Filipino Canadian behind DC comics #jtorres #filipinopride #filipinocanadian

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Did you know a Filipino-Canadian helped shape some of your favorite DC Comics stories? Meet J. Torres—the writer behind Teen Titans Go!, The Batman Strikes! and Degrassi: Extra Credit graphic novels. Born in Manila and raised in Montreal, J. Torres has made a lasting mark in the world of youth-oriented comics, writing for DC, Nickelodeon, and even Avatar: The Last Airbender stories. His work has earned him awards and nominations, including the Joe Shuster, Harvey, and Eisner Awards. With heart, humor, and creativity, Torres proves that Filipino talent has a place in the global spotlight—one comic at a time. #JTorres #DCComics #FilipinoPride #TeenTitansGo #Degrassi #GraphicNovels #FilipinoCanadian #PinoyAchiever #ComicsWriter #RepresentationMatters #BatmanComics #FilipinoExcellence #ComicBookCreator