π Exciting News! π Latinx Comics Studies: Critical and Creative Crossings is here! This groundbreaking collection dives deep into the vibrant world of Latinx comics, exploring themes of identity, migration, and resistance through critical essays, pedagogical reflections, and stunning short comics. πβ¨
Iβm especially proud and honored to spotlight El Peso Hero, the iconic Mexican-American superhero, featured in this collection! π¦ΈββοΈ Ignacio Rivera fights cartels, corruption, and injustice along the U.S.-Mexico border, giving voice to the disenfranchised and uplifting Latino stories. His inclusion in this book highlights the power of comics to challenge boundaries and amplify diverse experiences. πͺ
Join us in celebrating this milestone in Latinx comics studies, mapping a bold future for representation and storytelling! Get your copy from Rutgers University Press and dive into the intersectional, interdisciplinary world of Latinx comics. ππ₯ #LatinxComicsStudies #ElPesoHero #LatinxRepresentation #ComicsForChange
The comix stories of today will be the literature of the future. They will reflect the present state of our society for future generations.