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LATINO COMICS 10/2014

1. 159359 Aguirre, Jr., Raul CITIZEN SANCHEZ. Issue # 1. 2013 San Diego comic-con special edition Unknown Self-published, author 2013 First printing 8 p., b+w ilus., wrps. A short comic about the Sanchez family. The father, who is head of household, tries to maintain order and discipline. Hilarity ensues New Staplebound Wraps

2. 153287 Andersen, Brian FRIENDS OF DOROTHY. Issues #1-2. Story by Brian Andersen, Art by Neftali Centeno, Letters/colors by Falencia Woods CBG Comics 2010 8vo, wrps, 36 p., illus. Friend of Dorothy takes the beloved, iconic 'Wizard of Oz' characters and themes and playfully twists them into new, sometimes deadly, occasionally sexy, but always exciting, fresh and modern characters for the superhero age, says creator Brian Andersen. Friend of Dorothy stars Scott-John, a young teenage boy struggling with his sexuality who, after attempting to end his life, finds himself brought back from the brink to be given the mantel of Oz's first Official Campion on Earth —the one being in all the universe imbued with the strength, stamina, and righteous weapons of Oz itself! New Paperback

3. 153290 Anderson, Brian and Celina Hernandez REIGNBOW AND DEE-VA. Issues #1-3 CBG Comics 2008 8vo, wrps, 36 p., illus. Reignbow and Dee-Va are a heroic duo made in feather boa, MAC counter heaven. This sparkling romp of a comic, written by the seriously nice Brian Anderson (So Super Duper) and illustrated by Celina Hernandez, is as fun as it is unambiguous. The male half of the team, Reignbow, is flamboyantly out and proud, and he’s not above busting some Madonna dance moves while beating down bad guys, like homophobic vampires. “Brown sugar mama” Dee-Va is his best gal pal, and let’s just say you don’t want to cross a woman who can injure you with some bangles. New Paperback

4. 155275 Archer, Dan and Nikil Saval THE HONDURAN COUP; A GRAPHIC HISTORY = EL GOLPE DE ESTADO HONDUREÑO; UNA HISTORIA GRÁFICA Authors 2010 1st ed. 4to, wrps, 32 p., illus. Oringinally published in sections on the HuffingtonPost, alternet and by the School of the Americas Watch. The Guardian paper of the UK says of it "A journalistic take on the Honduran crisis whose attention to context puts the conventional media coverage to shame." New Staplebound Wraps

5. 156600 Arlington, Gary et. al. SKULL. Issues 1, 3, 4, 5 Berkeley, CA Last Gasp Comics and Rip Off Press 1970 1st ed. 8vo, staple wrps, illus. #1 published in San Francisco. Published by various artists, including Spain Rodriguez, Sheridan, Jaxon and others, between 1970 and 1972. Includes adult material. Used; Very Good Paperback

6. 155272 Atchison, David and Rosario Dawson with Tony Shasteen (Illustrator) OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE. Issues #1-4. Berkeley, California Image Comics 2006 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, ~40 p. ea., illus. Created by Rosario Dawson, an actress and singer of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. The heroine, Sophia Ortiz, is modeled on Dawson's appearance and the action takes place in Manhattan. New Staplebound Wraps

7. 153240 Aushenker, Michael COMIC BOOK COLLECTION: Futuresh CK: El Gato 2002 (Special Millenial Edition). The Nine Lives of El Gato Crime Mangler #1, The Nine Loves of el gato Crime Mangler. Gumby's Gang starring Pokey (co-produced by Aushenker, Navarro, Borde and Buhalis). Four items. Los Angeles, California Original Syndicate Press, (Pokey published by Premavision Inc.) 1995-2010 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. Michael Aushenker is a Los Angeles-based cartoonist and creator of independent comic books. Past work includes comic strips for Heavy Metal magazine, Fantagraphics Books, Cake Magazine, Raygun and The Stranger Weekly. Influences from Mexican masked wrestlers, 1930s-2002 Los Angeles, superhero comics and Felix the Cat, Michael's EL GATO, CRIME MANGLER series delivers it's message of fun, outrageous adventure with a sense of absurdity that borders on surrealism.

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8. 155424 Aushenker, Michael GHOULA COMIX. Issue # 1 "Welcome to L.A." Edited by Richard Carradine Los Angeles, CA Ghoula Press 2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 128 p., illus. This is the first issue of "The Ghost Hunters of Urban Los Angeles". This comic book is based on the contributions of very generous local cartoonists: Michael Aushenker, Victor Avila, Jose Cabrera, Grasiela Rodriguez, Richard Carradine, etc. New Paperback

9. 159121 Aushenker, Michael THE NEW ADVENTURES OF THE HUMAN FLY. USA Human Fly International 2013 First printing unpag., b+w ilus., wrps., signed A revival of the classic 1970s comic strip starring the real life Canadian stuntman who went by the name the Human Fly. This comic features a new story, new villains and new art by the likes of Rafael Navarro as well as veterans of the Human Fly series New Staplebound Wraps

10. 155052 Aushenker, Michael, et. al. GHOULA COMIX. Issue # 2 "This is the City." Edited by Richard Carradine Los Angeles, CA Ghoula Press 2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 128 p., illus. This is the second issue of "The Ghost Hunters of Urban Los Angeles". This comic book is based on the contributions of very generous local cartoonists: Michael Aushenker, Victor Avila, Jose Cabrera, Grasiela Rodriguez, Richard Carradine, etc. New Paperback

11. 161341 Avery, Fiona ARAÑA. The heart of the spider New York Marvel 2005 First printing 0- 7851-1506-4 unpag., color ilus., wrps. This book collects the first six adventures of Marvel's first latina super hero, Anya Corazon whose series is a spin-off of the ever-popular Spider- man franchise. Very Good Paperback

12. 147801 LA BANDERA No. 2 Rialto, CA T.A. Publications 199? First edition 4to, wrps, 40 p., illus., photos. California Chicano publication from early 1990s comprised mostly of drawings, many depicting partially nude women and Mexican gunslingers. Some shorter articles relating to Mexican history or historical figures also appear along with line or blank pages for notes. Ads from California comic and book stores, local markets. Rare no copies on worldcat. Very Good Staplebound Wraps

13. 159769 Bicio, Herberto INSENCIVILIZACIONES. San Juan Pernicious Press 2013 First printing unpag., illus., wrps. Art, poetry and short fiction zine. Numerous illustrations of the bizarre and grotesque. Vibrant and colorful cover illustrations printed on transparent vellum coverstock. New Paperback

14. 163614 Bitely, Sarah PIMPKILLAH COLLECTION. Los Angeles Self-published, author 2014 4 vols., [10], [20], [8], [24] p., ilus., wrps. A saga of crime and revenge ensues after a young woman ventures into Los Angeles searching for her estranged sister. Includes: "PImpkillah: the descent", "Pimpkillah: Hardboiled", "Naomi: Prequel to Pimpkillah" and "10 Ways to Kill a Pimp"; with numerous references to Latino neighborhoods such as East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights New Staplebound

15. 155033 Brendis, Brian Michael and Sara Pichelli The SUMMER OF SPIDER-MAN. Sampler including a Preview of PETER PARKER MEETS MILES MORALES New York Marvel Comics 2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., color illus. Miles Morales first appeared in Ultimate Fallout #4, following the death of Peter Parker. A tenneager of African American and Latino descent, Miles is the second Spider-Man. The writer Bendis and Marvel editor in chief Axel Alonso were inspired by a number of events such as the election of Barack Obama and the appearance of actor Donald Glover in Spider-Man pajamas on television. New Staplebound Wraps

16. 153280 Cabrera, José CRYING MACHO MAN COLLECTION: Issues 1-4 of the comic and four books: Prime Cut, You So Loco, Macho and the Gang, and the Big Joke Book. Los Angeles, California Books: Up and Over Publishing, Comics: Cartoon Flophouse 2010-2012 1st ed. 8 titles. Paperback/Comic book. Crying Macho Man is an online comic strip created by Jose Cabrera and updated weekly on his official website. Making its online debut in August 2005, the comic is best known for its satirical views on politics, the media, popular culture, and Latin machismo. The series has garnered enough popularity and media attention for a published compilation release in 2007 with future collections in development. Recurring characters include Macho Man, Fidel Castro, A chef, Prince, and a detective that solves crimes by reading messages in his bodily fluids. New Paperback

17. 158413 Cabrera, Jose THE SUMO ART OF JOSE CABRERA. Los Angeles Self-published, author 2013 First edition 9781484854976 unpag., color ilus., wrps. Full color images made by Jose Cabrera that fuse the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling with images of every day popular culture and mass consumerism New Paperback

18. 162973 Contreras, Gabriela GABY & CO. Vol. 1. Los Angeles Self-published, author 2013 First printing [12] p., ilus., wrps. Fourteen illustrations of various locations around the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including storefronts, alleys, powerlines and railways Very Good Staplebound

19. 164205 Crespo, Jaime SLICES. Seleceted favorites from the weekly strip Slice o' life San Anselmo, CA La Calaca Press 2008 1st ed. 40 p., ilus., wrps. An anthology of brief comics by Latino illustrator, publisher and writer Jaime Crespo Very Good Staplebound Wraps

20. 163648 Crespo, Jaime TORTILLA. Issue #2. San Francisco Corn Tortilla Press 2013 First printing 24 p., ilus., wrps. Tortilla is a zine by San Francisco-based Chicano artist and writer Jaime Crespo. This issue includes three short comics, one about a maintenance worker in an apartment complex, another is about a kleptomaniac and the last is about train hopping New Staplebound

21. 159846 Crespo, Jaime TORTILLA. Issue #3. San Francisco Corn Tortilla Press 2013 First printing 24 p., ilus., wrps. Tortilla is a zine by San Francisco-based Chicano artist and writer Jaime Crespo. This issue includes two short comics, one about a maintenance worker in an apartment complex and the other about a homeless man and a business professional. Also includes an autobiographical piece from the author. New Staplebound

22. 155213 Crumb, Robert, Spain Rodriguez, et. al. ZAP COMIX #12 San Francisco Last Gasp 1989 1st ed. 0867191902 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. The comic that marks the beginning of the underground "comix" era, Zap Comix is the best-known and one of the most popular of the counterculture comicx. Zap included the work of a stable of artists, including the latino anarchist Spain Rodriguez of the Trashman series. Adult themes. New Staplebound Wraps

