Mexican American Superhero Helps Ukraine in Indie Comic Benefitting UNICEF

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Indie comic book creator Héctor Rodríguez has released a digital comic intended to raise money for children in Ukraine affected by the war. Readers can purchase the comic featuring El Peso Hero for any price they choose, and proceeds will go to UNICEF.

Recently, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador promoted Mexico’s non-interventionist policy in light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The response prompted Chicano comic book writer and artist Héctor Rodríguez to consider the ways in which he could contribute and make a difference, as the Mexican President had opted to not involve his country. The fifth grade bilingual teacher turned to a Mexican American superhero he conceptualized in 2011 called “El Peso Hero,” who has gone onto fight real world threats including the cartel, corrupt politicians, and human traffickers.

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Originally reported by NBC News, Rodríguez has released an 18-page comic online through Rio Bravo Comics intended to raise donations for Ukrainian children. The comic tells the story of El Peso Hero, as he is tasked by the Red Cross to find a missing person in Ukraine amidst the catastrophe. After some hesitancy to leave his country, he travels to Kyiv and realizes the dark state they are in. The issue titled El Peso Hero: Ukraine is available on Rio Bravo Comics for any amount of donation which readers are willing to contribute to the cause.

While other creators have similarly found ways to donate to the Ukrainian people through comics, Rodríguez came up with the idea independently. He spoke on the initiative, saying, “This comic book is a direct contradiction against Mexico’s current policy on the war… Mexico’s complete