We are very grateful to all journalists, bloggers, supporters, and fans who have taken the time to talk with us and discuss or highlight our work over the years. Here are some clips of media interviews and news about DUKEScomics.
We at DUKEScomics are proud to celebrate Dr. E C Dukes (Elvira Carrizal-Dukes, PhD, MFA) and her recognition at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards (ILBA), held on October 25, 2025.
Dr. Dukes’ eBook Cholx Counterstory received the Silver Medal in the Best eBook Category. The ILBA judges shared that “the story and historical narrative are both engaging and well-written.”
This work honors the voices and experiences of the people and places that inspired it. We extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this project: the storytellers, artists, editors, and collaborators who helped bring these counterstories to life — including Intermezzo, Drs. Jeff Rice and Sergio Figueiredo, artist Paola Rascón, Augment El Paso, La Vicko, Ronnie Dukes, Zeye, and the many interviewees and community members who shared their stories, art, and history.
We are also deeply proud of Marcos Molina, a 15-year-old student artist we mentored through DUKEScomics. Marcos earned an Honorable Mention in the category “The Charlie Ericksen Best Book Written by a Youth” for his comic The Dino Dudes: A Prehistoric Adventure. His creativity and dedication embody the spirit of the next generation of storytellers we strive to support.
In addition, Dr. Dukes contributed to the anthology Somos Xicanas, edited by Luz Schweig and published by Riot of Roses Publishing House, which received a Silver Medal for The Dolores Huerta Best Cultural & Community Themed Book and a Bronze Medal for Best Women’s Issues Book. We celebrate all the authors in this inspiring collection and the community it represents.
We at DUKEScomics congratulate all the writers and artists recognized by ILBA — medalists, honorable mentions, and finalists alike. Every story shared contributes to our collective narrative and affirms that our voices matter.
We are grateful to everyone who continues to uplift and collaborate with us, and we look forward to continuing to tell our stories through art, comics, and community.
Inaugural Sun City Children and Teens Comic Arts Festival presented by the DUKEScomics Mentor Program
This milestone event celebrated the launch of the DUKEScomics Mentor Program, created to empower and support young comic creators. We were proud to debut the first comic book by 14-year-old mentee, Marcos, marking a huge step forward in his creative journey. This video features highlights from the day—including photos and clips of all the talented student participants who showcased their work and engaged with the community. For more information about this event, please visit the website at www dot sun city ct caf dot com www.suncityctcaf.com.
DUKEScomics invited to speak and facilitate a comics workshop with Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Thank you to Jack and Jill of America, Inc., El Paso-Southern New Mexico Chapter, for inviting DUKEScomics to speak with your students about being a C.E.O. and business practices, as well as sharing our personal journey. We had a great time. See you all again soon. Thank you for the awards!
Announcing: DUKEScomics MENTOR PROGRAM
The DUKEScomics Mentor Program is thrilled to announce our first mentee comic book launch. Meet 14-year-old Marcos, a high school student from El Paso. Dr. E.C. and Ronnie Dukes worked with Marcos for 9 months, and now his comic book is ready for its world premiere. We will be hosting a special event to unveil Marcos’s comic on May 3rd, 2025. More details to come. Congratulations to Marcos and his family for such an exciting accomplishment! For more information about the DUKEScomics Mentor Program, please message us through our website DUKEScomics.com.
Introducing DUKEScomics TEACHING ARTISTS at EPMA Museum School
Watch this video to learn more about the El Paso Museum of Art Museum School Comics Camp with Teaching Artists Dukes Comics!
DUKEScomics awarded 2024 International Latino Book Award Silver Medal Award Winning Author
Soldier Con Night 1 with Dukes Comics
DUKEScomics receives the 2024 Outstanding Emerging BIPOC Creator Award presented by Latinx Pop Lab, Ad Astra Media, and UT English for Comics, Animation, Education, and Outreach
Dr. E.C.-Dukes published in Label Me Latina/o 2024 Special Issue Volume 14: Latinx Graphic Novels.
Dr. E.C.-Dukes’s piece is called “Creating and Teaching Latino/a Comics: a Case Exploration of Daizee & the Dukes of Chuco: Chuco-Juárez World Rally” featuring artwork by Ronnie Dukes with Editors Frederick Luis Aldama, Guest Editor, and Lorna L. Pérez, Special Issues Editor, and Michele Shaul and Melissa Birkhofer, editors of Label me Latina.
This is the link to the article online:
https://labelmelatin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Elvira-Carrizal-Dukes-Creating-and-Teaching-Latinoa-Comics.pdf.
You can also click on the image below for access to the online article.
DUKEScomics presented
with Vanguard Arts and Entertainment Business of the Year Award
by Black El Paso Voice
E.C. Dukes ~ A Graphic Novel Combines Sci-Fi, Cars, and Social Justice
Drawing the Future: An Interview with the Creators of DUKEScomics for GLASSTIRE {Texas Visual Art} by Jessica Fuentes
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El Paso-inspired comic book company highlights borderland, BIPOC characters
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American Library Association Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table interview by Matthew Nole with DUKEScomics 2023
ShoutOut L.A. Interview
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Latinx Comic Arts Festival
Creators Discussion
COMICS PLUS! by Akasan
Interview (Tokyo)
El Paso Black Expo
Interview
Pam Perry P.R.
Interview
Black Superheroes Matter
Interview
Ronnie Dukes first sketchcover done for an El Paso Comic Con fan 2017
This is a photo of the first sketchcover illustrated by Ronnie Dukes at the El Paso Comic Con in 2017. It’s an image of Deadpool as an El Paso Ghostbuster with the El Paso Ghostbuster behind him. He’s being haunted by Slimer who is the ghost of President Tr*mp.
An Interview with Ronnie Dukes
Click on the image to read this interview from May 3, 2012.
Comic Con 2012 Chicago: Where popular culture, art and costumery meet commerce
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RONNIE DUKES, artist
Columbia University, Manhattan, New York 2004 Black Routes – Solo Exhibition
Video shot and edited by Elvira Carrizal-Dukes