23. 155214 Crumb, Robert, Spain Rodriguez, et. al. ZAP COMIX #14 San Francisco Last Gasp 1998 1st ed. 0867192666 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. The comic that marks the beginning of the underground "comix" era, Zap Comix is the best-known and one of the most popular of the counterculture comicx. Zap included the work of a stable of artists, including the latino anarchist Spain Rodriguez of the Trashman series. Adult themes. New Staplebound Wraps

24. 155216 Crumb, Robert, Spain Rodriguez, et. al. ZAP COMIX #7 San Francisco Last Gasp 1974 1st ed. 0867191880 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. The comic that marks the beginning of the underground "comix" era, Zap Comix is the best-known and one of the most popular of the counterculture comicx. Zap included the work of a stable of artists, including the latino anarchist Spain Rodriguez of the Trashman series. Adult themes. New Staplebound Wraps

25. 155212 Crumb, Robert, V. Moscoso, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson & Robert Williams ZAP COMIX #10 San Francisco Last Gasp 2003 2nd ed. 0867191503 8vo, wrps, 48 p., illus. The comic that marks the beginning of the underground "comix" era, Zap Comix is the best-known and one of the most popular of the counterculture comicx. Zap included the work of a stable of artists, including the latino anarchist Spain Rodriguez of the Trashman series. Adult themes. This issue originally published in 1982. New Staplebound Wraps

26. 154497 del Fuego, Rogelio THE MISSION DISTRICT. No. 1 San Francisco Self Published 1980 1st ed. 4to, wrps, upag., illus. Single page illustrations all in the neighborhood of the Mission in San Francisco. Many Cholo sketches. Some photographs. No copies on worldcat. Used; Like New Paperback

27. 154710 Dixon, Chuck, Steve Epting and Frank D'Armata EL CAZADOR. Issues #1-6 with Special Issue: "THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BLACKJACK TOM" Oldsmar, Florida CrossGen Comics 2003-2004 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, ~24 p. ea., color illus. El Cazador began in 2003 and ran for six issues before CrossGen's bankruptcy brought the series to a halt. The company also published a prequel one-shot, El Cazador: The Bloody Ballad of Blackjack Tom, which revealed the history of the title's main villain. El Cazador was one of the few pirate-themed comic book series in the Modern Age of comic books, and perhaps the only recent ongoing series of the genre to feature a female lead. In the opening issue, the ship carrying Spanish noblewoman Donessa Cinzia Elena Marie Esperanza Diego-Luis Hidalgo and others of her family are attacked by a pirate captain named Blackjack Tom. The Donessa is one of the few survivors of the attack. She swears to hunt down Tom and rescue his prisoners. To accomplish this, she renames her ship El Cazador ("The Hunter") and becomes a pirate herself, dubbed "Lady Sin" by her crew. El Cazador was written by Chuck Dixon and pencilled by Steve Epting. New Staplebound Wraps

28. 154477 Dominguez, Richard EL GATO NEGRO: LEGACY. Special 32-Page "Sneak Preview" Ashcan Dallas, Texas Azteca Productions 2002 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 32 p., illus. Preview comic, with about 1/3 the content of the first issue, speech balloons but no lettering, focusing on Molina's drawings. Dominguez: publisher, creator, inker, letterer. Michale Moore: writer and co-plotter. Efren Molina: guest penciller. Ekaki Mishiranu: guest penciller. New Staplebound Wraps

29. 156558 Dominguez, Richard EL GATO NEGRO. No. 1- 4. Signed editions. Dallas, Texas Azteca Productions 1993-95 1st ed. 4 vols., [24], [24], [32], [32] p., ilus., wrps. The events in "El Gato Negro" occur in South Texas, specifically within the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, where social worker Francisco "Pancho" Guerrero is motivated by the gruesome murder of his best friend by drug-traffickers, to fight crime under the guise of El Gato Negro. A very important pioneering Chicano comic book series. Very difficult to obtain. Numbers 1, 3 and 4 signed by the author New Staplebound Wraps

30. 156559 Dominguez, Richard EL GATO NEGRO, NOCTURNAL WARRIOR: LEGACY #1 (Part 1 of 4) Dallas, Texas Azteca Productions 2004 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 32 p., illus. Signed edition. (Not a preview copy) New Paperback

31. 164078 Dominguez, Richard RICHARD DOMINGUEZ SKETCHBOOK 2004. Dallas, TX Azteca Productions 2004 First printing [8] p., b+w ilus., wrps. Sketches from the "El Gato Negro" universe of Latino action/superhero comics. Signed. New Staplebound Wraps 32. 162868 Doyle, Jay; George Ahumada SAINTS AND ASSASSINS. Long Beach, CA Stolen From Heaven 2012 First printing [28] p., ilus., wrps. A comicbook about supernatural forces at work in a modern city. Signed by Doyle and Ahumada. Very Good Staplebound

33. 154661 Espinosa, Rod THE ALAMO. THE COMIC BOOK. San Antonio, Texas Antarctic Press 2004 1st ed. 1932453555 8vo, wrps, 48 p., illus., maps. Remember the Alamo! Facing certain death on the night of March 6th, 1836, Texas heroes William Barret Travis, James Bowie, and Davey Crockett, along with the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texian Army, defended the Alamo against General Santa Anna and his massive Mexican Army. In a siege lasting thirteen days that ultimately ended in the defeat of the now-famous mission, those fallen heroes bought time enough for the Texian Army to regroup and eventually win their independence from Mexico. Now witness this pivotal moment in Texas history, brought to life through the art of Eisner- and Ignatz- nominated artist Rod Espinosa! New Paperback

34. 159433 FOREVER FRESHMAN. Saturday School Shenanigans. Issue # 3. Created by Neil Segura & Ray Mendivil. USA The Authors March 2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 32 p. illus. "Forever Freshman is about two band geeks and all their wacky, socially awkward high school adventures. We try to represent the underdog and give them a voice. We feel it’s a subject most people can relate to and hopefully they will get a laugh from the fun gags and situations these characters find themselves in". Neil Segura New Paperback

35. 155262 Frissen, Jerry, et. al. LUCHA LIBRE. ISSUES #1-6 Berkeley, California Image Comics 2007- 2008 1st ed. 4to, wrps, ~50 p. ea., color illus. Comic series set in Los Angeles illustrated by Gobi, Bill, Fabien M., Herve Tanquelle, Nikola Witko, Romuald Reutimann, Christophe Gaultier and other guest artists. Originally written in French by Jerry (Thierry) Frissen and translated. A gang of middle age Latino men wear Lucha Libre masks and protect East L.A. against werewolves, Tiki warriors, gangs, gun-toting rednecks and other threats. New Paperback

36. 159776 Gallagher, Susan CONOZCA A BART! San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District No Date First printing 24 p., ilus., wrps. Instructional comic book which teaches Spanish-speakers how to use the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. New Staplebound

37. 158404 Gamboa, Gabby ? AND THE MYSTERIANS. Self-published First printing approx. 12 p., b+w ilus., wrps. An illustrated history of the 1960s rock band ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians, from their origins as a garage "punk" rock band to their commercial/critical success to their dissolution and, 50 years later, reformation. Their song 96 Tears can be placed next to other early rock songs, such as Angel Baby, considered Lowrider oldies, so-called for their popularity in the sub/urban Chicano lowriding subculture New Staplebound Wraps

38. 153202 Gamboa, Gabby ZINE COLLECTION: Chris Montez: Teenage rockstar, Miss Loney Hearts 1 (written by James Tracy, illustrated by Gabby Gamboa) Oakland, CA Author, Kapow!, 1984 Printing 2000, 2011 2 zines. Miss LH1-8vo, 36 p., Montez-12mo. Donut Hole written by James Tracey and illustrated by Gabby Gamboa is a series of poems, the first half religious in content and the second half deals with policing, 9/11 and class war. Miss Lonely Hearts is the first half of an comic book adaptation of Nathanel West's 1933 story about an advice columnist, and Montez is a comic strip styles story about a young musician. New Staplebound Wraps

39. 158374 Garcia, Marisa HEAVY RESPONSE UNIT. No. 0 Chunky Girl Comics [2012] First printing unpag., color ilus., wrps. The story of four friends who work regular jobs by day but go out together by night and confront pressing issues ranging from the income gap to prejudice against certain body-types. The cartoonist is based in the East Bay, New Staplebound Wraps

40. 154532 Gaudiano, Andrea M. AZTECA. THE STORY OF A JAGUAR WARRIOR Niwot, Colorado Denver Museum of Natural History Press and Roberts Rinehart Publishers 1992 1st ed. 1879373327 4to, wrps, 80 p., illus. The lecturer and comic book researcher Andrea Guadiano (born Milan, Italy) uses ethnographic research to present a young adult graphic novel of one male and one female Aztec protagonist living out their daily life, growing up, and finding romance in the times just before the invasion of Tenochtitlan. Presented in conjunction with "Aztec: The World of Moctezuma" held at the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1993.

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41. 164074 Gonzalez, Crystal SKITZO. Special Issue #1. The 1920s killer bear in "Skitzo bakes a cake!" San Francisco In the Dark Comics 2014 First printing [16] p., color ilus., wrps. An evil bear, reminiscent of early anthropomorphic cartoon characters, creates a cake by sacrificing people and animals in a violent manner New Staplebound Wraps

42. 153263 Gonzalez, Crystal TRASH & CLASH. Special Mini Issue #1. (and) IN THE DARK: Issue 1, "Gluttony" and Issue 2 "Idolatry" San Francisco, California Author 2012, 2010 1st ed. 3 Items. 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus (T&C in color). Born in Reno, NV, Gonzalez graduated from the University of Nevada with her BA in 2006 and her MFA from The California College of the Arts in 2010. She has been professionally painting for more than 10yrs and self-published the first issue to her graphic novel entitled “In The Dark”, which is a humorous and satirical story that looks at religions and customs through the eyes of the demons in Hell. New Paperback

43. 164039 Gonzalez, John; Carlos Gonzalez; Julian Aguilera THE ELITES # 1 & 2. Unknown Dream Destinations 2014 First printing 2 vols., [24], [28] p., color ilus., wrps. Action sci-fi comic set in space in a technologically advanced future New Staplebound Wraps

44. 159335 Gonzo, J. LA MANO DEL DESTINO CHAMPION COLLECTION / COLLECCION DEL CAMPEON. Issues 1, 2 & 3. Mesa, Arizona Castel & Key Publications 2013 First printing 3 vols., variable paginations, color ilus., wrps., all issues signed by author, 1 letterpress commemorative print, numbered edition of 20 A comic series out of Arizona that captures the mythical, almost fantasy, world of lucha libre wrestling. New Staplebound

