Celebrating Culture, Heritage, and Storytelling: Unstoppable Origins #1

About this event

Discover how mythology, heritage, and imagination come together to create new stories and characters! Join Dr. Shamika Mitchell for an engaging book talk featuring Unstoppable Origins #1, authored by JayDee Rosario and illustrated by Craig Shepard and Rushsaun Wilkerson. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, this event offers an opportunity to explore how cultural heritage, mythology, and storytelling can inspire contemporary comic book characters and narratives. The comic features the origin stories of two popular characters in the Unstoppable Comics Universe. The first story introduces Starstriker, whose powers draw inspiration from Taíno Indigenous mythology, connecting the character to the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean. The second follows Interceptor, whose distinctive silver shield is connected to the legendary Isle of Avalon. Author JayDee Rosario will participate remotely, sharing insights into the inspiration and creative vision behind the comic. Come discover how mythology, heritage, and imagination come together to create new stories and characters. A limited number of copies of Unstoppable Origins #1 will be available in room 1226 from Yaritza Santana Location: Academic 2, Room 2325

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