America Chavez#Fictional character biography

{{Short description|Superhero appearing in Marvel Comics}}

{{About|the character in Marvel Comics|the Marvel Cinematic Universe adaptation|America Chavez (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}{{Infobox comics character

| character_name = America Chavez
{{small|Miss America}}

| image = America Chavez (Design from 2024).webp

| caption = America Chavez / Miss America.
Variant cover of Women of Marvel #1 (February 2024).
Art by Elena Casagrande and Jordie Bellaire.

| real_name = America Chavez {{small|(birth name)}}
America Santana {{small|(adoptive name)}}

| publisher = Marvel Comics

| debut = Vengeance #1
(September 2011)

| creators = {{Plainlist|

  • Joe Casey (writer)
  • Nick Dragotta (artist)}}

| species = Alien{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Pearson |first=Ben |date=December 20, 2020 |title='Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness' To Introduce America Chavez To The Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/578318/america-chavez-mcu/ |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=/Film |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Robledo |first=Jordan |date=December 12, 2020 |title=America Chavez is set to make her MCU debut in upcoming Doctor Strange sequel |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/america-chavez-is-set-to-make-her-mcu-debut-in-upcoming-doctor-strange-sequel/ |access-date=April 18, 2024 |website=Gay Times |language=en-US}}

}} {{small|(originally)}}
Human mutate{{multiref2|1={{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Drew |date=2022-02-07 |title=How the MCU's Most Powerful New Hero Debut May Make Marvel's Multiverse Madder |url=https://www.cbr.com/how-america-chavez-mcu-debut-makes-marvel-multiverse-madder/ |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Cadorniga |first=Callie (Carlos) |date=2022-04-07 |title=America Chavez Punches Her Way Through the Infinite Multiverse of Marvel Comics |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/who-is-america-chavez |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Distractify |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Corley |first=Shaun |date=2021-05-09 |title=America Chavez Gets New Origin Ahead of MCU Debut |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-new-origin-genetic-experiment-mcu-debut/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}|4={{Cite web |title=Who Is MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS' America Chavez? Her Comic Origins, Powers, and More |url=https://nerdist.com/article/who-is-mcu-america-chavez-marvel-comics-origins-powers-multiverse-of-madness/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}

}} {{small|(retconned)}}

| homeworld = Utopian Parallel (originally)
New York City (retconned)

| alliances = {{ubl|West Coast Avengers|Young Avengers|Avengers World|Teen Brigade|Thunderbolts|Champions|Defenders|Ultimates|A-Force}}

| aliases = {{ubl|Miss America|Ms. America|USA}}

| powers =

  • Superhuman strength, speed, and durability
  • Longevity / decelerated aging
  • Hyper-cosmic awareness
  • Inter-dimensional travel
  • Star portal creation
  • Energy infusion
  • Invulnerability
  • Time travel
  • Star blast
  • Flight
  • Trained hand-to-hand combatant

| partners = Kate Bishop / Hawkeye
Gwen Poole

}}

America Chavez is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Joe Casey and artist Nick Dragotta, the character first appeared in Vengeance #1 (September 2011).{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2022-01-04 |title=The 10 Best America Chavez Stories From Marvel Comics |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-best-marvel-comics-stories/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Seibold |first=Witney |date=2022-07-20 |title=Marvel Comics Creators Who Deserve Credit From The MCU |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/934955/marvel-comics-creators-who-deserve-credit-from-the-mcu/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=/Film |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=September 3, 2022 |title=The New Thunderbolts Are Changing a Twisted Marvel Legacy |url=https://www.cbr.com/thunderbolts-luke-cage-mayor-team-clint-hawkeye-marvel/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}} Chavez is a lesbian superhero of Latin-American origin.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |date=February 14, 2022 |title=The epic Doctor Strange 2 trailer introduces the MCU's latest queer hero |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/the-epic-doctor-strange-2-trailer-introduces-the-mcus-latest-queer-hero/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Gay Times |language=en-GB}}|2={{Cite web |last=Velasquez |first=Raul |date=August 11, 2022 |title=Xochitl Gomez Shares Her Thoughts On America Chavez's MCU Future |url=https://gamerant.com/xochitl-gomez-america-chavez-mcu-future/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=February 16, 2022 |title='Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness' Actress Xochitl Gomez Adds Hyperion |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-actress-xochitl-gomez-signs-with-hyperion-1234935194/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}

}} She has assumed the mantle of Miss America from the superheroine Madeline Joyce.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Jarema |first=Kerri |date=March 1, 2017 |title=Gabby Rivera Brings Latinx Superheroine America Chavez To Life In New Marvel Series — EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/gabby-rivera-brings-latinx-superheroine-america-chavez-to-life-in-new-marvel-series-exclusive-interview-40982 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=Bustle |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Keough |first=Robert |date=2020-03-19 |title=Marvel's America Chavez Returns in New Comic: MADE IN THE USA |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-new-marvel-comic/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} She has also been a member of the A-Force, the Ultimates, and the Young Avengers at various points in her history.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=June 3, 2022 |title=Pride Month Spotlight: America Chavez |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/pride-month-2022-spotlight-america-chavez |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Marvel.com}}|{{Cite web |last=Disney Newsdesk |first=Laughing Place |date=2022-04-28 |title=America Chavez and The Scarlet Witch Coming to Avengers Campus in May |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/04/28/america-chavez-scarlet-witch-avengers-campus/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=LaughingPlace.com |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Molly |date=2021-04-30 |title=Doctor Strange 2 star teases her Marvel debut as America Chavez |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/doctor-strange-2-star-teases-her-marvel-debut-as-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}

}}

The character was initially depicted as originating from the Utopian Parallel, a dimension outside time and space. She was a Starling of the Fuertona species, an alien race typically possessing supernatural abilities.{{Cite web |last=O'Brien |first=Megan Nicole |date=2021-01-11 |title=Young Avengers: 10 Things To Know About America Chavez |url=https://www.cbr.com/young-avengers-marvel-america-chavez-hidden-details-trivia/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}} Her origin was later retconned, revealing that she was born on Earth to scientists attempting to cure her of a disease.{{Cite web |last=Chanliau |first=Pierre |date=2021-05-07 |title=Doctor Strange 2: Marvel Retcon Points To Possible Changes For MCU's America Chavez |url=https://thedirect.com/article/doctor-strange-2-marvel-mcu-retcon-america-chavez |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=The Direct |language=en}} The Utopian Parallel was redefined as a medical facility where she underwent experimentation, which ultimately led to the development of her powers.{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=2022-06-30 |title=America Chavez - the Marvel history of Doctor Strange 2's powerful new teen hero |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/america-chavez-miss-america-doctor-strange-multiverse-of-madness-xochitl-gomez-marvel/ |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=Newsarama |language=en}} Chavez's signature power is the creation of star-shaped portals that enable her to travel across space and time.

Chavez has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, being labelled as the publisher's first Latin-American LGBT character to star in a comic book series as the eponymous character. Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. The character made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), portrayed by Xochitl Gomez.

Concept and creation

Joe Casey, the creator of America Chavez, expressed his desire to create a character that would resonate with audiences as deeply as certain figures had with him in his youth. Reflecting on 2010, he admitted uncertainty about whether a substantial audience existed for a Latina superhero, though he is gratified that the times have evolved to embrace her.{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Katy |date=March 2, 2022 |title=Comic Writer Joe Casey Talks America Chavez's Upcoming Live Action Debut In Doctor Strange - Exclusive Interview |url=https://www.looper.com/785321/comic-writer-joe-casey-talks-america-chavezs-upcoming-live-action-debut-in-doctor-strange-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Looper |language=en-US}} He further remarked that he imbued America Chavez with a distinctive individuality and robust self-confidence, envisioning her as a figure of formidable strength and resolve. In his view, she was crafted as "the Muhammad Ali of the Marvel Universe", embodying heroism that transcends traditional roles, much like Ali’s impact extended beyond boxing.{{Cite web |last=Chappell |first=Caitlin |date=March 4, 2022 |title=America Chavez Creator Joe Casey Shares His Hopes for the Superhero's MCU Debut |url=https://www.cbr.com/joe-casey-america-chavez-interview/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

Publication history

=2010s=

File:America Vol 1 1 McKelvie Variant.jpg.]]

America Chavez debuted in Vengeance #1 (September 2011), created by writer Joe Casey and artist Nick Dragotta.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Morse |first=Ben |date=25 May 2011 |title=A Dozen Days of Vengeance: Miss America |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/15975/a_dozen_days_of_vengeance_miss_america |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716175054/http://marvel.com/news/story/15975/a_dozen_days_of_vengeance_miss_america |archive-date=2012-07-16 |access-date=2016-12-02 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Atkinson |first=John |date=2020-11-02 |title=Doctor Strange 2 Can Replace Captain America (And Kick Off Young Avengers) |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-captain-america-america-chavez-young-avengers/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} She later appeared in the 2013 Young Avengers series, by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Dave |date=9 October 2012 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Gillen & McKelvie Assemble New Volume of "Young Avengers" |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41439 |access-date=9 October 2012 |website=Comic Book Resources}}|2={{Cite web |last=Parker |first=John R. |date=June 26, 2013 |title=Passion, Freedom And Motion In Gillen And McKelvie's 'Young Avengers' [Review] |url=https://comicsalliance.com/young-avengers-kieron-gillen-jamie-mckelvie-review-marvel/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}}

}} In 2015, she appeared in the A-Force series by G. Willow Wilson, Marguerite Bennett, and Jorge Molina,{{multiref2

|1={{cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=July 8, 2015 |title=Miss America To Get Her Own Series? |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/05/19/miss-america-to-get-her-own-series/ |access-date=19 May 2015 |website=Bleeding Cool |publisher=}}|2={{Cite web |last=Wheeler |first=Andrew |date=April 27, 2015 |title=The Women of Marvel Fight Sharks in 'A-Force' #1 [Preview] |url=https://comicsalliance.com/a-force-preview-marvel-wilson-bennett-molina/ |access-date=2023-06-10 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}}

}} as part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel initiative in the 2015 Ultimates series, by Al Ewing and Kenneth Rocafort,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite news |last=Wheeler |first=Andrew |date=July 3, 2015 |title=Squad Goals: Meet the Team in Al Ewing and Kenneth Rocafort's 'Ultimates' [Interview] |work=ComicsAlliance |url=http://comicsalliance.com/al-ewing-ultimates-interview/ |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713063912/http://comicsalliance.com/al-ewing-ultimates-interview/ |archive-date=July 13, 2015}}|2={{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=October 15, 2015 |title=Ultimates #1 First Look Released |url=https://comicbook.com/news/ultimates-1-first-look-released/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

}} the All-New Hawkeye series, by Jeff Lemire and Ramón Pérez,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Stanford |first=Jerry |date=February 6, 2022 |title=10 America Chavez Comics You Should Read Before Multiverse Of Madness |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-comics-you-should-read-before-multiverse-of-madness/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=June 7, 2021 |title=How America Chavez Became Captain America In Marvel's Future |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-america-chavez-future-mcu-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}

}} and the Avengers one-shot.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=September 14, 2015 |title=Ms America Chavez Gets A Bigger Role In The All-New All-Different Marvel With Avengers #0 Preview |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ms-america-chavez-gets-a-bigger-role-in-the-all-new-all-different-marvel/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Sava |first=Oliver |date=October 1, 2015 |title=Exclusive Marvel preview: Sample six new Marvel titles with Avengers #0 |url=https://www.avclub.com/exclusive-marvel-preview-sample-six-new-marvel-titles-1798285144 |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}

}} In 2017, she appeared in the America series, her first solo comic book series by Gabby Rivera.{{multiref2

|1={{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=241}}|2={{Cite news |last=Gustines |first=George Gene |date=2017-03-26 |title=Adventures in Comics and the Real World |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/26/books/comics-diversity-america-chavez.html |access-date=2017-04-03 |issn=0362-4331}}|3={{Cite magazine |last=Lang |first=Cady |date=January 26, 2017 |title=This Marvel Comic Book Cover Was Inspired by Beyoncé |url=https://time.com/4649086/marvel-america-beyonce/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |magazine=Time |language=en}}

