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Varyus Creativity

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I've been interviewing some college buddies who are doing big things. This time, I grabbed hold of Nick Florest aka Varyus Waise on his many talents in music and graphic novels: Varyus Waise is engaged in more than just writing music and poetry. He also writes graphic novels and comics. This Brooklyn native has always been and continues to be busy. As a kid, you could catch him with either a comic book or an encyclopedia in his grasp or learning about the ways of Batman and Robocop. After finishing his bachelor’s degree in journalism and Black studies, you can find him in the studio with his rhymes, hanging out at a poetry show, writing comics, or making a difference in the nonprofit sector. inCOLOR speaks with VW (Nick Florest) about his musical and literary pursuits. inCOLOR: What inspired you to write? VW: To write comics, I had a roommate in college who was heavy into comics and he put me on to some great stories Marvel was doing. I just caught this surge of creative energy and