Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Cabrera, Jose (Cartoonist), Hernandez, Gilbert , Hernandez, Javier, 1966-, Hernandez, Jaime (Complete Love and rockets), Navarro, Rafael , 1967-, Ortega, Dave, Saldana, Carlos, and Rodriguez, Manuel, 1940-2012
- Abstract:
- This collection includes comic books, zines, books, over sized posters, and other publications related to Latino/Latina writers and artists, material related to Latino/Latina culture and history, and publications by other writers and artists. Subjects include latino/latina writers and artists, Latino/Latina culture and history, and Latino/Latina comic books.
- Extent:
- 3.38 Linear Feet and 3 boxes 3 boxes; plus an oversized folder.
- Language:
- English and Collection material is in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[title of item] Latino Comic and Publication Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Latino Comic and Publication Collection (1952-2016) consists of 3.38 linear feet of comic books, oversized posters, zines, and books related to Latino/Latina writers and artists as well as Latino/Latina history and culture. It includes comic books from recognized artists and writers including Javier Hernandez, Rafael Navarro, Liz Mayorga, Carlos Saldana and others. The collection also includes other artists and subject matters.
- Biographical / historical:
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Many comic books published before the 1980's did not contain Latino/Latina themes or characters. One of the first comic books to include such material was Love and Rockets, a self-published comic book by the three Hernandez brothers- Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario. The comic book was first published in 1982 and later published by the comic book publisher, Fantagraphics. Today, there is an annual comic book expo, the Latino Comic Expo, to showcase the works of Latino/Latina artists as well as other comic book artists.
This collection features comic book artists such as Javier Hernandez, Rafael Navarro, Liz Mayorga, Dave Ortega, and others.
Javier Hernandez is best known for his comic El Muerto: The Aztec Zombie, and Maniac Priest. Hernandez is one of the co-creators of the Latino Comic Expo.
Rafael Navarro is an artist who works with many different forms of media, including comic books. His work has included comics for Marvel and DC as well as creating his comic, Sonambulo.
Liz Mayorga is an artist from Southeast Los Angeles who creates comics and zines. She was also the Director of the San Francisco Zine Fest from 2012-2015.
Dave Ortega is a cartoonist from Massachusetts. His work includes Hacienda, Insurrectos, and De Las Casas He has also served as a Latino Comics Expo Panelist in 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Jennifer Hill, 2018.
- Arrangement:
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This collection is arranged in four series.
Series List:- Series 1: Comic Books
- Series 2: Zines, Sketchbooks, and Larger Comic Books
- Series 3: Books, Graphic Novels, and Newspaper Publications
- Series 4: Oversized Posters
Material is arranged in alphabetical order by title.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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There are no access restrictions on this collection.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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[title of item] Latino Comic and Publication Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Location of this collection:
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University Library, 5th Flr (5039)1000 E. Victoria StreetCarson, CA 90747, US
- Contact:
- (310) 243-3895