Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love Creates his own Comics
Jeremiyah Love, a quiet child in St. Louis, has a great imagination. Notebooks were overflowing with sketches, furniture became mountains, doorframes became jungle gyms. When life was overwhelming, anime and comics provided him with comfort. They were realms where characters who were misunderstood found a hidden strength.
Now, at 20 years old, Love balances his life as Notre Dame’s star running back with a passion project years in the making: Jeremonstar, a comic book created by his father and a team of artists. He doesn’t see it as just another superhero story — it’s his own battles that are translated into art, a way to reach children who feel out of place.
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From Pee Wee Prodigy to College Star
Love’s athletic rise had a superhero flair from the start. At six years old, he stunned a crowd with an 80-yard touchdown in pee wee football. By eighth grade, he was dunking basketballs. At Christian Brothers College High School, his blazing speed made him a four-star recruit.
But while his talent drew attention, Love often felt isolated. Reserved and restless in school, he found solace in anime series like Naruto and Dragon Ball Z, where underestimated heroes found their power.
“People thought I was weird,” Love admitted. “I didn’t really have friends. I liked to play by myself.”
Those early struggles became the foundation of his own origin story.
Building Jeremonstar
The comic’s roots began with Love’s father, Jason, an Army veteran and lifelong comic fan. During high school, Jason suggested they create something together. Their first draft was filled with flashy powers and mythical creatures—but Jeremiyah wasn’t satisfied.
“Jeremiyah killed the first project,” Jason recalled. “That broke my heart. But it showed me how dedicated he was to doing this the right way.”
They brought in Chris Walker, a creative director with experience at Marvel and DC Comics, to help shape the vision. What emerged was Jeremonstar: a hero defined not by laser beams or flight, but by speed, willpower, and resilience—qualities drawn directly from Love’s life.
“This isn’t about money,” Love explained. “I want kids like me to see it and feel like they can be heroes too.”
Balancing Football and Creativity
On the field, Love has already proven himself a difference-maker. Last season, he tallied more than 1,300 yards and 19 touchdowns, helping lead Notre Dame to the national title game. Still, injuries reminded him of his own limits.
“I didn’t have all my superpowers,” he said of playing hurt. “I had the will, but sometimes, will isn’t enough.”
Off the field, that same determination drives his art. Love insists on creative authenticity, spending late nights refining storylines and character arcs. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman sees it as proof of Love’s multidimensional talent.
“People are going to read this and understand you can be more than a football player,” Freeman said. “Jeremiyah is a perfect reflection of that.”
A Hero for the Outsiders
At its core, Jeremonstar is about more than entertainment. It’s Love’s way of speaking to kids who feel different, reminding them that uniqueness is a strength.
“There are tons of kids like me, and they feel down about who they are,” Love said. “I want to communicate that it’s OK. Be you, and big things can happen.”
His father sees it as his son’s dual identity: Jeremiyah the introvert, and Jeremonstar the extrovert. On Saturdays, he’s the athlete hurdling defenders in front of packed stadiums. Off the field, he’s the artist piecing together a story meant to inspire.
“Through hardship, you find yourself,” Jason said. “And if you prevail, in my eyes, you’re a superhero.”
What’s Next
Set to release in late September, Jeremonstar could be the start of a broader series. Fans are already asking when they can get their hands on the book. Meanwhile, Love remains locked in on football, aiming to keep Notre Dame in the national championship conversation.
For him, the goals extend beyond trophies or sales. “I just want to be the best me,” he said.
And in blending his two passions—football and storytelling—Love is proving that superheroes don’t just exist in comics. Sometimes, they wear helmets on Saturdays and put their truths in ink.
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