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El Peso Hero saves civilians in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol in a special edition of Héctor Rodríguez's self-published comic book series. The 18-page issue is free, with text in English, Spanish, Ukrainian and Russian.

Mexican American superhero saves Ukrainian civilians in comic book issue

1:56pm April 06, 2022

by Olivia Hampton

Fed up with Mexico's non-interventionist policy after Russia invaded Ukraine, Héctor Rodríguez sends his Mexican American superhero to Mariupol in the latest issue of the series.

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Arts

Marvel Cinematic Universe To Get First Trans Character

5:54pm January 02, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The movie is shooting "right now," Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said at the New York Film Academy. Marvel's goal, Feige says, is to "represent the world."

Economy

Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World

5:31pm April 26, 2019

Superman could easily take over the world. But there are some good economic reasons why he doesn't.

National

'Supergirl' Casts First Transgender Superhero On Television

9:39pm July 23, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

Nicole Maines, the transgender activist who brought a landmark case on allowing trans people to use the restroom of their choice, is marking another historic first as Nia Nal.

Former Swiss pilot Yves Rossy, known as Jetman, is the first person to fly a jet-fitted wing.

World News

Ever Dream You Could Fly? 'Jetman' Has. Let Him Tell You About It

10:38am July 03, 2015

by Alyssa Edes

Yves Rossy flies like Superman. But instead of a cape, he uses 7-foot-long wings and four engines. "You are like in a parallel world that normally doesn't exist," he says. "It's beautiful."

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The comic book superhero Priya survived a rape and now fights violence against women.

India's New Comic Book Hero Fights Rape, Rides On The Back Of A Tiger

6:46pm December 16, 2014

by Rhitu Chatterjee

Her name is Priya and she is the star of a new graphic novel in India. After she is gang-raped, her family and neighbors shun her — but then a Hindu goddess grants her special powers.