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Victor and Valentino Review

In U.S. popular culture, Greek and Roman myths have become prominent, whether spun into animations about Cleopatra or popular webcomics about the gods on Mount Olympus. However, there’s one show that tries to shift the focus toward Mesoamerican mythologies and stories, bringing it into the American mainstream: Victor and Valentino.

Reprinted from Pop Culture Maniacs, my History Hermann WordPress blog on Jan 3., and Wayback Machine. This was the first article I wrote for Pop Culture Maniacs. This post was originally published on November 26, 2020.

This animated series is the brainchild of Diego Molano, a former artist on The Powerpuff Girls, background designer on Ian Jones-Quartey’s OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, and former background layout artist on other animated series. As an avid fan of Steven Universe and OK K.O.!, this show was an easy draw, with the 30-second opening proving an exciting way to begin each episode.

Victor and Valentino follows the wild adventures of two young half-brothers, Victor (voiced by Molano) and Valentino (voiced by Sean-Ryan Petersen), in the town of Monte Macabre, encountering bizarre phenomena along the way. They are occasionally helped by their grandmother, Chata (voiced by Laura Patalano), who has supernatural powers, and others within the town. This focus stays the same through the show’s two seasons, which aired on Cartoon Network this year and last year. Valentino, Victor, and Chata are part of the almost exclusively Latinx cast in this series.

Like OK K.O.! and Steven Universe, Victor and Valentino is made for children under age 13, with Molano calling it “digestible content for kids,” although it can be enjoyed by those of all ages. It is also socially relevant, celebrates individuality, and is a comedy-adventure, mixing motifs from Mexico and Japan, including indigenous culture in Latin America. Even in its tensest moments, whether in arguments between Victor and Valentino, or when one of them is endangered by a supernatural being, the humor and storyline are family-friendly.

Although Victor and Valentino is unique, it shares characteristics with other animations. Similar to how Jones-Quartey voices a protagonist, Radicles, in OK K.O.!, Molano voices Victor in this show. While some may see Victor as a self-insert of Molano, he serves as a distinctive character in his own right. As for Valentino, he is a bit like Steven Universe, who is also overweight, serving as a contrast to stereotypes of obesity which are widespread in popular media. Also, Valentino is calm, thoughtful, considerate, and a bit nerdy, the opposite of Victor, a rambunctious kid who hates rules.

Each of the show’s 117 episodes, most in Season 2, are geared toward children and families, especially those in the Latinx community. Ultimately, Victor and Valentino changes Mesoamerican myths from something for adults into a show which kids, and their parents, can appreciate equally, each in their own way.

One character has a surprising intensity beyond Victor, Valentino, and Chata. She is Xochi, a rebellious young woman, who is voiced by Cristina Vee. She is a physically fit teenager and the daughter of a local shop owner, often having run-ins with Victor and Valentino, while going to concerts and taking salsa dance classes. In two episodes, “Band for Life” and “Escaramuza,” she shows a clear interest in another girl, Amabel. Even though it has not been officially confirmed that she is a lesbian, it is heavily implied by her never showing romantic feelings for male characters and often blushing when she is around Amabel.

With Xochi as a character and the Latinx-majority cast, Victor and Valentino is part of a broader push by animations, especially those for all ages, to have LGBTQ characters, diverse storylines, and casts. The show shares both with Steven Universe, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. Victor and Valentino is not alone in focusing on Mesoamerica. For instance, the mature adult animation and Crunchyroll original, titled Onyx Equinox, created by Sofia Alexander, a Latina showrunner, is set in Aztec Mexico.

If the show is renewed for a third season, that hopefully means that Xochi’s story will be explored more. Although she has appeared in nine episodes, her character is seriously underutilized. This problem is not unique to Victor and Valentino but has been a problem in other Cartoon Network (CN) animations, like Steven Universe. The latter show is told from Steven’s perspective, resulting in supporting characters, such as Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, and Bismuth, being sidelined in pursuit of a broader story.

Victor and Valentino may end up encouraging CN to continue offering shows with significant diversity, whether broadcast on daytime programming or adding them to HBO Max. It is a fun and exciting show which can be liked by everyone, with each episode only 11 minutes long. Not every episode is as gripping as the last, but the show is a nice break from the monotony of daily life, and definitely worth watching every episode either over a series of weeks or binge it in a shorter period.

Victor and Valentino is available on Cartoon Network, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, and the CN app.

© 2020-2023 Burkely Hermann. All rights reserved.

[manu-graphic-novel]

Episode 2.1: Back to the Barrio

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Abuelita’ s last words are haunting Manu’s nights, so she’s off to East Harlem to do as she was told—even if she’s got a hunch she might regret it. Of course, when you’re about to step into the unknown, it helps to have reinforcements. Cousins are good like that. Lol

About Manu: At 22, Manuela is just beginning to feel like something in her life is missing when she discovers the reason why: she is a spiritual lightning rod—the last in a line of rare super-mediums. When a sinister threat comes to the New York City barrio where she was raised, she learns she must reclaim her gifts, or lose everything she holds dear.

