Professional Amigos of Comic Art Society
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The Professional Amigos of Comic Art Society (P.A.C.A.S. or PACAS, the Spanish
word "pacas" meaning "bundle of goods") is a defunct American non-profit organization formed by several independent comic book and cartoon creators in 1995. Original founders include creators Richard Dominguez
, Carlos Saldaña
, Jose Martinez, and Fernando Rodriguez. The majority of members lived in California, leaving Dominguez as the self-described "lonely Tejano
", but the group was also associated with Oscar Loya and the ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio
group from Mexico
.
Unfortunately the group disbanded a few years after its inception. The only lasting tributes can be found online, an official website run by Carlos Saldaña and an official MySpace page maintained by members of the Azteca Productions staff. The latter of which promises to be updated with the "latest news regarding former PACAS members and any current projects they happen to be working on." Rumors persist of a possible revival, but there is currently no official confirmation.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
word "pacas" meaning "bundle of goods") is a defunct American non-profit organization formed by several independent comic book and cartoon creators in 1995. Original founders include creators Richard Dominguez
Richard Dominguez
Richard Dominguez is an American comic book artist and freelance storyboard illustrator. Best known for creating the popular series El Gato Negro, Dominguez publishes his comics through his imprint and art studio, Azteca Productions...
, Carlos Saldaña
Carlos Saldaña
Carlos Saldaña is a Mexican comic-book creator and comedian.-Career:Carlos Saldaña's best known created works is that of Burrito: Jack-of-All-Trades published under his privately-owned imprint, Accent Comics. He has also utilized the Adobe Flash Player application to create online animations which...
, Jose Martinez, and Fernando Rodriguez. The majority of members lived in California, leaving Dominguez as the self-described "lonely Tejano
Tejano
Tejano or Texano is a term used to identify a Texan of Mexican heritage.Historically, the Spanish term Tejano has been used to identify different groups of people...
", but the group was also associated with Oscar Loya and the ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio
¡Ka-Boom! Estudio
¡Ka-Boom! Estudio is a Mexican comic book company and creative team formed by artists, illustrators, designers, animators and writers.Founded in 1994 by Oscar González Loyo, Oscar González Guerrero and Susana Romero.-Publications:...
group from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
Unfortunately the group disbanded a few years after its inception. The only lasting tributes can be found online, an official website run by Carlos Saldaña and an official MySpace page maintained by members of the Azteca Productions staff. The latter of which promises to be updated with the "latest news regarding former PACAS members and any current projects they happen to be working on." Rumors persist of a possible revival, but there is currently no official confirmation.
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Original members
- Richard DominguezRichard DominguezRichard Dominguez is an American comic book artist and freelance storyboard illustrator. Best known for creating the popular series El Gato Negro, Dominguez publishes his comics through his imprint and art studio, Azteca Productions...
(co-founder, El Gato NegroEl Gato NegroEl Gato Negro is the name of two fictional American comic book superheroes created by Richard Dominguez and featured in the Azteca Productions' Universe...
) - Carlos SaldañaCarlos SaldañaCarlos Saldaña is a Mexican comic-book creator and comedian.-Career:Carlos Saldaña's best known created works is that of Burrito: Jack-of-All-Trades published under his privately-owned imprint, Accent Comics. He has also utilized the Adobe Flash Player application to create online animations which...
(co-founder, Burrito: Jack of All Trades) - Jose Martinez (co-founder, The ChosenThe ChosenThe Chosen may refer to:*The Chosen , a novel by Ricardo Pinto*The Chosen , a novel by Chaim Potok**The Chosen , a 1981 film based on Potok's novel*The Chosen , a novel by L. J. Smith...
) - Fernando Rodriguez (co-founder, Aztec of the City)
- Javier Hernandez (El Muerto: The Aztec Zombie)
- Rafael NavarroRafael NavarroRafael Navarro is an independent American comic-book artist best known for creating the Xeric Award winning series, Sonambulo, which cleverly blends elements of Lucha Libre and the noir genre. He has collaborated with Keith Rainville and has had work featured in Rainville's From Parts Unknown...
(SonambuloSonambuloSonámbulo is a fictional character from the American independent comic book series of the same name created by Rafael Navarro....
) - Steve Ross (Chesty Sanchez)
- Michael S. MooreMichael S. MooreMichael Stuart Moore is an American writer, director, producer, and comic book writer.-Career:Moore was born in Cookeville, Tennessee with both African-American and Brazilian ancestry. He took an early interest in writing and has read comics since he was seven-years-old...
- Jeff Amano (Taoland)
- Sandra Chang (Buccaneer (comics))
- Martha Montoya (Los Kitos)
- Arturo Lopez, jr. (Boogieman Theatre)
- Alejandro Fuentes (Grasa del Sol)
- Ruben Gerard (Ally (comics))
- Max Espinoza (Ally)
- Andy Ladesma (La-La-Land)
- Greg Espinoza (Sambu Gassho)
- Cindy Johns (Blonde Avenger)
- Dave Seidman (Claypool)
- Sam Campos (Pineapple ManPineapple ManPineapple Man is a fictional independent comic book superhero created by Sam Campos and published under the SoloGraphics imprint, formed both by himself and his wife Genesis...
) - Paco Baca http://pacobaca.blogspot.com
- Shepherd Hendrix
- Roman Arambula
- Kasey Quevedo
- Tony Garcia
- Lee Curiel
- John Picacio
- Fernando Ramirez
- Mark Stokes
- Dave Garcia
- Gabe Alberola
- Oscar González LoyoOscar González LoyoOscar González Loyo, born April 11, 1959 in Mexico City; is a comic book artist, author of Karmatrón y Los Transformables. He is also founder and CEO of ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio...
& ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio¡Ka-Boom! Estudio¡Ka-Boom! Estudio is a Mexican comic book company and creative team formed by artists, illustrators, designers, animators and writers.Founded in 1994 by Oscar González Loyo, Oscar González Guerrero and Susana Romero.-Publications:...
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