Starke Frauenfiguren in aktuellen lateinamerikanischen Graphic Novels

The traditionally male-dominated cast of comic narratives seems outdated, as shown by graphic novels like "Naphthalene" by the Argentinean Sole Otero and "Listen, Beautiful Márcia," penned by the Brazilian Marcello Quintanilha  (nominated for the Max and Moritz Award 2024). But what do Otero's grumpy Grandma Wilma and Quintanilha's titular heroine, challenged by her rebellious daughter, have in common? Who actually defines "strong women," and what presence do they have in comics in Latin America? A discussion about mothballs, syringes, and everything in between.