
The Legacy of Afro-Latinx & Latinx Superheroes
Latinx characters in mainstream comics like DC, Marvel, and the like have lived in an interesting space between carving out their own path and living in the shadow of their predominantly white predecessors. It’s where characters like Miles Morales (Spider-Man), Anya Corazón (Spider-Girl), and America Chavez (Miss America) transpire from and while they hold much significance in bringing more diverse representation in comics—the writers behind these characters tether too closely to stories molded by the white heroes before them.