DEATH TO PACHUCO #4 (OF 5)
Description
Death to Pachuco #4 (of 5) continues a vivid, color-saturated saga set during the Zoot Suit Riots in East Los Angeles. Written by Henry Barajas with art by Rachel Merrill and Lee Loughridge, this issue follows Ricky and his neighbors—Pachucos and Pachucas—as a U.S. Navy presence escalates tensions and the city braces for confrontation. The story blends personal history, community courage, and hard-hitting dialogue as the residents fight to stand their ground and preserve their dignity, even as the odds tilt against them. Across this issue, covers by Sweeney Boo, Ben Passmore, and Sarah Gordon offer striking visual variations—each bringing a different mood to the same rallying cry. At 32 pages, the 4th chapter intensifies the 5-issue arc with gritty color, bilingual flavor, and a punchy, confrontational energy: ¡Es mejor morir de pie que vivir de rodillas!
Who might be interested in reading?
- Readers who love culturally rich, historically grounded urban dramas with strong community voices.
- Fans of Henry Barajas's storytelling and the art of Rachel Merrill and Lee Loughridge.
- Readers who enjoy bold cover art and multiple variant covers that echo a single story from different visual perspectives.
- People who want comics that tackle social issues, identity, and resilience in East Los Angeles.
DEATH TO PACHUCO #4 (OF 5)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Rachel Merrill, Lee Loughridge, Ben Passmore, Sarah Gordon, Sweeney Boo
writer
Henry Barajas
rating
MATURE
series name
Death to Pachuco
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
Image Comics
issue number
4
initial order due
Nov 27, 2025
final order cutoff
Dec 29, 2025
in store date
Jan 21, 2026
