Henry Barajas 🔜 CALA
@henrybarajas.bsky.social
I write comics among other things. When I was a kid, I wanted to be the Mexican Louis Armstrong. They would've called me: Dirty Satchmo.
https://linktr.ee/henrybarajas
https://linktr.ee/henrybarajas
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Op-Ed: Now’s not a good time to be a Mexican, so I wrote Death to Pachuco
A historical Chicano noir comic about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, Death to Pachuco has many meanings in today's world
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Op-Ed: Now’s not a good time to be a Mexican, so I wrote Death to Pachuco www.comicsbeat.com/nows-not-a-g...
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Public libraries in Tennessee have begun to shut down as they carry out an order from state officials to remove children’s books containing LGBTQ+ themes or characters.
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Alarm as Tennessee libraries shut down for Republican 'book purge'
Public libraries in Tennessee have begun to shut down as they carry out an order from state officials to remove children’s books containing LGBTQ+ themes or characters.For Popular Information, Rebecca...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Public libraries in Tennessee have begun to shut down as they carry out an order from state officials to remove children’s books containing LGBTQ+ themes or characters.
www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
Shocked that the ICE account of this event doesn’t match up to what actually might have happened. wgme.com/news/local/i...
ICE agent who shot woman in Chicago drove Border Patrol vehicle back to Maine
An unnamed ICE agent, who shot and injured a woman in Chicago, is now back in Maine after driving the Border Patrol vehicle he was in 1,100 miles.
wgme.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Shocked that the ICE account of this event doesn’t match up to what actually might have happened. wgme.com/news/local/i...
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Mexican Gothic 3 of 3
Last image of the month for my Patreon! The color palette this month was so small I was a little anxious, but it turned out to be extremely powerful.
Join by the 30th to get this set
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Last image of the month for my Patreon! The color palette this month was so small I was a little anxious, but it turned out to be extremely powerful.
Join by the 30th to get this set
#art
November 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Mexican Gothic 3 of 3
Last image of the month for my Patreon! The color palette this month was so small I was a little anxious, but it turned out to be extremely powerful.
Join by the 30th to get this set
#art
Last image of the month for my Patreon! The color palette this month was so small I was a little anxious, but it turned out to be extremely powerful.
Join by the 30th to get this set
#art
Check out The Worst Journey in the World!!
👀still got your eye on a title you haven't picked up yet?
We know every $ counts, and Iron Circus Comics has a One-Day Sale, 50% off for 24 hours, just around the corner!
Don't wait til the day of to take a peek, now's the time to check out our library in advance! 🔎
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We know every $ counts, and Iron Circus Comics has a One-Day Sale, 50% off for 24 hours, just around the corner!
Don't wait til the day of to take a peek, now's the time to check out our library in advance! 🔎
store.ironcircus.com ⚙️
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Check out The Worst Journey in the World!!
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Hi! I’m Kathleen, a designer and cartoonist from Vancouver. I haven’t been actively making comics the past few years due to some ongoing health problems, but you can read almost 300 pages of my goofy, gay, silently musical comic series Band Vs Band at bvbcomix.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Hi! I’m Kathleen, a designer and cartoonist from Vancouver. I haven’t been actively making comics the past few years due to some ongoing health problems, but you can read almost 300 pages of my goofy, gay, silently musical comic series Band Vs Band at bvbcomix.com
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Today is the birthday of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts. (Nov. 26, 1922-Feb. 12, 2000.)
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today is the birthday of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts. (Nov. 26, 1922-Feb. 12, 2000.)
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I missed that @samthielman.com wrote a great piece about the genius Gilbert Hernandez for the NYTimes!
Look, there are a lot of characters, but if you can keep up with Marvel you can keep up with the Luba/Fritz-verse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
Look, there are a lot of characters, but if you can keep up with Marvel you can keep up with the Luba/Fritz-verse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I missed that @samthielman.com wrote a great piece about the genius Gilbert Hernandez for the NYTimes!