45. 155470 Gresham, William Lindsay. Adapted by Spain Rodriguez NIGHTMARE ALLEY Seattle, WA Fantagraphics Books 2003 1st ed. 4to, wrps, 130 p., illus. Like the original 1946 novel by Gresham, and the subsequent Tyrone Power film, this Nightmare Alley is a portrait of greed seen through the rise and fall of a carny con man. Rodriguez spent seven years on the adaptation. Good Paperback

46. 154716 Gross, Daerick, Scott Rockwell and Translations by Orlando Garcia and Eva Villaseñor MURCIÈLAGA/SHE-BAT. BILINGUAL FLIP-BOOK "America's Foremost Latin Heroine" "La Principal Heroina Latina de America" Simi Valley, California Studio G 2001 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, ~32 p., color illus., One issue has a bumped corner. The Murciélaga mini-series was notable for being a bilingual flipbook. Each issue had one story in English, with a different story in Spanish when flipped over. Over the three issues fans would eventually have all three stories in both languages. The mini series was well received by fans and critics, and paved the way for a new issue #1. Unfortunately there would be no new issue #2, a combination of financial challenges and a fire at Studio G derailed She-Bat's renewed life, but only for a while... New Staplebound Wraps

47. 157677 Hall, Charles E. BOB MARLEY. TALE OF THE TUFF GONG. BOOK No. 1: IRON New York Marvel 1994 First printing 0-7851-0076-8 unpag., ilus., wrps. The story of Bob Marley and his life as a musician and prominent figure in the reggae movement which spread from Jamaica to the rest of the world. New Paperback

48. 155281 Hamill, Vanessa and Luis Ramos-Rosas NUTTY ADVENTURES: STOLEN DUCK. #0 San Francisco Rojofolio Comix 2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 28 p., illus. Luis is an art student in SF from Guanajuato, Mexico. Vanessa is a Latina from California. She illustrates for him on this children's comic, their first comic. Limited edition. New Staplebound Wraps

49. 155039 Heath, Jennifer and Kristine Smock SUPERCOLÓN. ADMIRAL OF THE OCEAN SEA Boulder, Colorado Authors 1992 1st ed. 4to, wrps, 48 p., illus. An historical comic book that tells the true history of the invasion and colonization of the so-called New World. Good Staplebound Wraps

50. 155041 Hernandez, David, Rich Ponder and Eric Needle THE GOTHIC SCROLLS. #1 LIMITED EDITION and DRAYVEN Vol. 1 #1. Boca Raton, Florida DAVDEZ Arts Inc. 1997 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., color illustration. Latino creative consultant and graphic artist, David "Dez" Hernandez writes a series about a man who is searching for the cure to his evil condition, with its roots in ancient Egypt. Characters includes a man who is reincarnated every 77 years, demons and a vampire. New Staplebound Wraps

51. 155398 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Book One Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books 1985 1st book edition 09301193x 4to, bds, 145 p., illus Gathered between these covers are the first two issues of Love an Rockets, and while the rockets in these stories seem to work not at all and the love only occasionally, the stories themselves work like a dream. This book was signed by the authors. New Hardcover

52. 155402 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Book Three Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books 1987 1st book edition 0930193326 4to, bds, 148 p., illus Gathered between these covers are the 6th, 8th, 9th issues of Love an Rockets, and while the rockets in these stories seem to work not at all and the love only occasionally, the stories themselves work like a dream. New Hardcover

53. 155400 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Book Two Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books 1986 1st book edition 09301193261 4to, bds, 148 p., illus Gathered between these covers are the third and fourth issues of Love an Rockets, and while the rockets in these stories seem to work not at all and the love only occasionally, the stories themselves work like a dream. This book was signed by the authors. New Hardcover 54. 155403 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Volume Four of the complete Love and Rockets. Tears from Heaven Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books (Los Bros Hernandez) 1987 1st book edition 930193318 4to, wrps, 123 p., illus Gathered between these covers are the 11th, 12th and 7th issues of Love an Rockets, and while the rockets in these stories seem to work not at all and the love only occasionally, the stories themselves work like a dream. New Paperback

55. 155395 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Volume I. No. 1-50 Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books 1982- 1996 mixed printings 50 vols, 4to, wrps, illus. The Hernandez brothers self- published the first issue of Love and Rockets in 1981, but since 1982 it has been published by Fantagraphics Books. The magazine temporarily ceased publication in 1996 after the release of issue #50. Love and Rockets contains several ongoing serial narratives, the most prominent being Gilbert's Palomar stories and Jaime's Hoppers 13 (aka Locas) stories. It also contains one-offs, shorter stories, surrealist jokes, and more. These are first and second printings. Initially the first printings were small runs that were reprinted a few months later. Later on they printed a sufficient number so it was not necessary to reprint them. These cannot be confused with subsequent books in a smaller format that reprinted some of the issues in collections called Love & Rockets Book One, Book Two, Book Three, etc. New Paperback

56. 155396 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Volume II. No. 1-20 Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books 2001- 2007 1st ed. 20 vols, 4to, wrps, illus. The Hernandez brothers self- published the first issue of Love and Rockets in 1981, but since 1982 it has been published by Fantagraphics Books. The magazine temporarily ceased publication in 1996 after the release of issue #50, while Gilbert and Jaime went on to do separate series involving many of the same characters. However, in 2001 Los Bros revived the series as Love and Rockets Volume 2. New Paperback

57. 155412 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Volume Six of The Complete Love and Rockets Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books (Los Bros Hernandez) 1989 1st book edition 0930193822 4to, bds, 122 p., dust jacket, illus Gathered between these covers are the 17th, 18th, 19th issues of Love an Rockets, and while the rockets in these stories seem to work not at all and the love only occasionally, the stories themselves work like a dream. New Hardcover

58. 155436 Hernandez, Gilbert ; Hernandez, Jaime LOVE AND ROCKETS. Volume Six of The Complete Love and Rockets Los Angeles, California Fantagraphics Books (Los Bros Hernandez) 1989 1st book edition 0930193822 4to, bds, 122 p., dist jacket, illus Gathered between these covers are the 17th, 18th, 19th issues of Love an Rockets, and while the rockets in these stories seem to work not at all and the love only occasionally, the stories themselves work like a dream. This book is signed by the authors ( Xaime 89 y Beto 89); this is the number 258 of 400. New Hardcover

59. 155902 Hernandez, Gilbert; Hernandez Jaime LOVE & ROCKETS ¡BONANZA! #1. March 1989. (Cover by Beto 88) Westlake Village, CA Fantagraphics Books 1989 1st ed. 4to, wrps, 48 p., illus. One aspect of the Love and Rockets series opus is the way Los Bros Hernandez portray the passage of time in a relatively realistic manner despite the traditional constraints of the medium. New Paperback

60. 155904 Hernandez, Gilbert; Hernandez, Jaime TEN YEARS OF LOVE AND ROCKETS. 1982-1992. Westlake Village, CA Fantagraphics Books 1992 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 32 p., illus. Celebrating Love and Rockets for over Ten Years of publication this issue contains: new strips; five complete stories; illustrated character index. New Paperback

61. 164089 Hernandez, Gilbert; Jackie Estrada, et al RENEGADE ROMANCE #1. Long Beach Renegade Press 1987 1st ed. [56] p., ilus., wrps. A comicbook that collects a series of romance stories. Cover illustration by Gilbert Hernandez Very Good Staplebound Wraps

62. 160123 Hernandez, Gilbert; Jaime Hernandez LOVE AND ROCKETS. No. 1. California Hernandez Productions 1981 First printing [32] p., ilus., wrps., foxing to back cover and bottom edge of front cover "This is what is before you now. Our comic. Done our way." So reads the introduction to the first issue of the now legendary Love and Rockets comic. The Hernandez Brothers' creation would become a mainstay in the underground comix movement, embodying the do- it-yourself aesthetic of punk (of which the Hernandez Bros were also active participants, playing in bands and designing flyers). With a clean and sophisticated illustration style, as well as an idiosyncratic approach to narrative, they challenged and changed the comics market during the early 1980s, paving the way for future comic auteurs. This is the first issue in unstapled black and white wraps. Not long after being printed Fantagraphics, then a fledgling publisher, picked up the comic and reissued in color illustrated wraps. Our copy of this, the self-published antecedent, is in fine condition but has foxing on the back cover and along some of the edges as well as a chip to the head of the spine. The issue is signed by Mario and Gilbert, dated 1984 Very Good 63. 155908 Hernandez, Jaime MECHANICS. Issues 1-3 Westlake Village, CA Fantagraphics Books 1985 1st ed. 3 vols; 8vo, wrps, 31 p.; 32 p.; 30 p., illus. Maggie es una chica encantadora, guapa y simpática. Pero eso le va a servir de poco para intentar conservar la vida en una tierra salvaje, infestada de caníbales y dinosaurios. En cambio, su mala leche sí le va a proporcionar cierta ayuda... Una maravillosa historia de aventura y romance por el genial Jaime Hernández. New Paperback

64. 157502 Hernandez, Jaime; Gilbert Hernandez LOVE AND ROCKETS New stories free comic book day edition #1 Seattle Fantagraphics Books 2009 Second Printing 978-1-60699-182-4 32 p., ilus., wrps. Reprints from the original Love & Rockets series by the Hernandez Brothers. New Staplebound

65. 159128 Hernandez, Javier LOS COMEX CODEX. California Los Comex 2013 First printing 136 p., b+w ilus., wrps. Excerpts, scenes and segments culled from the Los Comex back catalog. Includes "Weapon Tex-Mex," "Dead Dinosaurio," "El Muerto," "Man-Swamp," and "the Coma." Los Comex celebrated 15 years of Latino comics and publishing in 2013. New Paperback

66. 164083 Hernandez, Javier "COMICS" TOGETHER WITH "MORE COMICS". Whittier, CA Los Comex 2013 First printing 2 vols., [20], [20] p., color ilus., wrps. Two comics that anthologize work that was originally published online by Los Angeles-based Los Comex publishers. Includes numerous strips featuring El Muerto, Javier Hernandez's classic Chicano undead superhero, and Dead Dinosaurio who is, as the name suggests, a calavera dinosaur New Staplebound Wraps

67. 158411 Hernandez, Javier DEAD DINOSAURIO. Los Angeles Los Comex 2012 First printing unpag., b+w ilus., wrps. This comic tells the story of Eztli, a young Aztec who witnesses the sack of Tenochtitlan by the Spanish conquistadors. He calls of the help of an ancient and powerful dinosaur to help him defend the city. They are both killed in the ensuing battle only to return from the dead, in sekeletal form, with a hunger for fight repression and invasion New Staplebound Wraps

