Catwoman is one of my favorite comic book characters of all time. She may not be considered a superhero, but she, more often than not, is known for fighting for the voiceless. Whether she is stealing precious pieces of art and expensive jewelry, running away from the police and Gotham’s Dark Knight or protecting the innocent and defenseless,…
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Comic book characters and comic book films are my passion!
Mental Health Awareness Through Superheroes
A great superhero, to me, faces universal problems, which makes them relatable to the audience. These universal problems ground the characters who are known for their powerful abilities and otherworldly strengths. Living with mental illness is a daily struggle for many people and comic book superheroes are a way of escaping our everyday lives. Many…
Read MoreThe Need for Latino Superheroes
The lack of minorities in comic book films has unfortunately been a topic of recurrent, yet necessary discussion on many platforms amongst many different groups of people. Every race and ethnicity should have the opportunity to be represented and, along with many others, Latinos are often absent from these blockbuster films. Or, if they are…
Read MoreTrinity of Hope, Empowerment and Redemption
As a huge supporter of DC Comics and its cinematic universe, I am also a big fan of the three most iconic comic book characters of all time: Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman. The exemplary trinity of DC comics. With decades worth of storytelling behind them, these characters continue to inspire and bring people together…
Read MoreRetrospective: Watchmen Review
2009’s Watchmen, directed by Zack Snyder is a masterpiece. Considered a nearly impossible project to adapt for from the comics, Snyder and WB had a heavy weight on their shoulders to produce a film worthy of its name. In my opinion, Watchmen delivered in spades. As a fan of comic book films, Watchmen falls into one…
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