Look, there are a lot of characters, but if you can keep up with Marvel you can keep up with the Luba/Fritz-verse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
Look, there are a lot of characters, but if you can keep up with Marvel you can keep up with the Luba/Fritz-verse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
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It's time for the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant!
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant
This project will be awarding four mini grants of $250 to comics critics.
To apply, please provide 2 links to comics criticism work of at least 500 words published within the last year (blogs and YouT...
forms.gle
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It's time for the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant!
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
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A few comics for Indigenous Peoples' Day (Today) and/or National American Indian Heritage Month (Next month): La Voz De M.A.Y.O Tata Rambo; Come Home, Indio; Earthdivers; West of Sundown.
I've only read Come Home, Indio and West of Sundown. I recommend them both, especially Come Home.
I've only read Come Home, Indio and West of Sundown. I recommend them both, especially Come Home.
October 9, 2023 at 10:07 PM
A few comics for Indigenous Peoples' Day (Today) and/or National American Indian Heritage Month (Next month): La Voz De M.A.Y.O Tata Rambo; Come Home, Indio; Earthdivers; West of Sundown.
I've only read Come Home, Indio and West of Sundown. I recommend them both, especially Come Home.
I've only read Come Home, Indio and West of Sundown. I recommend them both, especially Come Home.
Mentally, I’m still at Forbidden Planet London Megastore drinkin’ tea and signin’ comics.
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Mentally, I’m still at Forbidden Planet London Megastore drinkin’ tea and signin’ comics.
I sold Sunstone on the road for five years. People often thought I was Stjepan. But this series has done a lot of good in the world, and I am glad more is being produced. Support @stjepansejic.bsky.social and @topcowofficial.bsky.social’s latest Kickstarter!
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I sold Sunstone on the road for five years. People often thought I was Stjepan. But this series has done a lot of good in the world, and I am glad more is being produced. Support @stjepansejic.bsky.social and @topcowofficial.bsky.social’s latest Kickstarter!
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Trump is probably having someone read The Communist Manifesto just so he has something to text Zohran about.
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Trump is probably having someone read The Communist Manifesto just so he has something to text Zohran about.
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Sinners best American movie of the year for me followed closely behind by One Battle After Another.
Now I need a double feature of Sinners and O Brother Where Art Thou to get the full 1930s Mississippi musical spectrum.
Now I need a double feature of Sinners and O Brother Where Art Thou to get the full 1930s Mississippi musical spectrum.
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sinners best American movie of the year for me followed closely behind by One Battle After Another.
Now I need a double feature of Sinners and O Brother Where Art Thou to get the full 1930s Mississippi musical spectrum.
Now I need a double feature of Sinners and O Brother Where Art Thou to get the full 1930s Mississippi musical spectrum.
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I had a couple of interviews today with potential Beat/KCB contributors. Both women. Both mentioned that they have had problems with stalkers. It's been a constant thing I've heard during this process.
THIS IS SO FUCKING UNCOOL WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!???!??!???!?
THIS IS SO FUCKING UNCOOL WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!???!??!???!?
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I had a couple of interviews today with potential Beat/KCB contributors. Both women. Both mentioned that they have had problems with stalkers. It's been a constant thing I've heard during this process.
THIS IS SO FUCKING UNCOOL WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!???!??!???!?
THIS IS SO FUCKING UNCOOL WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!???!??!???!?
I wish I could find it in me to enjoy John Mulaney and Timmy Chalamet.
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I wish I could find it in me to enjoy John Mulaney and Timmy Chalamet.