68. 164197 Hernandez, Javier EL MUERTO. #1 The Aztec zombie Los Comex 2002 First printing unpag., b+w ilus., wrps., signed Diego de la Muerte is a youth immersed in Aztec mythology, particularly that which focuses on death and resurrection. He discovers that the stories are more than mere myth when he receives supernatural powers from the Aztec god of death and is thrown back into the world as El Muerto, the Aztec zombie. New Staplebound Wraps 69. 159421 Hernandez, JAvier EL MUERTO MISHMASH. Los Angles Los Comex 2004 First printing 8vo, 32 p., b+w ilus., wrps., inscribed by author An assortment of El Muerto stories. El Muerto is a comic book hero based on Mesoamerican notions of life after death. Signed by the author New

70. 155425 Hernandez, Lea RUMBLE GIRLS. SILKY WARRIOR TANSIE. Collected series in book form. Introduction by Mark Waid. New York Image Comics 2000 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag. illus. "Lea Hernandez has mixed a prep school soap opera with fighting girl manga and forward-looking science fiction to skewer popular culture and media manipulation. There are more ideas here than most comics, and they're incorporated into the story, even tossed away. Other concept-driven books make a big deal out of their 'mad ideas', trotting them out and asking us to admire their display. This one uses them to build a world to support the story." New Paperback

71. 157332 Hernandez, Vince (Creator and Writer), Khary Randolph (Characters and Illus.) and Emilio Lopez (Colors) CHARISMAGIC. VOLUME 1. ISSUES #0-6 (Complete, version C) Culver City, California Aspen Comics 2011-2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, ~25 p. ea., illus. Charismagic, written by Vince Hernandez & penciled by Khary Randolph, tells the story of the adventures of Hank Medley, a Las Vegas magician and entertainer who quickly discovers that magic is more real than he had previously imagined. There are different versions of this series with the difference being the cover illustrations. New Staplebound Wraps

72. 159124 Hoffman, John (ed.) CHILDHOOD HEROES. USA Trickster 2013 First edition unpag., color ilus., wrps. This book celebrates both the superhuman tradition and the fantasies of childhood so prevalent in comic book culture. The artists have all re- visited superhero characters from created during childhood and updated them with new stories and illustration. The superheros come from incredibly diverse backgrounds. From martial arts masters to dragon slayers to non-human agents of change and adventure. Stories by Octavio Rodriguez, Bobby Rubio, Pinups by John Nevarez, Trevor Jimenez, etc. New Paperback

73. 154624 Jackson, Jack "Jaxon" RECUERDEN EL ALAMO. THE TRUE STORY OF JUAN N. SEGUIN AND HIS FIGHT FOR TEXAS INDEPENDENCE San Francisco, California Last Gasp 1979 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 34 p., illus, maps. Flawless copy. Written and Illustrated by Jaxon. Examines the role of Seguin and other Tejanos, or Mexicans who identified with the struggle for Texas independence and fought alongside the Anglo freedom fighters. Issue followed a year later by "Tejano Exile". Good Paperback 74. 154441 Jackson, Jack "Jaxon" TEJANO EXILE. THE TRUE STORY OF JUAN N. SEGUIN AND THE TEXAS-MEXICANS AFTER SAN JACINTO San Francisco, California Last Gasp 1980 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 48 p., illus. Near Mint Conidtion. Written and Illustrated by Jaxon. A continuation of Seguin's story from the artist's first book "Recuerden El Alamo". Deals with the events that labeled the tragic figure of Seguin a traitor, the identity crisis of a Texas-Mexican- American at the time of Texas independence and the sensation of being a foreigner in own's native land. Very Good Paperback

75. 154513 Jones, Gerard, Mike Parobeck & Nyberg EL DIABLO New York DC Comics Inc. 1989-1991 1st ed. 16 issues, No. 1-16, wrps, around 25 p. ea., illus. Issues 13-16 done by Jones, Parobeck and Fricke. As created by Jones and Parobeck, Rafael Sandoval is a rookie member of the city council of Dos Rios, Texas who creates his version of El Diablo from a festival costume and an old boxing persona and local legends surrounding the Devil when stymied by officials while trying to pursue the case of a serial arsonist.[1] Subsequent efforts involved battles with illicit drug smugglers using maquiladora covers for their activities, a hunt for a serial killer, conflicts with human-smuggling operations, and with Sandoval's own conscience over how best to serve the people of Dos Rios Used; Like New Staplebound Wraps

76. 153261 Lanao, Mario T. (writer), Cristian Garcia (artist), Keith Agcaoili (Inker/Layout) RELUCTANT ZERO. #1, Oct. San Francisco, California 148 Print 2011 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. "Guillermo “Memo” Morales, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, is a nerd in the truest sense of the word. By day, he works various odd jobs to make ends meet. By night, he dreams of starting a family and supporting them with a t-shirt company starring his sketches as the main design. He lives with two roommates. Stan “The Circumstance” Green is a young man obsessed with the opposite sex. He lies to no end in attaining his goal. His other roommate is Malik Strong, a brilliant man who is slowly and surely withdrawing from society. Memo’s love interest is Isla Song, the very personification of beauty, brains, and brawn. Memo lives the life of a poor man. He wears the same clothes from high school and often eats the cheapest thing he can find. His furniture is from thrift shops. He walks everywhere and avoids transportation in order to save money. He is a simple man with simple interests. However, deep within lies the heart of a warrior. Often times, his art reflects the power developed by the many years of ridicule from supposed “cool people”. This all reinforces the theme of the story : Nerds posses an internal strength that shines in times of crisis." (Author's description) New Staplebound Wraps 77. 153267 Leaños, John Jota IMPERIAL SILENCE: UNA ÓPERA MUERTA. A Dead Opera in Four Animated Acts. San Francisco, California Burning Wagon Productions 2008 1st ed. DVD, 42 min. Audio CD of11 tracks. 4 animated stories by media scholar, activist and social documentarian at UC Santa Cruz: Los ABC, Deadtime Stories and Mariachi Goose and Friends, Radio Muerto! and Dead News Network. Includes an audio CD. New

78. 155258 Ledee, Yasmine Estrella SONAR ILUSTRATIVO San Juan, Puerto Rico Pernicous Press 2012 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. CD Sonar ilustrativo une a 15 artistas plasticos puertorriquenos junto a una seleccion de 15 bandas musicales. Cada illustrador cuente una lirica musical por medio de ilustraciones plasmando su interpretacion visual. Cuenta este libro con un CD de musica. New Paperback

79. 154721 Lopez, Tony ALPHA KORPS #1 PREMIER ISSUE Vancouver, Washington Diversity Comics 1996 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, ~ 30 p., illus. Gibralton! Kadak! Psybina! Tracer! Hover! Sfere! These are the super-powered agents of the Alpha Korps, an elite cadre of heroes that has been gathered for the purpose of defending Earth from an evil beyond the stars. It’s fairly typical super-hero fare…of the single-name-says-it-all variety. (From Atomic Avenue) New Staplebound Wraps

80. 158953 Los Bros. Hernandez (Hernandez), (Gilbert; Jaime Hernandez) HERNANDEZ SATYRICON. A Love and Rockets collection Seattle Fantagraphics Books 1997 First edition 1-56097-272-6 80 p., [60 p.] b+w ilus., boards An assorted of Love and Rockets comics collected into a single, hardcover-bound volume. Appended by approx. 60 pages of alternate covers, advertisements and featurettes. New Hardcover

81. 155059 Lujan, Jim BENCH WARRANT US Ghettomation n/d First edition, presumed. DVD. Ghettomation is the brand/company of animation created by animator/creator Jim Lujan. The term was coined by Lujan to described the "low budget" and "whatever it takes" simplified form of stylized animation that he creates. Emphasis is placed on character, story, dialogue, audio, and art design rather than walk cycles or traditional animation techniques. Ghettomation has been described as a direct "for the people" approach that relies heavily on humor and the exaggeration of character. It has been cited as an exciting part of the independent "do it yourself animation movement". Lujan has named his own production company Ghettomation and continues to make a variety of comedic cartoon films. This dvd contains older gems like "Mama, I.m a Thug" and "Securityman" are featured, plus epics like "Seven Smiles" and also "Conversati: Interview with Jim Lujan". New Paperback 82. 155063 Lujan, Jim FREAKISH DELIGHTS US Ghettomation n/d First edition, presumed. DVD. Ghettomation is the brand/company of animation created by animator/creator Jim Lujan. The term was coined by Lujan to described the "low budget" and "whatever it takes" simplified form of stylized animation that he creates. Emphasis is placed on character, story, dialogue, audio, and art design rather than walk cycles or traditional animation techniques. Ghettomation has been described as a direct "for the people" approach that relies heavily on humor and the exaggeration of character. It has been cited as an exciting part of the independent "do it yourself animation movement". Lujan has named his own production company Ghettomation and continues to make a variety of comedic cartoon films. This dvd contains The Legend of Bobby Churro (Full version 18 min version); Unchained Fists (5:57); Prince of Pomona (4:48); etc. A member of the Cartoonistas, latino comic and animation designers based in the san Gabriel Valley East of Los Angeles. New Paperback

83. 155062 Lujan, Jim GHETTOMATION GARDEN US Ghettomation n/d First edition, presumed. DVD. Ghettomation is the brand/company of animation created by animator/creator Jim Lujan. The term was coined by Lujan to described the "low budget" and "whatever it takes" simplified form of stylized animation that he creates. Emphasis is placed on character, story, dialogue, audio, and art design rather than walk cycles or traditional animation techniques. Ghettomation has been described as a direct "for the people" approach that relies heavily on humor and the exaggeration of character. It has been cited as an exciting part of the independent "do it yourself animation movement". Lujan has named his own production company Ghettomation and continues to make a variety of comedic cartoon films. This dvd contains The fraudtographer (4:16) John Henry Unicorn (6:06); New Wave Dentist (3:40); Alphanerd (3:40); etc. New Paperback

84. 155061 Lujan, Jim SHADY PEOPLE. Cartoons that will drive you wild US Ghettomation n/d First edition, presumed. DVD. Ghettomation is the brand/company of animation created by animator/creator Jim Lujan. The term was coined by Lujan to described the "low budget" and "whatever it takes" simplified form of stylized animation that he creates. Emphasis is placed on character, story, dialogue, audio, and art design rather than walk cycles or traditional animation techniques. Ghettomation has been described as a direct "for the people" approach that relies heavily on humor and the exaggeration of character. It has been cited as an exciting part of the independent "do it yourself animation movement". Lujan has named his own production company Ghettomation and continues to make a variety of comedic cartoon films. This dvd contains Up in my Grill (5:34); Alphanerd: Den of Thieves (5:10); Rage Dogg: Balcony Negotiations (1:11); customer Serviced (1:31); Enfuego (7:18); etc. New Paperback

