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Henry Barajas 🔜 CALA
@henrybarajas.bsky.social
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I write comics among other things. When I was a kid, I wanted to be the Mexican Louis Armstrong. They would've called me: Dirty Satchmo.

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I've been laid out by a bug. But it's Transgender Day of Remembrance. The fall/winter storyline for Gil Thorp has been focused on the sole trans character & his eligibility to play in Milford. @mitkills.bsky.social is filling in this week. Click here to support the strip 👉🏽 www.gocomics.com/gilthorp
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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I’m waiting to check in to my flat. AMA.

Here’s some Kodak moments with my friends at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social:
@okaychloegreen.bsky.social
@jazzlynstone.bsky.social
@adlaim.bsky.social
Cheers ing with Jazzlyn stone. She’s wearing a red and black black dress Hi vest Hank with Adlai and Nat at convention Thought bubble director sandwich Hank aka ass chips at convention everyone is wearing hi vests Henry and Jen selfie at thought bubble
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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My @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social in one picture with @ohhhaeee.bsky.social @jgonzo.bsky.social and @tylerbutton.bsky.social
Gonzo, Rachel, Tyler, Henry posing in the Majestic infamous bathroom while holding up Our Flag Means Smut zine centerfold
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The Yankees are out of the chip!
Henry and Tyler aka Yankees in the chip shop on the train to kings cross
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Last day of @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social! Come say hello and bye! @ohhhaeee.bsky.social and I is in Redshirt Hall A9! Our noir panel is at 12:15pm Dead Northern Stage in the Comixology Hall. www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/ne...
Henry and Rachel holding their comics at thought bubble
November 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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It’s time! @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social has begun! Come down to Red Shirt Hall A9 and buy our comics!
Henry and Rachel at a comic book convention
November 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Two more make wake-ups until @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social! @ohhhaeee.bsky.social and I will be set up in the Red Shirt Hall at A9 by Entrance 4. We will also be on the Noir panel on Sunday 11/16 at the Dead Northern Stage, Comixology Hall. See you soon! www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/ne...
map with a star over A9 and comic book art of henry barajas saying he will be tabling with rachel merrill in the red shirt hall Feeling Like A Criminal: Neo-Noir Sunday 16 November 2025 12:15 pm 1:15 pm Dead Northern Stage, Comixology Hall Harrogate Convention Centre Crime stories have been a regular feature of the comics medium since the 1940s, when anthologies like Crime Does Not Pay reigned supreme. The 1990s brought an explosive return to popularity for crime story comics, and it continues to be an exciting and intriguing playground for creators; showing no signs of fading even after ninety years. But how does one go about crafting a thrilling crime story? Join creators Sean Phillips, Si Spurrier, Rachel Merrill and Henry Barajas with host comics journalist Jared Bird for a look into the making of hard-boiled mysteries; the process of making crime comics, their influences, and how the genre continues to re-invent itself.
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Gil Thorp doesn’t letter it self, ya know. Sneak peek at @mitkills.bsky.social GT art!
Laptop with comic book art on screen. Wacom tablet and mouse on table
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Special message from Gil Thorp on Veterans Day. This is for all the brave men, women, trans male, and trans female veterans. www.gocomics.com/gilthorp/202...
black and white gil thorp comic strip art by Rachel Merrill and Henry Barajas
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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I saw this guy summoning pigeons on the Hollywood Tower rooftop. Some people just make too much money with nothing to do in this city.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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13 years ago at Tucson Comic con with my second self-published comic. I had shirts made. I forget why I'm soo tired sometimes.
man wearing a mars attacks shirt and comics on table in convention setting
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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I love how gay Gil Thorp is today. @mitkills.bsky.social knocks it out of the gay park! www.gocomics.com/gilthorp
gay gals playing football. tackling one another. good gay fun times.
November 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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I recognize comics are now moving more towards digital, but I wanted you to open this double page spread and feel the energy. I don't care how you read it, I just hope you preorder ASAP! We've got covers by @tulalotay.bsky.social & @tonyparkerart.bsky.social.

