Hero Cruz
Hero Cruz is a fictional character in comic books published by DC Comics. Within the narrative of the fictional DC Universe, Hero is a portrayal of a Latino gay superhero of African descent. He first appeared in Superboy and the Ravers (September 1996) and was created by Karl Kesel and Steve Mattsson.
| Hero Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superboy and the Ravers #1 (September 1996) |
| Created by | Karl Kesel (writer) Steve Mattsson (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Hero Cruz |
| Team affiliations | The Ravers The Titans |
| Abilities | Derive from Hero Dial artifact |
According to Richard T. Rodríguez in Graphic Borders, Hero is an updated take on the concept of a gay superhero: "Unlike the earlier, effeminate characterization of Extraño nine years before, Hero Cruz was fashioned as a character who was unmistakably masculine and who didn't wear his homosexuality on his sleeve".
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