Guide to the Chicano graphic novel and zine collection CEMA 164
Finding aid prepared by Mari Khasmanyan, Kristen Villamor, and Leonardo Vargas, 2016, 2018. Revised by Suad Abdoun and Zachary
Liebhaber, 2022.
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 93106-9010
special@library.ucsb.edu
2019; 2022
Title: Chicano graphic novel and zine collection
Identifier/Call Number: CEMA 164
Language of Material:
English,
Spanish; Castilian.
Contributing Institution:
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
Physical Description:
1.25 Linear Feet
(3 document boxes)
Date (inclusive): 2003-2021
Abstract: Graphic novels and zines created, illustrated, and/or written by Chicana and Chicano artists.
Physical Location: Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Property rights to the collection and physical objects belong to the Regents of the University of California acting through
the Department of Special Research Collections at the UCSB Library. All applicable literary rights, including copyright to
the collection and physical objects, are protected under Chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code and are retained by the creator
and the copyright owner, heir(s), or assigns.
All requests to reproduce, quote from, or otherwise reuse collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Department
of Special Research Collections at UCSB at special@ucsb.edu. Consent is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of
California acting through the Department of Special Research Collections at UCSB as the owner of the physical items and is
not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright
owner, heir(s), or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the
copyright owner or their assigns for permission to publish where the UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], Chicano graphic novel and zine collection, CEMA 164. Department of Special Research Collections,
UC Santa Barbara Library.
Acquisition Information
Library purchase, 2015.
Scope and Content
The collection includes graphic novels and zines created, illustrated, and/or written by Chicana and Chicano artists. Genres
include terror, action, suspense, family, adult humor, and fantasy. Also included in this collection are two signed drawings
and one graphic print. This collection spans from 2003 to 2021 and is arranged alphabetically by creator.
Related Materials
Researchers may also wish to consult the Latino illustrated humor and satire collection, CEMA 179. Department of Special Research
Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mexican American art
Graphic novels
Zines
box 3, folder 17-18
Aguilar, Brenda Montaño.
When Freedom Becomes Responsibility: collecting stones of xicane resistance in Colorado.
2015
box 1, folder 17
Alcala, Gabriel.
Eye Cue Chicago, Illinois: Tan and Loose Pr.
2016
box 1, folder 23
Alcaraz, Lalo and Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Fuertes with the 2010 Census.
2010
box 2, folder 6
Bicio, Herberto.
Insencivilizaciones.
2013
box 3, folder 1
Bitely, Sarah, and Rosendo Santos.
Pimpkillah: the descent.
2013
Other Descriptive Information
Written and Created by Sarah Bitely. Artwork by Rosendo Santos.
box 2, folder 15
Cabal, Odin.
Midwestern Cuban comics: where Midwestern sensibilities meet Latin flavor.
2011
box 3, folder 10
Calderon, Luis.
Space Johny.
2011
box 3, folder 11
Crespo, Jamie.
Sueño Loco.
undated
box 3, folder 23
Crespo, Jaime.
Throb. Self-published at Corn Tortilla Press, San Anselmo, CA
2012
box 3, folder 25
Dominguez, Bob.
La Terra Mia: A Chicano Park Day zine.
2021
box 3, folder 14
Dustooned.
Tucker Toon 2.
undated
Other Descriptive Information
The graphic novel lists, "for more information visit www.dustooned.com."
box 1, folder 11
Edelmann, Josh, Alex Olivas, and Jonathan Clark.
East metropolis.
2011
box 1, folder 14
Emonic.
Emonic
2013
Other Descriptive Information
Created by Emo Gonzalez.
box 1, folder 15
Emonic.
Emonic V6: Sketchbook
2012
Other Descriptive Information
Created by Emo Gonzalez.
box 3, folder 25
Espinoza, Greg.
A Day With Walt: Volume 1. Bodo Genki Studios, Berkeley
2002
box 2, folder 9-10
Esquivel, Eric, Carlos Reno and Kate Finnegan.
The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West.
April 2013 - June 2013
Other Descriptive Information
Folder contains Volumes #6-8
box 1, folder 22
Esquivel, Eric, Ian Brill, Joshua Covey, Vladimir Popov, and Pat Brosseau.
Freelancers. Los Angeles: BOOM! Studios.
2013
box 1, folder 2
Esquivel, Eric M. and Ander Sarabia.
The Blackest Terror.
2011
box 3, folder 12
Esquivel, Eric M., and Ander Sarabia.
Thor the unkillable thunder christ.
2012
box 2, folder 4
Esquivel, Eric and ZB Zane.
The In Crowd
June 2013
box 1, folder 12
Esquivel, Eric M., Rene Micheletti, and Rob Hawkins.
Electric Youth.
November 2012
box 1, folder 7
Fitzgerald, Richard, Luis Calderon, and Jemima Urban.
Deadtective
2011
box 3, folder 20-21
Frank, Steve L.
Zombies vs cheerleaders. Calumet City, IL: Moonstone.
2010
Other Descriptive Information
Created and edited by Steven L Frank. Volumes #2,4,5,7
box 1, folder 25
Girl Power! Lesson Plans for Feminist Educators
undated
box 1, folder 10
Hernandez, Javier.
Drawing the Dead: Vol. 1.
2008
box 2, folder 19
Jetter, Avy.
Nuthin' Good Ever Happens at 4 a.m.
2012-2013
box 2
Marcano, Scott, Jaime Zevallos, and Juan Romera. 2011.
Nancy Hernandez and The Black Widow. [S.l.]: Diablo Productions.
2011
box 1, folder 3
Marcomey and Three Bones.
Cholo Libre.
