Created by Kayden Phoenix, Jalisco, Santa, Loquita, Ruca and Bandita fight societal ills individually as superheroes and vigilantes. As a team, they form A La Brava.
The cover of “Jalisco” from Kayden Phoenix’s A La Brava universe of Latina superheroes. Illustrated by Amanda Julina Gonzalez. (Phoenix Studios)
The cover of “Santa” from Kayden Phoenix’s A La Brava universe of Latina superheroes. Illustrated by Eva Cabrera. (Phoenix Studios)
The cover of “Loquita” from Kayden Phoenix’s A La Brava universe of Latina superheroes. Illustrated by Eva Cabrera. (Phoenix Studios)
The cover of “Ruca” from Kayden Phoenix’s A La Brava universe of Latina superheroes. Illustrated by Amanda Julina Gonzalez. (Phoenix Studios)
The cover of “Bandita” from Kayden Phoenix’s A La Brava universe of Latina superheroes. Illustrated by Estefania Artega. (Phoenix Studios)
Characters from Kayden Phoenix’s A La Brava universe of Latina superheroes. (Phoenix Studios)
Comic book creator and filmmaker Kayden Phoenix, in a double-exposure, has made comic books that concentrate on fighting different aspects of societal injustice such as domestic violence, immigration and teen suicide through Latina superheroes characters that she’s created. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)
