Latina Superheroes, Vol. 2: Loquita & Ruca
Written by Kayden Phoenix
Illustrated by Kayden Phoenix
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Latina Superheroes is back with even more inspiring action in this second volume!
Follow Loquita, a girl from Miami, Florida, who immerses herself in the supernatural realm to figure out why a mysterious ghost is following her, and Ruca, a tough girl in East L.A. fighting against human traffickers. Together these women comprise two of five amazing Latina superheroes known as A La Brava–strong young adults who fight for justice and equality in their communities.
Loquita is just an ordinary girl. But one day she starts to see things that other people can’t and she realizes that she has an extraordinary power. Ruca, who first appeared in Santa’s story, is a tough girl. When she goes back to East L.A. after her mother’s death, she’s told about neighborhood kids going missing. She’ll have to tap into her newfound powers to find out who is taking these children and make them stop.
For fans of Marvel Comic’s Echo, Latina Superheroes illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Latina women, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and unity. Join these extraordinary heroines as they defy the odds, harnessing their inner strength to forge a brighter tomorrow in this new young adult graphic novel series.
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Primary ISBN: 9781524892616
Publication Date: April 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Graphic Novel, Age 14 or older
Community Represented: Cuban/Cuban American, Mexican/Mexican American, Puerto Rican
Themes: Activism, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Discrimination: Economic, Discrimination: Immigration Status, Discrimination: Racial, Format: Graphic Novel, Genre: Action Adventure, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Human Rights Violation: Trafficking, Mental Health, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing
Setting: United States (Miama FL, Los Angeles CA)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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