}} Various critics praised the creation of a comic book series with America Chavez as the titular character when it was announced at the 2016 New York Comic Con.{{multiref2

|1={{cite news |last=Arrant |first=Chris |date=7 October 2016 |title=MARVEL's AMERICA CHAVEZ Gets Her Own Title In 2017 |work=Newsarama |url=http://www.newsarama.com/31427-marvel-s-america-chavez-gets-her-own-title-in-2017.html |access-date=7 October 2016}}|2={{Cite web |last=Pulliam-Moore |first=Charles |date=2017-03-02 |title=America Chavez, Marvel's first queer Latina superhero, is definitely pro-punching Nazis |url=https://splinternews.com/america-chavez-marvels-first-queer-latina-superhero-i-1793858930 |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Splinter News |language=en-us}}|3={{Cite web |author=Nicole Chavez |date=3 April 2017 |title=America Chavez is Marvel's lesbian Latina superhero |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/03/us/marvel-america-chavez-superhero-trnd/index.html |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=CNN}}|4={{Cite web |last=Townsend |first=Megan |date=March 1, 2017 |title=Queer Latina superhero America Chavez leads her own series in Marvel's 'America' |url=https://www.glaad.org/blog/queer-latina-superhero-america-chavez-leads-her-own-series-marvels-america |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021005304/https://www.glaad.org/blog/queer-latina-superhero-america-chavez-leads-her-own-series-marvels-america |archive-date=2019-10-21 |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=GLAAD |language=en}}|5={{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Patricia |date=2017-04-06 |title=Marvel Now Has a Queer Latina Superhero: America Chavez |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/america-chavez-marvel-queer-latina-comic |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}|6={{Cite web |last=Yohannes |first=Alamin |date=June 22, 2017 |title=#Pride30: Writer Gabby Rivera is bringing LGBTQ superheroes to life |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out-pride30/pride30-writer-gabby-rivera-bringing-lgbtq-superheroes-life-n763576 |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=NBC News |language=en}}|7={{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Alanna |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Yessss, America Chavez Is Finally Getting Her Own Marvel Solo Title |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannabennett/america-about-damn-time |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en}}

}} She later appeared in the Secret Empire series.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Tsirbas |first=Christos |date=July 28, 2017 |title=Is Miles Morales Destiny's Child? Secret Empire #7 Explains |url=https://www.cbr.com/secret-empire-miles-morales-kill-captain-america/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Pulliam-Moore |first=Charles |date=August 10, 2017 |title=Marvel's Heroes Finally Scored A Major Win In Secret Empire And It Feels So Good |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/08/marvels-heroes-finally-scored-a-major-win-in-secret-empire-and-it-feels-so-good/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Kotaku Australia |language=en-AU}}

}} In 2018, she appeared in the West Coast Avengers series by Kelly Thompson and Stefano Caselli,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Frevele |first=Jamie |date=May 17, 2018 |title=Kelly Thompson Announces the New West Coast Avengers |url=https://news.marvel.com/comics/89123/kelly-thompson-west-coast-avengers/ |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |date=May 18, 2018 |title=Marvel Announces 'West Coast Avengers' |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-new-west-coast-avengers-series/ |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

}} and later appeared in the Superior Spider-Man series.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Dyce |first=Andrew |date=March 19, 2019 |title=Marvel Comics June Solicitations: WAR OF THE REALMS Takes Over |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-comics-june-solicits-war-realms/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=March 19, 2019 |title=Marvel Comics Full Solicits for June 2019 - Thor's Sacrifice Will End the War Of The Realms |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-full-solicits-june-2019-end-war-of-the-realms/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=AIPT |date=June 21, 2019 |title=Marvel Preview: Superior Spider-Man #8 • AIPT |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2019/06/21/marvel-preview-superior-spider-man-8/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=AIPTComics.com |language=en-us}}

}} In 2019, she appeared in the Avengers No Road Home series.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Kirk |date=April 25, 2019 |title=Marvel's New 'Avengers: World' is What The MCU Needs |url=https://screenrant.com/avengers-world-comic-new-mcu/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

== 2020s ==

In 2021, Chavez appeared in the America Chavez: Made in the USA series, her second solo comic book series, by Kalinda Vazquez and Carlos Gomez,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Arrant |first=Chris Arrant |date=2021-02-25 |title=America Chavez is fully-caffeinated to finally confront her past in Made in the USA #1 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/america-chavez-is-fully-caffeinated-to-finally-confront-her-past-in-made-in-the-usa-1/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Grunenwald |first=Joe |date=2020-12-17 |title=A new America Chavez new solo series is back on Marvel's schedule in March |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/america-chavez-made-in-the-usa-miniseries-rescheduled/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Adreon |date=March 20, 2020 |title=America Chavez Lands New Miniseries From Marvel's Runaways Writer |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-made-in-the-usa-vazquez-gomez/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}} and later appeared in the Marvel's Voices: Comunidades anthology series.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Marvel |date=September 27, 2021 |title=Your First Look Inside 'Marvel's Voices: Comunidades' #1 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/your-first-look-inside-marvel-voices-comunidades-1 |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Machado |first=Yolanda |date=July 20, 2021 |title=MARVEL VOICES: COMUNIDADES to Highlight Latinx Superheroes |url=https://nerdist.com/article/marvel-voices-to-highlight-latinx-superheroes-miles-morales-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Arvedon |first=Jon |date=July 20, 2021 |title=Marvel's Voices: Comunidades Celebrates Miles Morales, America Chavez and More |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-voices-comunidades-miles-morales-america-chavez-more/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|4={{Cite web |last=Arrant |first=Chris |date=December 7, 2021 |title=Trailer - Marvel's celebration of its Latinx heroes Voices: Comunidades #1 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/marvek-voices-comunidades-covers-preview-latino-latina-latinx/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}

}} In 2022, she appeared in the Hawkeye: Kate Bishop series,{{Cite web |last=Polanco |first=Carlos E. Berrios |date=March 14, 2022 |title=Kate Bishop: Hawkeye Hints at a Long Overdue Reunion on the Horizon |url=https://www.cbr.com/kate-bishop-young-avengers-reunion/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}} the Marvel Unlimited exclusive Who Is... America Chavez one-shot by Alex Segura and Carlos Gomez,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=April 20, 2022 |title=MCU Stars America Chavez & Scarlet Witch Begin New 'Who Is' Origin Series |url=https://screenrant.com/scarlet-witch-america-chavez-new-mcu-origin/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Brendan M. |date=April 20, 2022 |title=Marvel Unlimited Launches New 'Who Is…' Series With America Chavez And Scarlet Witch |url=https://comicon.com/2022/04/20/marvel-unlimited-launches-new-who-is-series-with-america-chavez-and-scarlet-witch/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Comicon.com}}|3={{Cite web |last=Gelman |first=Samuel |date=April 21, 2022 |title=Marvel Launches New Reader-Friendly Origin Story Series, Who Is... |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-scarlet-witch-america-chavez-origin-story-series-who-is/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}} the Marvel Unlimited exclusive Strange Tales: Clea, Wong & America Infinity Comic one-shot,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Belt |first=Robyn |date=May 7, 2022 |title=America Chavez, Wong, and Clea Take on the Multiverse |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/america-chavez-wong-clea-strange-tales-infinity-comic-free-comic-book-day-preview |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Timothy |date=May 9, 2022 |title=Doctor Strange 2: America Chavez, Wong and SPOILER Launch Marvel's Strange Tales Series |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-wong-clea-marvel-strange-tales-series/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Ukil |first=Aparna |date=May 11, 2022 |title=Marvel announces 'Strange Tales' featuring Wong, Clea and America Chavez: Details explored |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/marvel-announces-strange-tales-featuring-wong-clea-america-chavez-details-explored |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Sportskeeda |language=en-us}}

}} the Marvel's Voices: Pride anthology series,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Marvel |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Superstar Artist Olivier Coipel's 'Marvel's Voices: Pride Cover' #1 Revealed |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvels-voices-pride-olivier-coipel-cover-revealed |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Schreur |first=Brandon |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Marvel's Young Avengers Reunite for a Special Pride Month Story |url=https://www.cbr.com/young-avengers-reunion-pride-month-marvel/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=May 8, 2022 |title=America Chavez Joins Marvel Heroes In Gorgeous New Pride Cover |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-pride-cover-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} the Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic anthology series,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Belt |first=Robyn |date=August 17, 2022 |title=America Chavez Teams Up with Loki in a New 'Marvel's Voices' Arc |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/america-chavez-loki-team-up-marvels-voices-infinity-comics-story-arc |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Disney Newsdesk |first=Laughing Place |date=August 17, 2022 |title=America Chavez and Loki Work Together in New Infinity Comic on Marvel Unlimited |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/08/17/america-chavez-and-loki-work-together-in-new-infinity-comic-on-marvel-unlimited/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=LaughingPlace.com |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Schlesinger |first=Alex |date=2022-07-31 |title=Marvel Finally Acknowledges America Chavez's Huge Origin Retcon |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-origin-retcon-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} the Defenders: Beyond series, by Al Ewing,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Glassman |first=Julia |date=November 29, 2022 |title=This Marvel Series May Feature The Best Lady Loki Yet |url=https://www.themarysue.com/defenders-beyond-may-feature-the-best-lady-loki-yet/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=August 29, 2022 |title=Dr. Strange 2's Breakout Star Just Took On Her Most Powerful Form Ever |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-eternity-mask-power-upgrade-beyonder/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Mooney |first=Colin |date=August 29, 2022 |title=America Chavez Has Become Stronger Than Ever |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-beyonder-power-marvel/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}} the Thunderbolts series by Jim Zub and Sean Izaakse,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite news |last=Dar |first=Taimur |date=February 11, 2022 |title=Jim Zub and Sean Izaakse reunite for all-new THUNDERBOLTS miniseries this May |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/jim-zub-sean-izaakse-thunderbolts-announced/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Timothy |date=February 11, 2022 |title=Thunderbolts: Hawkeye, America Chavez, and Spectrum Headline New Team |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/thunderbolts-hawkeye-america-chavez-spectrum-new-team/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=July 28, 2022 |title=First look - Marvel reinvents the Thunderbolts again ahead of their 2024 movie |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-revives-the-thunderbolts-with-a-call-back-to-the-originals-mystery-roster/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}

}} and the Marvel's Voices: Comunidades anthology series.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Marvel |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Your Complete Guide to This Year's 'Marvel's Voices: Comunidades' #1 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/hispanic-heritage-marvels-voices-comunidades-1-2022 |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite news |last=Kaplan |first=Rebecca Oliver |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Carlos Hernandez and Luis Morocho make their Marvel Comics debut in MARVEL'S VOICES: COMUNIDADES |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/carlos-hernandez-and-luis-morocho-make-their-marvel-comics-debut-in-marvels-voices-comunidades/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Timothy |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Marvel's Voices to Introduce New Latinx Character to the Marvel Universe |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvels-voices-comunidades-new-latinx-character-chimera/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|4={{Cite web |last=Schlesinger |first=Alex |date=June 18, 2022 |title=Marvel's Voices: Comunidades Returns to Honor Latin/X Heroes & Creators |url=https://screenrant.com/marvels-voices-comunidades-latinx-anthology-return-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} In 2023, she appeared in the Women of Marvel anthology series,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Marvel |date=February 17, 2023 |title=Your Complete Guide to 'Women of Marvel' #1 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/women-of-marvel-1-2023-complete-guide |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=ICv2 |date=February 17, 2023 |title=Preview: 'Women of Marvel' #1 Covers & Interior Art |url=https://icv2.com/articles/previews/view/53359/preview-women-marvel-1-covers-interior-art |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=ICv2 |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Timothy |date=February 17, 2023 |title=Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau, She-Hulk and More Star in Women of Marvel #1 First Look |url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/ms-marvel-monica-rambeau-she-hulk-women-of-marvel-1-first-look/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

}} and later appeared in the Marvel's Voices: Pride anthology series.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Shammah |first=William |date=June 13, 2023 |title=An Inside Look at 'Marvel's Voices: Pride' 2023 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-voices-pride-2023-inside-look-interviews |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Schlesinger |first=Alex |date=March 22, 2023 |title=Marvel's Most Iconic Queer Heroes Party in New Pride Cover |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-voices-pride-2023-cover-lgbtquia-heroes-party/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} In 2024, she appeared in the Ultimates series,{{Cite web |last=Blackwood |first=Anthony |date=July 10, 2024 |title=InHyuk Lee's 'Ultimates' Spoiler Variant Cover Reveals the Latest Super Hero Rescued by the Team |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/ultimates-2-spoiler-variant-cover-inhyuk-lee-america-chavez |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Marvel.com}} and later appeared in the Venom War: It's Jeff one-shot by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Tim |date=2024-07-04 |title=Marvel Announces Venom War: It's Jeff (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-venom-war-its-jeff-announcement/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Fields |first=Ashley |date=2024-11-28 |title=The Venom War Just Reached the Avengers, Unlocking Marvel's Best New Throwdown |url=https://screenrant.com/venom-war-avengers-throwdown-america-chavez/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Kazemi |first=Joshua |date=2024-11-22 |title=Venom War: It's Jeff #1: The Crossover Event Jumps the Shark |url=https://www.cbr.com/venom-war-its-jeff-revew-marvel-jumps-shark/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}}

Fictional character biography

America Chavez believed she was raised by her mothers in the Utopian Parallel, a reality that is out of time and in the presence of the being known as the Demiurge, whose presence she credited with imbuing her with superpowers. In her memory, when Chavez was approximately six years old, the Utopian Parallel was threatened by destruction with black holes.{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=December 22, 2021 |title=Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Trailer Offers First Look at America Chavez |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-trailer-offers-first-look-at-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} Chavez's mothers sacrificed themselves to seal the black holes, resulting in their particles being scattered across the Multiverse itself. Wanting to prove herself as a hero and knowing Utopia did not require salvation, Chavez ran away from her home and her responsibilities.Young Avengers vol. 2 #3. Marvel Comics.Young Avengers vol. 2 #14. Marvel Comics. She traveled across different realities, eventually adopted the moniker of Miss America, and began covertly acting as a superhero.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Jade |date=May 11, 2022 |title=America Chavez: Explained |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/who-is-america-chavez-in-the-comics |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Marvel.com |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=April 26, 2022 |title=15 Things Only Comic Book Fans Know About America Chavez |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-facts-only-marvel-comic-book-fans-know/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}

}}

Chavez eventually joined the Teen Brigade and served as co-leader with Ultimate Nullifier.Vengeance #1 (July 6, 2011). Marvel Comics.{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=March 13, 2021 |title=America Chavez: How the Young Avenger Crashed Into the Marvel Universe |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-how-the-young-avenger-crashed-into-the-marvel-universe/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}} With the Teen Brigade, she freed the In-Betweener from the government confinement center, "Groom Lake Adjacent" in Nevada. With information from the In-Betweener, The Teen Brigade set out to prevent the Young Masters Evil from disrupting a delicate balance between chaos and order.Vengeance #2–3. Marvel Comics. To stop the Young Masters from recruiting Kid Loki, Chavez broke into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but Loki used the Screaming Idol to send her to the Sixth Dimension.Vengeance #4 (October 19, 2011). Marvel Comics. There she fought Tiboro, and was later rescued by the Last Defenders, She-Hulk, and Daimon Hellstrom, under the direction of the In-Betweener.Vengeance #5 (November 23, 2011). Marvel Comics. She rejoined her teammates in Latveria where they fought the Braak'nhüd, Young Masters and Doctor Doom. The battle was ended when Ultimate Nullifier shot the In-Betweener. While the smoke cleared, the Teen Brigade covertly departed.Vengeance #6 (December 28, 2011). Marvel Comics. Chavez would later part ways with the Teen Brigade due to "musical differences".