85. 155051 MAC AFRO. Sleeze 'n' Crackers One-Shot. Written by David Walker, Artwork by Rafael Navarro Redondo Beach, CA Atomic Basement Entertainment Aug 2006 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 22 p., illus Mac Afro, whose adventure in this Sleeze 'N Crackers one-shot offers excellent insight into the complications of interracial space travel. In this issue, Captain Trustwell befriends Afro for help traveling through the Mau Mau Nebula to confront the Starbuckian rebels that have kidnapped their virgin Princess Falopia. You’d think Trustwell would be grateful for Afro’s help, but when the Starbuckian forces get the drop on them and the going gets tough, the good Captain and his men let loose with a string of racial slurs, calling our hero everything from “porch monkey” to “jigaboo.”. Signed by the artist. New Paperback

86. 164037 Marcano, Scott; Juan Romera; Brian Ortiz SANITARIUM #1 & 2. Unknown Sanitarium Productions 2014 First printing 2 vols., [40], [44] p., color ilus., wrps. Comic series that takes place in a mental hospital. Follows a "Monster of Week" format influenced by popular television shows such as The Twilight Zone or Tales From the Crypt. Two issues: "Monsters are Real" and "Figuratively Speaking" New Staplebound Wraps

87. 157679 Mariotte, Jeff; Kurtis Wiebe; Joshua Williamson DIA DE LOS MUERTOS. Issues # 1, 2 and 3. Berkeley, CA Image Comics, Inc. March 2013 First edition 3 vols., 40 p., 44 p., 44 p., ilus., wrps. Three comics in each volume. Each tell the story of people's encounters with death, superstition and the occult. New Staplebound

88. 164101 Mayoraga Amaya, Liz A CAXCAN GUERRILLA TAKES OVER THE AWKWARD GIRL. Berkeley Spunky Cat Comix 2011 1st ed. 22 p., ilus., wrps. A series of anecdotes and brief personal essays that relate the author's personal journey of self-discovery, experience with gender stereotypes and a profound exploration of her family's roots New Wraps

89. 158408 Mayorga, Liz INKED. California Spunky Cat Comix 2012 First printing unpag., ilus., wrps. A personal essay about family and tradition among Mexican/Mexican-Americans who are devoutly Catholic. The female narrator begins doing unorthodox things, such as getting tattoos, and clashes with the principles of the previous generation New Staplebound Wraps

90. 158409 Mayorga, Liz MONSTROUS LOVE STORIES. Berkeley The author 2012 First printing [20] p., ilus., wrps. Four stories are collected in this zine which are takes on classic monster tropes, such as vampires and werewolves, with a twist New Staplebound Wraps

91. 164202 Mayorga, Liz OUTGROWING PLASTIC DOLLS. San Francisco Spunky Cat Comix 2010 1st ed. [24] p., ilus., wrps. A short, illustrated bildungsroman about an adolescent Latina who receives a special gift from her grandmother on her birthday New Staplebound Wraps

92. 159848 Melan, Pepe PEPE MELAN COLLECTION. Unknown Unique Realm 2009-2012 First printing 3 vols., var. pag., ilus., wrps. A collection of publications by Southern California based designer and artist Pepe Melan, whose projects include murals and graphic art for recording artist Prince. Includes a sketchbook exclusive from the 2009 Chicago Comics Convention, a preview issue for Melan's latest work "Tales of Blood and Fire" and "Off Planet" which is a compilation of comic stories featuring Melan. New Staplebound

93. 163221 Mercado, Roberto and Ariel Valenzuela ASKI : THE MAYAN WARRIOR. FAITH DRIVEN ABOVE REALITY... = IMPULSADOS POR LA FE SOBRE LA REALIDAD... Special collector's edition. Hilda Ramírez Duarte, translator Dallas, Texas Mundo Latino 2013 First edition 16p., illus., wrps "Special Collector's Edition" issue for the Latino Exhibit in the 2012 State Fair of Texas. The artist has issued a few comics in the last few years and are all out of print. This one has a Lucha libre theme. New Paperback

94. 155432 Montijo, Rhode SCRIBBLES AND BITS. A Collection of Sketches and Such by Rhode Montijo California Abismo Pres 2006 1st ed. (2nd printing) 8vo, wrps, 64 p, illus. A sketchbook from the Pablo's Inferno artist and writer, though few of these drawings are from that series. New Paperback

95. 154506 Montijo, Rhode (art) and Dan Chapman (story) PABLO'S INFERNO. 1-5 Stockton, California ABISMO [2000] 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 24-54 p. ea., illus. Xeric Foundation funded. Pablo’s Inferno tells the story of innocent boy’s descent into Hell and the fantastic adventures that ensue when he encounters some of it’s oddball occupants. While there, he crosses paths with Quetzal, an ancient Aztec God, who reveals that Pablo’s destiny is entangled with forces he does not yet understand. The 5-issue series is packed with demons, zombies, werewolves, and Aztec vampires! With great stories and original artwork inspired by the riches of Mexican Mythology, Pablo’s Inferno is a vision of the underworld never before seen!

a. New Staplebound Wraps 96. 153292 Moon, Fábio & Gabriel Bá DAYTRIPPER New York DC Comics, Vertigo 2011 9781401229696 8vo, wrps, 256 p., Graphic Novel with full color illustrations. DAYTRIPPER follows the life of one man, Bras de Olivias Dominguez. Every chapter features an important period in Bras’ life in exotic Brazil, and each story ends the same way: with his death. And then, the following story starts up at a different point in his life, oblivious to his death in the previous issue – and then also ends with him dying again. In every chapter, Bras dies at different moments in his life, as the story follows him through his entire existence – one filled with possibilities of happiness and sorrow, good and bad, love and loneliness. Each issue rediscovers the many varieties of daily life, in a story about living life to its fullest – because any of us can die at any moment. New Paperback

97. 164080 Morales, Omar CRUZADER. Agent of the Vatican United States The Force Media 2014 1st ed. 978-0-615-94370-1 [148] p., color ilus., boards Six installments in the Cruzader comic bound into a single graphic novel. The protagonist, Antonio de la Cruz, is pitted against various foes, from the KKK to demons to a contingent of extremist Muslims invading Rome. A decidedly pro-Catholic perspective. Signed. New Hardcover

98. 164079 Morales, Omar THE CRUZADER. Issue #1. Secret agent of the catholic church United States The Force Productions 2007 First printing [24] p., color ilus., wrps. First issue in a comic series about a Catholic superhero named Antonio de la Cruz, who aptly calls himself the Cruzader. In this issue, he fights head on with the Ku Klux Klan. SIGNED. New Staplebound Wraps

99. 155265 Morales, Robert and Kyle Baker TRUTH RED, WHITE & BLACK. Vol. 1, No. 1-7 New York Marvel Comics 2003 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, ~40 p. ea., illus. Comic series that re-examines the Tuskegee Experiments and the history super-serum that created Captain America. Beginning in 1942, the series follows a regiment of black solders who were forced to act as test subjects. Adilfu Nama, author of American Pop Culture and Black Superheroes, writes that "Truth admonished the reader to incporate the experiences and histories of black folk that paint a different picture of the cost and quest for freedom and democracy in America." The author passed away in 2013 at the age of 54 in Brooklyn. He was of Puerto Rican descent. New Staplebound Wraps

100. 159730 Narcomey, Jr., John Charle ALL THAT JAZZ. Los Angeles Draw Hard No Date First printing 12 p., b+w ilus., wrps. Comic vignette about a jazz trumpetist at his recital in a club New Staplebound 101. 159120 Navarro, Chris CHICANO SUPERSTAR. Vol. 1 and 2. San Antonio, USA Johnny Payaso 2010 First printing unpag., b+w ilus., wrps. This comic book from San Antonio, TX draws heavily from Chicano culture, underground punk music and ancient Mesoamerican codices. It tells the story of Danny Vasquez, singer for the band Chicano Superstar, as he discovers an ancient part of him that is tied to Aztec mysticism. New Staplebound Wraps

102. 159127 Navarro, Rafael EYE CANDY! A Rafael Navarro sketchbook La Habra, California Self-published, author 2012 First edition unpag., illus., wrps. Color illustration, sketches and line drawings from Latino comic artist Rafael Navarro's sketchbook. A broad collection of drawings of heroes, villains and scenes. New Staplebound Wraps

103. 159353 Navarro, Rafael GUNS A' BLAZIN'! Book One: Runnin' With the Devil. The gunpowder edition Los Angeles Atomic Basement Entertainment 2013 First printing 28 p., color ilus., wrps. Two time-travelling gunslingers find themselves in the time of cave-persons and dinosaurs, and something more ominous. New Staplebound Wraps

104. 159354 Navarro, Rafael GUNS A' BLAZIN'! & THE MOUSTACHETRONAUTS. Teser pleaser edition Los Angeles Atomic Basement Entertainment 2013 First printing 28 p., color ilus., wrps. Teasers to two upcoming comic books. One is Rafael Navarro's Guns a' Blazin', the other is Steven Casares' The Moustachtronauts. Both are heavily influenced by steampunk sci-fi storytelling. New Staplebound Wraps

105. 158039 Navarro, Rafael MASKS OF SONAMBULO. La Habra, CA Ninth Circle Studios 2003 First printing unpag., b+w illus., wrps. Sonambulo is a superhero who operates within people's dreams. He dons a luchador style mask. Signed by the author. New Staplebound Wraps

106. 158040 Navarro, Rafael SONAMBULO IN GHOST OF A CHANCE. La Habra, CA Ninth Circle Studios 2002 First printing unpag., b+w illus., wrps. Sonambulo is a superhero who operates within people's dreams. He dons a luchador style mask. Signed by the author. New Staplebound Wraps

107. 159741 Navarro, Rafael SONAMBULO IN SLEEP OF THE JUST, THE COLLECTED CASE. Los Angeles Ninth Circle Studios 2001 First printing 0-9711262-0-8 [120] p., ilus., wrps. Masked lucha libre detective takes on another case in this world of noir fantasy and occult villains. This edition collects all three volumes of Sonambulo's "Sleep of the Just" case. New Paperback 108. 164105 Navarro, Rafael SONAMBULO LIVES. La Habra, CA Ninth Circle Studios 2009 1st ed. [32] p., ilus., wrps. Sonambulo is a former masked wrestler turned vigilante private eye after an attempted mob assassination. He is a luchador superhero who fights crime as well as the supernatural New Staplebound