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I was lucky enough to do a cover for @henrybarajas.bsky.social 's DEATH TO PACHUCO #5 (avial to order now). The setting for this story is deeply personal to me - My grandparents (pictured here) were in Los Angeles during this time and (tho not Pachucos, per se) could've been targets of aggression
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I was lucky enough to do a cover for @henrybarajas.bsky.social 's DEATH TO PACHUCO #5 (avial to order now). The setting for this story is deeply personal to me - My grandparents (pictured here) were in Los Angeles during this time and (tho not Pachucos, per se) could've been targets of aggression
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If my heart is a place, it’s @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social: one of the most innovative, inclusive, and wonderful comics shops—and communities—that I’ve had the privilege to be a part of.
DM me proof of donation, and I’ll match up to $500 TONIGHT!
www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
DM me proof of donation, and I’ll match up to $500 TONIGHT!
www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now, organized by Katie Pryde
Dear friends: I need your help.
I’m proud of everything Books with Pictures… Katie Pryde needs your support for Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now
www.gofundme.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
If my heart is a place, it’s @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social: one of the most innovative, inclusive, and wonderful comics shops—and communities—that I’ve had the privilege to be a part of.
DM me proof of donation, and I’ll match up to $500 TONIGHT!
www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
DM me proof of donation, and I’ll match up to $500 TONIGHT!
www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
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I’m signing at Gosh this Saturday! Come say hi!!
If you would like a copy of Golden Rage: Mother Knows Best with Lauren’s limited edition bookplate, you can order it now from Gosh. GORGEOUS SHIPPING. Signing on the 29th Nov! goshlondon.com/pre-order-go... @laurenknight.bsky.social @goshcomics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I’m signing at Gosh this Saturday! Come say hi!!
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#ArizonaWildcats start hot, cool in the middle, end hot, to get by #CalStateLAGoldenEagles 59-43. A few more images from the exhibition game to be found here > tucne.ws/1t6l
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 AM
#ArizonaWildcats start hot, cool in the middle, end hot, to get by #CalStateLAGoldenEagles 59-43. A few more images from the exhibition game to be found here > tucne.ws/1t6l
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#ArizonaWildcats grind out a 75-61 win over visiting #UCIrvineAnteaters. A few more images from the game to be found here > tucne.ws/1t9w
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#ArizonaWildcats grind out a 75-61 win over visiting #UCIrvineAnteaters. A few more images from the game to be found here > tucne.ws/1t9w
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i make zines & do commissions, too! folks can also get prints over on inprnt, here's a discount code valid thru the end of november YBG8FTUL 🛍️
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Support Nicky Rodriguez
Send a tip to Nicky to help her keep making comics & stay afloat!
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November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
i make zines & do commissions, too! folks can also get prints over on inprnt, here's a discount code valid thru the end of november YBG8FTUL 🛍️
www.inprnt.com/gallery/arto...
www.inprnt.com/gallery/arto...
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If you want to get this reward, see the process for making it, and vote on my future months themes, join my Patreon here
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Get more from Yoshi Yoshitani on Patreon
Teaching Art through Palette Trios
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November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
If you want to get this reward, see the process for making it, and vote on my future months themes, join my Patreon here
www.patreon.com/c/yoshiyoshi...
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November Patreon Reward 1 of 3
Theme: Mexican Gothic
My patrons voted on this theme for the month, so I've been listening to the book of the same name by @silviamg.bsky.social while drawing. I'm about 1/4 of the way through and it's starting to get spooky!
#art
Theme: Mexican Gothic
My patrons voted on this theme for the month, so I've been listening to the book of the same name by @silviamg.bsky.social while drawing. I'm about 1/4 of the way through and it's starting to get spooky!
#art
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
November Patreon Reward 1 of 3
Theme: Mexican Gothic
My patrons voted on this theme for the month, so I've been listening to the book of the same name by @silviamg.bsky.social while drawing. I'm about 1/4 of the way through and it's starting to get spooky!
#art
Theme: Mexican Gothic
My patrons voted on this theme for the month, so I've been listening to the book of the same name by @silviamg.bsky.social while drawing. I'm about 1/4 of the way through and it's starting to get spooky!
#art