2008-2011
box 3, folder 4
Mataketa.
The Scarlet Fox Files: Save the Children.
2007
box 3, folder 22
Mena, Melina.
Sour Milk Sea. Collecting Issues 1-16
2003-2004
box 1, folder 19
Mendivil, Ray and Neil Segura.
The Fighting Burrito.
2013
box 2, folder 7
Mesa, Jacob and Jeff Zamaria.
Intellectual Insecurity: a Year of Quotes Recorded on Facebook.
undated
box 3, folder 8
Montaño, Brenda, and Breena Nuñez.
Singin' the blues esa que te sirve. [S.l.]: Verf.
2012
box 2, folder 2
Montaño, Brenda.
High St. Este de Oakland Tierra de Lucha y Limones.
December 2012
box 2, folder 18
Montaño, Brenda.
Ojos de Rais.
undated
box 1, folder 18
Monstro, Olfoda.
Fear the Boob Tube
2013
box 2, folder 17
Monstro, Ofloda.
Ofloda Monstro.
undated
box 3, folder 6
Monstro, Ofloda.
Shortcut
2012
box 3
Montes de Oca, Roman.
USMZ, collectors edition
2011
Other Descriptive Information
Created, written, and illustrated by Roman Montes de Oca. Signed posters and supplemental material such as stickers, dog tags,
and cards included.
box 1, folder 1
Morgado, Jason, and Radio Free Clear Light.
Another myself. Daly City, Calif: Forth Way Comics.
June 2012
box 1, folder 9
Narcomey Jr., John.
Drawhard.
2013
box 3, folder 2
Narcomy Jr. John.
Pulp Fun Comix.
undated
Other Descriptive Information
Comic #1-2 included in collection.
box 2, folder 12
Negro, Eugenio.
La Loteria.
September 2013
box 3, folder 15
Olivas, Alex, and Jonathan Clark.
Tzolkin Kwotemok's last stand.
Alexandria, Va: Tzolkin Comics.
2009
box 1, folder 6
Ortega, Dave.
De Narvaez.
2013
box 3, folder 5
Ortega, Dave.
School of the Americas.
2013
box 3, folder 13
Pacheco, Shawn G.
Tripout: comics 1.
2013
box 3, folder 3
Portillo, Jaime, Arturo Delgado Molina, and Dany Morales. 2009.
The Railroad Killer.
2008
box 1, folder 24
Portillo, Jaime.
Gabriel the bloody edition.
[S.l.]: JaimePortillo/Jimmy Daze Comics.
2013
box 2, folder 1
Portillo, Jamie.
Hell Paso.
2010
Other Descriptive Information
Signed by Jaime Portillo.
box 1, folder 8
Radio Free Clear Light, and Jay Yoon Kim.
Dragonfly.
Daly City, Calif: Forth Way Comics.
undated
box 2, folder 14
Radio Free Clear Light.
Man with a gun. Daly City, Calif: Forth Way Comics.
2013
box 3, folder 7
Ramos-Rosa, Luis.
Sin Despertar.
2012
box 2, folder 3
Ramsey, Tanner and Kirsten Aten.
Idle Eyes
undated
box 2, folder 13
Rasquache, Zines.
Louder than Bombas A Zines Rasquache creation on Raza, Morrissey, and the Smiths
undated
box 1, folder 26
Real, Willie.
Guillermo Guacamole
undated
box 2, folder 11
Real, Willie.
The Little Things.
undated
box 1, folder 20
Rodriguez, Alejandra.
Flying with Butterflies.
2015
Other Descriptive Information
Created by Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez
box 2, folder 20
Rodríguez, Carla, and Rosa Colón.
Paracosm.
2013
Other Descriptive Information
Story and colors by Carla Rodriguez. Illustrations and colors by Rosa Colon.
box 1, folder 4
Russell, Jarred.
Colma.
undated
box 2, folder 5
Sánchez, Ricardo.
Infected. [San Juan], Puerto Rico: Pernicious Pr.
2013
box 1, folder 21
Segura, Neil, and Ray Mendivil.
Forever freshman. [S.l.]: Neil Segura and Ray Mendivil.
2013
box 2, folder 8
Silva, Juan Carlos and Philip Victor.
Jaguar spirit = El espíritu del Jaguar. 2004. [Inglewood, Calif.]: Aerosol Pr.
2004
Other Descriptive Information
Written by Juan Carlos Silva and Philip Victor.
box 1, folder 5
Timothy, Laura, David Goldstone, Robert Lockhart, and Susan Gallagher. 2000.
Conozca a BART: su guía para viajar!
undated
box 1, folder 16
Vazquez, Sergio.
Erleuchtung. San Juan, Puerto Rico: Pernicious Pr.
2013
box 1, folder 13
Victor, Phillip and Francisco Plasencia.
Emilia and Me
2007
box 3, folder 9
Victor, Philip.
Soul Assassin: School Days.
2011
box 1, folder 27
Wellman, Mike, and Rafael Navarro.
Guns a' blazin. Manhattan Beach, Calif: Atomic Basement Entertainment.
2013
box 3, folder 19
Xicanistas and Punkeristas Say it Loud!: an anti-copyright zine chronicling Xizcana's in punk and beyond
undated
box 2, folder 16
Hernandez, Javier.
El Muerto Mishmash print
2005
box 3, folder 16
USMZ graphic print
2011
Other Descriptive Information
A graphic print of a zombie head in profile facing the left. The Zombie has its mouth open as blood drips from its teeth and
tongue. Signed by Artist.
box 3, folder 16
USMZ Special Edition Original Art
2011
Other Descriptive Information
A special edition pencil drawing of four zombies in profile, the image is mostly white.
