DEATH TO PACHUCO TP

Death To Pachuco TP is a razor-sharp historical noir that doesn’t pull its punches. This collected edition reimagines the Sleepy Lagoon Murder Trial and the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943 wartime Los Angeles, where tension boils as a murder drags in a diverse cast. Private eye Ricardo 'Ricky' Tellez must find the Sleep Lagoon Killer before a racist mob tears through the streets. The story blends crime, history, and identity, powered by Henry Barajas’s evocative scripting and Rachel Merrill’s stark, expressive art, with Lee Loughridge providing moody color and David Lapham contributing the cover. Set against the backdrop of the Navy-Yankee clashes and Chicano pride, it’s an untold chapter of LA history told with candor and heart. From a celebrated creative team, Death To Pachuco interrogates memory, justice, and resilience with style and clarity, making it essential noir for both genre fans and readers seeking meaningful historical comics.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Readers who love hardboiled noir and detective stories set in vivid historical settings.
• Fans seeking representation and stories about Chicano heritage, identity, and resilience.
• Graphic-novel readers who value expressive art and careful historical research.
• Readers interested in untold chapters of Los Angeles history and social justice themes.