SPW4930 / SPW6902 Graphic Narratives in the Hispanic World

A photo novel based on Levente no by Josefina Báez. A fascinating journey through Santo Domingo, using images and dialog, in which this Dominican Carmen is intertextualized with Bizet's Carmen. Josefina Báez (1960) is a writer, poet, performance artist, multi-media artist, dancer, actress, professor and director of the theater group Ay Ombe Theatre. She has also published Dominicanish, a performance text (2000), Comrade Bliss ain't playing: a performance theatre text (2008), Levente no, yolayorkdominicanyork (2011), As is é (2015) and is included in the anthology, The Beacon Best of 2001: writing by women and men of all colors and cultures (2001) edited by Junot Díaz.

Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unite them, but their journey brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.

Javier Mariscal’s art perfectly captures the steamy, vibrant atmosphere of 1940s Havana and transports the reader back to a time filled with music and romance. Based on the true story of Grammy Award–winning Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdes, this graphic novel is adapted from the animated feature film Chico & Rita, directed by Trueba and Mariscal.

In 1969, Oesterheld reimagined his classic narrative as a bold allegory of political resistance against the oppressive Argentine regime; Alberto Breccia’s expressionistic chiaroscuro style lends a chilling dimension to this apocalyptic tale.
In The Eternaut 1969, a deadly “snow” falls. Juan Salvo’s small household of family and friends are spared, protected inside his home—but what horror awaits them in the silent, deserted streets of Buenos Aires? Venturing out in search of supplies, our everyday heroes soon join the resistance against an enemy far more sinister than anything they could have imagined.

Una novela gráfica sobre la expatriación y la xenofobia, donde caben los fantasmas, las sagas familiares, los encuentros y reencuentros y, por qué no, un realismo mágico de nueva generación. En Las edades de la rata, proyecto ganador del Premio Internacional de Novela Gráfica Fnac-Salamandra Graphic, Martín López Lam dibuja la historia de Isidoro, limeño emigrado a Europa que aspira a ser escritor, y Manuela, peruana que sólo aspira a sobrevivir, dos historias que hablan de anhelos y de la inevitabilidad del azar como sólo se hace en la buena literatura. Esta es la obra más madura y sólida de martín lópez lam, la habilidad gráfica del autor se pone al servicio de una narración que trata sobre la expatriación y el desarraigo, y donde cabe lun realismo mágico de nueva generación que sobrevuela todo el relato. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A graphic novel about expatriation and xenophobia, where ghosts, family sagas, encounters and reunions abound, and, why not, it's a magical realism for a new generation. In The Ages of the Rat, winner of the Fnac-Salamandra Graphic International Prize for Graphic Novels, Martín López Lam draws the story of Isidoro, a man who emigrated from Lima to Europe who aspires to be a writer, and Manuela, a Peruvian who only aspires to survive, two stories that speak of longing and the inevitability of chance as only good literature does. This is the most mature and solid work by Martín López Lam, the illustrative ability of the author is put at the service of a narrative dealing with expatriation and uprooting, and where there is space for a new generation of magical realism that overarches the entire story.

Todos hemos caído en la trampa del enamoramiento, trampa que, como en la rueda de la vida, nos lleva a elevarnos y hundirnos para poder reencarnar conociéndonos mejor. Este libro nos habla de esta rueda, de lo sublime, lo ridículo y, por supuesto, de la reencarnación a través del amor. - Jours de Papier   La típica historia del chico-conoce-chica: se miran por primera vez y se enamoran, pero a veces las cosas no funcionan como uno quisiera y hay que terminar y volver a empezar. Estas escenas cotidianas son reinterpretadas con humor y poesía por Roberto Iván González, ilustrador y antropólogo social, quien, sin quererlo, se ha convertido en uno de los mejores retratistas de las relaciones de pareja en el país. Los románticos pendejos es un bello viaje entre sonrisas y nostalgia por ese baile tan universal que es el amor. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION "We have all fallen into the trap of falling in love: a trap that, like the wheel of life, lifts us up and then lets us down to be reincarnated, this time knowing ourselves better. This book talks about that wheel, about the sublime, the ridiculous, and of course, of reincarnation through love." -Jours de Papier   The typical story of boy-meets-girl: they see each other for the first time and fall in love, but sometimes things don't work out as one might hope, and they have to break up and start over again. These everyday scenes are reinterpreted with humor and poetry by Roberto Iván González, illustrator and social anthropologist who has unwittingly become one of the best at portraying relationships in all of Mexico. Stupid Romantics is a beautiful journey between smiles and nostalgia of that universal dance which is love.

