They were crying and talking about how they hadnt heard from their families.
I became emotional as well, since I hadnt heard from my own family either.
It became more than just an opportunity to promote my own book, it became a safe space.
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One of the people who came up to Miranda-Rodriguezs table was DC co-publisher Dan Didio.
In addition to the legendary characters,Ricanstructionalso features an all-star lineup of comics talent.
The first story in the collection, for instance, features no superheroes at all.
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Thats the real goal of what this anthology is about, Miranda-Rodriguez says.
EW first interviewed Miranda-Rodriguez last summer,shortly after he had first created La Borinquena.
184 public schools closed in June, displacing 27,000 students.
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Hospitals are closing and leaving many with reduced health care.
Unfortunately, in the wake of Hurricane Maria, these long-standing issues of debt and hardship have only intensified.
There are still stories to be told about Puerto Rico.
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In the wake ofRicanstruction,Miranda-Rodriguez has returned to his flagshipLa Borinquenacomic.
La Borinquena#2 really goes into whats happening on the island, this massive displacement, Miranda-Rodriguez says.
When I write my books for La Borinquena, I dont write a supervillain, Miranda-Rodriguez says.
I grew up loving Batman and thinking that a great hero is defined by rogues gallery.
Theres such a rich history in Puerto Rico alone, youd think it came out of a comic book.
Ricanstructionis available now.Order it here.
