Where Storytelling Meets
Mental Health
Join us August 28-30
at
Galaxy Con San Jose!
Artist Alley
From sold-out books to standing-room-only events, the creators of Kader’s Quest deliver unforgettable talks that blend psychology, storytelling, and visual art to move audiences.
Galaxy Con San Jose 2026!
Artist Alley
Featured in Comic Shop News (issue 2024)
Live event at Mission Comics in San Francisco
Featured in Psychology Today
Oakland Comic Con 2026!
Artist Alley & Panel Discussion
Featured speakers at HIMSS 2026 Conference
First print run of Kader’s Quest sold out in 2 weeks
Live event at Cape and Cowl Comics (Eisner Award-winning store)
Amazon Bestsellers List:
#1 New Release in Child Psychiatry
#1 New Release in Comics and Graphic Novels
Psychotherapist + Psychiatrist + Illustrator collaboration
Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA
Psychiatrist, healthcare executive, and speaker with deep expertise in mental health systems, resilience, and high-performance environments.
Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC
Psychotherapist, author, and speaker specializing in trauma, identity, and performance psychology. Known for making complex emotional experiences relatable, engaging, and culturally relevant.
Nadir Balan
Illustrator and visual storyteller who brings emotional narratives to life through art, offering a powerful visual entry point into difficult conversations.
Together:
A rare combination of science, story, and art - creating talks that resonate across disciplines and audiences.
Author photos courtesy of Evrim Balan © 2026