[51] Later, in Young Avengers #15, she reveals offhandedly to the team that she is not interested in men,[52] and writes off her one-time kiss with the male teen superhero Ultimate Nullifier as experimentation.

[59] The doctors took their daughters to a private island called the Utopian Parallel to attempt to cure the disease Edges Syndrome, but later discovered their benefactor had evil plans for all the girls brought there.

[86] Dana Forsythe of Paste described Chavez as a "popular hero," noting that despite being a relatively new character introduced in 2011, she has quickly gained significant admiration within the Marvel Comics universe.

"[92] Abraham Riesman of Vulture highlighted the long-overdue demand for a series starring Chavez, praising her as a unique, queer Latina superhero with dimension-punching abilities, who has garnered a devoted following since her introduction in 2011 and subsequent roles in the Young Avengers.

"[93] Graeme Virtue of The Guardian praised Chavez as a "welcome departure from outdated superhero archetypes," noting that Marvel has now fully recognized her potential as a standout, standalone hero.

[94] Kyle Pinion of Comics Beat described America Chavez as "very popular," highlighting that she "garnered a huge fanbase" following her appearance in the Young Avengers series by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Matt Wilson.

"[98] Reid Carter of Popverse noted that Chavez is a favorite among cosplayers and fan artists, thanks to her stylish patriotic jackets and her status as one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe.

Goodall noted that although Chavez's first solo comic book was released in March 2017 and it might take some time before the character appears on the big screen, they remain excited about the possibility.

"[113] Kwame Opam of The Verge highlighted Chavez as a significant figure among the limited number of queer superheroes of color in comics, emphasizing her iconic status and the strong desire among fans for better representation in the medium.

Gomez praised Chavez for her unique combination of strength and vulnerability, noting her struggle with severe childhood trauma as a potential source of numerous engaging stories for Marvel to explore.

Dennis highlighted that America’s journey is far from over, noting her role as a formidable ally and her ability to fit into diverse storylines due to her control over time and space.

[117] Jason Wiese of CinemaBlend called a "teenage Latina and LGBTQ+ icon," asserting that she has quickly become a significant figure in Marvel Comics due to her cultural representation.

[120] Brian Truitt of USA Today argued that Chavez is a character who deserves her own film, noting that as a Latin-American teen lesbian superheroine, she represents a groundbreaking choice.

Krajnyak expressed hope that Chavez would play a major role in the MCU's future, especially with the rumored inclusion of Young Avengers characters like Wiccan and Kate Bishop.

Krajnyak suggested that if Chavez appears in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, she could become a pivotal figure, potentially making a strong impact on screen if she mirrors her dynamic on-page presence.

[124] Sam Damshenas of Gay Times included Chavez in their list of "13 Queer Superheroes We Need To See In The Marvel Cinematic Universe," asserting that her presence would be a great addition, especially given her fit for the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War.

[125] Mey Rude of Autostraddle ranked Chavez 1st in their list of "7 LGBT Women Who Need to Appear in the MCU Immediately," praising her as a fan-favorite character with an engaging story and impressive fashion.

[126] Rude also ranked Chavez 8th in their list of "11 Female Superheroes I Wish Marvel Would Make Movies About," highlighting her as a standout character in the recent Young Avengers series, noting her combination of toughness and charm.

[132] Cameron Glover of The Mary Sue called America Chavez a "fan favorite,"[133] while Michele Kirichanskaya ranked her 6th in their list of "8 Young, New Heroes the Marvel Cinematic Universe Should Focus on Next."

Kirichanskaya highlighted Chavez as a symbol of crucial representation in comics, noting the significant support for her character and praising Gabby Rivera as the acclaimed author who created her solo series.

In 2016, she was compared to the protagonist of a one-shot in development by writer Joe Casey (who created Chavez) and artist Dustin Nguyen for Image Comics, inspiring discussions among journalists about her influence on the new character.

[136] This connection was further emphasized in subsequent years, particularly with the release of All-America Comix #1 (July 2020), where additional journalists asserted that Chavez inspired Casey and Nguyen for the creation of Image Comics' new character.

She notably garnered media attention in March 2018 when American actress Gina Rodriguez expressed her enthusiasm to audition for the role of Chavez, declaring herself a fan of the character.

In 2022, the comic book America Chavez: Made in the USA #1 (March 3, 2021) appeared as an easter egg in a display case in the final episode of the miniseries She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

They praised the creative team, including critically acclaimed YA novelist Gabby Rivera and artist Joe Quinones, for delivering a vibrant and action-packed debut.

They praised the issue for its strong script from an emerging talent, coupled with impressive line art, colors, and the consistent quality of letterer Travis Lanham.

Stone also highlighted the successful collaboration between writer Vasquez and artist Gomez, which brings the themes of power and responsibility to a personal level, suggesting that the miniseries is set to deepen as it progresses.

Reed praised the creative team—Vasquez, Gómez, Aburtov, and Lanham—for delivering an intimate portrayal of America's first night with her found family and setting up what promises to be an emotionally charged limited series.

Chavez was shown to be hooked up to a machine in the White House's basement by Midas, imprisoned as her energy is used to power part of the North American Union's electrical grid.

Captain Marvel had to share her memories with Chavez that involved them being lovers and getting separated in time when fleeing the Unmaker and having fought Kang the Conqueror's clone army.