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- ↑ Carrasco, Luis (August 25, 2023). "In 'Blue Beetle', a superhero movie expands Mexican American representation in Hollywood — finally". Inquirer.com .
- ↑ Jusino, Teresa (August 21, 2023). "Let's Talk About the Heroic Latinas (and one Karen) of 'Blue Beetle'". Themarysue.com .
- ↑ Sewing, Joy (August 24, 2023). "Sewing: 'Blue Beetle' celebrates Mexican American culture". HoustonChronicle.com .
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