Latino comic book writers

Latino comics expo isnt the only such event in the country. Pages in category spanish comics writers the following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. Dallas is an epicenter of latino indie comic artists dallas observer. While latinx representation in comic books has room for improvement. Thats why weve put together a handy guide of latino talent to check out at this years sdcc. Jaime hernandez is better known as one of the brothers behind acclaimed comic book series love and rockets. Over the years the comic medium has delivered a diverse but stereotypical sampling of minority characters.

The life and times of america chavez by gabby rivera, blue beetle, vol. In the spirit of hispanic heritage month, we here at comic book movie decided to catch up with marvels first latina writer, gabby rivera, after her. After hurricane maria, ayala joined other latino artists to create a comic anthology, puerto rico strong, which traced the. An ideal candidate is a selfstarter who works well in a team. Many people dont know when to say hispanic and when to say latino. But when her abuela comes to live with her and her family, evelyn becomes more exposed to important issues that surround her neighborhood. John leguizamo is raising money to create a brand new comic book featuring a latino superhero in his latest project uplifting the latino community. How indie comic book authors are capturing the latinx experience. John leguizamo is creating a new latino superhero comic book. The best books by latino and latin american authors of 2018. For a brief history of stereotypical depictions of hispanic characters in comics see the ethnic stereotypes in comics article this page focuses exclusively on documenting the history of the latino and latina superheroes whether they are.

Last summer, texas latino comiccon launched in dallas. Set in 1969 in her spanish harlem neighborhood, evelyn has not fully embraced her puerto rican heritage. Without their unique voices in their writing and art, dc would be a far. As a comic book consumer and creator, there are reservations, because in order for representation to take hold there needs to be latino writers and. These latino comic book artists create their own superheroes. Mkize is the writer and artist of kwezi, a comic book that tells the story of a boy named kwezi it means star in xhosa and zulu and his quest to balance his superpowers, cultural responsibility, and the demands of our fameobsessed world. Here, he uses his graphicnovelist skills to retell three stories from across latin. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Were making a forward movement, said hernandez, mentioning the rise of a latino presence of creators in the comic book industry, we need another stan lee who created fantastic four, spiderman, captain america, and other big name marvel titles a brown one stan lee. Hernandez credits the independent comic book boom with giving him and other latino artists and writers the freedom to explore themes that. How indie comic book authors are capturing the latinx.

Latinx people helped build the world of comic books while. Their own comic centers around a latina from compton. From deadpool to captain america, latinx artists and writers behind the. Meet 7 black and latinx writers working in comics today. After reading this article about becoming a comic book writer, and learning how hard it is to become one without an artist i decided to post this. Dc comics universe grows, becomes a little more latino. Exclusive interview with marvel comics first latina.