Inspired by Puerto Rico's economic woes, comic book writer creates La Borinquena superhero
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriquez says the very essence of his art lies in his Puerto Rican roots. He was a nerdy child who collected recycled bottles to make money to buy comic books. Fast forward to the 59th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade -- its organizers are reaching out to Miranda-Rodriguez to create something in honor of Puerto Rican contributions to the comic book industry. “Initially, Parade organizers wanted me to set up a booth at the festival in Bronx. I told them, I’m an artist not a vendor; let me give you a formal presentation,” Miranda-Rodriguez told Fox News Latino. “I designed a character and wrote a back story," he said. "I felt like now more than ever with the economic issues in Puerto Rico, we needed a symbol of hope. A character to inspire Puerto Ricans." On June 12, Miranda-Rodriguez will debut a unique Puerto Rican superhero in honor of the parade. The superwoman is called La Borinquena. She has the powers of nature and protects Puerto Rico from natu