As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, Puerto Rico’s beloved superhero, La Borinqueña celebrates with a special campaign that honors her first decade in print and her ongoing commitment to philanthropy.

Emmy and Eisner Humanitarian Award-winning graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, creator of La Borinqueña, has launched a commemorative special edition of La Borinqueña #1 (2016), featuring 10 original limited-edition covers created by renowned artists from around the world.

The anniversary campaign invites supporters to pledge their support by collecting the complete set of exclusive covers, helping fund future charitable initiatives while celebrating one of the most influential Latino superheroes in modern comics.

The first wave of participating artists includes Ariel Jesús Colón, Manuel Preitano, Juan Paolo Cagampan, Kei Zama, and Chris Sotomayor. Additional covers will be unveiled throughout the fundraiser from acclaimed comic book artists including Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado, KyuYoung Eom, Elena Casagrande, Dave Wilkins, Nik Virella, and many others.

La Borinqueña #1 is part of the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution and the New York Public Library, and the graphic novel has been incorporated into curricula ranging from elementary classrooms to graduate-level university programs across the globe.

Unlike most superhero franchises, La Borinqueña is directly tied to charitable work. Through the La Borinqueña Grant Awards, the organization has distributed more than $250,000 to nonprofit organizations serving communities throughout Puerto Rico. A portion of the proceeds from the anniversary campaign will continue supporting those philanthropic efforts.

Edgardo has spent much of 2026 celebrating the character’s milestone anniversary through speaking engagements and appearances across Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, New York, and Chicago, where he recently discussed the cultural impact of La Borinqueña at the Obama Presidential Center.

A hero inspired by Puerto Rico

La Borinqueña is the superhero identity of Marisol Ríos De La Luz, a Columbia University student studying Earth and Environmental Sciences. During a semester abroad at the University of Puerto Rico, Marisol discovers five mystical crystals hidden within the island’s caves. When the crystals are united, Atabex, the Taíno mother goddess, summons her sons Yúcahu, spirit of the seas and mountains, and Juracán, spirit of the hurricanes, who bestow Marisol with extraordinary powers, including superhuman strength, flight, and the ability to command storms.

Drawing on Puerto Rico’s history, Indigenous Taíno traditions, and contemporary culture, La Borinqueña has emerged as both a patriotic symbol and a modern superhero whose mission extends beyond the pages of comic books into real-world community service.

This10th anniversary offers an opportunity to recognize the growing influence of Puerto Rican storytelling in American popular culture while supporting charitable work that continues to benefit communities across the island.