of Hex11, joins Immortal Studios as VP of content and executive editor of the Immortal Storyverse
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- LOS ANGELES, CA –  Immortal Studios, the pioneering multi-platform entertainment company modernizing Martial Fantasy (Wuxia) storytelling, has appointed Kelly Sue Milano as Vice President of Content and Executive Editor of its Immortal Storyverse. The HEX11 co-creator and indie comics visionary will lead Immortal's transmedia expansion, overseeing adaptations of the legendary Shiao Yi wuxia library and crafting new narratives that awaken the hero in everyone.

"As a storyteller, I believe in the power of transformation. That's exactly what Immortal Studios stands for," said Kelly Sue Milano. "Bringing the wisdom, action, and deep storytelling of Wuxia to modern audiences through an immersive, multi-platform experience is an incredible opportunity. This is storytelling with purpose, and I'm honored to help shape the next evolution of the Immortal Storyverse."

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Milano is co-founder of HexComix, the all-female creative team behind HEX11, the critically acclaimed indie sci-fi/fantasy comic in development for television. Beyond comics, she has crafted spiritually driven narratives as a staff writer for the Kabbalah Centre and mentors emerging writers as a Comic Writing & Scripting Mentor at OTIS College of Art + Design.

"Kelly Sue's ability to craft immersive, boundary-pushing stories aligns perfectly with Immortal's vision," said Payhuan Peter Shiao, Founder and CEO of Immortal Studios. "She understands global pop culture and deep storytelling traditions, making her the ideal leader to shepherd our Wuxia-driven Storyverse into its next chapter."

As VP of Content, Milano will work with writers, artists, and production teams to develop Immortal's comics, films, TV, and gaming projects. A core focus will be expanding Immortal's adaptations of the Shiao Yi library, a collection of over 60 wuxia novels that have inspired more than 30 film and TV adaptations worldwide.

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This appointment marks another major step in Immortal Studios' mission to revolutionize pop culture storytelling, blending ancient and modern narratives to create a new wave of action-packed, transformational stories across multiple platforms.

About Immortal Studios

Immortal Studios is a next-generation storytelling studio bringing the legendary tradition of Wuxia martial arts fantasy to modern global audiences. With an interconnected "Storyverse" spanning comics, film, TV, and gaming, Immortal is pioneering a new era of fan-powered, multi-platform storytelling. By integrating AI, Web3, and emerging technologies, alongside the Shiao Yi library, the company is reimagining timeless stories of heroism, transformation, and empowerment. Immortal Studios' mission is simple: to Awaken the Hero in Everyone.

Please visit www.Immortal-Studios.com.