America Chavez is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Xochitl Gomez played the part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”.
She is described as the most remarkable and powerful female hero. America was born in stars – or so everyone believes. She was formerly known as “Miss America”. Chavez is the second character to use “Miss America” after Madeline Joyce. But the ‘Miss’ part was dropped and she became known by her full birth name, America Chavez.
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The Origin
America’s backstory is a little complicated, just like other Marvel heroes. In the second volume of “Marvel’s Young Avengers,” America was said to be born outside the traditional multiverse called the Utopian Parallel. It is said to be created by the Demiurge – a life force on Earth’s biosphere.
Her mothers, who were a loving lesbian couple, were said to be rulers of this Earth-like world in the Utopian Parallel. America’s mothers died preventing black holes from pulling the Utopian Parallel into another conventional universe. She managed to escape at the age of six and was adopted by the Santanas of Washington Heights, New York on Earth 616.
All of that was debunked when the first headlining solo series “America Chavez: Made in the USA” was out. Her mothers are both Earth scientists and trying to look for a cure for a degenerative disease called Edge’s Syndrome. This rare condition, which only affects those with xx chromosomes, was affecting their daughter, America. She learned all of this from her unknown sister, Catalina. It ended up that what we think is the Utopian Parallel is a private island facility owned by a billionaire, Mr. Gales.
America has always been a fan favorite among the Marvel characters, even in the comics. Thus, it is only expected that she will attract the public’s interest. This is evident when fans even started questioning her sexuality. Is America Chavez gay? They want to know. And this is what we’re going to tackle in this article.
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America’s Sexual Preference
America Chavez is described to be the first Latin- American LGBTQ+ Superhero. She’s known for her super strength. She is said to be beauty and grace but can definitely kick you in the face. She is definitely gay. But there was one time she tried boys, but it didn’t take long. She tried kissing The Ultimate Nullifer once but then claimed that she was just experimenting.
One of Chavez’s iconic queer scenes was when Kate Bishop, the first female to take the Hawkeye name, asked if she was the only straight member of the young avengers. America then dropped the line:
Princess, I’ve seen the way you look at me. You’re not that straight.”
Ever since they met, they never stopped flirting with each other. They earned the name “Amerikate”.
America also dated Ramone Watts, also known as Alloy. In “America Chavez: Made in the USA”, America wakes up being taken care of by her girlfriend, Ramone. Superheroes get hurt too, and the best way for them to heal is to be taken care of by their loved ones.
Right from the beginning, America’s gender preference was never a secret. Her story is inspired by the normalization of the LGBTQIA+ community, from having lesbian mothers to her own sexual preference. Her being gay and a woman of color, contributes a lot to her growing popularity.
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Powerful Young Superhero
America is said to be one of the most powerful young heroes. She possesses superhuman strength, speed, durability, and has the power of flight. Her primary power allows her to travel across Marvel’s multiverse. She can also bring others as well, hopping from one reality to the next. She even has the power to move in time.
Her superhuman physical abilities allow her to be bullet-proof and flame-retardant. She nearly exceeds the speed of light with her human speed. America can fly and has the ability to burst enemies into tiny fragments with her punch. She does not age at a normal rate due to her increased life span – of all her superpowers, this one is definitely our favorite. Who doesn’t want to be young a little longer?
Is America Chavez Gay?
If we are to base it on her interactions with another female character, Kate Bishop, which were considered as flirting by a lot of viewers, as well as her relationship with Ramone Watts, then yes. America Chavez is gay. Although she kissed The Ultimate Nullifer once, it was, for her, just a little experimentation.