Thanks again to editor extraordinaire, Anna Racine, for her keen eye and to Mr. VKelleyArt for pinch-hitting as visual continuity editor! Join Manu’s Patreon for monthly inks, early access, and other behind-the-scenes goodies!

If you liked this episode, please help spread the word with a reblog 💜

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I wanted to share some panels from my slice of life, science-fantasy latine webcomic Welcome to the New World which you can now read on both Webtoons and Tapas

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So... it’s time for CassCainktober 2022. This year idea: make a comic.

It was A LOT of work, but this is the first serious and long comic I’ve made since I was in highshool -over 15 years ago-, and I’m super proud with the result.

Anyway, this is part 1, you can read part 2 here. And also, as a heads up, had to end up everything in a cliffhanger because I was running out of time, but I’m gonna draw the conclusion (which should be shorter).

[caelstyx]

The Princess & The Historian

Some old character design stuff from an abandoned science-fantasy webcomic I worked on in 2021

The Princess comes from a Central American inspired world and the Historian is Chinese.

I bit off more than I could chew in terms of world-building, but I want to get back to this world one day and push more specific design and pattern work.

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Big news on the horizon.

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Character art for my webcomic Canvas Chronicles!

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Hey peeps! it’s been SO LONG since I’ve made a post! 

This is the latest version of Marisol! Yep, yet another version lol. I’ve been reworking and experimenting with her design for years and I think I finally designed the final version. 

I gave her a more cel shading style with her colors/shadows/highlights since Somni, once all vis dev is designed for it, will be a webcomic. The simpler the coloring style is for me to do, the easier it would be for me to create all the pages for the webcomic.

I plan on making a video talking about the evolution of Marisol’s design and how it relates to designing characters. When I finally complete that video, I’ll post it on here.

What do you think of her latest style? Is there a previous version you prefer?

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Spellward Bound is a comic that needs more love! The characters are precious, world building is exquisite, artwork is consistent and quality, and the story has me hooked.

Summary: Matteo’s greatest dream is to become an astronaut, but his chances of actually becoming one are astronomically low. Suddenly, Matteo finds himself teleporting to a strange fantasy realm of elves and magical creatures. The catch? He is now slowly becoming a magical creature himself. Once that happens, he’ll be trapped in the realms of fantasy for good! Now trapped spontaneously teleporting between Earth and The Realms, Matteo sets off on a journey to find a cure for his magical ailment.

Creator: DuneDeca

Genre: FANTASY

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Hello friendos and welcome to my blog! I’m Al (non binary, Chicane, they/them/él) and I make a comic called Husk: Even Death Fears the End. If you like supernatural shenanigans, Mexica mythology and asexual Latine leads, you’re gonna have fun here!

At this time, Husk is available in early access on my Kofi. If you’d like to read it you can do so by tipping a coffee there.

You’ll also get access to exclusive sketches and artwork and get to see pieces there before they are posted anywhere else! As a thank you for your support, you’ll also get Husk wallpapers for your devices! 📱 💻

I also have a short comic called Suss|Out that’s FREE to read on my Kofi!

If you like what you see and want to support a queer Latine creator, please follow, like and reblog 💜 it helps out a ton and I appreciate it!

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New issue starts now! Read more at ranamancomic.blogspot.com. Art by @kellenryan1990 #latino #manga #sketch #superhero #webcomic #comic #comics #ongoingproject #originalcharacter #comicart #frog #blackandwhite #instaart #webtoon #latinx (at 6th Avenue, Tacoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV2DjUHrQzJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Trigger Warning: Character Death

Episode 12: La Mariposita

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It’s the last episode of Part I, and Manu’s dreams are becoming unsettlingly... accurate. 🥺 Here is the translation of the lullaby Manu and Abuelita sing together:

A little butterfly came down from the sky / With its wings spread out and a flower in its beak. / Who are the flowers for if they’re not for me? / Oh dearest Mama, I’m dying for you. / When Daddy comes, I will say to him / That this little butterfly won’t let me sleep. Sleep!

About MANU: At 22, Manuela is just beginning to feel like something in her life is missing when she discovers the reason why: she is a spiritual lightning rod—the last in a line of rare super-mediums. When a sinister threat comes to the New York City barrio where she was raised, she learns she must reclaim her gifts… or lose everything she holds dear.

Join Manu’s Patreon for monthly inks, early access, and behind the scenes goodies!

If you liked this episode, please help spread the word with a reblog! 💜

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My new webcomic now available on webtoons and tapas