Object Details
maker
Marvel Comics
Rivera, Gabby
Description (Brief)
The Marvel Comics' superhero America Chavez, known as Ms. America, first appeared in the 2011 comic book series Vengeance. This March 2017 issue marks the character's debut in her own series. The comic's story was written by Gabby Rivera and illustrated by Joe Quinones.
Ms America Chavez is a Latina LGBTQ student from another reality . Originally created by Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta, Chavez has been prominently featured as a member of such supehero teams as the Young Avengers, A-Force and the Ultimates.
Chavez's powers include super strength, speed , flight and the ability to travel through alternate realities.
An earlier version of Marvel's Miss America character existed in the 1940s.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
2017-03
ID Number
2018.0171.01
accession number
2018.0171
catalog number
2018.0171.01
Object Name
comic book
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/4 in x 6 9/16 in; 26.035 cm x 16.66875 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Latino
Comics
LGBTQ Rights
Gay Rights
LGBTQ
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1894227