109. 158043 Navarro, Rafael SONAMBULO. MEXICAN STAND- OFF. Parts 1, 2 &3. La Habra, CA Ninth Circle Studios 2005 First printing 3 vols., [32], [32], [32] p., b+w illus., wrps. Sonambulo is a superhero who operates within people's dreams. He dons a luchador style mask. Signed by the author. New Staplebound Wraps

110. 158042 Navarro, Rafael SONAMBULO'S STRANGE TALES. La Habra, CA Ninth Circle Studios 2000 First printing unpag., b+w illus., wrps. Sonambulo is a superhero who operates within people's dreams. He dons a luchador style mask. Signed by the author. New Staplebound Wraps

111. 164098 Navarro, Rafael; Keith J. Rainville LUCHA NOIR. The complete Rafael Navarro in From Parts Unknown Los Angeles From Parts Unknown 2006 1st ed. 978-0- 9753791-1-0 72 p., ilus., wrps. Numerous illustrations of masked Mexican luchador comicbook heros from the likes of Rafael Navarro and Keith Rainville during the 1990s lucha libre boom. A number of previously unpublished Sonambulo sketches are featured, as is an intro by Navarro and running commentary on the significance of comics, masked wrestlers and the inspiration behind those characters New Paperback

112. 163627 Negro, Eugenio BOCAS. San Jose Self-published, author 2014 First edition 10 p., ilus., wrps. A short comic starring several cartoon mouths who communicate entirely in Spanish onomatopoeia New Staplebound Wraps

113. 159405 Negro, Eugenio LA LOTERIA. Series 1. San Jose, California Self-published, author 2013 First printing [14] p., b+w ilus., wrps. A comic, that shifts between English and Spanish, which explores the commodity fetishism and consumer culture of the Silicon Valley's tech boom. New Staplebound Wraps

114. 155454 Negron, Jonny NEGRON Brooklyn, NY PictureBox 2012 1st ed. 9780983719960 8vo, wrps, dj, ~ 80 p., illus. The premier collection of Jonny Negron's luscious pictures of outre fashionistas both in and out of costume and precision comic strip tours through the urban and the fanstastic. New Paperback

115. 157796 Oliver, Simon; John Lucas THE EXTERMINATORS: RAISING CHE. USA Vertigo Comics May 2008 First printing unpag., illus., wrps. This comic follows a group of bombers who make explosives in the shape of fruit, targeting supermarkets in retalliation for U.S involvement in the Guatamalen civil war and coup of 1954 in which fruit companies wrestled power from a democratically elected government. The story takes up themes of immigration, particularly the refugee, and assimilation (and resistance) to the cultural norms of a new nation. New Staplebound Wraps

116. 159743 Orlandi Alegria, Uziel E. OUROBOROS. San Juan, PR Pernicious Press 2013 First printing unpag., ilus., wrps., oblong This double-sided flipbook illustrates Ouroboros, a metaphor for power and life in the form of a snake which eats its own tail New Paperback

117. 164219 Oropeza, Antonio F. AMIGOMAN, THE LATIN AVENGER. 3 issues: #1 Hola, soy Amigoman. Kansas City Strong Ave. Studios 2003 [16] p., ilus., wrps. Comic book about the author's alter-ego Amigoman. Bilingual editions intended for a young audience ( K-8). Includes coloring book pages. New Staplebound Wraps

118. 153224 Oropeza, Antonio F. AMIGOMAN, THE LATIN AVENGER. 3 issues: #1 Hola, soy Amigoman. Amigoman: The Origin, and the Special Edition: Amigoman Vs. Frankenstein. Kansas City Strong Ave. Studios, AO ART 5 2003, 2009, 2012 4to, wrps, ~20 p., b+w illus by Anthony Oropeza and Lorenzo Lizana Comic book about the author's alter-ego Amigoman. Bilingual editions intended for a young audience ( K-8). The issue for the youngest children includes coloring book pages. New Staplebound Wraps

119. 158403 Ortega, Dave ABUELA Y LOS DEAD MEXICANS. Boston Self-published, author 2011 First printing 978-1-4507-8196-1 unpag., ilus., wrps. This tabloid sized comic sifts its way through the complexities of the Mexican Revolution, presenting the complicated politics and alliances of the time in a relatable and insightful fashion. Told from the point of view of a grandmother recounting her experiences, having been forced to leave Mexico due to all the violence. New Paperback

120. 162882 Ortega, Dave HACIENDA. No place Self-published, author 2014 First printing [16] p., ilus., wrps. A paranormal investigation TV show combs over an hacienda in central Mexico said to be haunted by the ghosts of the Mexican Revolution. Signed and numbered edition of 100. Very Good Staplebound

121. 158402 Ortega, Dave INSURRECTOS. Massachusetts Self-published, author 2012 First printing unpag., ilus., wrps. Illustrated story of a handful of men taken prisoner in 1916, as Pancho Villa eludes U.S. and Mexican forces in the north and Emiliano Zapata rallies his forces in the south. Ortega is inspired by his family's participation in the Mexico Revolution. He is based in Boston and has been awarded an award by the Mass. Cultural Council. New

122. 159424 Ortega, Dave SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS. Unknwon Self-published, author 2013 First printing [8] p., b+w ilus., wrps. A brief introduction on the role of the School of Americas in dictatorships of Latin America. It features illustrations of the Schools' graduates who went on to commit crimes against humanity and foment injustice in the underdeveloped western hemisphere New Staplebound Wraps

123. 158147 Ortega, Raul M. HONEYMOON STARSHIP. A Red Jaguar and Fatal Monkee adventure California R. Ortega Publishing 2013 First printing 30 p., color ilus., wrps., oblong, signed, numbered ed. Comic from aritst Raul M Ortega which straddles the absurd, surrealist and fabulist traditions of speculative fiction. This particular comic has a sci-fi twist. Numbered edition and signed by the author. New Paperback

124. 158424 Ortega, Raul M. THE PEARL DOUBLOON. Red Jaguar Adventure 10 California R. Ortega Publishing 2013 First printing 30 p., color ilus., wrps., oblong, 4to., signed, numbered The latest in progress comic from aritst Raul M Ortega with hints of sci-fi, absurdity and surrealism. Numbered edition and signed by the author. New Paperback

125. 153222 Parada, Daniel ZOTZ: SERPENT AND SHIELD. Issue #1. San Francisco, California Daniel Parada (Co-edited by Jorge Parada) 2011 1st ed. 9780615562346 4to, wrps, unpag., b+w illus. (cover and to pages in color). “Zotz” means “bat” in some Mayan languages, and it is the title of a comic book created by Daniel Parada. The multi-arc story has supernatural elements and is set in 16th century Mesoamerica, in an imaginary world where the Spaniards never fully conquered the Americas. Zotz centers on the adventures of twin brothers Pakal and Kaan, whose characters are loosely based on Hunahpu and Xbalanque, the Hero twins featured in the Popol Vuh, the sacred K’iche Maya book of creation. Daniel developed the story over the last 6 years, motivated by the lack of Mesoamerican stories in our popular culture. Which is surprising given the epic sagas and existence of advanced cultures (past and present) in Mesoamerica. Trying to capture some of this grandness within a single tale, was perhaps the biggest challenge in the development of Zotz. New Paperback

126. 159082 Parada, Daniel ZOTZ: SERPENT AND SHIELD. Issue #2. San Francisco, California Daniel Parada (Co-edited by Jorge Parada) 2013 1st ed. 9780615562346 4to, wrps, 138 p., maps, b+w illus., glossary (cover in color). “Zotz” means “bat” in some Mayan languages, and it is the title of a comic book created by Daniel Parada. The multi-arc story has supernatural elements and is set in 16th century Mesoamerica, in an imaginary world where the Spaniards never fully conquered the Americas. Issue #2 picks up with the protagonist becoming increasingly troubled with the rapidly changing world he lives in. Signed by Daniel Parada. New Paperback

127. 164116 Peña, Fernande de MAPACHE STUDIOS PRESENTA ELISA Y LOS MUTANTES. Santiago de Chile Mapache Studios Unknown 1st ed. [24] p., ilus., wrps. A fanzine which previous various comics, short stories and illustrations produced by Mapache Studios based in Chile but with a strong presence in the United States New Staplebound

128. 164118 Peña, Fernando de ELISA Y LOS MUTANTES. United States Mapache Studios 2014 1st ed. [24] p., ilus., wrps. A comic about the Chilean student uprisings, produced in the United States by a publisher based in Chile. An effort at establishing solidarity between the Chilean students of 2011 & 2012 with Latinos in the United States New Staplebound Wraps

129. 164117 Peña, Fernando de LUCHA LIBRE #1. Santiago de Chile Mapache Studios Unknown 1st ed. [20] p., ilus., wrps. An homage to Mexican-American culture, particularly lucha libre and popular entertainment New Staplebound

130. 159841 Portillo, Jaime JAIME PORTILLO COLLECTION. Unknown Jimmy Daze Comics 2013 First printing var. pag., ilus., wrps. Three comics by written by Jaime Portillo: The Railroad Killer, Hell Paso and Gabriel. The first touches upon various racial and social issues in an imagined border town in the US southwest. Hell Paso is another take on the Western genre. Gabriel takes inspiration from the violence against women in the border town of Ciudad Juarez.. New Paperback

131. 154531 Renteria, Robert, as told to Corey Michael Blake. Illustrated by Shane Clester MI BARRIO from SmarterComics. Based on the book From the Barrio to the Board Room Mundelein, Illinois Writers of the Round Table Press 2010 1st ed. 9781610660006 4to, wrps, 55 p., illus. Don't let where you came from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become. Successful entrepreneur Robert Renteria grew up sleeping in a dresser drawer. This hard-hitting comic memoir traces Robert's life from a childhood of poverty and abuse in one of the poorest areas of East Los Angeles, to his emergence as a business owner and civic leader today. New Paperback 132. 159738 Rivera, Jules MISFORTUNE HIGH #1. Unknown Self-published, author 2013 First edition [48] p., color ilus., wrps. A take on the popular theme of magical schools, this comic features a young privileged man's encounter with the student body on the "other side of the tracks." New Staplebound