After leaving the Teen Brigade, Chavez eventually traveled to Earth-212 and was later approached by the teenage trickster Loki. He pretends to try to persuade Chavez into killing Wiccan for the good of the Multiverse. Disgusted with the proposition, Chavez fights with Loki and decides to protect Wiccan.{{cite news|last1=Truitt|first1=Brian|title=Gillen plays a new superhero tune with 'Young Avengers'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/01/22/kieron-gillen-young-avengers-comic-book-series/1856251|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=2 July 2017|date=22 January 2013}} On Earth-616, Chavez stopped Loki from magically attacking Wiccan in his home. Hulkling intervened, but America and Loki quickly fled with little explanation.Young Avengers (vol. 2) #1. (January 23, 2013). Marvel Comics. Chavez later rescued Hulkling, Wiccan, and Loki from the Mother, an inter-dimensional parasite awoken by one of Loki's spells.{{cite news|last1=Parker|first1=John R.|title=Passion, Freedom And Motion In Gillen And McKelvie [Review]|url=http://comicsalliance.com/young-avengers-kieron-gillen-jamie-mckelvie-review-marvel/|work=ComicsAlliance|access-date=2 July 2017|date=26 June 2013}} They all escape aboard Marvel Boy's ship, and aided them in the final face-off with Mother's forces in Central Park.Young Avengers vol. 2 #1, #5 (May 22, 2013). Marvel Comics. Later, in Young Avengers #15, she reveals offhandedly to the team that she is not interested in men,{{cite web |last1=Dietsch |first1=Tj |date=June 30, 2017 |title=Mark The End of Pride Month With Marvel |url=https://news.marvel.com/comics/67931/mark-end-pride-month-marvel/ |access-date=2 July 2017 |website=Marvel.com |publisher=}} and writes off her one-time kiss with the male teen superhero Ultimate Nullifier as experimentation. She later begins dating Lisa, an EMT, and dances with her to "close a hole in the universe." She also had a crush on Lady Katherine of Bishop, an alternate version of Kate Bishop, and they have a close relationship.{{cite web |last=MacReady |first=Melody |date=February 3, 2021 |title=Marvel: 10 LGBTQ+ Characters Who Are Total Fan-Favorites |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-lgbtq-characters-who-are-total-fan-favorites/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222201422/https://screenrant.com/marvel-lgbtq-characters-who-are-total-fan-favorites/ |archive-date=February 22, 2021 |access-date=May 10, 2021 |website=Screen Rant}}

During the 2015 Secret Wars storyline, Chavez appears as a member of the A-Force, an all-female team of Avengers. Her fans formed a gang called La Chiquitas and changed their hair to Chavez symbols, including fan Sydney Walker.{{Cite book|title=America|author=Rivera, Gabby|date=31 October 2017|publisher=Marvel |isbn=9781302908812|oclc=1008850301}} When the island nation of Arcadia is attacked by a megalodon, Chavez throws the shark across the Shield, the wall that separates Arcadia's borders, thus breaking the laws of King Doom. She is subsequently arrested and sentenced to spend the rest of her life protecting the Shield.A-Force #1 (May 20, 2015). Marvel Comics.Siege #1 (July 15, 2015). Marvel Comics.

After the events of Secret Wars, Chavez joined the newly formed Ultimates team after being invited by Blue Marvel. Chavez also attends Sotomayor University as a student,{{cite web |last1=Chavez |first1=Nicole |date=April 3, 2017 |title=America Chavez is Marvel's lesbian Latina superhero |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/03/us/marvel-america-chavez-superhero-trnd/index.html |access-date=July 2, 2017 |publisher=CNN}} where she also shares a class with former Young Avenger teammate Prodigy.{{cite web |last1=Whitbrook |first1=James |date=March 2, 2017 |title=America Chavez Is Heading to College—to Punch People Throughout History |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/america-chavez-is-heading-to-college-to-punch-people-th-1792872330 |access-date=July 2, 2017 |publisher=io9}}

In the series America Chavez: Made in the USA, what Chavez knew about her background was called into question. Her previously unknown sister, Catalina, forced her to remember that her mothers were not aliens, but human doctors Amalia and Elena Chavez.{{Cite web |last=Gugliersi |first=Antonella |date=2022-05-07 |title=America Chavez's Mothers In The Comics (& What Happened To Them) |url=https://screenrant.com/america-chavez-moms-characters-marvel-comics-explained/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}} The doctors took their daughters to a private island called the Utopian Parallel to attempt to cure the disease Edges Syndrome, but later discovered their benefactor had evil plans for all the girls brought there.{{Cite web |last=Macready |first=Tyler |date=2022-05-06 |title=Who Is America Chavez in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'? |url=https://collider.com/doctor-strange-2-multiverse-of-madness-who-is-america-chavez-explained/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Collider |language=en-US}} Chavez gained her superpowers across experiments conducted on her as a child, when she was exposed to extra-dimensional energies.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Who Is MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS' America Chavez? Her Comic Origins, Powers, and More |url=https://nerdist.com/article/who-is-mcu-america-chavez-marvel-comics-origins-powers-multiverse-of-madness/ |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Doctor Strange 2: Who Is America Chavez? Powers & Origins Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-powers-origin-explained/ |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}

}} The doctors sacrificed themselves to free America, Catalina, and the other girls, but only America escaped. She was later adopted by the Santanas and took the name of America Santana.America Chavez: Made in the USA #2 (April 7, 2021). Marvel Comics.{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=April 16, 2021 |title=America Chavez: The Future MCU Star Reveals Why She REALLY Left Her Family |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-adopted-family-fire-drama/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}} Catalina suggested that America made up the alien universe story as a coping mechanism.America Chavez: Made in the USA #3 (May 5, 2021). Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=O'Neill |first=Shane |date=2022-05-09 |title=What Is America Chavez's Home Universe In Doctor Strange 2? |url=https://www.looper.com/857802/what-is-america-chavezs-home-universe-in-doctor-strange-2/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Drew |date=February 7, 2022 |title=How the MCU's Most Powerful New Hero Debut May Make Marvel's Multiverse Madder |url=https://www.cbr.com/how-america-chavez-mcu-debut-makes-marvel-multiverse-madder/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}}

Powers and abilities

America Chavez acquired a range of superpowers after being exposed to extra-dimensional energies through experiments conducted on her.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Ulatowski |first=Rachel |date=2022-05-12 |title=What Is the Utopian Parallel in Marvel? |url=https://www.themarysue.com/what-is-the-utopian-parallel-marvel/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Davies |first=Rachael |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Marvel's America Chavez: Who is America Chavez and what role will she have in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? |url=https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/marvels-america-chavez-who-is-america-chavez-and-what-role-will-she-have-in-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-3567227 |access-date=September 22, 2023 |website=The Scotsman}}

}} She possesses superhuman attributes, such as superhuman strength, speed, durability, and has the power of flight.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Chavez |first=Nicole |date=2017-04-03 |title=America Chavez is Marvel's lesbian Latina superhero |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/03/us/marvel-america-chavez-superhero-trnd/index.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=CNN |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Fragmin |first=Annalisha |date=2022-10-21 |title=10 Underrated Marvel Heroes Who Could Defeat Black Adam |url=https://www.cbr.com/underrated-marvel-heroes-who-could-defeat-black-adam/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Who Is MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS' America Chavez? Her Comic Origins, Powers, and More |url=https://nerdist.com/article/who-is-mcu-america-chavez-marvel-comics-origins-powers-multiverse-of-madness/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}|4={{Cite web |author1=Holmes |first=Adam |date=2021-12-31 |title=10 Marvel And DC Characters Who Will Steal The Show In 2022 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/10-marvel-and-dc-characters-who-will-steal-the-show-in-2022 |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}|5={{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Walter |date=2022-09-16 |title=10 Most Muscular Women In Marvel Comics |url=https://www.cbr.com/most-muscular-women-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}

}} Her invulnerability allows her to be bullet-proof and also makes her flame retardant.Vengeance #4-5. Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Chow |first=Aaron |date=2022-04-28 |title=Marvel Studios Screened First 20 Minutes of 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' at CinemaCon 2022 |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/marvel-studios-first-20-minutes-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-cinemacon-2022-description-info |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Hypebeast}}|2={{Cite web |last=Gaudette |first=Emily |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Marvel's 'America' To Follow A Foul-Mouthed, Queer Young Avenger |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/21930-marvel-america-chavez-solo-series-lgbt-heroes-lesbian-superhero |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Inverse |language=en}}

}} America Chavez also has the power to kick open star-shaped portals in reality, allowing her and her teammates to travel through the multiverse and into other realities, including the punch dimension.Young Avengers Vol 2 #7 (July 10, 2013). Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Knox |first=Kelly |date=2022-05-05 |title=Who Is Marvel's America Chavez? Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Miss America Explained |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-strange-multiverse-madness-who-is-america-chavez-miss-america |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=IGN |language=en }}|2={{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Leah Marilla |date=2022-02-17 |title=Who Is Marvel's America Chavez and What Are Her Powers? |url=https://www.themarysue.com/marvel-america-chavez-what-powers/ |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en }}|3={{Cite web |last=Pinkvilla Desk |date=2022-05-02 |title=Kevin Feige talks about the importance of addressing America Chavez's LGBTQ origins in Doctor Strange 2 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/kevin-feige-talks-about-importance-addressing-america-chavezs-lgbtq-origins-doctor-strange-2-1080917 |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=2023-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206223656/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/kevin-feige-talks-about-importance-addressing-america-chavezs-lgbtq-origins-doctor-strange-2-1080917 |url-status=dead }}

}}{{Cite web |last=Burrowes |first=Carter |date=2020-04-14 |title=X-Men: Cyclops' Powers and the WEIRD 'Punch Dimension Theory,' Explained |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-cyclops-optic-blast-punch-dimension/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}} She is also able to use her star-shaped portals to travel through time.America #2-3. Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Feliciano |first=Ivette |date=2017-06-03 |title=Meet the writer of Marvel's first queer Latina superhero |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/meet-writer-marvels-first-queer-latina-superhero |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=PBS NewsHour |language=en-us}}|2={{Cite web |last=Dandy |first=Jim |date=2020-10-18 |title=Did Doctor Strange 2 Just Cast America Chavez? |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/did-doctor-strange-2-just-cast-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Den of Geek |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=2020-10-19 |title=MCU Theory: Why America Chavez Is In Doctor Strange 2 |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-casting-reason/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} She can move beyond superhuman speed, being able to catch up to and nearly exceed the speed of light as observed by Spectrum in her light form.Ultimates Vol 3 #1. Marvel Comics.{{multiref2|{{cite web|last1=Pennington|first1=Latonya|title=Ms. America: 15 Awesome Facts About America Chavez|url=http://www.cbr.com/ms-america-15-awesome-facts-about-america-chavez/|website=Comic Book Resources|access-date=2 July 2017|date=January 9, 2017}}|{{Cite web |last=Ukil |first=Aparna |date=June 24, 2022 |title=Who is America Chavez? Exploring the teen superhero introduced in Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/who-america-chavez-exploring-teen-superhero-introduced-doctor-strange-multiverse-madness |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Sportskeeda |language=en-us}}|{{Cite web |last=Ephie |date=2022-06-10 |title=10 Strongest Characters America Chavez Beat In The Comics |url=https://www.cbr.com/strongest-characters-america-chavez/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}