Preorder 👉🏽 bindings.app/read/388LyCnO
Death to pachuco cover art by tula loyta. Woman wearing purple dress with fur coat. burning cross behind her. death to pachuco cover art by tony parker and lee loughridge. bar fight with sailors and pachucos. man standing in the middle of the chaos.
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Here's a preview of Death to Pachuco #3 (OSD 12/10/25)! The goal here was to show the beauty and chaos of the jazz show while our protagonist is looking for the Sleepy Lagoon Killer. @ohhhaeee.bsky.social and Lee Loughridge did an incredible job here. I did my best to have fun with the letters.
Nine panel grid of comic book art by Rachel Merril and Lee Loughridge. Party jazz music people singing dancing and smoking Nine panel grid of comic book art by Rachel Merril and Lee Loughridge. Party jazz music people singing dancing and smoking
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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me when the dodgers v blue jays game started:
chubby baby wearing baseball onesie. on a brown couch
October 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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I need to highlight @scarygorgon.bsky.social (not only because of mis-credit in the last post) but it's an honor to work with her on her first of many @imagecomics.com & @topcowofficial.bsky.social covers!

Go to your LSC and preorder her DTP #4 cover today! goldenapplecomics.com/products/709...
death to pachuco #4 cover art by sara gordon, man in zoot suit with his head and hands on fire
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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I'm finishing up putting Death to Pachuco #3 together. Incredible work by Rachel Merrill and Lee Loughridge. I can't wait for you to read this one. Preorder today 👉🏽 bindings.app/read/388LyCnO
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Death to Pachuco #1 is now in stores! Go to your local comic shop and demand a copy! BTS: we started recording right before the NYCC artist alley floor closed! Preorder 👉🏽 bindings.app/read/2Ff3kNs7

#noir #comicbookart #truecrime #imagecomics #topcow
October 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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BTW, I'm lettering DTP myself. That's why I get paid the big *bucks.

*JK. I don't pay myself.
man in a suit with arms open. lettering CHUCO LOCO. word balloon interior is green, white, red like the mexican flag.
October 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Jan 2026 @imagecomics.com & @topcowofficial.bsky.social solicits are live! We've got another Murderers' Row of cover artists for Death to Pachuco #4:
CVR A @sweeneyboo.bsky.social
CVR B @benpassmore.bsky.social
CVR C @scumbelievable.bsky.social
Art by @ohhhaeee.bsky.social and Lee Loughridge
red and white and orange death to pachuco cover art by sweeney boo. twin women in zoot suits standing in the 1940s la streets, man tiping his hat on the top right death to pachuco #4 cover by Ben Passmore, women playing jazz, guitar, trumpet, clarinet, stand up bass, woman playing piano, man wearing suit suit with a knife, light blue, black, yellow, and purple colors death to pachuco #4 cover art by sara gordon, man in zoot suit with his head and hands on fire
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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He'll never see this, but, thank god for Lee Loughridge. He is so damn good at his job and is an incredible colorist.
comic book convention floor. lee loughridge talking to someone at the comixology booth
October 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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There has been a change. boxd.it/4e4MX
Letterboxd top 4 Tampopo Robocop Lady vengeance Paprika
October 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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I’m lucky DANI & Brad had time in their busy schedule to whip up this DEATH TO PACHUCO #2 cover! FOC is this Monday, so preorder now! I got to see her briefly and the OG art. It’s for sale at Baltimore, so if you want to get it and have bragging rights…now’s your chance! bindings.app/read/mSKP0oGO
Man and woman taking selfie Henry Barajas DANI Original black and white art work by DANI Death to pachuco cover art by DANI and Brad Simpson Orange black and blue Woman singing into an old timey mic man in suit and hat with a switchblade School bus Men and cops near bus
October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I’m lucky DANI & Brad had time in their busy schedule to whip up this DEATH TO PACHUCO #2 cover! FOC is this Monday, so preorder now! I got to see her briefly and the OG art. It’s for sale at Baltimore, so if you want to get it and have bragging rights…now’s your chance! bindings.app/read/mSKP0oGO
Man and woman taking selfie Henry Barajas DANI Original black and white art work by DANI Death to pachuco cover art by DANI and Brad Simpson Orange black and blue Woman singing into an old timey mic man in suit and hat with a switchblade School bus Men and cops near bus
October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I would be, too! Here are all the amazing covers to choose from! Buy them all! Preorder today! bindings.app/read/mSKP0oGO
death to pachuco #2 cover art image comics top cow dani & brad simpson man with knife men rounded up by police by bus woman singing into a mic with a flower in her hair barajas merrill loughridge dennis death to pachuco #2 cover art image comics top cow cover art by ryan cecil smith barajas merrill loughridge dennis zoot suit man and woman in flower dress dancing palm tress onlookers sailors walking by dancers death to pachuco #2 cover art image comics top cow barajas merrill loughridge dennis cover art by david lapham and Lee loughridge man with a gun holding woman by arm woman topless but covering breasts with arm man walking towards a restaurant, cross, cat on bottom of page man integrating woman
October 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM