Inventory of the Latino Comic and Publication Collection SPC.2018.035
Jennifer Hill
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2018-08-27
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Latino Comic and Publication Collection
creator:
Cabrera, Jose (Cartoonist)
creator:
Hernandez, Gilbert
creator:
Hernandez, Javier, 1966-
creator:
Hernandez, Jaime (Complete Love and rockets)
creator:
Navarro, Rafael , 1967-
creator:
Ortega, Dave
creator:
Saldana, Carlos
creator:
Rodriguez, Manuel, 1940-2012
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.035
Physical Description:
3.38 Linear Feet
Physical Description:
3 boxes
3 boxes; plus an oversized folder.
Date (inclusive): January 1952-Fall 2016; undated
Language of Material: Collection material is in English.
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.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
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
[title of item] Latino Comic and Publication Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University
Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills
Processing Information
Processed by Jennifer Hill, 2018.
Separated Materials
This collection includes twelve oversized posters regarding comic book characters and events that are housed separately.
Scope and Contents
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.
Arrangement
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.
Biographical / Historical
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.
OAC Finding Aid
https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8v411sr/
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Hispanic Americans
Comic books, strips, etc
Zines
Graphic novels
Series 1: Comic Books
Scope and Contents
This series contains mostly comic books by Latino/Latina writers and/or artists and comics based on the Latino/Latina history
or experience. Comics by other artists, writers, or subject matters are included.
box 1, Folder 1
Arana - The Heart of the Spider
March 2005-February 2006
Scope and Contents
"Arana - The Heart of the Spider" Issues 1-12. Written by Fiona Avery.
box 1, folder 2
Aski: The Mayan Warrior
circa 2013
Scope and Contents
"Aski: The Mayan Warrior Special Collector's Edition". Written by Roberto "Robbie" Mercado, translated by Hilda Ramierz Duarte,
and art by Ariel Valenzuela.
box 1, folder 3
Atelier
2010
General
"Atelier" by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba. Written in English, Spanish, French, and possibly Portugese.
box 1, Folder 4
Aztec of the City
October 1993-circa 2013
Scope and Contents
"Aztec of the City" Vol. 1 No. 2 by Fernando Rodriguez and Luis Rodriguez.
"Aztec of the City- Legends Last Forever" Vol. 3 No. 2 written by Fernando Rodriguez.
box 2, folder 2
Batman El Hombre Murcielago
circa 1968
box 1, folder 5
Carlos Saldana's Burrito - Jack-of-all-Trades
January 1995-July 1996
Scope and Contents
"Carlos Sandala's Burrito -Jack-of-all-Trades" Issue No. 1-5. Written and created by Calos Saldana.
box 1, Folder 6
The Cisco Kid
January 1952-June 1956; March 1973
Scope and Contents
"The Cisco Kid" Issue No. 7, 9, 10, 14, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31 and Vol. No. 1. No artist or writer listed on earlier issues. Vol.
1 No. 1 by Jose Luis Salinas and Rod Reed.
box 1, Folder 7
Comics by Javier Hernandez: Comics!, More Comics! and Los Comex Feliz Navidad Special
2013-2014
Scope and Contents
"Comics!", "More Comics!" and "Los Comex Feliz Navidad Special" by Javier Hernandez.
box 1, Folder 8
Cortez and the Fall of the Aztecs
1993-1994
Scope and Contents
"Cortez and the Fall of the Aztecs" No. 1 and 2. Written by Brent Traux.
box 1, Folder 22
Dark Bloods
2008
Scope and Contents
"Dark Bloods" No. 1 by Eric Rivera, D. Douglas, and Wilson Ramos Jr.
box 1, folder 9
Death in Oaxaca
2014
Scope and Contents
"Death in Oaxaca" No. 1. Written by Steve Lafler.
box 1, folder 10
Dia De Los Muertos
January-May 2013
Scope and Contents
"Dia De Los Muertos" Issue 1-3. Art by Riley Rossmo and script by various writters.
box 1, folder 11
Eight
March-May 2015
Scope and Contents
"Eight" Issues 1-4. Story by Rafael Albuquerque and Mike Johnson.
box 1, folder 12
El Diablo
December 1989-March 1990
Scope and Contents
"El Diablo" Issues 4-7 by Gerard Jones, John Nyberg, and Mike Parobeck.
box 1, folder 13
El Gato Negro comics
October 1993-November 2004
Scope and Contents
"El Gato Negro" Issue No. 1 and 2 by Richard Dominguez.
"El Gato Negro Nocturnal Warrior: Legacy No. 1 (of 4)" by Richard Dominguez.
box 1, folder 14
El Muerto Comics
Fall 2002-Fall 2016
Scope and Contents
"El Muerto: The Aztec Zombie" No. 1 and "El Muerto Reserrection- The Latino Comics Expo Exclusive Variant" by Javier Hernandez.
box 1, folder 15
El Zombo Fantasma
April-June 2004
Scope and Contents
"El Zombo Fantasma" Issues 1-3 by Dave Wilkins, Kevin Munroe, and Tony Washington.
box 2, folder 7
Female Force
April 2010
Scope and Contents
"Female Force-Sonia Sotomayor" Issue 1 by Robert Schnakenberg, Cesar Feliciano, Kirsty Swan, Wilson Ramos Jr. and Darren F.
Davis.
box 1, folder 26
Forever Freshman
June 2013
Scope and Contents
"Forever Freshman Saturday School Shenanigans!" by Neil Segura and Ray Mendivil.
box 1, Folder 25
H.R.U "Heavy Response Unit" Preview Issue
undated
Scope and Contents
"H.R.U - Heavy Response Unit Preview Issue" No. 0 by Marissa Garcia, Jose Garcia, and Grant Miller.
box 1, folder 25
Hollywood Zombie Apocalypse
November 2014
Scope and Contents
"Hollywood Zombie Apocalypse" No. 1 by Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brushna, David Lorenzo Riveiro.
box 1, folder 16
ICE- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
July 2011-April 2012
Scope and Contents
"ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement" Issues 1-4. Written by Doug Wagner and art by Jose Holder.
box 2, folder 7
Jennifer the She-Wolf
2014
Scope and Contents
"Jennifer the She-Wolf" Issue 1 with alternate covers by Luis. M Cruiz, Henry Simon, Mikt Ruiz, and Jorge Medina.
box 1, Folder 26
Killer Cults
November 1992
Scope and Contents
"Killer Cults- Matamoros, Ranch of Death" Vol. 1 No. 2 by John Holland, Andy DeLisi, and Bobby Rae Dignam.
box 2, folder 3
Love and Rockets
circa 1982
Scope and Contents
"Love and Rockets" No. 1 by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez.
box 2, folder 7
Lunatic Fringe
2014
Scope and Contents
"Lunatic Fringe-What is and What Should Never be" Issue 2 by Grasiela Rodriguez. Pin included with comic book.
box 1, Folder 26
Mac Afro Sleeze 'N' Crackers
2006
Scope and Contents
"Mac Afro - Sleeze 'N' Crackers" written by David Walker and art by Rafael Navarro.
box 1, Folder 17
Maniac Priest - The Genesis Edition
2014
Scope and Contents
"Maniac Priest - The Genesis Edition" by Javier Hernandez.
box 1, folder 19
Matador
July 2005-May 2006
Scope and Contents
"Matador" Issues No. 1-6 by Davin Grayson and Brian Stelfreeze.
box 2, folder 28
Mechanics
October-December 1985
Scope and Contents
Issues #1-3. Created by Jamie Hernandez. (part of "Love and Rockets")
box 1, folder 22
Ninja Mouse
2010
Scope and Contents
"Ninja Mouse" No. 1 by Wilson Ramos Jr.
box 1, folder 20
Nonaji - The Gringo Evolution
May 2013
Scope and Contents
"Ninaji -The Gringo Evolution" No. 3 by Isis Rodriquez and Alfi Lopez.
box 1, folder 21
Pablo's Inferno
1999-2001
Scope and Contents
"Pablo's Inferno" Issues 1-5. Story by Dan Chapman and Art by Rhode Montijo.
box 2, folder 4
Sara Rising
September 2013-October 2014
Scope and Contents
"Sara Rising" Issue 1, 2, and Chapter 3 by Emilio Rodgriguez, James Rodriguez, Michele St. Martin, and Wilson Ramos Jr.
box 1, folder 23
Sonambulo: Sleep of the Just
August 1996
Scope and Contents
"Sonambulo: Sleep of the Just" No. 1 by Rafael Navarro.
box 2, folder 7
El Salvador- A House Divided
March 1989
Scope and Contents
Contains issue by Bill Tulp.
box 1, Folder 22
Star's Edge
2013
Scope and Contents
"Star's Edge" No. 1 by Eric Rivera, Gene Decicco, and Wilson Ramos Jr.
box 2, folder 5
Subvert Comics
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
"Subvert Comics" No. 2 and 3 by Spain Rodriguez. Also included is a No. 38 button of Spain Rodgriguez's face.
box 1, folder 18
The Summer of Spider-Man/Wolverine Sabertooth Reborn
2012
Scope and Contents
"The Summer of Spider-Man/Wolverine Sabertooth Reborn" contains previews of new Spider-Man issues and Wolverine Sabertooth
Reborn by various artists.
box 1, Folder 18
Tales of the Marine Corps Semper Fi'
April 1989
Scope and Contents
"Tales of the Marine Corps Semper Fi'" Vol. 1 No. 5 by Michael P. Palladino, Andy Kubert, and others.
box 1, Folder 22
Team Kaiju
2013
Scope and Contents
"Team Kaiju in Monster Mash" No. 1 (of 6) by Erica Rivera, Wilson Ramos Jr., and Rich Perrotta.
box 1, Folder 24
USMZ
undated
Scope and Contents
"USMZ" by Roman Montes De Oca.
box 1, Folder 25
Young Lust
1977; 1990
Scope and Contents
"Young Lust" No. 5 by Guy Colwell, Jay Kinney, and others.
"Young Lust Twentieth Anniversary Blowout" No. 7 by Jay Kinney and others.
Series 2: Zines, Sketchbooks, and Larger Comic Books
Scope and Contents
This series includes larger comic books, zines, or sketchbooks by Latino/Latina artists or thos that include the Latino/Latina
experience. Other artist, writer, or subject matter is included.
box 2, Folder 8
The Cactus Queen
undated
Scope and Contents
"The Cactus Queen" by Leah Wishia.
box 2, folder 9
Cat-Burglars and Hooligans (two copies)
undated
Scope and Contents
Artwork by Santino Arturo.
box 2, folder 10
Boots
1997
Scope and Contents
"Boots" Vol. 1 No. 1 by Harry Kamper and Spain Rodriguez.
box 2, Folder 11
Chicano Superstar
2010-2011
Scope and Contents
"Chicano Superstar" Issue 1 and 2 by Chris Navarro.
box 2, folder 18
The Diary of Two Siren Sisters
undated
Scope and Contents
"The Diary of Two Siren Sisters" by Grasiela Rodriguez.
box 2, folder 18
Early
undated
Scope and Contents
"Early" by Pina Laurie.
box 2, folder 12
Efren Molina Sketchbook 2004
2004
Scope and Contents
"Efren Molina Sketchbook 2004" by Efren Molina.
box 2, folder 14
La La Land - Here I sit broken
undated
Scope and Contents
"La La Land - Here I Sit Broken" by Bernyce Talley.
box 2, folder 13
Hot Mexican Love Comics 2006
2006
Scope and Contents
"Hot Mexican Love Comics, 2006" by Albert James Calleros and Larry Reynosa.
box 2, folder 15
La Perdia
2002-2003
Scope and Contents
"La Perdia" contains Part 2 and Part 3 by Jessica Abel.
box 2, case 18
Pink Lasers
undated
Scope and Contents
"Pink Lasers" issue 0 by Santino Castaneda.
box 2, Folder 16
Tortilla
2013-2016
Scope and Contents
"Tortilla" No. 3 and 4 by Jaime Crespo.
box 2, folder 17
Wings of Anathema
2014
Scope and Contents
"Wings of Anathema" by Jeevn Atwal and Tony Flores.
box 2, Folder 19
Battle of Juarez McMxi
2014
Scope and Contents
"Battle of Juarez McMxi" by Dave Ortega.
box 2, Folder 19
De Las Casas
2015
Scope and Contents
"De Las Casas" by Dave Ortega.
box 2, folder 19
Hacienda (one bound and one stapled copy)
2014
Scope and Contents
"Hacienda" by Dave Ortega.
box 2, Folder 20
Gringa!
2015
Scope and Contents
"Gringa!" by Kat Fajardo.
box 2, folder 20
Superstitions
2016
Scope and Contents
"Superstitions" Issue No. 1 by Kat Fajardo.
box 2, folder 21
The Nine Lives of El Gato, Crime Manager
July 1995
Scope and Contents
"The Nine Lives of El Gato, Crime Manager" No. 1 by Michael Aushenker.
box 2, folder 21
The New Adventures of the Human Fly
July 2013
Scope and Contents
"The New Adventures of the Human Fly" by Michael Aushenker.
box 2, Folder 18
Monstrous Love Stories
undated
Scope and Contents
"Monstrous Love Stories" by Liz Mayorga.
box 2, Folder 18
Temastian
February 2015
Scope and Contents
"Temastian" by Liz Mayorga.
Series 3: Books, Graphic Novels, and Newspaper Publications
Scope and Contents
This series contains books, graphic novels, or newspaper publications by Latino/Latina artists or include material on the
Latino/Latina history or subject matter. Other artist or subject matter is included.
box 2, folder 22
El Andar-The Bilingual Paper for the Central Coast
June 1992
Scope and Contents
Contains: Vol. 3 No. 12.
box 2, Folder 23
Cesar Chavez-Champion and Voice of Farmworkers
circa 2008
Scope and Contents
"Cesar Chavez-Champion and Voice of Farmworkers" by Suzanne Slade.
box 2, folder 24
Cesar Chavez - Fighting for Farmworkers (two copies)
circa 2006
box 3, folder 5
CHE - A Graphic Biography
circa 2008
Scope and Contents
"CHE-A Graphic Biography" by Spain Rodriguez.
box 3, folder 6
Historieta Campesina-La Historia de La Lucha De Los Trabajadores agricolas en California
General
"Historieta Campesina" by Spain Rodriguez and Bill Morgan.
box 2, folder 25
Loose Joints
2014
Scope and Contents
"Loose Joints" No. 1 by Johny Negron.
box 2, folder 26
Misfortune High School
2013
Scope and Contents
"Misfortune High" Book 1 by Jules Rivera.
box 2, Folder 27
O.C.T. Occult Crimes Taskforce
2007
Scope and Contents
"O.C.T. Occult Crimes Taskforce" by David Atchinson, Rosario Dawson, Tony Shasteen, and others.
box 3, folder 7
Originals Magazine, Issues #1,5, 7
Spring 2016; Spring 2018; Summer 2019
Scope and Contents
Two different issues labeled as issue #7.
box 3, Folder 1
Ouroboros
circa 2013
Language of Material: Preface written in Spanish.
Scope and Contents
"Ouroboros" Uzuel E. Orlandi Alegria.
box 3, Folder 2
The Sumo Art of Jose Cabrera
2013
Scope and Contents
"The Sumo Art of Jose Cabrera" by Jose Cabrera.
box 3, Folder 3
Zoro - A Graphic Novel
circa 2008
Scope and Contents
"Zoro- A Graphic Novel" Vol. 1 by Matt Wagner.
box 3, Folder 4
Newspaper publication entitled "Abuela/Dead Mexicans"
2011
Scope and Contents
"Abuela/Dead Mexicans" newspaper publication by Dave Ortega.
box 3, Folder 4
Newspaper publication entitled "Insurrectos" (three copies)
2012
Scope and Contents
"Insurrectos" newspaper publication by Dave Ortega.
Series 4: Oversized Posters
Physical Location: Items in the series are oversized (OS) and are housed separately.
Scope and Contents
This series contains oversized posters on the Latino Comic Book Expo and promotions for Latino/Latina comics and artists.
folder OS
Spider-Calaca poster
2012-03
Scope and Contents
Comic art on poster by Javier Hernandez.
folder OS
Sonambulo Contra Los Monstruos! poster
circa 2006
Scope and Contents
Art on poster by Rafael Navarro.
folder OS
Amigoman-The Latin Avenger posters
2004-2010
Scope and Contents
Art on posters by Anthony "AO" Oropeza.
box 2, folder OS
The Collected Trashman
Scope and Contents
"The Collected Trashman" Vol. 1 No. 1 by Spain Rodriguez.
folder OS
The Latino Comics Expo posters
circa 2012-circa 2013
Scope and Contents
Art on posters by Jose Cabrera.
folder OS
Latino Comics from Libros Latinos poster
undated
Scope and Contents
Art on poster by Jose Cabrera.
folder OS
Eagle Knight Comic poster
undated
folder OS
Cholo Libre comic promotion poster
undated
Scope and Contents
Art by John C. Narcomey Jr.
folder OS
Hell Paso-The Story of Dallas Stoudenmire poster
2012
Scope and Contents
Art on poster by Rudy Vasquez and Kate Finnegan.
folder OS
Other oversized posters
undated