}} America Chavez has developed the ability to make an enemy burst into tiny star fragments with a punch.America #1 (March 1, 2017). Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Cameron |first=Charles |date=2022-01-14 |title=How Doctor Strange 2's America Chavez Would Have Changed No Way Home |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-no-way-home-story/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Emmanuele |first=Julia |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Who Is Xochitl Gomez? 5 Things to Know About the 'Doctor Strange' Newcomer |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/who-is-xochitl-gomez-5-things-to-know-about-the-doctor-strange-newcomer/ss-AAX0eQm |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=MSN |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Zaid |first=A'Bidah |date=2022-04-07 |title=All you need to know about MCU's youngest superhero, Miss America |url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/all-you-need-know-about-mcu-s-youngest-superhero-miss-america |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=AsiaOne |language=en}}

}} In moments of extreme duress, she has been shown to project a large star that releases a powerful energy blast, capable of injuring the likes of Captain Marvel.America #6 (August 30, 2017). Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Hermanns |first=Grant |date=2021-06-04 |title=Doctor Strange 2 Art Reveals First Look At MCU America Chavez |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-art-image/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |author1=Wiese |first=Jason |date=2021-01-06 |title=America Chavez: Everything You Need To Know About The Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Character |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560804/america-chavez-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-character |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}

}} Her hyper-cosmic awareness allows her to have a metaphysical insight in space and time.Ultimates 2 Vol 2 #1 (November 23, 2016). Marvel Comics.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=2020-10-18 |title=Doctor Strange 2: Who Is America Chavez? Powers & Origins Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-powers-origin-explained/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Davison |first=Josh |date=2021-06-13 |title=Marvel: The 15 Strongest New Heroes |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-strongest-new-heroes/ |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Tasker |first=Caitlin |date=January 20, 2022 |title=Who is the Mysterious New Avenger in 'Doctor Strange 2'? Everything You Need to Know About America Chavez |url=https://insidethemagic.net/2022/01/marvel-doctor-strange-america-chavez-powers-origin-guide-ct1mmb/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Inside the Magic |language=en-US}}

}} She is able to increase her physical fighting ability by harnessing her inherent power from within.{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=September 28, 2019 |title=The 5 Most Powerful Young Avengers (& The 5 Weakest) |url=https://www.cbr.com/young-avengers-strongest-most-powerful-members-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}} America Chavez does not age at a normal rate due to her increased lifespan.{{Cite web |last=Sengupta |first=Abhirup |date=February 12, 2022 |title=Marvel announces new Thunderbolts team led by Hawkeye: All about the upcoming comic series ahead of its rumored MCU debut |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/marvel-announces-new-thunderbolts-team-led-hawkeye-all-upcoming-comic-series-ahead-of-team-s-rumored-mcu-debut |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Sportskeeda |language=en-us}} She is also a trained hand-to-hand combatant, owing to her powers and experience in street fighting.America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 (March 3, 2021). Marvel Comics.Young Avengers Vol 2 #1 (January 23, 2013). Marvel Comics.

Cultural impact and legacy

=Critical response=

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Nivea Serrao of Entertainment Weekly referred to America Chavez as a "fan favorite" character.{{Cite magazine |last1=Serrao |first1=Nivea |date=March 1, 2017 |title=Why Marvel's 'America' Is the Superhero People Need Right Now |url=https://ew.com/books/2017/03/01/gabby-rivera-marvel-america/ |access-date=2022-07-27 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}} Dana Forsythe of Paste described Chavez as a "popular hero," noting that despite being a relatively new character introduced in 2011, she has quickly gained significant admiration within the Marvel Comics universe.{{Cite web |last=Forsythe |first=Dana |date=2022-05-10 |title=A Comics Guide to America Chavez: The MCU's Hard-Punching New Superhero |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/comics/best-comics-america-chavez-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-legacy/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Paste |language=en}} Deirdre Kaye of Scary Mommy called Chavez a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Deirdre |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Looking For A Role Model? These 195+ Marvel Female Characters Are Truly Heroic |url=https://www.scarymommy.com/marvel-female-characters |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Scary Mommy |language=en}} Kelly Knox of IGN characterized Chavez as "headstrong, tough, and fiercely independent," highlighting her as a "team player and natural leader." They praised Chavez for being a formidable and reliable ally, noting her ability to handle any challenge with power and grace.{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=Kelly |date=2022-05-05 |title=Who Is Marvel's America Chavez? Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Miss America Explained |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-strange-multiverse-madness-who-is-america-chavez-miss-america |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=IGN |language=en}} Alyssa Mora of IGN also named her one of their "favorite Latinx heroes."{{Cite web |last=Mora |first=Alyssa |date=September 29, 2023 |title=9 Badass Latino Superheroes to Celebrate for Hispanic Heritage Month |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/9-badass-latino-superheroes-to-celebrate-for-hispanic-heritage-month |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=IGN |language=en}} George Marston of Newsarama described Chavez as a "fan-favorite" member of both the Young Avengers and the West Coast Avengers teams.{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=2022-12-21 |title=Women of Marvel 2023 puts the spotlight on Silk, Black Cat, America Chavez, Kate Bishop, She-Hulk and more |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/women-of-marvel-2023-puts-the-spotlight-on-silk-black-cat-america-chavez-kate-bishop-she-hulk-and-more/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Newsarama |language=en}} Nick Cimarusti of Sideshow named Chavez one of the "most influential Latinx figures in Marvel Comics" and called her one of the "familiar favorites."{{Cite web |last=Cimarusti |first=Nick |date=October 3, 2022 |title=Marvel's Influential Latinx Heroes |url=https://www.sideshow.com/geek/marvel-latinx-heroes |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Sideshow Collectibles |language=en}}

Abraham Riesman of Vulture highlighted the long-overdue demand for a series starring Chavez, praising her as a unique, queer Latina superhero with dimension-punching abilities, who has garnered a devoted following since her introduction in 2011 and subsequent roles in the Young Avengers. Cimarusti said that Marvel Comics only recently wised up and gave her her own, the simply titled America."{{Cite web |last=Riesman |first=Abraham |date=January 25, 2017 |title=This Marvel Cover Has a Great Beyoncé Homage |url=https://www.vulture.com/2017/01/beyonce-america-chavez.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Vulture |language=en-us}} Graeme Virtue of The Guardian praised Chavez as a "welcome departure from outdated superhero archetypes," noting that Marvel has now fully recognized her potential as a standout, standalone hero.{{Cite news |last=Virtue |first=Graeme |date=2017-03-22 |title=The month in comics: look out, there's a queer Latina hero in town! |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/22/comics-chavez-redline-transformers-v-gi-joe |access-date=2023-04-06 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} Kyle Pinion of Comics Beat described America Chavez as "very popular," highlighting that she "garnered a huge fanbase" following her appearance in the Young Avengers series by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Matt Wilson.{{Cite news |last=Pinion |first=Kyle |date=2016-10-07 |title=NYCC '16: America Chavez to get her own series in 2017 |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-16-america-chavez-to-get-her-own-series-in-2017/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}} Brian Gallagher of MovieWeb said that Chavez is one of Marvel's "newest and beloved characters," noting the significant fan excitement she has generated in recent years.{{Cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Brian |date=2017-12-07 |title=Marvel Rising Trailer Announces Secret Warriors Animated Movie |url=https://movieweb.com/marvel-rising-secret-warriors-animated-movie-squirrel-girl/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}

Shaun Corley of Screen Rant called Chavez a "formidable hero," highlighting her status as a fan favorite since her debut. He noted her success across various team books, a solo title, and her transition to the MCU as impressive for a relatively new character.{{Cite web |last=Corley |first=Shaun |date=2022-12-01 |title=America Chavez's New Costume Honors the MCU Hero's Marvel Lineage |url=https://screenrant.com/miss-america-chavez-new-costume-origin/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}} K.W. Colyard of Bustle referred to Chavez as a "cult-favorite character."{{Cite web |last=Colyard |first=K.W. |date=November 18, 2016 |title=America Chavez Is The Queer Superhero We Need Right Now |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/195948-america-chavez-is-the-queer-superhero-we-need-right-now |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Bustle |language=en}} Reid Carter of Popverse noted that Chavez is a favorite among cosplayers and fan artists, thanks to her stylish patriotic jackets and her status as one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe.{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Reid |date=May 17, 2022 |title=America Chavez: Get to know MCU's next big hero and her surprising Marvel Comics origins (yes, that's plural) |url=https://www.thepopverse.com/america-chavez-doctor-strange-mcu-marvel-ms-america |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Popverse |language=en}} Isabelia Herrera of The New York Times included Chavez in their list of "5 Latinx Superheroes to Inspire Your New York Comic Con Look" list, highlighting that the character, introduced in 2011, gained significant popularity with her first solo series written by queer Boricua novelist Gabby Rivera in 2017.{{Cite news |last=Herrera |first=Isabelia |date=2019-10-03 |title=5 Latinx Superheroes to Inspire Your New York Comic Con Look |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/03/style/new-york-comic-con-latinx-superheroes.html |access-date=2023-03-25 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

Donohoo of Comic Book Resources said,{{Blockquote|text=America has been a part of predominantly critically well-received books, including the aforementioned Young Avengers and appearances in Kate Bishop's Hawkeye title. While she has had loud detractors, it bears repeating that she also rapidly amassed a relatively large and vocal fanbase. Her woes, in part, can be attributed to increased profile coinciding with a time when comics fans have increasingly dug in about "politics" in comics and a particular contingent reacting with venom to what they insist is "forced diversity". As a character, America's usually shown as a somewhat stony individual, being more observant than obnoxious and talkative. These qualities made her a strong figure within the Young Avengers, standing alongside the similarly star-spangled Patriot. Working alongside older heroes like Carol Danvers in the book The Ultimates, her admiration and respect for them was ironically seen as a legacy character done right. Her costume, much like Kamala Khan's, is also a great blend of stylish and superheroic, perfect for a modern multiversal Marvel heroine."{{Cite web |last=Donohoo |first=Timothy |date=2022-02-15 |title=Who is America Chavez, the Multiversal Hero in the MCU's Doctor Strange 2? |url=https://www.cbr.com/mcu-doctor-strange-america-chavez-explainer/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}}}

Gemma Goodall of Daily Review included Chavez in their list of "10 More Female Superheroes who Deserve a Movie," expressing anticipation for a future film adaptation. Goodall noted that although Chavez's first solo comic book was released in March 2017 and it might take some time before the character appears on the big screen, they remain excited about the possibility.{{Cite web |last=Goodall |first=Gemma |date=June 18, 2017 |title=10 More Female Superheroes who Deserve a Movie |url=https://dailyreview.com.au/10-female-superheroes-deserve-movie/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Daily Review |language=en-US}} Nathalie Zutter of Tor.com included Chavez in their "Female Heroes of Color Who Should Get Their Own TV Show" list.{{Cite web |last=Zutter |first=Natalie |date=January 25, 2016 |title=Female Heroes of Color Who Should Get Their Own TV Show |url=https://www.tor.com/2016/01/25/female-heroes-of-color-who-should-get-their-own-tv-show/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Tor.com |language=en-US}} Sarah Brown of Collider included Chavez in their list of "30 Marvel Superheroes That Need to Join the MCU," noting her popularity as a member of the Young Avengers.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Sarah |date=2019-02-02 |title=30 Marvel Superheroes That Need to Join the MCU |url=https://collider.com/galleries/30-marvel-superheroes-not-in-mcu/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Collider |language=en-US}} Riley Bocchicchio of Collider also ranked her 7th in their "10 Most Powerful Marvel A-Force Members" list.{{Cite web |last=Bocchicchio |first=Riley |date=February 27, 2023 |title=10 Most Powerful Marvel A-Force Members, Ranked By Power |url=https://collider.com/most-powerful-marvel-a-force-members-ranked/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Collider |language=en}} Umberto Gonzalez of TheWrap ranked Chavez 4th in their "10 Female Superheroes Who Deserve Their Own Movie" list.{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Umberto |date=2017-05-30 |title=10 Female Superheroes Who Deserve Their Own Movie After 'Wonder Woman' (Photos) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/10-female-superheroes-wonder-woman/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=TheWrap |language=en-US}} Kieran Shiach of ComicsAlliance described Chavez as a "breakout fan-favorite character,"{{Cite web |last=Shiach |first=Kieran |date=November 18, 2016 |title=Gabby Rivera and Joe Quinones Announced For 'America' |url=https://comicsalliance.com/gabby-rivera-joe-quinones-america-creative-team/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}} while the ComicsAlliance staff ranked her 7th in their list of "Comics' Sexiest Female Characters," praising her stylish wardrobe and confident demeanor.{{Cite web |last=CA Staff |date=February 16, 2017 |title=Comics' Sexiest Female Characters (From A Queer Perspective) |url=https://comicsalliance.com/comics-sexiest-women-queer-perspective/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}} Lance Cartelli of GameSpot ranked Chavez 17th in their list of "50 Most Important Superheroes," highlighting her significant impact and appeal.{{Cite web |last=Cartelli |first=Lance |date=February 15, 2018 |title=The 50 Most Important Superheroes, Ranked |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-50-most-important-superheroes-ranked/2900-473/#34 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}} Matthew Aguilar of ComicBook.com referred to Chavez as a "fan favorite," noting her status as one of Marvel's impressive recent characters.{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |date=March 19, 2020 |title=Marvel Announces New America Chavez Limited Series (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-announces-america-chavez-series/ |access-date=2022-08-19 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} Lance Cartelli of ComicBook.com also ranked her 21st in their list of "50 Most Important Superheroes Ever."{{Cite web |last=Cartelli |first=Lance |date=February 25, 2019 |title=Ranking The 50 Most Important Superheroes Ever |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-50-most-important-superheroes-ranked/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} The A.V. Club placed Chavez 97th in their "100 Best Marvel Characters" list.{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2022 |title=The 100 Best Marvel Characters Ranked |url=https://www.avclub.com/100-greatest-marvel-characters-ranked-1849153215 |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en-us}}

