Although there is still a long way to go, the recent representation of Hispanics and Latinos in comic book movies has been a delight for those who grew up wishing to see themselves on-screen as these larger-than-life superheroes. In recent years, we’ve seen Xochitl Gomez playing America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Xolo Maridueña playing Jaime Reyes in Blue Beetle, to name just a couple. From breaking stereotypes to creating diversity in comic book films, Hispanic and Latino representation on-screen paves the way for more creative and heartfelt storytelling.

Having these characters hit the big screen showcases the Hispanic and Latino communities in ways that break what was a fairly consistent portrayal of negative stereotypes in Latino commu…