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Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez & Rosario Dawson Want Netflix To Produce La Borinqueña TV Series

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:45 +0000

Comic book artist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez isn’t going to wait around for opportunities to come knocking at his door. He’s taking the initiative and letting Netflix know what he wants. On Sunday (Feb. 28), Miranda-Rodriguez pitched Netflix on the idea of producing a live-action TV series based on his Afro-Latina superhero creation, La Borinqueña, with an

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Puerto Rican Graffiti Artist Adds Unique Touch To ‘La Borinqueña’ Cover Art

Virginia Isaad — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:12:16 +0000

Graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez launched La Borinqueña in 2016. Now, the classic cover got a special makeover courtesy of graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos. The Puerto Rican artists from New York came together for two collaborations: a limited edition cover reprint of the first issue of the comic and a large canvas print. The duo

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Rosario Dawson, Bad Bunny & Others Are Activists Defending Their Homeland in La Borinqueña’s Latest Cover

Erika Ramirez — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:18:27 +0000

Art imitating real life can be inspiring, as is the case with the latest cover of La Borinqueña. Rosario Dawson, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, Calle 13’s Residente and iLe appear on the cover of the third issue of the graphic novel. The Latinx musicians, actors and more are portrayed as the activists they are. This

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This Star-Studded Comic Anthology Will Be a Loving Tribute to the Strength of Puerto Rico

Yara Simón — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:40:55 +0000

In the six months since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, the Caribbean island still struggles to find its footing. As national attention wanes, the Puerto Rican community continues fighting so that the public doesn’t forget the islands’ plight. Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is leading the way through comics. On May 23, he will release Ricanstruction: Reminiscing and Rebuilding Puerto Rico,

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5 Reasons Latina Superhero La Borinqueña Is More Vital Than Ever Before

Alex Alvarez — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:30:55 +0000

By now, you’re likely well aware of La Borinqueña, the Puerto Rican superhero who has lent her image to causes from getting out the vote to the Women’s March on Washington. The character, named Marisol “Mari” Rios De La Luz, is the brainchild of comic book artist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, who previous work includes Guardians of

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