Rick Stevenson of Looper referred to America Chavez as a "queer icon."{{Cite web |last=Stevenson |first=Rick |date=2022-05-06 |title=Easter Eggs You Missed In Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness |url=https://www.looper.com/855039/easter-eggs-you-missed-in-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Looper |language=en-US}} Kwame Opam of The Verge highlighted Chavez as a significant figure among the limited number of queer superheroes of color in comics, emphasizing her iconic status and the strong desire among fans for better representation in the medium.{{Cite web |last=Opam |first=Kwame |date=2017-01-25 |title=This cover for Marvel's new America series is perfect |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/25/14383676/marvel-comics-america-series-cover-intersectional-feminism |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}} Michele Kirichanskaya of ComicsVerse stated that Chavez is one of Marvel's most high-profile LGBTQIA+ heroes. They found that her story stands out by integrating LGBTQIA+ representation in a way that focuses on dynamic adventures and fun, rather than the traditional "coming out" narrative. Kirichanskaya praised America's character for providing a broader and more engaging representation of LGBTQIA+ experiences.{{Cite web |last=Kirichanskaya |first=Michele |title=America Chavez: She's Here, She's Queer, Get Used To It |url=https://comicsverse.com/america-chavez-pride/ |website=ComicsVerse}} Carlos Gomez of Daily Trojan said that Chavez is a fascinating character due to her relative newness, first appearing in 2011, and her growing popularity. They found her to be particularly compelling because she represents an often underrepresented demographic as an LGBTQ+ woman of color. Gomez praised Chavez for her unique combination of strength and vulnerability, noting her struggle with severe childhood trauma as a potential source of numerous engaging stories for Marvel to explore.{{Cite web |last=Niasse |first=Amina |date=2021-10-12 |title=Six Latinx Marvel characters that could get their own MCU film |url=https://dailytrojan.com/2021/10/12/six-latinx-marvel-characters-that-could-get-their-own-mcu-film/ |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Daily Trojan |language=en-US}}

Catrina Dennis of Remezcla found that Gabby Rivera succeeded in representing the Latinx community through Chavez, praising the character for her unique impact. Dennis highlighted that America’s journey is far from over, noting her role as a formidable ally and her ability to fit into diverse storylines due to her control over time and space. They commended the comic series for featuring a Latinx LGBTQ+ lead, which was rare in major comics, and appreciated how it humanized Chavez by exploring her personal struggles and distinctive perspective, adding depth to her character beyond her formidable exterior.{{Cite web |last=Dennis |first=Catrina |date=16 August 2017 |title=Here's Why You Still Need to Check Out 'America,' Marvel's Canceled Queer Latina Superhero Series |url=https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/marvel-america-canceled-queer-superhero-series/ |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Remezcla |language=en-US}} Jason Wiese of CinemaBlend called a "teenage Latina and LGBTQ+ icon," asserting that she has quickly become a significant figure in Marvel Comics due to her cultural representation. They noted that despite her extra-dimensional origins, Chavez's introduction to Earth-616 through a Puerto Rican family deeply informed her ethnic identity. Wiese emphasized that her importance extends beyond just racial representation, highlighting her broader impact as a cultural icon.{{Cite web |last=Wiese |first=Jason |date=January 6, 2021 |title=America Chavez: Everything You Need To Know About The Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Character |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560804/america-chavez-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-character |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}} Nicole Chavez of CNN noted that Chavez is breaking new ground both in the comics universe and beyond. They highlighted that the character is the first lesbian Latina superhero to headline her own Marvel Comics series, marking a significant achievement. They emphasized that Chavez defies typical heroine stereotypes and represents a fresh, non-traditional portrayal of a Latina character.{{Cite web |author=Nicole Chavez |date=April 3, 2017 |title=America Chavez is Marvel's lesbian Latina superhero |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/03/us/marvel-america-chavez-superhero-trnd/index.html |access-date=2022-08-19 |website=CNN}} May Rude of Out highlighted Chavez's rise to prominence as a member of the Young Avengers before securing her own comic series by Gabby Rivera. They pointed out that Chavez has become a fan favorite, particularly among queer individuals and Latinx fans.{{Cite web |last=Rude |first=Mey |date=2020-12-11 |title=America Chavez, Lesbian Superhero, to Debut in Marvel's Doctor Strange |url=https://www.out.com/film/2020/12/11/america-chavez-lesbian-superhero-doctor-strange-miss-america-Xochitl-Gomez |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Out.com |language=en}}

Brian Truitt of USA Today argued that Chavez is a character who deserves her own film, noting that as a Latin-American teen lesbian superheroine, she represents a groundbreaking choice. They described her as bulletproof, super-strong, and refreshingly untraditional, suggesting that her unique qualities make her an ideal candidate for a standout movie or even a future Captain America.{{Cite web |last=Truitt |first=Brian |date=November 2, 2016 |title=Dear Marvel: These six superheroes are ready to fly solo |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/11/02/marvel-superheroes-potential-solo-movies-she-hulk-ms-marvel-america-chavez/93099840/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}} Matt Kim of Inverse described Chavez as a "fan favorite," highlighting her status as an icon among socially progressive comic readers. They attributed her popularity to her distinctive attitude as a punch-first, questions-later superhero, which has endeared her to fans and solidified her reputation as one of Marvel's most enthusiastic heroes.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Matt |date=January 11, 2017 |title=The 10 Best Comics Coming in 2017 |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/26230-10-anticipatd |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Inverse |language=en}} Zack Krajnyak of Screen Rant found the potential inclusion of Chavez in the MCU to be "incredibly significant." They noted that her addition would represent a "significant milestone" due to her being a Latin-American LGBTQ character. Krajnyak expressed hope that Chavez would play a major role in the MCU's future, especially with the rumored inclusion of Young Avengers characters like Wiccan and Kate Bishop. Krajnyak suggested that if Chavez appears in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, she could become a pivotal figure, potentially making a strong impact on screen if she mirrors her dynamic on-page presence.{{Cite web |last=Krajnyak |first=Zack |date=2020-10-20 |title=Doctor Strange 2: The MCU Must Not Fail America Chavez (And LGBTQ Fans) |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-lgbtq-character-fail/ |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}} Michael Rizi of Queerty included America Chavez in their "6 LGBTQ Marvel Characters Who Deserve Their Own Shows Now" list.{{Cite web |last=Rizi |first=Michael |date=September 23, 2018 |title=6 LGBTQ Marvel characters who deserve their own shows now |url=https://www.queerty.com/6-lgbtq-marvel-characters-deserve-shows-now-20180923 |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Queerty}}

Sam Damshenas of Gay Times included Chavez in their list of "13 Queer Superheroes We Need To See In The Marvel Cinematic Universe," asserting that her presence would be a great addition, especially given her fit for the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War.{{Cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |date=March 12, 2019 |title=13 queer superheroes we need to see in the Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/13-lgbtq-characters-we-need-to-see-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=Gay Times |language=en-GB}} Mey Rude of Autostraddle ranked Chavez 1st in their list of "7 LGBT Women Who Need to Appear in the MCU Immediately," praising her as a fan-favorite character with an engaging story and impressive fashion.{{Cite web |last=Rude |first=Mey |date=2017-06-28 |title=Drawn to Comics: 7 LGBT Women Who Need to Appear in the MCU Immediately |url=https://www.autostraddle.com/drawn-to-comics-7-lgbt-women-who-need-to-appear-in-the-mcu-immediately-384305/ |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=Autostraddle |language=en-US}} Rude also ranked Chavez 8th in their list of "11 Female Superheroes I Wish Marvel Would Make Movies About," highlighting her as a standout character in the recent Young Avengers series, noting her combination of toughness and charm.{{Cite web |last=Rude |first=Mey |date=2014-08-05 |title=11 Female Superheroes I Wish Marvel Would Make Movies About |url=https://www.autostraddle.com/11-female-superheroes-i-wish-marvel-would-make-movies-about-248339/ |access-date=2022-08-23 |website=Autostraddle |language=en-US}} Ashley C. Ford of BuzzFeed ranked Chavez 1st in their list of "12 Kick-Ass Gay Women In Comics And Graphic Novels" list.{{Cite web |last=Ford |first=Ashley C. |date=June 13, 2014 |title=12 Kick-Ass Gay Women In Comics And Graphic Novels |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyford/got-that-boom-boom-pow |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en}} Pablo Valdivia of BuzzFeed also placed her 11th in their list of "15 Incredible Latino Superheroes You Need To Know," highlighting her as a significant Latino character in the superhero genre.{{Cite web |last=Valdivia |first=Pablo |date=March 23, 2015 |title=15 Incredible Latino Superheroes You Need To Know |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/pablovaldivia/incredible-latino-superheroes-you-need-to-know |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en}} Jeremy Brown of Game Rant ranked America Chavez 4th in their "11 Best LGBTQ+ Marvel Characters" list.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Jeremy |date=June 5, 2023 |title=11 Best LGBTQ+ Marvel Characters |url=https://gamerant.com/best-lgbtq-marvel-characters/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw of The Daily Dot ranked America Chavez 4th in their "Top 12 LGBTQ superheroes in DC and Marvel comics" list and stated that the character gained a "cult following" after her reappearance in New Avengers, asserting, "She's a super-strong badass with the ability to fly and travel to other dimensions—not to mention she has one of the most cosplay-able costumes in the Marvel universe."{{Cite web |last=Baker-Whitelaw |first=Gavia |date=December 11, 2018 |title=The top 12 LGBTQ superheroes in DC and Marvel comics |url=https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/lgbtq-gay-superheroes/ |access-date=2022-08-19 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}} Baker-Whitelaw also ranked her 10th in their "Top 33 Female Superheroes Of All Time" list.{{Cite web |last=Baker-Whitelaw |first=Gavia |date=2017-09-21 |title=The top 30 female superheroes of all time |url=https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/female-superheroes/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}} Cameron Glover of The Mary Sue called America Chavez a "fan favorite,"{{Cite web |last=Glover |first=Cameron |date=October 20, 2016 |title=Comics Publishers Must Embrace the Power of Fandom |url=https://www.themarysue.com/power-of-fandom/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}} while Michele Kirichanskaya ranked her 6th in their list of "8 Young, New Heroes the Marvel Cinematic Universe Should Focus on Next." Kirichanskaya highlighted Chavez as a symbol of crucial representation in comics, noting the significant support for her character and praising Gabby Rivera as the acclaimed author who created her solo series.{{Cite web |last=Kirichanskaya |first=Michele |date=2019-10-31 |title=8 Young, New Heroes the Marvel Cinematic Universe Should Focus on Next |url=https://www.themarysue.com/8-young-marvel-movie-heroes/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}

Additionally, Chavez has been highly ranked across multiple lists from Screen Rant and Comic Book Resources, including top spots for Latinx and teen Marvel heroes, and is featured prominently among powerful and well-written characters in the Marvel universe.{{multiref2

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America Chavez has been the subject of comparisons with some characters in the comic book industry regarding her representation and abilities. In 2016, she was compared to the protagonist of a one-shot in development by writer Joe Casey (who created Chavez) and artist Dustin Nguyen for Image Comics, inspiring discussions among journalists about her influence on the new character. Several critics noted that Chavez served as an inspiration for the comic book publisher's latest protagonist, highlighting their similarities.{{multiref2|{{Cite news |last=Pinion |first=Kyle |date=July 18, 2016 |title=Image's ALL-AMERICA COMIX reunites Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta for a familiar sounding hero |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/images-all-america-comix-reunites-joe-casey-and-nick-dragotta-for-a-familiar-sounding-hero/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |last=Lachenal |first=Jessica |date=July 18, 2016 |title=Miss America Chavez Heads to Image Comics, Gets Name Change |url=https://www.themarysue.com/all-america-comix-america-vasquez/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Shiach |first=Kieran |date=July 18, 2016 |title=Finally, A Solo Series For Miss America... Vasquez? |url=https://comicsalliance.com/joe-casey-nick-dragotta-all-america-comix-sdcc/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=ICv2 |date=July 18, 2016 |title='All-America Comix' Debuting in 2017 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/34991/all-america-comix-debuting-2017 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ICv2 |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Rollin |date=July 19, 2016 |title=Will Marvel Sue Over America Vasquez, Image's America Chavez? |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/18453-image-all-america-comix-basically-america-chavez-america-vasquez |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Inverse |language=en}}

