DEATH TO PACHUCO #3 (OF 5)
Description
Death to Pachuco #3 (of 5) follows Ricky Téllez, a hard-edged private eye in East Los Angeles, as he confronts the Sleepy Lagoon Murderer and becomes swept into a volatile clash between Pachucos and Sailors in an East L.A. jazz speakeasy. In this penultimate chapter of Henry Barajas's noir-soaked saga, Lotay's evocative visuals and Merrill's expressive inks pair with Lee Loughridge's moody color to heighten the danger and atmosphere. The issue continues the series' cross-cultural crime narrative, blending historical backdrop with sharp dialogue and kinetic action. Ricky's resolve is tested as the stakes rise and the line between ally and rival blurs; readers are treated to a character-driven investigation wrapped in a culturally rich setting. This volume showcases vibrant character work and a commitment to telling complex stories about identity, loyalty, and justice in a turbulent era.
Who might be interested in reading?
- Fans of noir crime and detective fiction who enjoy a culturally rich East LA setting.
- Readers who value strong creator-driven storytelling from Henry Barajas with artist Rachel Merrill and colorist Lee Loughridge.
- People interested in Latinx representation and historical crime narratives.
- Readers who like serialized, mature comics with high-stakes investigations.
DEATH TO PACHUCO #3 (OF 5)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Rachel Merrill, Lee Loughridge, Tony Parker, Tula Lotay
writer
Henry Barajas
rating
MATURE
series name
Death to Pachuco
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
Image Comics
issue number
3
initial order due
Oct 23, 2025
final order cutoff
Nov 10, 2025
in store date
Dec 10, 2025
