In this episode we discuss Latinx and, more specifically, Afro-Latinx representation in comic books in general, share some examples of Afro-Latinx superheroes, and introduce the hero of this episode: Miles Morales, Spider-Man.

Since this episode focuses on Afro-Latinx art, we then discuss the creation of Miles Morales as Spider-Man as a comic book figure as well as the storifying and geometrizing of his Afro-Latinidad. We’ll further the conversation with a brief discussion of the novelization of his story and an essay written about the importance of his Afro-Latinidad. Next we move on to the animated film featuring Miles Morales, Into the Spiderverse which was released in 2018. Here we consider the changes made to his story from the comic books and the ways in which the creators pushed boundaries in the world of animation. We wrap up the main segment of our episode with a brief chat about the 2020 video game, Miles Morales: Spider-Man and the art of the narrative in video games. 

As usual, we close out with a few comic book and graphic novel recommendations as well as a handful of additional Latinx superheroes worth checking out.

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Hosts: Rojo Robles and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Marcos Toledo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois