About Us

H.W. Peete, is a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, and the founder of New Horizon Comics. He’s the creator and writer of the  titles Spirit the Woman of Hope and Beautiful Thema.

H.W. Peete created Spirit the Woman of Hope in 2005, which lead to the development of the publishing company, Sunlight Comics. In 2007, other life goals became a focus and work on both Spirit and Sunlight Comics slowed dramatically.  While things slowed, he didn't stop creating.  In 2017, H.W. was inspired to write a script for a project that was far outside his lane.  The feedback he received brought Spirit and Sunlight Comics back into focus.  Concepts and scripts were re-examined and re-written.   

By 2020, Spirit became H.W.'s main focus and Sunlight Comics evolved into New Horizon Comics.  Fast forward to today, and H.W. is leading New Horizon Comics forward with the releases of the first issue of Spirit the Woman of Hope.  The second issue of Spirit and a second title is currently in production, with more in development. 

H.W. Peete has a love for writing that goes back to his childhood.  His journey into storytelling started off with him writing fan fiction featuring established Marvel and DC comic characters.  From there he started creating original characters and would include them into the fan fiction he would write with his brother.  During high school, he sent in a submission to Marvel Comics, for the comic title, Quasar the Cosmic Avenger.

H.W. is a graduate of Chicago State University holding a Bachelor of Arts. He is currently working to produce more titles for New Horizon Comics.  When he's not creating, he's working his full time job as a Chicago police officer.  

H.W. Peete resides in the Windy City, where he was born and raised, and is a proud resident of the SOUTH SIDE!