La Borinqueñais spotlighting Puerto Rico's social problems one issue at a time

But it isnt just Marisols origin story both on and off the page that makes her so special.

EW spoke to Miranda-Rodriguez about Perezs upcoming cover, and what readers can expect next.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What were some of your inspirations or influences when creating this character?

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So I have always been aware of social issues affecting my homeland, Puerto Rico.

Presently they owe $120 billion of debt and pension obligations and are currently in bankruptcy court.

One-hundred eighty-four public schools closed in June, displacing 27,000 students.

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Hospitals are closing and leaving many with reduced health care.

When some of us travel abroad, our perspective expands and we see the world and ourselves differently.

Shes discovering her powers, but she is also discovering her identity and her role as a hero.

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La Borinquenanot only celebrates and features Puerto Ricos culture, but it also focuses on environmental issues.

You also celebrate Marisols Afro-Latina heritage.

As a Puerto Rican or Boricua, I am part of an ethnic group that comprises many different races.

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My family is Taino, African, European, Asian, and more.

Mainstream media oftentimes portrays Latinx with one homogenous brown complexion.

InLa Borinquena, youll find a racially diverse cast that is Latinx.

We celebrate our diversity in our family.

The comic is quite deliberately bilingual.

Thirty-seven million Americans, and 400 million people in the world, speak Spanish.

Therefore, millennials and younger speak fluent English.

Given that I self-published my own comic book, I wrote from a position of brown privilege.

My life, my neighborhood, my city, and my Puerto Rico are bilingual.

And the comic hasnt just received a positive response from Puerto Ricans alone.

Colgate University had four courses this semester teach the comic book.

However, this one has a lot more sabor!

Whats in store for Marisol in the next issue?

To not only see themselves as her but to care and worry for her.

Superheroes with superhuman strength and abilities in the real world would be categorized as weapons of mass destruction.

In real life, no one is truly black or white, we all exist as shades of gray.

The organizers asked if I could help them book George as well.

So I approached George with the invitation from Puerto Rico and he gladly accepted it.

When we were both in Puerto Rico, I gave him a copy ofLa Borinquena.

He was so proud and happy.

He then asked if I would consider accepting a cover from him for my second issue.

He wouldnt accept a fee for the cover either.

I was beyond honored.

We kept in touch over the next few months after our trip to Puerto Rico.

He finally sent to me the artwork and I teared up when I saw it.

He created a cover for my book that gave it a classic feel.

I felt like I finally made it!

La Borinquena#2 is currently available for preorderhere.