}} This connection was further emphasized in subsequent years, particularly with the release of All-America Comix #1 (July 2020), where additional journalists asserted that Chavez inspired Casey and Nguyen for the creation of Image Comics' new character.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Collier |date=April 13, 2020 |title=Image Drops First Teaser for Casey & Nguyen's All-America Comix |url=https://www.cbr.com/image-teaser-casey-nguyens-all-america-comix/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=March 20, 2020 |title=America Chavez and America Vasquez Both Get #1 in June - With Chavez Written By Vasquez |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/amaerica-chavez-america-vasquez/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=March 17, 2020 |title=How 'All-America Comix' (Sort of) Explores Legacy of a Fan Favorite Superhero |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/how-all-america-comix-explores-a-fan-favorite-superhero-sort-1284910/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=July 1, 2020 |title=All-America Comix #1 Review: A Beautiful, but Frustrating Take on a Very Familiar Hero |url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/all-america-comix-one-review-image-comics-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

}} Years later, in 2023, several critics noted similarities between the newly acquired superpowers of DC Comics' character Power Girl and those of Chavez.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=June 2, 2023 |title=Power Girl's New Ability Makes Her DC's Version of a Fan Favorite MCU Hero |url=https://www.cbr.com/power-girl-america-chavez-ability-dc/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=September 25, 2023 |title=Power Girl's Punching Powers Get More Like America Chavez (Spoilers) |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/power-girls-punching-powers-get-more-like-america-chavez-spoilers/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Bergamini |first=Anthony |date=September 26, 2023 |title=Power Girl #1: The New Me |url=https://comic-watch.com/comic-book-reviews/power-girl-1-the-new-me |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Comic Watch |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |last= |date=September 26, 2023 |title=Power Girl #1 Review |url=https://comicbookdispatch.com/power-girl-1-review/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=The Comic Book Dispatch |language=en-US}}

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The representation of the character has led to notable achievements and recognition. In 2017, Chavez was featured as the titular character in her own comic book series, America (2017–2018).{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Baron |first=Reuben |date=September 18, 2017 |title=Born This Way: 15 Superheroes Who Came Out |url=https://www.cbr.com/gay-superhero-reveals/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|{{Cite magazine |last=Serrao |first=Nivea |date=November 18, 2016 |title=Marvel Announces Creative Team for America Chavez Solo Series |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/11/18/marvel-america-writer-gabby-rivera/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Brittain |first=Rachel |date=September 21, 2017 |title=15 Superpowered Ladies to Fangirl Over |url=https://bookriot.com/superpowered-ladies-comics/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Book Riot |language=en-US}}

}} She made history as the first Latin-American LGBT character in Marvel Comics to star in a solo comic book series as the eponymous character.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Rude |first=Mey |date=February 15, 2022 |title=10 Things To Know About America Chavez, the MCU's 1st Lesbian Superhero |url=https://www.out.com/film/2022/2/15/who-is-america-chavez-facts-about-mcu-marvel-cinematic-universe-lesbian-superhero |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Out |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Schwerdtfeger |first=Conner |date=March 10, 2018 |title=12 Female Heroes Marvel Should Introduce In Phase 4 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2384781/12-female-heroes-marvel-should-introduce-in-phase-4 |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Steiner |first=Chelsea |date=2018-09-20 |title=Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Introduces America Chavez |url=https://www.themarysue.com/marvel-rising-secret-warriors-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Jackman |first=Josh |date=March 22, 2017 |title=Meet Marvel's new Nazi-punching queer superhero taking on the world |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2017/03/22/meet-marvels-new-nazi-punching-queer-superhero-taking-on-the-world/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=PinkNews |language=en-US}}

}} In 2018, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote to America series writer Gabby Rivera, acknowledging the significance of the character.{{Cite web |last=Gregory |first=Kevin |date=March 19, 2018 |title=The Rundown: March 19, 2018 |url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/the-rundown-031918/ |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Multiversity Comics |language=en}} She stated, "You have created a powerful female character in the production of America, and I know you will forever inspire many individuals by continuing to invent America Chavez's story. Indeed, it is important to remind readers to take time to honor themselves and embrace their differences as strengths."{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Jacob |date=March 16, 2018 |title=Gabby Rivera Shares Justice Sotomayor's Fan Letter for Marvel's America |url=https://www.cbr.com/justice-sotomayors-marvel-america-letter/ |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Terror |first=Jude |date=March 17, 2018 |title=Supreme Court Rules: Gabby Rivera Made Magic with Marvel's America |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/supreme-court-rules-gabby-rivera-made-magic-with-marvels-america/ |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}

}} Several journalists have also identified the character as the first Latin-American LGBT superhero to star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Katy |date=March 2, 2022 |title=Comic Writer Joe Casey Talks America Chavez's Upcoming Live Action Debut In Doctor Strange - Exclusive Interview |url=https://www.looper.com/785321/comic-writer-joe-casey-talks-america-chavezs-upcoming-live-action-debut-in-doctor-strange-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |last=Weekes |first=Princess |date=May 4, 2022 |title=Xochitl Gomez on the Importance of Bringing America Chavez to Life and Out of the Closet |url=https://www.themarysue.com/xochitl-gomez-america-chavez-importance/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Ray |first=Sanjana |date=June 29, 2022 |title=Exploring inclusivity in the MCU through its 10 popular LGBTQ+ characters |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/exploring-inclusivity-in-the-mcu-through-its-10-popular-lgbtq-characters |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=GQ |language=en-IN}}

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Chavez has generated significant public interest. She notably garnered media attention in March 2018 when American actress Gina Rodriguez expressed her enthusiasm to audition for the role of Chavez, declaring herself a fan of the character.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Megan |date=March 14, 2017 |title=Jane The Virgin Star Wants To Play Marvel's America Chavez |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/jane-the-virgin-gina-rodriguez-america-chavez-marvel/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Bianco |first=Julia |date=March 21, 2017 |title=Gina Rodriguez Wants To Play Marvel's America Chavez |url=https://www.looper.com/49436/gina-rodriguez-america-chavez-marvel/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |last=Japco |first=Sally |date=March 15, 2017 |title=Gina Rodriguez Wants To Take On America Chavez Role |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/gina-rodriguez-wants-take-america-chavez-role-marvel-2508575 |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=International Business Times |language=en-US}}

}} This interest was echoed in May by Argentine-American actress Stephanie Beatriz, who also shared her desire to portray Chavez on Twitter.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=May 20, 2017 |title=Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Wants To Play Marvel's Miss America |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/america-chavez-stephanie-beatriz/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Sobon |first=Nicole |date=May 20, 2017 |title=Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Would Love to Play America Chavez |url=https://www.cbr.com/brooklyn-nine-nine-stephanie-beatriz-miss-america/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}} Chavez further captured the public's attention in October 2018 when Beatriz dressed up as Chavez for Halloween, generating significant media coverage.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=October 29, 2017 |title='Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz Dresses As America Chavez For Halloween |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/stephanie-beatriz-america-chavez-marvel-halloween-2017/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=October 29, 2017 |title=Stephanie Beatriz's America Chavez Campaign Back With Halloween Costume |url=https://screenrant.com/stephanie-beatriz-america-chavez-halloween-costume/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Sobon |first=Nicole |date=October 29, 2017 |title=Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Suits Up as Marvel's America Chavez |url=https://www.cbr.com/stephanie-beatriz-america-costume/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Jasper |first=Marykate |date=October 29, 2017 |title=Things We Saw Today: Stephanie Beatriz As America Chavez |url=https://www.themarysue.com/things-we-saw-today-stephanie-beatriz-dressed-as-america-chavez-for-halloween/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Terror |first=Jude |date=October 29, 2017 |title=Stephanie Beatriz Shows How She Would Look As Marvel's America Chavez With Cosplay |url=https://bleedingcool.com/movies/stephanie-beatriz-shows-look-marvels-america-chavez-cosplay/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}

}} In September 2022, Chavez placed third in a popularity contest held by Multiversity Comics, where readers elected their "Favorite Latin American Superhero."{{Cite web |last=Chiu-Tabet |first=Christopher |date=September 18, 2023 |title=Reader Poll Results: Miles Has Swung His Way Into Your Hearts |url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/reader-poll/latine-superhero-results/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Multiversity Comics |language=en}}

The character has been referenced in other media as well. In 2022, the comic book America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 (March 3, 2021) appeared as an easter egg in a display case in the final episode of the miniseries She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Kurniawan |first=Chris |date=October 20, 2022 |title=15 Easter Eggs of She-Hulk Episode 9 Finale, Skaar's Presence Signals World War Hulk |url=https://duniagames.co.id/discover/article/easter-eggs-she-hulk-episode-9-finale/en |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=DuniaGames.com |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Dominick |first=Nora |date=October 13, 2022 |title=23 "She-Hulk" Details From Episode 9 That Are Super Clever And Small Enough You Might've Missed Them |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/she-hulk-episode-9-finale-easter-eggs-details |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Salazar |first=Savannah |date=October 14, 2022 |title=Breaking Down the She-Hulk Finale's Most Meta Easter Eggs |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/she-hulk-finale-mcu-meta-easter-eggs-fourth-wall-break.html |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Vulture |language=en-us}}

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= Accolades =

The America series was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the 29th GLAAD Media Awards.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |title=And the #glaadawards nominees are... |url=https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124101121/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees |archive-date=2018-01-24 |accessdate=2018-04-13 |publisher=GLAAD}}|2={{cite news |last1=Chuba |first1=Kirsten |date=January 19, 2018 |title=GLAAD Media Awards Nominees: Full List |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/awards/glaad-media-awards-nominees-2018-list-1202668763/ |accessdate=January 19, 2018 |work=Variety}}

}} America Chavez was nominated for Best First Appearance at the 2022 Golden Issue Awards.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=December 19, 2022 |title=The 2022 ComicBook.com Golden Issue Awards Nominees for Movies |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/2022-comicbook-com-golden-issue-awards-movies-nominees/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Barnhardt |first=Adam |date=December 28, 2022 |title=The 2022 ComicBook.com Golden Issue Award for Best First Appearance |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/2022-awards-golden-issues-man-thing-werewolf-by-night-best-first-appearance/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

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Literary reception

=Volumes=

ComicHub reported that the Marvel-Verse: America Chavez trade paperback was the 67th best-selling graphic novel in May 2022. The ComicHub Top 100 Graphic Novels sales chart reflects sales data collected from the ComicHub system at comic shops across the globe that sell American comics. This report was created based on information from more than 100 stores that used the ComicHub system during the reporting period.{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2022 |title=PRO: Top 100 Graphic Novels - May 2022 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/icv2-pro/view/51317/top-100-graphic-novels-may-2022 |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=ICv2 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2022 |title=May 2022 Graphic Novels Sales Charts Including Super Hero Comics And Manga - Comic Book Revolution |url=https://www.comicbookrevolution.com/may-2022-graphic-novels-sales-charts-including-super-hero-comics-and-manga/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=Comic Book Revolution |language=en}}

==''America'' (2017)==

Diamond Comic Distributors reported that America #1 was the 37th best-selling comic book in March 2017.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Comics: March 2017 |url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Article/192928-Top-100-Comics-March-2017 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Diamond Comic Distributors |language=en}}|{{Cite web |title=Comichron: March 2017 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2017/2017-03.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Comichron}}|{{Cite web |last=ICv2 |date=April 10, 2017 |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--March 2017 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/37229/top-300-comics-actual-march-2017 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=ICv2 |language=en}}

}} The America TPB Vol 1 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez trade paperback was the 30th best-selling graphic novel in October 2017.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Graphic Novels: October 2017 |url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Article/202451-Top-100-Graphic-Novels-October-2017 |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Diamond Comic Distributors |language=en}}|{{Cite web |title=Comichron: October 2017 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2017/2017-10.html |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Comichron}}|{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2017 |title=Top 300 Graphic Novels Actual--October 2017 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/38910/top-300-graphic-novels-actual-october-2017 |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=ICv2 |language=en}}

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Kat Vendetti of ComicsVerse gave America #1 a score of 95%, praising it as a heartfelt and promising debut. They found that the creative team effectively presents America Chavez as a multifaceted and relatable character, noting that the issue starts strong. Vendetti highlighted that the comic fulfills its promise of showcasing an unapologetically queer Latina superhero, emphasizing her vibrant presence in a universe where she truly shines.{{Cite web |last=Vendetti |first=Kat |date=March 1, 2017 |title=AMERICA #1 Review: America's Got You |url=https://comicsverse.com/america-1-review/ |website=ComicsVerse}} Matthew Aguilar of ComicBook.com gave America #1 a grade of 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting it as a long-awaited solo series for America Chavez. They praised the creative team, including critically acclaimed YA novelist Gabby Rivera and artist Joe Quinones, for delivering a vibrant and action-packed debut. Aguilar noted that the series effectively showcases America Chavez’s dynamic adventures and her role as a leading figure in the Marvel Universe. They also pointed out that while the comic celebrates her heroic exploits, it introduces a new element of self-discovery as America embarks on a college journey.{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |date=March 6, 2017 |title=America #1 Review - A Hero For Modern Times |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/america-1-review/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave the first comic book 8.5 out of 10, stating that the issue effectively dispels any doubts about the need for a solo comic for America Chavez. He found the new series to offer an engaging portrayal of Chavez, focusing on humorous and grounded character drama rather than just superhero action. Schedeen suggested that fans of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl or Hawkeye would particularly enjoy this approach.{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2017-03-01 |title=America #1 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/01/america-1-review |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=IGN |language=en}}

