Kirven created the first black lesbian superhero comic book series called '' The Tao Diaries '' . Kirven has traveled to several comic book conventions across the country and was featured at Stan Lee 's ComiKasz Convention in Los Angeles , in 2012 . Kirven is an artist and has been featured in several art shows , across the country including '' Art as a Weapon '' at the Smoke & Mirrors Art Gallery in Dallas , Texas . Kirven organized the Ribbons and Roses rally and candlelight vigil in front of Dallas City Hall to show solidarity with female employees of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department who say they have faced harassment and discrimination on the job . To support female Dallas firefighters she organized '' King for A Night '' drag king show in October 2010 . Kirven is a musician who plays both the trumpet and guitar
Stan Lee 's ComiKasz Convention
L.A. Comic Con
C. D. Kirven