Cuarta y última parte de la saga- es sin duda la más gratuitamente aventurera de las historias de Perramus.Prolifera cierto humor equívoco, abundan las persecuciones espectaculares y acaso haya excesiva referencia a personajes históricos o provenientes de lo que llamamos el mundo real. Empezando por Gardel, claro, con su gloriosa y devastada sonrisa. Precisamente, la reconstrucción de ese ícono emblemático de la felicidad perdida será esta vez el objeto final de la empresa.

An independent kingdom of runaway slaves founded in the late 16th century, Angola Janga was a beacon of freedom in a land plagued with oppression. In stark black ink and chiaroscuro panel compositions, D'Salete brings history to life; the painful stories of fugitive slaves on the run, the brutal raids by Portuguese colonists, and the tense power struggles within this precarious kingdom. At turns heartbreaking and empowering, Angola Janga sheds light on a long-overlooked moment of resistance against oppression.

A gorgeously rendered graphic novel of Daniel Alarcón's story City of Clowns. From the author of The King Is Always Above the People, which was longlisted for the 2017 National Book Award for Fiction. Oscar "Chino" Uribe is a young Peruvian journalist for a local tabloid paper. After the recent death of his philandering father, he must confront the idea of his father's other family, and how much of his own identity has been shaped by his father's murky morals. At the same time, he begins to chronicle the life of street clowns, sad characters who populate the violent and corrupt city streets of Lima, and is drawn into their haunting, fantastical world. This remarkably affecting story by Daniel Alarcón was included in his acclaimed first book, War by Candlelight, and now, in collaboration with artist Sheila Alvarado, it takes on a new, thrilling form. This graphic novel, with its short punches of action and images, its stark contrasts between light and dark, truth and fiction, perfectly corresponds to the tone of Chino's story. With the city of Lima as a character, and the bold visual language from the story, City of Clowns is moving, menacing, and brilliantly vivid.

Written by INVERNA LOCKPEZ Art by DEAN HASPIEL Cover by DEAN HASPIEL From the moment Fidel Castro captures Havana in 1959, 17-year-old Sonya believes in the promise of the Cuban Revolution. A medical student who dreams of becoming a painter, she joins the militia and finds herself caught between idealism and ideology. As a volunteer medic at the Bay of Pigs, she's imprisoned and tortured by her own comrades. Physically and emotionally scarred upon returning home, Sonya searches for fulfillment in art. But when she realizes that none of her efforts, by gun or brush, fall in line with Castro's regime, Sonya must make agonizing choices between her family, her lover and her beloved country. This graphic novel is inspired by the true experiences of first-time author and Havana-born artist Inverna Lockpez, with stunning art by the Eisner-nominated Dean Haspiel (THE ALCOHOLIC, THE QUITTER, AMERICAN SPLENDOR) in a lush red-and-black palette created by colorist Jos#65533; Villarrubia. On sale SEPTEMBER 8 144 pg, Two colors, $24.99 US MATURE READERS

The acclaimed Daytripper follows Bras de Olivias Dominguez during different periods in his life, each with the same ending- his death. Daytripperfollows 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. Poignant, heartfelt and thoughtful, this comics landmark is one of the most transcendent pieces of graphic storytelling ever to hit the printed page. Brothers Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba truly compose one of the industry's masterworks.

Collected together for the first time ever are the three original El Muerto comics! Published from 1998-2008, these pivotal stories introduce the character of Diego de La Muerte and his astonishing transformation into El Muerto the Aztec Zombie! Created, written & illustrated by Javier Hernandez, these independently published comic books told the story of a young man whose 21st birthday on Dia de Los Muertos finds him killed in a fateful car accident only to be miraculously resurrected at the hands of the Aztec gods of death and destiny: Mictlantecuhtli and Tezcatlipoca! If you've read the 2018 graphic novel DAZE OF THE DEAD you'll witness the original version of the story in this special book, produced in the early career of cartoonist Javier Hernandez. Collects the stories "Daze of the Dead", "Dead Forever (from EL MUERTO MISH MASH) and "Dead & Confused, Pt 1". This special limited edition was produced exclusively for the 2022 Latino Comics Expo (co-founded by Javier Hernandez in 2011).

