2025/11/23 by Hernández Nieto, Laura Nallely
Arts and Humanities · Social Sciences · #Comics and Graphic Narratives #Latin American Literature Analysis #Latin American Literature Studies
paper · doi:10.23692/imex.28.8
pp. 140-149 José Luis Pescador, a Mexican visual artist and comic book author, integrates his interest in disciplines such as history, archaeology, and literature into his work. He regards comics as a transversal medium that must engage in dialogue with other fields of knowledge. He develops visual metaphors in a non-literal manner and sees both the past and present of Mexico as rich sources of inspiration for his creations. Pescador began his career in comics at the age of sixteen and has been active in the field for over twenty-five years. Although he acknowledges the advancements in Artificial Intelligence, he currently views it more as an obstacle than an aid to his creative process. He reflects on the state of comics in Latin America, the impact of comics on reading and literacy skills, and the importance of balancing text and image in storytelling. Pescador emphasizes the need for more comics addressing social issues in Mexico. He has received support from cultural institutions and deeply values the expressive potential of black-and-white artwork. He also discusses how the figure of La Malinche has been reclaimed in recent years within the context of contemporary feminism. Additionally, he addresses other topics relevant to the “ninth art”, ranging from his perspective on comics in Latin America to insights into his own creative process.