Ivan Velez, Jr. (1961 in the Bronx) is a Xeric Grant-winning American writer of comic books.
His work includes Gay Comix for Bob Ross, Blood Syndicate and Static for Milestone Comics, Ghost Rider, Venom and Abominations for Marvel Comics, Extreme Justice for DC Comics, Flinch for Vertigo, Power Puff Girls for DC's Johnny DC imprint,[1] and Tales from the Closet, created in affiliation with the Hetrick-Martin Institute.[2] He has also edited graphic novels for Dutton Books, earning an award from the American Library Association.[3]