== ''America Chavez: Made in the USA'' (2021) ==

Diamond Comic Distributors reported that America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 was the 18th top advance-reordered comic book by retailers between February 1 to February 7, 2021. Advance reorders are used to assess anticipated market interest and potential sales performance.{{Cite web |title=Comichron: March 2021 Comics Sales Through Diamond |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2021/2021-03Diamond.html |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Comichron}} It was the 88th best-selling comic book in March 2021.{{Cite web |title=Comichron: March 2021 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2021/2021-03.html |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=Comichron}}

Joe Grunenwald of Comics Beat described America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 as nearly flawless for a debut. They praised the issue for its strong script from an emerging talent, coupled with impressive line art, colors, and the consistent quality of letterer Travis Lanham. Grunenwald found the reading experience highly satisfying and enjoyable, suggesting that if the remaining issues maintain this high standard, the miniseries could be a leading contender for one of the best Big 2 books of the year.{{Cite news |last=Grunenwald |first=Joe |date=2021-03-03 |title=The Marvel Rundown: AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA #1 delivers a knockout punch |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-marvel-rundown-america-chavez-made-in-the-usa-1-review/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}} Sam Stone of Comic Book Resources called America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 a "solid opening issue." They noted that the comic serves as an accessible entry point for readers unfamiliar with America Chavez, balancing action with introspection. Stone praised the script for effectively exploring the character’s past and its impact on her future, with particular strength in the portrayal of her psyche. They found the present-day sequences more compelling than the flashback elements. Stone also highlighted the successful collaboration between writer Vasquez and artist Gomez, which brings the themes of power and responsibility to a personal level, suggesting that the miniseries is set to deepen as it progresses.{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Sam |date=2021-03-07 |title=REVIEW: America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 Is a Fresh Start for the Future MCU Star |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-made-in-the-usa-1/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}} Robert Reed of Newsarama gave America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 a grade of 8 out of 10, highlighting the appeal of the comic in its focus on America Chavez and her previously underexplored past. Reed praised the creative team—Vasquez, Gómez, Aburtov, and Lanham—for delivering an intimate portrayal of America's first night with her found family and setting up what promises to be an emotionally charged limited series.{{Cite web |author1=Reed |first=Robert |date=March 3, 2021 |title=Best Shots review - America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 works as a modern homage to Superman's origin |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/america-chavez-made-in-the-usa-1-review/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}

Other versions

=''Age of Ultron''=

An alternate version of America Chavez appears in the "Age of Ultron" storyline.Age of Ultron #2 (March 13, 2013). Marvel Comics. A picture of Chavez is present in one of Nick Fury's safe houses.

=''All-New Hawkeye''=

An alternate version of America Chavez appears in a possible future in the Marvel Universe.All-New Hawkeye #3 (January 13, 2016). Marvel Comics. An older Chavez is a captain of S.H.I.E.L.D. and therefore taken on the mantle of Captain America Chavez.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=May 2, 2022 |title=Back Issues: America Chavez Packs a Punch in the Marvel Universe |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/back-issues-america-chavez-marvel-universe-comics-history/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Medlen |first=Desiré |date=2021-08-16 |title=Captain America: Every Woman Who Has Wielded the Iconic Shield |url=https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-women-shield/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}}

=''House of M''=

An alternate version of America Chavez appears in the "House of M" storyline. This version is a member of the Young Avengers and fights the Sentinels.House of M Vol. 2 #4 (October 28, 2015). Marvel Comics.

=Ultimate Universe=

An alternate version of America Chavez appears in the Ultimate Universe (Earth-6160) series The Ultimates, following the "Ultimate Invasion" storyline.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Timothy |date=July 11, 2024 |title=Marvel's Ultimates Recruit a Young Avenger to Their Roster |url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-ultimates-young-avenger-america-chavez-ultimate-universe/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} The Maker visited Earth-6160 and remade it into his own image, becoming its Imperator and creating a new world order ruled by himself and his Council. Chavez was shown to be hooked up to a machine in the White House's basement by Midas, imprisoned as her energy is used to power part of the North American Union's electrical grid. She was saved by Wasp who destroyed the machine while Captain America defeated Midas, carrying her from the burning White House as she tells him her name.The Ultimates Vol. 4 #2. Marvel Comics.

When the Ultimates encounter the time-traveling Guardians of the Galaxy from the 61st Century in a cornfield, it's member Captain Marvel identified Chavez as one of their displaced members even though she does not remember them. Cosmo Starstalker scanned her mind and found that any memories she had of them were "amputated." Captain Marvel had to share her memories with Chavez that involved them being lovers and getting separated in time when fleeing the Unmaker and having fought Kang the Conqueror's clone army. Though Chavez still has no knowledge of this, Captain Marvel gave her a temporal flare to use if she needs them as they leave to go locate the other Guardians of the Galaxy members who are displaced throughout time.The Ultimates Vol. 4 #8. Marvel Comics.

In other media

=Television=

America Chavez / Miss America appears in the Marvel Rising series of short films and television specials,{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Ethan |date=October 11, 2022 |title=The 18 Best Non-MCU Marvel Movies And TV Shows On Disney Plus |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-18-best-non-mcu-marvel-movies-and-tv-shows-on-disney-plus/2900-4355/#16 |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Bernaschina |first=Michael |date=2022-03-05 |title=America Chavez Co-Creator Explains Why the MCU's Newest Hero Is Legitimately Unique |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-co-creator-explains-mcu-hero-unique/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Justin |date=April 10, 2022 |title=America Chavez's Doctor Strange 2 Appearance Isn't Helping Her Comics Creators |url=https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2022/04/america-chavezs-doctor-strange-2-appearance-isnt-helping-her-comics-creators/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Gizmodo Australia |language=en-AU}}

}} voiced by Cierra Ramirez.{{multiref2

|1={{cite web |title=Voice Of America Chavez – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/America-Chavez/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}|2={{Cite web |last=Rothman |first=Michael |date=December 7, 2017 |title=Marvel to launch animated series focused on young, diverse heroes |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/marvel-launch-animated-series-focused-young-diverse-heroes/story?id=51653391 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=ABC News |language=en}}|3={{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-rising-heart-iron-wondercon/|title=Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron Premieres at WonderCon LIVE|last=Dahl|first=Angie|website=Comic Book Resources|date=March 31, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406215412/https://www.cbr.com/marvel-rising-heart-iron-wondercon/|archive-date=April 6, 2019}}

}}

=Film=

|1={{Cite web |last=Sava |first=Oliver |date=2018-02-22 |title=America Chavez gets a power boost in this America finale exclusive |url=https://www.avclub.com/america-chavez-gets-a-power-boost-in-this-america-final-1823243300 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}|2={{Cite news |last=Staff |first=Beat |date=2018-03-23 |title=Character Designs Revealed for "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors" Animated Feature |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/character-designs-revealed-for-marvel-rising-secret-warriors-animated-feature/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comics Beat |language=en-US}}

}} voiced by Cierra Ramirez.{{multiref2|{{cite web |title=Voice Of America Chavez (Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors) – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Marvel-Rising-Secret-Warriors/America-Chavez/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}|{{cite web |last1=Cheng |first1=Susan |last2=Flaherty |first2=Keely |date=December 7, 2017 |title=Marvel's Launching A New Franchise Of Wonderful, Diverse Superheroes |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/susancheng/marvel-rising |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110214521/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/susancheng/marvel-rising |archive-date=January 10, 2019 |access-date=July 10, 2019 |publisher=BuzzFeed}}|{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Taylor |date=December 7, 2017 |title=Marvel's First Latinx LGBT Superhero Is Coming to the Big Screen and We're HYPED |url=https://www.pride.com/geek/2017/12/07/queer-character-marvels-new-animated-franchise-has-us-shaking-excitement |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Pride.com |language=en}}

}} This version's home dimension was attacked by the Kree, which led to her mothers teleporting her to another dimension for her safety before they were killed by Hala the Accuser.{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Rosie |date=September 29, 2018 |title=MARVEL RISING: SECRET WARRIORS Has Arrived (REVIEW) |url=https://nerdist.com/article/marvel-rising-secret-warriors-review/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}} Chavez went on to work at an auto garage before reluctantly becoming involved in Squirrel Girl's efforts to rescue her friend Ms. Marvel from their version of Hala the Accuser and eventually found the Secret Warriors.

|1={{Cite web |last=Meyer |first=Joshua |date=2022-02-15 |title=Doctor Strange 2 Character America Chavez Was Originally Set To Appear In Spider-Man: No Way Home |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/768437/doctor-strange-2-character-america-chavez-was-originally-set-to-appear-in-spider-man-no-way-home/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=/Film |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Peralta |first=Diego |date=2023-02-28 |title=Xochitl Gomez on What She Would Like to See From America Chavez in The Future |url=https://collider.com/xochitl-gomez-america-chavez-mcu-future-comments/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Collider |language=en}}

}} This version is a supernatural being from the Utopian Parallel with the ability to travel the multiverse. After being attacked by the Scarlet Witch, who is corrupted by the Darkhold and seeks to acquire her powers, Chavez eventually ends up in the "prime" 616 universe and joins forces with Doctor Strange to help the Scarlet Witch break free from the Darkhold{{'}}s corruption. Afterwards, Chavez chooses to live in the universe and joins the Masters of the Mystic Arts.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Santi |first=Blaise |date=2023-02-18 |title=MCU Characters We Want To See Take On Kang In Phases 5 & 6 |url=https://www.looper.com/1203863/mcu-characters-we-want-to-see-take-on-kang-in-phases-5-6/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last1=Horcher |first1=Kim |last2=Collura |first2=Scott |last3=Scoville |first3=Max |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Post-Credits and Ending Explained |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-strange-multiverse-of-madness-post-credits-ending-explained |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=IGN |language=en}}

}} America Chavez originally intended to appear in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021),{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Li |first=Nicolaus |date=January 14, 2022 |title='Spider-Man: No Way Home' Concept Art Reveals Cut America Chavez Scene |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/spider-man-no-way-home-america-chavez-concept-art-deleted-scene-info |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Hypebeast}}|2={{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=January 8, 2022 |title=No Way Home Concept Art Shows Doctor Strange 2 Hero's Original MCU Intro |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-no-way-home-america-chavez-concept-art/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} depicted as a sorcerer's apprentice.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=April 8, 2022 |title=America Chavez Co-Creator Declines Marvel's "Insult of an Offer" for 'Doctor Strange 2' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/marvel-america-chavez-doctor-strange-2-1235126888/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=2022-04-12 |title=Details About America Chavez's Scrapped Spider-Man: No Way Home Role Surface |url=https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-no-way-home-america-chavez-role-details-marvel/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Plainse |first=Josh |date=April 9, 2022 |title=America Chavez's Role In Spider-Man: No Way Home Reportedly Revealed |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-no-way-home-america-chavez-role-details/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}

}} However, this idea was eventually scrapped, owing to the film releasing before Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (see below) as a result of delays.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Troughton |first=James |date=January 10, 2022 |title=Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Art Shows Cut America Chavez Appearance |url=https://www.thegamer.com/spider-man-no-way-home-concept-art-miss-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=TheGamer.com |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Leston |first=Ryan |date=January 10, 2022 |title=MCU Superhero Debuting in Doctor Strange 2 Could Have Appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/mcu-superhero-debuting-in-doctor-strange-2-could-have-appeared-in-spider-man-no-way-home |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=IGN |language=en}}

}}

=Video games=

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears via the "Marvel's Women of Power" DLC in Pinball FX 2.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Elliott |first=John |title=Marvel's Women of Power - Pinball FX 2 Table Review |url=https://xboxaddict.com/Article/284/Marvel%27s-Women-of-Power---Pinball-FX-2-Table-Review.html |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=XboxAddict.com |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=White |first=Christopher |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Marvel's Women of Power pinball review |url=https://www.neowin.net/reviews/marvels-women-of-power-pinball-review/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Neowin |language=en}}

}}

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel Puzzle Quest.{{multiref2

|1={{cite web |last=Chabala |first=Ben |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Piecing Together Marvel Puzzle Quest: America |url=https://news.marvel.com/games/82246/piecing-together-marvel-puzzle-quest-america/ |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=King |first=Jack |date=May 7, 2022 |title=Marvel Adds Gargantos to 'Doctor Strange' Puzzle Quest for 'Multiverse of Madness' |url=https://collider.com/doctor-stange-puzzle-quest-game-gargantos-multiverse-of-madness/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Collider |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Mocella |first=Patrick |date=2022-02-10 |title=Marvel Puzzle Quest: 10 Best 4-Star Characters In The Game |url=https://www.thegamer.com/marvel-puzzle-quest-best-4-star-characters/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=TheGamer.com |language=en}}

