Death to Pachuco Collected
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| Writer | Henry Barajas |
| Artist | Rachel Merrill, Lee Loughridge |
| Paperback: | Apr 15, 2026, $16.99 |
A Chicano noir retelling of the Sleepy Lagoon Murder Trial and the Zoot Suit Riots during 1943 wartime Los Angeles, Death to Pachuco is an untold story lost from the American history books.
During the summer of 1943, Los Angeles became a hotbed of tension and conflict as a series of fierce clashes erupted between U.S. Navy members and Mexican American youth stemming from the murder of Carlos Urbano. Private eye Ricardo "Ricky" Tellez needs to find the Sleep Lagoon Killer before the racist mob kills him in the Zoot Suit Riots.
The clock is ticking—and it’s a bad time to be a Mexican.
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Back to Top| Rating | Collected Issues | Reviews |
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| Death to Pachuco #1 | 3 | |
| Death to Pachuco #2 | 1 | |
| Death to Pachuco #3 | 1 | |
| Death to Pachuco #4 | 1 | |
| Death to Pachuco #5 | 1 |
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Plot
Based on true events, this comic reimagines the investigation into the Sleep Lagoon Murder, where racism against Latinos, combined with abuse of power, led to a series of injustices.
This story takes place in 1943, when the U.S. prioritized the war, so many social injustices were overshadowed and hidden.
At that time, the derogatory term "Pachuco" referred to Mexicans living in Texas who wore suits with wide shoulders and tight legs, along with feathered hats. It was a countercultural movement, a blend of jazz, swing, and Latin roots, that was harshly criticized by other sectors of society.
The story is told in the noir detective format, where Detective Ricardo Tellez, a "Pachuco," must overcome racial ob more+ Like • Comment
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