133. 164077 Rivera, Jules MISFORTUNE HIGH #2. Los Angeles Self-published, author 2014 First printing [56] p., color ilus., wrps. A comic that follows the misadventures of a rich kid who is sent to a school on the "wrong side of the tracks" after misbehaving. In this second issue, he cracks a plot to get back to his old school. An original take on the magic school children's/mid-grade genre which features people of various races and social classes casting spells. Jules is a freelance illustrator who has bootstrapped and kickstarted numerous comics successfully. Signed. New Paperback

134. 159731 Rivera, Jules VALKYRIE SQUADRON. No. 1, 2 & 3. California Self-published, author 2012 First edition 3 vols., unpag, color ilus., wrps. This comic follows three elite military pilots in a high-tech distant future. Jules Rivera is a Latina freelance artist of Puerto Rican descent. New Paperback

135. 159771 Rodriguez, Carla; Rosa Colon PARACOSM. San Juan Soda Pop Comics 2013 First edition 24 p., illus., wrps. A woman finds a mysterious polaroid camera in old San Juan, Puerto Rico. New Staplebound Wraps

136. 164208 Rodriguez, Fernando ADELITA / TALES OF AZTLAN: THE LEGEND OF LA LLORONA San Jose El Salto Comics 2003 First printing 2 vols. in one, 16, 16 p., ilus., wrps. Two comics in one. Adelita is a work rooted in the history of women warriors in Mexico. Adelita is a reference to women who sided against Porfirio Diaz during the Revolution of 1910. The flipside is a brief comic about the figure of La Llorona, a folktale in many parts of Latin America about a demonic women who preys on unsuspecting children Very Good Staplebound

137. 164209 Rodriguez, Fernando AZTEC OF THE CITY. Vol. 1 No. 2. San Jose El Salto Comics 1993 First printing [32] p., ilus., wrps. A superhero who dons Aztec garb and weaponry fits supernatural forces of evil in San Jose, CA Very Good Staplebound Wraps

138. 164210 Rodriguez, Fernando AZTEC OF THE CITY. Vol. 3 No. 1. San Jose El Salto Comics 2012 First printing 32 p., ilus., wrps. A superhero who dons Aztec garb and weaponry fits supernatural forces of evil in San Jose, CA. In this issue another crimefighter, el Super Chicano, makes an appearance Very Good Staplebound Wraps

139. 157798 Rodriguez, Fernando B. AZTEC OF THE CITY, VOL. 1, NO. 2 San Jose El Salto Comics 1989 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag. b+w illus., color cover illustrations. Second issue of Aztec of the City which takes place in San Jose, CA. Most of the action takes place in and around local landmarks. The story revolves around a young Hispanic male who suffers from short-term memory loss every time he turns into an Aztec-themed superhero who fights supernatural foes like La Llorona. New Staplebound Wraps

140. 155427 Rodriguez, Fernando B. AZTEC OF THE CITY, VOL. 2, NO. 1 San Jose El Salto Comics 1995 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 32 p. b+w illus., color cover illustrations. An early issue of Aztec of the City reprinted here called "Drive-By' which deals with bay area gangs, police and latino realities in the street. Illustrated by Ernie Polo, Sergio Lopez Moya, Horacio Luis Balderas Rodriguez, and Alfonso Salazar. New Staplebound Wraps

141. 159485 Rodriguez, Fernando B. AZTEC OF THE CITY, VOL. 3, NO. 2 Legends last forever San Jose El Salto Comics 2013 First printing 8vo, wrps, 32 p. b+w illus., color cover illustrations. An issue of Aztec of the City, created by Fernando Rodriguez in the early nineties as an outlet for the inner city realities faced by Chicano's on a day-to-day basis. His stories include villains as diverse as "high-tech gunslingers" to "La Llorona." This issue also features the short comic Aguila de Mexico, a female Mexican superhero New Staplebound Wraps

142. 153233 Rodriguez, Grasiela LUNATIC FRINGE. Issue Number One for Mature Readers. "We all know you're out there." [Los Angeles, California] Not Your Friend Comic Books and Animation 2010 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, p., color illus. Comes with an air freshener. It started with a boy and a girl...and a heart and a game... The life of a "normal" girl intertwines in a tale of love/hate and redemption. New Staplebound Wraps

143. 164088 Rodriguez, Grasiela LUNATIC FRINGE. Issue Number Two. "What Is And What Should Never Be." Los Angeles Not Your Friend Comic Books and Animation 2014 1st ed. [12] p., ilus., color illustrated wrps. The brief story of a woman's relationship with Led Zeppelin's guitarist Jimmy Page; it ends after Page sells her soul to the devil--played by Robert Johnson--in exchange for stardom. Comes with a button made especially for the Latino Comics Expo 2014 New Staplebound Wraps

144. 153229 Rodriguez, Grasiela SPADRA. ISSUE NO. 1. "Ghostly Appropriations of a Town That Time Forgot." [Los Angeles, California] Not Your Friend Comic Books and Animation 2010 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 16 p., color illus. Comes with a pin. Meet Billy Rubottom, the founder of Spadra and then take a ride with the Bride in the Stagecoach! New Staplebound Wraps

145. 159520 Rodriguez, Isis (ilustradora) y Alfi Lopez (escritor) NIÑAJI. Issue #1. The Resurrection. San Francisco Self-published, authors 2012 First printing [24] p., b+w ilus., glossary, color cover illustrations, wrps. This comic tells the story of a resurrected Zapotec princess who navigates the complex social fabric of our contemporary world New Staplebound Wraps

146. 155219 Rodriguez, Isis (Ilustradora) y Alfi Lopez (Escritor) NIÑAJÍ. Issue #2. Our Urban Heroes. 2012 1st ed. 8vo, unpag., b+w illus. A Bilingual Comic Book Novel, “Niñají” is inspired by the Oaxacan Mexico legend, “Donají”. The legend says an adolescent Zapotec Princess named “Donají” was assasinated in the early 1500’s over a broken treaty between the Indigenous tribes, the Mixtecs and the Zapotecs for control of Monte Alban. All Niñají comic book characters are based on real kids and real life situations that the artist and writer have observed in the streets, parks, schools, mercados and cantinas in Mexico. New Staplebound Wraps

147. 159521 Rodriguez, Isis (Ilustradora) y Alfi Lopez (Escritor) NIÑAJÍ. Issue #3. The Evolution of the Gringo. San Francisco Self-published, authors 2013 First printing 8vo, unpag., b+w illus. A Bilingual Comic Book Novel, “Niñají” is inspired by a Oaxacan legend, “Donají”. All Niñají comic book characters are based on real kids and real life situations that the artist and writer have observed in the streets, parks, schools, mercados and cantinas in Mexico. This issue follows Gringuijena, a United States- born man who is obsessed with Mexican culture New Staplebound Wraps

148. 164203 Rodriguez, Octavio CANO SCRIBBLES #1.5. San Francisco Self-published, authpr 2007 1st ed. [16] p., color ilus., wrps. Rodriguez is a seasoned story artist who has worked over 14 years at some of the finest animation studios including Starz, Sony Pictures, Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon and Lucasfilm Animation. Currently he works at Pixar Animation. Children oriented cartoons/comics/drawings. New Staplebound Wraps

149. 164200 Rodriguez, Octavio CIUDAD. Issue One. San Francisco Keness 2011 1st ed. [48] p., color ilus., wrps. Crime drama comic set in a Southwestern bordertown by Rodriguez a seasoned story artist who has worked over 14 years at some of the finest animation studios including Starz, Sony Pictures, Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon and Lucasfilm Animation. Currently he works at Pixar Animation. Children oriented cartoons/comics/drawings. Very Good Paperback

150. 154466 Rodriguez, Spain SHE COMICS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF BIG BITCH San Francisco Last Gasp 1993 1st ed. 0867193980 4to, wrps, 80 p., illus. wrps. The sagas of a horny superspy. Good Paperback

151. 155211 Rodriguez, Spain SUBVERT COMICS #3. Trashman, Agent of the 6th International San Francisco Saving Grace 1976 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 32 p., illus. Trashman is a hero of the working classes and champion of the radical left causes. The Trashman stories are set in a dystopian near-future America, which after having been ravaged by nuclear weapon attacks, has become a fascist police state. The Trashman series is one of the very few super hero stories depicted in the underground comix of the 1960s and 1970s, particularly as a recurring character. Trashman's post-apocalyptic setting and Marxist-anarchist overtones expressed Spain's own social and political beliefs, as well as the sensibilities of the anti-Vietnam War movement and the underground counterculture of the era. Like many underground comix, the Trashman stories are replete with graphic depictions of violence, sex and profanity, which were all but unknown in super hero comics of the past. Good Staplebound Wraps

152. 155034 Ross, Steve CHESTY SANCHEZ. No. 1-2. San Antonio, TX Antarctic Press 1995-96 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. Also known as Loca Sanchez, Maria "Chesty" Sanchez was born in a small village near Cuernavaca, Mexico to a father who prayed for a son. As if to compensate, Maria grew taller and stronger than any other man in the village. Discovered by a wrestling promoter, Maria began her lucha libre career. Assisted by several supporting characters, including a side kick named Trompeto, Maria has become an established crime fighting celebrity in Mexico. Very Good Staplebound Wraps

153. 155915 Rozum, John and Arvell Jones KOBALT. No. 1-16 New York DC Comics 1993-1995 1st ed. 16 issues. 8vo, wrps, ~30 p. ea., illus. Kobalt is a superhero of Cuban descent. Good Staplebound Wraps

154. 156018 Rubio, Bobby ALCATRAZ HIGH Issue 1 [California] Bobby Rubio 2003 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 24 p., illus. A series about a high school where security is more important than the education. The two protagonists fight the big brother system. Rubio is CA native Latino illustrator who has worked for Nikolodeon and currently works as an animator for Pixar. Five issues have been published, good luck trying to get them from Rubio's website. New Paperback 155. 162871 Salazar, Andres PARIAH MISSOURI. No place SE Studios 2013 1st ed. 978-0-9894978-0-0 [116] p., ilus., wrps. Comic book set in the Old West in which a frontier town is afflicted by supernatural powers Very Good Paperback

156. 164100 Saldaña, Carlos BURRITO ADVENTURER. No. 1, 2. Glendale, California Accent! Comics 2009 & 2014 1st ed. 2 vols., [28], [28] p., ilus., wrps. Burrito, the jack of all trades, flies a fighter plane and is abducted by aliens in these two issues of Saldaña's comic. Both issues signed by Saldana. New Staplebound