}}

|1={{Cite web |last=Northern |first=Travis |date=2021-08-03 |title=Marvel Contest of Champions Adds America Chavez |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-contest-of-champions-america-chavez/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |first= |date=August 4, 2021 |title=America Chavez, The Graceful Miss America, Makes Her 'Marvel Contest of Champions' Debut |url=https://www.techtimes.com/articles/263690/20210804/america-chavez-graceful-miss-makes-marvel-contest-champions-debut.htm |website=TechTimes.com}}|3={{Cite web |last=Botadkar |first=Tanish |title=Marvel Contest of Champions adds America Chavez to their lineup of heroes |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/marvel-contest-of-champions/marvel-contest-of-champions-adds-america-chavez-to-their-lineup-of-heroes/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Pocket Gamer |date=2 August 2021 |language=en}}

}}

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Dellosa |first=Catherine |date=Apr 30, 2022 |title=Marvel Future Fight adds new outfits for Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Wong and America Chavez |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/marvel-future-fight/doctor-strange-scarlet-witch-wong-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Pocket Gamer |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Mayra |date=2022-05-14 |title=10 Things You Didn't Know About America Chavez In The MCU |url=https://www.cbr.com/mcu-america-chavez-trivia-facts/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}

}}

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears as an unlockable playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |date=July 11, 2015 |title=LEGO Marvel's Avengers Reveals Stanbuster, Miss America, More New Characters |url=https://comicbook.com/news/lego-marvels-avengers-reveals-stanbuster-miss-america-more-new-c/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en }}|2={{Cite web |last=McNally |first=Victoria |date=October 9, 2015 |title=7 Secrets We Learned About The 'LEGO Marvel's Avengers' Game |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/do0mwt/marvel-lego-avengers-game |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=MTV.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403220027/https://www.mtv.com/news/do0mwt/marvel-lego-avengers-game |url-status=dead }}|3={{Cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=2015-07-11 |title=Lego Marvel's Avengers adds 100-plus characters, even more Stan Lee |url=https://www.polygon.com/2015/7/11/8935305/lego-marvel-avengers-characters-comic-con-sdcc-2015 |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Polygon |language=en-US }}

}}

|1={{Cite web |last=Snyder |first=Justin |date=February 3, 2017 |title=Avengers Academy: From Concept to Hero |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/avengers-academy-from-concept-to-hero |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Shiach |first=Kieran |date=December 6, 2016 |title=A-Force Arrives At 'Avengers Academy' For The Best Christmas Ever |url=https://comicsalliance.com/a-force-avengers-academy/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909204122/http://comicsalliance.com/a-force-avengers-academy/ |archive-date=September 9, 2018 |access-date=July 11, 2019 |website=ComicsAlliance}}

}} voiced by Sandra Espinoza.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |title=Voice Of America Chavez (Marvel Avengers Academy) – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Marvel-Avengers-Academy/America-Chavez/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}|{{cite web |date=March 3, 2016 |title=Resume – Sandra Espinoza |url=https://dustyoldroses.com/resume/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317023252/https://dustyoldroses.com/resume/ |archive-date=March 17, 2019 |access-date=December 16, 2017 |website=Dustyoldroses.com}}

}}

|1={{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Justin |date=April 9, 2022 |title=Doctor Strange 2: America Chavez Creator Slams Marvel Compensation |url=https://gizmodo.com/doctor-strange-2-america-chavez-marvel-residuals-1848773168 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Gizmodo |language=en-us}}|2={{Cite web |last=Pramath |date=December 4, 2017 |title=LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2: Collectibles, Pink Bricks, Cheat Codes, And More |url=https://gamingbolt.com/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2-collectibles-pink-bricks-cheat-codes-and-more |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=GamingBolt.com |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Honey-Swain |first=Cameron |date=November 25, 2017 |title=LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Review |url=https://checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2017/11/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2-review/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=CheckpointGaming.net |language=en-AU}}

}}

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears as a playable character in Marvel Strike Force.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Dilena |first=Daniel |date=2022-02-24 |title=11 Best War Defense Teams In Marvel Strike Force |url=https://gamerant.com/marvel-strike-force-best-war-defense-teams/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=2019-06-11 |title="Marvel Strike Force" Adds America Chavez As Part Of Pride Week |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/marvel-strike-force-adds-america-chavez-as-part-of-pride-week/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Tim |date=2019-06-10 |title=Marvel Strike Force Celebrates Pride Week with Arrival of America Chavez |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-strike-force-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

}}

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears as an assist character in Marvel Future Revolution.{{cite tweet|number=1529975732482387968|user=MarvelFutureRev|title=Agents! Are you ready for the next companion? America Chavez is joining the battle in the latest update for #MARVELFutureRevolution! Download now: https://mar.by/_mTUb|first=|last=Marvel Future Revolution|date=May 27, 2022}}
  • America Chavez / Miss America appears as a playable card in Marvel Snap.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Migalla |first=Sean |date=2022-11-15 |title=10 Best Finishing Cards In Marvel Snap |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-snap-best-end-cards/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite news |last=Hargreaves |first=Jim |date=2022-10-18 |title=Marvel Snap best cards for beginners and how to unlock new cards |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-snap-best-cards-for-beginners-how-unlock-new-9055 |access-date=2023-03-11}}|3={{Cite web |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=December 3, 2022 |title=The Best 'Marvel Snap' Discard Deck To Climb Through The Ladder |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/12/03/the-best-marvel-snap-discard-deck-to-climb-through-the-ladder/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}}

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= Merchandise =

  • In 2018, Hasbro released several America Chavez / Miss America dolls inspired by the Marvel Rising incarnation of the character.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Konrad |first=Jeremy |date=2018-10-15 |title=Let's Take a Look at Hasbro's Marvel Rising Line |url=https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/marvel-rising-hasbro-toys-target/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Dominguez |first=Noah |date=2018-09-13 |title=Hasbro Unleashes Marvel Rising Toy Line Featuring Ms. Marvel, Ghost-Spider & More |url=https://www.cbr.com/hasbro-marvel-rising-toy-line/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Reif |first=Alex |date=2018-10-29 |title=Toy Review – "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors" Dolls by Hasbro |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2018/10/29/toy-review-marvel-rising-secret-warriors-dolls-by-hasbro/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=LaughingPlace.com |language=en-US}}

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  • In 2022, Disney released an America Chavez / Miss America doll inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=April 27, 2022 |title=America Chavez Arrives at shopDisney with a Special Edition Doll |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/gear/america-chavez-shop-disney-special-edition-doll |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Marvel.com}}|2={{Cite web |last=Disney Newsdesk |first=Laughing Place |date=April 26, 2022 |title=The Multiverse Comes to shopDisney with New America Chavez Special Edition Doll |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/04/26/america-chavez-special-edition-doll-shopdisney/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=LaughingPlace.com |language=en-US}}

}} Hasbro released an America Chavez / Miss America action figure inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character, as part of the Marvel Legends action figure line.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Jared |date=2021-12-17 |title=Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Hasbro Toy Reveals First Look at America Chavez |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-hasbro-toy-reveals-first-look-at-america-chavez |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=IGN |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=December 17, 2021 |title=New Doctor Strange Hasbro Toys Reveal America Chavez |url=https://nerdist.com/article/doctor-strange-hasbro-toys-reveal-america-chavez/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Steiner |first=Chelsea |date=2021-12-19 |title=Hasbro Reveals 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Toys, So Let's Get to Speculating! |url=https://www.themarysue.com/hasbro-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-toys/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}

}} Lego released an America Chavez / Miss America Lego minifigure inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Tyler Roberts {{!}} |date=December 6, 2021 |title=First Look at Doctor Strange's America Chavez with New MCU LEGO Set |url=https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/first-look-at-doctor-stranges-america-chavez-with-new-mcu-lego-set/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness LEGO Set Reveals America Chavez Battling Surprising Villain |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-lego-set-america-chavez-gargantos/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=2021-12-02 |title=Leaked Doctor Strange 2 LEGO Set Appears to Confirm a Different Marvel Villain |url=https://www.cbr.com/lego-doctor-strange-2-different-villain-gargantos/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|4={{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Molly |date=2021-12-02 |title=New Doctor Strange 2 toy seems to reveal a big villain battle |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/new-doctor-strange-2-toy-seems-to-reveal-a-big-villain-battle/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}

}} Funko released an America Chavez / Miss America Funko Pop figure inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Tyler |date=Jun 24, 2022 |title=Full Funko 2022 SDCC Reveals List and Shared Retailer Locations |url=https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/full-funko-2022-sdcc-reveals-list-and-shared-retailer-locations/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=June 16, 2022 |title=Comic-Con 2022: Exclusive Marvel Funko Pop! Figures Include Spider-Man 2099 and Loki Villains |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/funko-pop-marvel-figures-sdcc-2022-exclusives |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=IGN |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Fallon |first=Sean |date=July 22, 2022 |title=Here's Where to Get San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Funko Pop Figures and Exclusives |url=https://comicbook.com/gear/news/heres-where-to-get-san-diego-comic-con-2022-funko-pop-figures-and-exclusives/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

}}

  • In 2023, Disney released an America Chavez / Miss America pair of ear headbands inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character.{{multiref2

|1={{Cite web |last=Tricarico |first=Angela |date=June 15, 2023 |title=Shop Disney has Pride Collections from Marvel, More for Pride Month |url=https://decider.com/2023/06/15/shop-disney-has-pride-collections-from-marvel-more-for-pride-month/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Decider |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Blake |date=May 15, 2023 |title=Disney Pride Collection features Mickey, Star Wars, and Marvel |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/disney-pride-collection-features-mickey-star-wars-marvel/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Attractions Magazine |language=en-US}}

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=Miscellaneous=

  • America Chavez / Miss America appears in the board game Marvel United, published by CMON Limited.{{multiref2|{{cite web |date=March 1, 2020 |title=A New Star Is Kicking Her Way Into Our Reality! |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/marvel-united/posts/2771269 |website=Kickstarter.com}}|{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |date=March 4, 2020 |title=Marvel United Reveals Squirrel Girl, Spider-Woman, Doctor Strange, and More |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-united-squirrel-girl-spider-woman-doctor-strange-more/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Paul |date=March 2, 2020 |title='Marvel United'- We're in the Endgame Now |url=https://geekdad.com/2020/03/marvel-united-were-in-the-endgame-now/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=GeekDad |language=en-US}}

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  • America Chavez / Miss America appears in the web series Marvel Rising: Ultimate Comics,{{Cite web |last=Dinh |first=Christine |date=March 27, 2019 |title=Marvel HQ Releases Marvel Rising Ultimate Comics |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-hq-releases-marvel-rising-ultimate-comics |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Marvel.com}} voiced by Cierra Ramirez.{{cite web |title=Voice Of America Chavez (Marvel Rising: Ultimate Comics) – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/shorts/Marvel-Rising-Ultimate-Comic/America-Chavez/ |access-date=March 7, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}
  • The MCU incarnation of America Chavez appears as a meet and greet character at Disney California Adventure.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=May 6, 2022 |title=The Scarlet Witch and America Chavez Arrive at Avengers Campus |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/scarlet-witch-america-chavez-avengers-campus |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Marvel.com}}|{{Cite web |last=Dominguez |first=Noah |date=2022-05-07 |title=Doctor Strange 2's America Chavez Arrives at Avengers Campus |url=https://www.cbr.com/america-chavez-avengers-campus-disneyland-doctor-strange-2-marvel/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=duBois |first=Megan |date=July 28, 2022 |title=Xochitl Gomez On Filming 'Dr. Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness,'Disneyland, And More |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/megandubois/2022/07/28/xochitl-gomez-on-filming-dr-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madnessdisneyland-and-more/ |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Laughing Place Disney Newsdesk |date=2022-05-06 |title=Photos/Videos: America Chavez Makes Her Avengers Campus Debut at Disney California Adventure |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/05/06/photos-videos-america-chavez-in-avengers-campus/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=LaughingPlace.com |language=en-US}}

}}

|1={{Cite web |last=Fisher |first=Kieran |date=2024-11-21 |title=Disney Reveals Marvel's Live-Action Young Avengers Team In An Unexpected Place |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1719562/disney-marvel-live-action-young-avengers-team-cruise-ships/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=SlashFilm |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Fay |date=2024-11-21 |title=Marvel Might Have Dropped its Biggest Hint yet that the Young Avengers are Joining the MCU in a Very Unexpected Way |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-movies/marvel-might-have-dropped-its-biggest-hint-yet-that-the-young-avengers-are-joining-the-mcu-in-a-very-unexpected-way/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}|3={{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=2024-11-21 |title=The MCU Young Avengers Assembled, But Is It Marvel Canon? |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-young-avengers-mcu-disney-treasure-cruise-ship/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US}}

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Collected editions

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! Title

! Material collected

! Published date

! ISBN

{{no wrap|America Vol. 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez}}

| America #1–6

| October 18, 2017

| {{ISBNT|978-1302908812}}

America Vol. 2: Fast and Fuertona

| America #7–12

| April 11, 2018

| {{ISBNT|978-1302908829}}

America Chavez: Made in the USA (miniseries)

| Collect issues #1–5

| {{no wrap|November 3, 2021}}

| {{ISBNT|978-1302924454}}

See also

References

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