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JALISCO, the Mexican Latina Superhero

Jalisco is a powerful Latina superhero that fights crime through the tradition of folklorico dance.

Barnes & Noble Signing - POSTPONED

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Writer/Creator Kayden Phoenix will be signing copies of Jalisco at the flagship Barnes & Noble at the Grove, Hollywood. 


 

DATE TBD

JALISCO Tour Dates

The LATINA GANG

Kayden Phoenix, Jalisco, Writer, Creator

KAYDEN PHOENIX - The Creator/Writer

Kayden Phoenix is a third generation Chicana from East LA. When she was thinking of a  superhero to create, she reached into her past. Who was my hero growing  up?
"My Mom."
What did my Mom do?
"She danced folklorico."
So she created a superhero that dances folklorico.
 

Why Jalisco?
Because my grandma was born there. Right outside of Guadalajara.

Amanda Julina Gonzales, Jalisco, Penciller, Illustrator

AMANDA JULINA GONZALEZ - The Penciller

Amanda Julina Gonzalez is an uprooted New Mexican who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design in Animation. 

She  draws inspiration from her Albuquerque upbringing and her family, who  got her hooked on dancing flamenco and tango from a young age; she  started learning folklorico after moving to California. Naturally, as  soon as she heard about Jalisco she jumped onboard! 

Amanda is currently producing her thesis film, Tongue-Tied, a short about being a non-Spanish-speaking Mexican-American. 

Hannah Diaz, Latina, Superhero, Inker, illustrator, comic

HANNAH DIAZ - The Inker

Hannah Diaz is a biracial Xicana artist from Southern California. 

While  attending Cal State University Fullerton for Illustration and  Animation, she was drawn to stories that featured experiences like her  own, so when a friend showed her Jalisco, she reached out right away. 

Hannah works freelance and attends conventions throughout the year selling artwork and meeting other artists. 

Mirelle Ortega, Latina, Superhero, colorist, illustrator, comic

MIRELLE ORTEGA - The Colorist

Mirelle Ortega is an illustrator and concept artist from Veracruz, Mexico.

She  danced folklorico in her youth and since then has had a fascination  with all the different folklore outfits in Mexico. She enjoys creating  work with vibrant colors and bold shapes.  

Gloria Felix, Latina, Superhero, colorist, illustrator, comic

GLORIA FELIX - The Colorist

Gloria Felix is a Mexican visual development artist and illustrator based in San Francisco. 

Born  and raised in Michoacan, the strong women in her family and her home  state are some her biggest inspirations when it comes to creating art.

In  2009, she moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco to get a BFA in 3D animation and  digital art from Tecnológico de Monterrey and is currently working towards her MFA in visual development at the Academy of Art.

Addy Rivera, Latina, Superhero, colorist, illustrator, comic

ADDY RIVERA SONDA - The Colorist

Addy Rivera Sonda is an illustrator born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico. Her hometown had a farmer's market (full of people, fruits, flowers and colors) and her house was full of books. Both daily life and books continue to be great inspirations for her. 

She has loved creating characters and worlds on paper ever since she was a little girl, as everything was always possible there. Drawing was her magic  power! 

Since she was a little girl,  she danced folklorico at the local dance academy, getting to wear the traditional clothing from different Mexican regions was a feast of  color, texture, and history. 

She  felt intrigued and amazed at the music; each song told a magical story. Dancing or just listening to folklorico music makes her feel very proud  of being part of a culture that celebrates life, hard work, and finds  magic in daily life’s details. 

Sandra Romero, Latina, Superhero, letterist, comic

SANDRA ROMERO - The Letterist

Sandra Romero is a first generation Mexican-American graphic designer based in Southern California. 

Growing up, she was drawn to powerful female role models in cartoons and media. Sandra values her relationship and friendship with her mother. 

Following her mother's advice, she pursued higher education to be able to work on art, graphics, and work on projects with female leads for other little  girls. 

The CAUSE

Jalisco, Latina, Superhero, femicide, Mujeres de Juarez, MMIW, missing murdered Indigenous women

JALISCO, the Graphic Novel

Her origin story is simple. Jalisco's a humble girl that lives on the outskirts of Guadalajara. Her mom takes her to the park to cheer her up with folklorico dance, and out of nowhere- Jalisco's mom disappears. 


Jalisco goes to the cops, who brush her away. She goes home in hopes that her mom is there, but she's not. Jalisco ends up going to the bar to ask for help- anyone's help.


Again, everyone snubs her. So Jalisco sets off on her own to find her mom. Luckily for her she gets saved by a band of Adelitas. They all know the fate of her mom but can't tell her about the rampant femicide. 


Instead Adella, the matriarch of the Adelitas, says she'll train her so she can learn to protect herself. Jalisco says she just wants to find her mom. Adella tells her about Malinche, the traitor to our gender and the leader of the femicides. 


And the story continues...

The REALITY

The disappearance of females across the Western Hemisphere is astronomical. From the Natives in Canada and the US, the Boriquas in Puerto Rico, and all the females in Mexico, notably the "Women of Juarez". 


Mexico's femicide has grown since the 90's. The UN even stepped in to push the Mexican government to stop the misogynistic murders, but the failure of law enforcement to investigate has continued. As well as the alarmingly high death toll.   

In Mexico, NINE women are found mutilated and killed each day.

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