157. 159090 Saldaña, Carlos BURRITO. JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES. 'Burrito' Battles the Charming Devil, #1; Tijuana 2099 a.d., #2; Fighter Pilot for Pancho Villa, #3; How to Dance and other short stories, #4, 1492, the year Europe was discovered, #5 Los Angeles Accent! Press, Author 1995-1996 1st ed. 5 vols., [28], [28], [28], [32], [32] p., ilus., wrps. A self-published comic series with the motto "Written in English, No Foul Words, No Nudity". Though most of the illustration and story are done by Saldana, he uses other artists for small pieces who include Jaime Crespo. Very Good Staplebound Wraps

158. 154475 Schnakenberg, Robert FEMALE FORCE. SONIA SOTOMAYOR Bluewater Comics, Darren G. Davis 2010 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, The Supremes have a new member! Meet the latest justice to don the black robes of America's highest court. Sonia Sotomayor rose from humble beginnings in a Bronx housing project to become only the third woman and the first Latina to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Relive her historic journey in a comic book biography that's ripped from today's headlines. New Staplebound Wraps

159. 159843 Segura, Neil; Ray Mendivil THE FIGHTING BURRITO. Unknown Self-published 2013 First printing 6 p., ilus., wrps. A brief comic strip about a sheriff buritto in an old Western town. New Staplebound

160. 153286 Serrano, Alberto (aka Tito na Rua) ZÉ NINGUÉM E O CÃO VIRALATA = THE ADVENTURES OF JOE NOBODY AND THE POOCH DOG. Street Comics (No. 1 and 2) 2011 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 20 p., illus. Issues No. 1-2. The story of a homeless man and his mutt, searching for his lost love in Rio de Janeiro. This New York artist, based in Rio, plays out his serial graphic novel Ze Ninguem (Joe Nobody) in segments in oversized graffiti-style murals on the streets of Rio. New Staplebound Wraps

161. 164090 Sersecion, Serenity SERENITY SERSECION COLLECTION. California Self-published, author Unknown 1st ed. 6 vols., [12], [12], [8], [12], [12], [12] p., ilus., wrps. A small collection of several black and white, self-published comics. Many feature animals or inanimate objects as characters, and is clearly influenced by Japanese manga/anime illustrations. Includes "Enter Here," "Heaven's Fall, " "Bad Comic Time First Date," "The Water Bottle of Justice," "Ghoul Time" and "Misc Seeds", The author is a Puerto Rican living in Sunnyvale, California. New Staplebound Wraps

162. 155956 Shapiro, Marc (writer), Alex Lopez (art) FAME. SELENA GOMEZ Beverly Hills, CA Bluewater Comics 2011 1st ed. 9781450766791 8vo, wrps, unpag., illus. The first of two comic books on the young Latina, a singer and girlfriend of Justin Beiber. New Paperback

163. 156561 Smith, Jeff (publisher) SECRET IDENTITY. No. 3 Irving, TX Jeff Smith 1997 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 26 p. A magazine dedicated to comicbooks, with some comic strips and illustrations, interviews and articles. This issue features an interview with Richard Dominguez, creator of El Gato Negro. New Paperback

164. 155276 SPAIN: ROCK, ROLL, RUMBLES & REVOLUTION Buffalo, New York Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College 2012 1st ed. 4to, wrps, folded /doublecover, unpag., illus., bibl., facsim. An in-depth career retrospective of the graphic works, iconic characters, and recurring motifs of Manuel "Spain" Rodriguez, the Buffalo- born comic book artist who, in the late '60s, was a prominent figure and leader of the first generation of underground comic artist. Various essays from the curators and directors of the exhibit that was held in conjunction with this publication. New Paperback

165. 157339 Stelfreeze, Brian. Grayson,Devon. MATADOR. ISSUES 1-6 COMPLETE SERIES. La Jolla, California Wildstorm 2005 First edition Modern day crime noir about a Miami police detective isabel Cardona, ensnarled in a web of Cuban drug dealing mobsters, corrupt police...and a very 'special' hitman...! New Paperback

166. 154527 Tate, Jesse, Illustrated by Thomas James BENNY SANTIAGO AND THE MASK OF MORTIMER MUERTO. La Jolla, California Plowshare Media 2009 1st ed. 9780982114551 8vo, wrps, 150 p., illus. Not-Earth, that wonder world of absurdity, is doomed. But what's this--a twelve year old rescuer? Roll on the mayhem! Benny Santiago's first days as a person with extreme talent and abilities (superhero is so last-year) are very tough, especially since he doesn't even know yet what his talent and abilities are. Joining forces with a clever new friend, Alma Patch, in search of the two Toms from Jugo Juice, Inc., their paths collide with Doctor Vert and Señor Snert (a couple of Planet Bandits from the world of Hert), as well as retired pirates turned restaurateurs; an almost-invisible, elf-like cowboy ape; a hog and dog recovery agent; and the most diabolical belch ever created. With tons of puns, a lot of alliteration, and more spoonerisms than you can stake a shick at, Benny Santiago and the Mask of Mortimer Muerto is a must read for kids, adult kids and senior citizen kids alike. New Paperback

167. 155469 Tobalina SPANISH FLY #3 Seattle, WA Eros Comix 1995 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 24 p., illus. Explicit erotic comics. Very Good Staplebound Wraps

168. 158117 Traux, Brent CORTEZ AND THE FALL OF THE AZTECS. No. 1 & 2. Plymouth, Missouri Tome Press 1993 First printing unpag., b+w illus., wrps. This comic retraces the steps of Hernan Cortez in his conquest of the tribes that inhabited the area which would first become New Spain and then Mexico. He is highlighted as a ruthless adventurer, Spanish nationalist and skilled diplomat, employing various tactics, strategies and alliances in order to conquer the 'New World.' Rare comic book complete in two parts. Very Good Staplebound Wraps

169. 154613 Tulip, Bill EL SALVADOR. A HOUSE DIVIDED. Forestville, California Eclipse Comics 1989 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, 44 p. illus. A fictionalized account of a Salvadoran family living through the civil war in El Salavador during the 1980s. Begins with the Spanish conquest. Bill Tulip is an artist and forest worker from Montana who was active in the group Montanans for Peace in Central America. Used; Like New Staplebound Wraps

170. 155055 USMZ. First Issue. Created, Written, & Illustrated by Roman Montes de Oca USA Zombie 0311 n/d First edition, presumed. 8vo, wrps, 25 p., illus. This is the first issue of this horror-comic. The zombies have devastated San Diego, the American government has assigned to USS Peleliu Marine's the the mission of take the city back. New Paperback

171. 154612 Various Authors CHOLO. Issue #3 San Francisco [1980] 1st ed. 4to, wrps, unpag., self-published, riveted binding, good condition with a few markings on the cover. Illustrations, b+w photographs, and low-rider/cholo aesthetics from the early 1980s San Francisco with street scenes and drawings. Used; Like New Paperback

172. 157814 Vasquez, Jhonen JTHM: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. San Jose, CA Slave Labor Graphics [1997] Ninth Printing 0-943151-16-3 unpag., illus., wrps. This graphic novel by Latino artist and writer Jhonen Vasquez contains several episodes of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, a youth who at times becomes uninhibited and lashes out violently at the world. Very Good Paperback

173. 159770 Vazquez, Sergio ERLEUCHTUNG. San Juan Pernicious Press 2013 First edition 26 p., illus., wrps. A young man begins to metamorphize unexpectedly. Illustrations borrow heavily from New Age mysticism and the occult. New Staplebound

174. 159768 Vazquez, Sergio HELLVRAS WRATH. San Juan Pernicious Press 2013 First printing unpag., b+w ilus., wrps. The social conservatism of a small town drives a small and outcast flame to turn into an inferno. Heavily influenced by death metal subculture, which has many anti-religion themes. New Staplebound

175. 154676 Wilkins, Dave, Kevin Munroe, and Tony Washington EL ZOMBO FANTASMA. Issues 1 to 3 of 3. Milwaukie, Oregon Rocket Comics, a division of Dark Horse Comics 2004 1st ed. 8vo, wrps, unpag., color illus. Gr. 7-10. Professional Mexican wrestler El Zombo Fantasma is having a bad day. Fresh from his last fight, he suddenly finds himself hurtling toward Purgatory after being murdered by a mysterious assassin. Angelo, his heavenly caseworker, informs him that in order to avoid hellfire, he must return to Earth to protect foul-mouthed Belisa Montoya. It seems that 10-year-old Beli is the reincarnation of an Incan goddess who has been stalked through the centuries by Los Mascaras Negros, tribal baddies who want the goddess' power for themselves. It's no surprise who wins the day in this typical superhero graphic novel, but it is tremendous, pile-driving fun getting there. El Zombo, in all his Wolverine--on--supersteroids glory, explodes off every page with a frenetic energy that is only rivaled by Beli's speedy trash talk. The computer coloration is lush, and the violence is so over the top that any WWF-savvy teen will scarcely bat an eyelash. (Review by Jennifer Hubert of the ALA) New Staplebound Wraps

176. 153293 Wishnia, Leah THE CACTUS QUEEN Author January 2012 1st ed. 16 full- color pages + a 3-layer screenprinted cover. Limited edition of 200. Mini comic that depicts a truck driver who rapes a young girl in the desert (Part One: La Frontera). He act is avenged by a pair of tourists following a peyote experience (Part Two: Las Turistas). New Staplebound Wraps

177. 154623 Yambar, Chris EL MUCHO GRANDE. WRESTLER FOR HIRE. Issues #1-2. Bethel, Connecticut Airwave Comics 2002-2003 1st ed. 2 issues of 2, 8vo, wrps, 64 p. ea., illus. From Yambar.com: Created and scripted by Yambar, with art by Broderick, and inks by Wheaton and special guest Mike Kazaleh. Find out why this masked monster wrestler and vampire chick hugging mountain of lucha libre mirth goes to Saturn, fights the gods of Asgard, and faces off with a brood of giant Japanese monsters just so he can live in a trailer in Wisconsin! He really is the next big thing! Issue #2: Our lucha libre hero meets a of team of bovine superheroes called the Udderly Fantasticos, a gay alien named Major Frenchy Mc Moonshot, the undead cookie selling girls from SEXY VAMPIRE CHICKS LOCAL 665, the artsy, forest dwelling Sadsquatches, and (at last) the mysterious BLACK ROSE. Only Yambar and Broderick Jr. could have dreamed up this type of goofy crap! New Paperback

178. 164092 Zepeda, Jr., Ray; Ryan Scales; Alexis Villanueva ANTIHERO 113. Prelude Unknown Tragic Hero Comics 2014 1st ed. [20] p., ilus., wrps. First act in a dramatic comic series about humans who have developed superpowers New Staplebound Wraps