This comic gives me female, Latina Punisher vibes. The story is not exactly the same, but the concept is quite similar.
Maria is an army soldier who finally comes home from combat in Afghanistan, only to have her family killed by a ruthless group of cartel members. They left her for dead, but she manages to survive and goes on a mission for revenge. She doesn’t have any superpowers, though Lady Death seems to whisper to her at night. They definitely have some sort of connection.
La Muerta manages to kill everyone involved in the murder of her family, but she doesn’t go after Mama Z, who is literally the head of the snake. How do you think that works out? The cartel goes on a killing spree and targets everyone on the streets, including her young friend and advocate, Danny. Then she says, “It’s not over, is it?”
What else did you expect? She took out the top soldiers but left the boss alive, thinking it would all be fine? You really didn’t think she was going to come for her?
Anyway, the situation escalates, but Maria eventually gets her vengeance. It comes at a price though. She seems to owe Lady Death a blood debt. It almost feels like a Ghost Rider twist where she has to avenge those who are killed. After what seemed like the main story, it continues into a new plot altogether. I don’t know much about this series, but I liked “El Loco.” I don’t love it, but it’s okay. shrug
Also, it would be great if folks could avoid using racial slurs or insensitive language when discussing Latinos here. It doesn’t add to the story and isn’t necessary. Plus, mixing English and Spanish phrases in the same sentences can come off as unnatural. We already know it’s a Spanish comic, so the point gets across without that, and it just reads awkwardly.
All in all, this comic was okay. It’s nice to see a Latino series of comic stories. It feels a bit cheap at times with tough characters being killed too easily, which makes it seem rushed, but it’s still worth a read for what it is.
Just a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens. Please take note of a post’s date. The views I express here are subject to change and evolving as I grow and learn.
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