Va’rro

 Va’rro is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Revolt Comics. The character first appeared in a seven-page story in the second volume of The Arcadia Anthology #2, published by Arcadia Comics Collective in March of 2013 and was created by Alice V. Falto. One of the characters that Falto wanted to include in her new book was this one, but she wasn’t sure of what capacity. She saw him as a shoo-in for a leading man in the series but with the twist, writer David G. Hernandez planned for Rose’s character, a woman hell-bent on revenge, there would be little room for romance and certainly no use for a leading man, so Hernandez turned him into an overprotective, overzealous, love crazed, bodyguard who was friend-zoned by Rose’s dark obsession with revenge. After leaving Arcadia Deadly Rose was reprinted in the pages of Showcase by Revolt Comics, and it’s currently in circulation.

From a very early age Va’rro has sworn to protect his good friend Rose from the dangers of the world. He hopes to one day she could see herself as he sees her and abandons her quest for revenge. Perhaps one day she could even return the love he has to give.

Publication history
In the second issue of Showcase, Va’rro is seen covering the eyes of Thisbe as Rose hacks and slashes her way through Ixion’s army. The perfectionist she is, Falto redrew this page several times as she was not pleased with it.

Fictional character biography
Native of Eborah the son of a knight of the royal guard and a handmaiden of the queen, the junior squire for the king was destined for greatness until a princess by the name of Rose entered his life. Va’rro was bullied and led into a numerous shenanigans that resulted in acts of discipline and punishment for the young man. Va’rro was demoted to bodyguard duty and in charged to keep Rose out of trouble, task in which he fails miserably at. After the regicide of Rose’s father by Ixion, Va’rro keep a low profile, securing temporary shelter and scavenging food where he could find it in his committed to safeguard his one true love in this world, Rose. As adults, his commitment remains strong and perhaps one day the love of his life will smile again.

Powers and abilities
Va’rro is a normal human being and also an expert swordsman.