ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What does America mean toyou?
GABBY RIVERA:America Chavez represents infinite hope and the power of taking action.
WithAmerica, girls of color, people of color, we get to see ourselves living vibrant and free.
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She can dimension hop at her leisure when she needs to go and save lives.
America gets to exist in this world and others without racist, heteronormative, xenophobic, and sexist limitations.
America Chavez chooses her destiny.
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She is power and I am honored to be connected to her legacy.
America lost her moms when she was a little kid.
That pop in of grief doesn’t just go away, you know?
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So we’re dealing with that.
She is also taking on the notion of putting herself first.
Many women are expected to put everything else before themselves and some women choose that for themselves.
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She’s asking herself: “How powerful can I be?
How much stronger can my punches be?
And what does love look like when you’re a badass, dimension-punching, Latina?
Do I even want that in my life?”
Fans were hoping she might make an appearance onHawkeye.
Have you had a chance to talk toKelly Thompsonabout possibly doing a crossover?
Are there any other Marvel characters who might make an appearance?
TheAmericaseries is going to be one big Marvel house party.
You might even seesome X-Men.
As for a crossover withHawkeye, anything is possible.
I know some fans ship the heck out America and Kate.
Maybe dreams do come true.
In a lot of ways, this book is unexpectedly relevant.
How are you navigating that?
Is that something you’re leaning into, or are you just focusing on telling America’s story?
America’s story is happening right at a time when people need a superhero like her the most.
Yes, her identities are important: woman, queer, latina.
But also, everyone needs someone positive and strong to root for.
She knows what justice looks like and she’s in it for the good of the people.
That’s the jot down of superhero everyone will always need, you know?
We are supposed to love each other and care for each other.
America will love her people and herself in every freakin' issue.
Love is where the real power lives.
America has obviously struck a chord with fans and inspired some great variant covers.
What do you think it is about her as a character that makes her such a fan favorite?
America Chavez is the badass you want on your team.
She’s tough, loyal to the core, and delivers grade-A one-liners.
What’s not to love?
Also, she has a bit of mystery to her.
She punches into other dimensions using star-shaped portals.
C’mon, that’s cool as hell.
America’s Latina, likes girls, and is a dimension-punching mega babe.
How could she not be a fan favorite?
Marvel’sAmerica#1 is currently available forpurchase.
you’re free to read the first few pages, below.
