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Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection
MSS.2015.06.05
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Title: Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2015.06.05
Physical Description:
2 boxes
(1.7 linear feet)
Physical Description:
1 flat file drawers
Date (inclusive): 1990-2016
Abstract: The Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection consists of comic books, zines, and posters that were written, illustrated, and
in some instances, published by Chicano and Latino artists. With the exception of Michael Aushenker, prominent author of the
series ‘The Nine Lives of El Gato’, the Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection is primarily comprised of comic books by Latino
artists. Comic book collaborations between well-known Latino artists such as Rafael Navarro and non-Hispanic authors such
as Mike Wellman are included in the collection. Other prominent artists represented in the Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection
include Octavio Rodriguez, Crystal Gonzalez, the Hernandez brothers, Mario, Gilbert, and Javier, J. Gonzo, and Carlos Saldaña.
Language of Material: Languages represented in the collection: English and Spanish.
Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection, MSS-2015-06-05, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections & Archives.
This collection has been arranged into two series: Series I. Comic Books and Series II. Posters.
The Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection consists of comic books, zines, and posters that were written, illustrated, and
in some cases, published by Chicano and Latino artists. With the exception of Michael Aushenker, prominent author of the series
'The Nine Lives of El Gato', and other non-Hispanic comic book artists, the collection is primarily representative of Latino
artists. Comic book collaborations between well-known Latino artists such as Rafael Navarro and non-Hispanic authors such
as Mike Wellman are included in the collection. Other prominent artists represented in the Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection
include Octavio Rodriguez, Crystal Gonzalez, the Hernandez brothers, Mario, Gilbert, and Javier, J. Gonzo, and Carlos Saldaña.
The primary language used throughout the collection is English, however, Spanish words and phrases can often be found interspersed
in the titles and stories of the comic books and zines.
Copyright has not been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for
permission to publish or quote manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files from or derived
from these collections is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Collection is open for research.
Collection processed by Natalie Sanchez, June 2015. Additional accrual rehousing completed, and finding aid updated, by Rita
Wang, October 2016.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The items in this collection were donated to the Special Collections by Kathryn Blackmer Reyes from the Cultural Heritage
Center at the San Jose State University.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Hispanic Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Blackmer Reyes, Kathryn
Alvarez, Vicko
Aushenker, Michael, 1969-
Briones, Candy
Cabrera, Jose
Calderon, Luis
Camper, Cathy
Cantú, Hector
Castellanos, Carlos
Crespo, Jaime
Davis, Lauren
de Peña, Fernando
Dominguez, Richard
Gamboa, Gabrielle
Gamboa, Jandro
García, Eric J.
Gonzalez, Crystal
Gonzalez, Raul
Gonzo, J.
Hernandez, Gilbert
Hernandez, Javier, 1966-
Hernandez, Jaime
Hernandez, Mario, 1953-
Lanao, Mario T.
Lizana, Lorenzo
Mayorga, Liz
Montijo, Rhode
Montaño, Brenda
Narcomey, John
Navarro, Rafael, 1967-
Oropeza, Anthony
Ortega, Dave
Osollo, Nathaniel
Parada, Daniel
Parker II, Johnny
Portillo, Jaime
Rivera, Jules
Rodríguez, Fernando, 1971-
Rodriguez, Grasiela
Rodriguez, Isis
Rodriguez, Octavio
Saldaña, Carlos
Vargas, Rodrigo
Velasquez, Wade
Victor, Philip
Wellman, Mike