Wondrously written and illustrated by Darren Lopez and Eddaviel, this immersive work eloquently colors the many shades of the great Yoruba orisha, Esu. One of the more revered and sometimes feared orishas in the pantheon, Lopez and Eddaviel artfully illustrate how this swank trickster of the crossroads, whose powers have captivated West Africa and the Americas, is here to help us be our better selves. Shared simply, artfully, with Esu's trademark humor and irony, this amalgamation of stories and morality tales are ideal for the newcomer and the elder alike.

Light travels through space and brings a prophecy of the awakening of the Crystal Sigil. At the same time, the secret society of Illuminati steals from the four elements to create a new fifth element that has the power to become any object of desire. The ensuing epic battle pits the warrior-like Starseed Children who are the end result of the evolution of revolution within our system of genetics, philosophy, science, and art against the Illuminati and their masters, the Annunaki, and the coming of the black darkness.

In the Latinx comics community, there is much to celebrate today, with more Latinx comic book artists than ever before. The resplendent visual-verbal storyworlds of these artists reach into and radically transform so many visual and storytelling genres. Tales from la Vida celebrates this space by bringing together more than eighty contributions by extraordinary Latinx creators. Their short visual-verbal narratives spring from autobiographical experience as situated within the language, culture, and history that inform Latinx identity and life. Tales from la Vida showcases the huge variety of styles and worldviews of today's Latinx comic book and visual creators. Whether it's detailing the complexities of growing up--mono- or multilingual, bicultural, straight, queer, or feminist Latinx--or focusing on aspects of pop culture, these graphic vignettes demonstrate the expansive complexity of Latinx identities. Taken individually and together, these creators--including such legendary artists as Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, Roberta Gregory, and Kat Fajardo, to name a few--and their works show the world that when it comes to Latinx comics, there are no limits to matters of content and form. As we travel from one story to the next and experience the unique ways that each creator chooses to craft his or her story, our hearts and minds wake to the complex ways that Latinxs live within and actively transform the world.

The story based on real events of the native Amazonian leader, Ajuricaba, who spearheaded the greatest resistance to the Portuguese colonization in the Amazon region. Based on historical data, this Graphic Novel is one of the most relevant works in Brazilian indigenous culture ever produced in this format.

Uma agitada história policial e social baiana. Um ex-sargento do exército, um traficante, um policial e sua esposa em crise. Tudo isso em uma história que revela altos e baixos, podres e magnanimidade, vilões e heróis.

A vida dos guarani mudou radicalmente depois da chegada dos europeus, mas pouca gente percebe que esse povo ainda está aqui, resistindo ao avanço da cultura dos juruá, preservando seus costumes e seu idioma e tentando viver segundo suas tradições ancestrais ― inclusive dentro da maior metrópole brasileira. Hoje, os Guarani lutam pela conclusão da demarcação de suas terras na zona norte e na zona sul da cidade de São Paulo. A situação é caótica. Mais de dois mil indígenas vivem esmagados em pequenas áreas nas regiões do Jaraguá e de Parelheiros. Depois de muitos anos de paciência, os Guarani ― povo tido como calmo e cauteloso ― perceberam que precisavam mudar suas estratégias de luta. Iniciaram, assim, uma nova página em sua longa história de resistência, misturando a sabedoria dos mais velhos e os ensinamentos de Nhanderu Tenonde, sua maior divindade, com a energia e a valentia das lideranças mais jovens.

Bella edición tapa dura de colección - A través de Mafalda y sus amigos, Quino reflexiona con humor crítico e inteligente sobre la política, la economía y la sociedad en general. Este volumen reúne las tiras más significativas que durante los diez años de vida de Mafalda aparecieron tanto en los diarios como en los libros publicados por Quino. Las tiras se encuentran divididas por personajes y por tema (la escuela, las vacaciones...), lo cual da a los lectores una visión distinta de las aventuras de estos entrañables personajes. En esta nueva edición de colección, los lectores gozarán con las angustias de Felipe al momento de ir a la escuela; con los chismes de Susanita, quien parece saber todo lo que ocurre con la gente y animales del barrio; las bestialidades de Manolito, administrador, mercadólogo y heredero del próspero y célebre almacén "Don Manolo"; Miguelito y sus eternos conflictos existenciales; de Libertad y sus esfuerzos por llevar una vida simple; o de las ocurrencias de Guille, que pueden ir desde la creación del Gato-lupa, hasta darle propina a los gigantes que se encargan de dejar las manchas en las paredes del hogar. A medio siglo de que irrumpieran en la vida de los lectores, Mafalda y sus amigos se mantienen tan jóvenes y vigentes como siempre. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Beautiful collectible hard cover edition -Through Mafalda and her friends, Quino reflects about politics, the economy, and society in general with critical, intelligent humor. In this newly edited collection, readers will enjoy Felipe's anguish at schooltime; Susanita's gossip, as she seems to know all that is happening with the people and animals in the neighborhood; the stupidity of Manolito, the administrator, marketing specialist, and heir to the prosperous "Don Manolo" grocery store; Miguelito and his eternal existential conflicts; Libertad and her efforts at leading a simple life; or the adventures of Guille, which can range from the creation of "Magnifying-cat" all the way to giving tips to the giants who are in charge of leaving stains on the house walls. Half a century after bursting into readers' lives, Mafalda and her friends are as young and vibrant as ever.

Latin American comics and graphic novels have a unique history of addressing controversial political, cultural, and social issues. This volume presents new perspectives on how comics on and from Latin America both view and express memory formation on major historical events and processes. The contributors, from a variety of disciplines including literary theory, cultural studies, and history, explore topics including national identity construction, narratives of resistance to colonialism and imperialism, the construction of revolutionary traditions, and the legacies of authoritarianism and political violence. The chapters offer a background history of comics and graphic novels in the region, and survey a range of countries and artists such as Joaquín Salvador Lavado (a.k.a Quino), Héctor G. Oesterheld, and Juan Acevedo. They also highlight the unique ability of this art and literary form to succinctly render memory. In sum, this volume offers in-depth analysis of an understudied, yet key literary genre in Latin American memory studies and documents the essential role of comics during the transition from dictatorship to democracy.

From the influential work of Los Bros Hernandez in Love & Rockets, to comic strips and political cartoons, to traditional superheroes made nontraditional by means of racial and sexual identity (e.g., Miles Morales/Spider-Man), comics have become a vibrant medium to express Latino identity and culture. Indeed, Latino fiction and nonfiction narratives are rapidly proliferating in graphic media as diverse and varied in form and content as is the whole of Latino culture today. Graphic Borders presents the most thorough exploration of comics by and about Latinos currently available. Thirteen essays and one interview by eminent and rising scholars of comics bring to life this exciting graphic genre that conveys the distinctive and wide-ranging experiences of Latinos in the United States. The contributors' exhilarating excavations delve into the following areas: comics created by Latinos that push the boundaries of generic conventions; Latino comic book author-artists who complicate issues of race and gender through their careful reconfigurations of the body; comic strips; Latino superheroes in mainstream comics; and the complex ways that Latino superheroes are created and consumed within larger popular cultural trends. Taken as a whole, the book unveils the resplendent riches of comics by and about Latinos and proves that there are no limits to the ways in which Latinos can be represented and imagined in the world of comics.

Los artículos reunidos en este volumen hacen un recorrido de sur a norte por el continente americano y diversos aspectos tanto de la producción de cómics en la América hispanohablante, como de la representación de la Historia en este medio, a través del análisis del estado de la cuestión en diferentes países, incluyendo un ejemplo del cómic latino en los EE.UU. Además, realiza una suerte de transgresión al incluir en la temática el análisis de un filme de dibujos animados, abriendo de tal modo la discusión hacia las similitudes y/o diferencias entre ambos medio

Though the field of comic book studies has burgeoned in recent years, Latino characters and creators have received little attention. Putting the spotlight on this vibrant segment, Your Brain on Latino Comics illuminates the world of superheroes Firebird, Vibe, and the new Blue Beetle while also examining the effects on readers who are challenged to envision such worlds. Exploring mainstream companies such as Marvel and DC as well as rising stars from other segments of the industry, Frederick Aldama provides a new reading of race, ethnicity, and the relatively new storytelling medium of comics themselves. Overview chapters cover the evolution of Latino influences in comics, innovations, and representations of women, demonstrating Latino transcendence of many mainstream techniques. The author then probes the rich and complex ways in which such artists affect the cognitive and emotional responses of readers as they imagine past, present, and future worlds. Twenty-one interviews with Latino comic book and comic strip authors and artists, including Laura Molina, Frank Espinosa, and Rafael Navarro, complete the study, yielding captivating commentary on the current state of the trade, cultural perceptions, and the intentions of creative individuals who shape their readers in powerful ways.