Latino Comics Expo: Javier Hernandez’s ‘El Muerto’ and beyond

Latino Comics Expo: Javier Hernandez’s ‘El Muerto’ and beyond

Mary Mata August 19, 2013

By Tony Castro, Voxxi Ever heard of Weapon Tex-Mex, El Muerto, ManSwamp or Dead Dinosaurio? They are the creations of Javier Hernandez, a Los Angeles comic book artist, one of several dozen who […]

Yet Another Chapter in the History of American Representations of the “Mexican”: “Pancho Villa”

Mary Mata July 31, 2013

Comic Book Style, From Avon Comics, 1950 {via Steve Lopez’s Blog} From the textmex obsessed imagination of Memo Nericcio Click the cover for the link to the full-color story… This article […]

Marijuana, The Border Patrol, “Mexicans”, “Wetbacks”, and More!

Mary Mata July 31, 2012

“EES PEDRO”: Marijuana, The Border Patrol, “Mexicans”, “Wetbacks”, and More! From the textmex obsessed imagination of Memo Nericcio Yet another great, loaded, stereotypes-laden wonder from Pappy’s really remarkable comics blog–click here for the […]

Señorita Rio: Latina Spy Femme Fatale Amazingness

Mary Mata July 17, 2012

Señorita Rio: Latina Spy Femme Fatale Amazingness from the Pen of Lily Renée From the textmex obsessed imagination of Memo Nericcio Kudos to Pappy’s Golden Age Comic Book Blogzine, a source […]

Morning NewsTaco

Mary Mata July 13, 2012

Friday July 13, 2012 Obama Slips With Latino Voters: Quinnipiac Poll (Huffington Post):  President Barack Obama still has a considerable lead with Latino voters, but it may be slipping, according to […]

Meet Amigoman, The Bilingual Vigilante

Mary Mata October 20, 2011

Like many kids his age, my nephew is obsessed with superheroes.  With Halloween right around the corner, his current 4-year-old life dilemma is choosing between a Batman or Spiderman costume. […]