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This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held in the Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in our reading room, and not digitally available through the World Wide Web. See the Duplication Policy section for more information.
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Collection Overview
| Size | 12.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 550 items) |
| Abstract | This collection contains comic books and other graphic material produced in Mexico by Mexican writers and artists between 1972 and 2017, with the bulk of the materials dating between 2010 and 2019. The collection gives a broad picture of current comic books and graphic novels in Mexico. Story lines are varied and include romance, detective fiction, horror, myths and legends, science fiction, and fantasy. These comics deal with daily life or social movements. Protagonists may be pre-Hispanic or historical characters with superhero traits. Characters may be human, animals or objects with human characteristics, robots, ghosts, etc. Graphic art styles are varied and include the manga and monero traditions and in some cases integrate indigenous elements. The collections include mainstream comics, self-published zines, graphic novels, graphic posters, promotional materials, ephemera, and more. |
| Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Rare Book Collection. |
| Language | English, Spanish |
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Subject Headings
The following terms from Library of Congress Subject Headings suggest topics, persons, geography, etc. interspersed through the entire collection; the terms do not usually represent discrete and easily identifiable portions of the collection--such as folders or items.
Clicking on a subject heading below will take you into the University Library's online catalog.
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Scope and Content
Series 1 contains comic books and graphic novels. It spans from 1998 to 2015 and includes many self-published materials. A number of the items are part of small runs and some contain author autographs. The materials are arranged alphabetically by title. Additional titles, 1972-2019, have been added to Series 1 in October 2016, August 2017, June 2018, July 2018, November 2018, and March 2021.
Series 2 spans from 2010 to 2015 and includes materials that relate to the study of the history and the art of comic books and graphic novels. It includes fanzines, monographs on the history of Mexican comics, trading cards, and art books. The materials are arranged alphabetically by title.
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Series 1. Comic Books and Graphic Novels, 1998-2015.
This series contains comic books and graphic novels. It spans from 1998 to 2015 and includes many self-published materials. A number of the items are part of small runs and some contain author autographs. The materials are arranged alphabetically by title.
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Series 1A. Comic Books and Graphic Novels, 2000-2016, and undated (Addition of October 2016).
Arrangement: Alphabetically by title.
This series is comprised of items that came in together in October 2016. The dates range from 2000-2016; some materials are undated. The pieces in subseries 1 (Comic Books and Graphic Novels) are new titles in the collection. Subseries 2 contains items that are part of series held in the original collection material (Series 1). A large number of the items in this addition contain author inscriptions directed specifically at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, collected by the vendor at La Mole Comic Con and other similar events.
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Series 1A. Comic Books and Graphic Novels,
2003-2017, and undated (Addition of August 2017).
Arrangement: Alphabetically by title.
This series is comprised of items that came in together in August 2017. The dates range from 2003-2017; some materials are undated. The pieces in subseries 1 (Comic Books and Graphic Novels) are new titles in the collection. Subseries 2 contains items that are part of series held in the original collection material (Series 1).
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Series 1A.3. Comic Books and Graphic Novels,
1986, 2016-2017, and undated (Addition of May-June 2018).
Acquisitions Information: Accession 103370, 103373
This series is comprised of items that came in together in May 2018 and June 2018. Topics include Mexican artists' take on boylove (yaoi).
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Series 1A.4. Comic Books and Graphic Novels,
2007-2017, and undated (Addition of July 2018).
Acquisitions Information: Accession 103380
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Series 1A.5. Comic Books and Graphic Novels,
1972 and undated (Addition of October 2018).
Acquisitions Information: Accession 103475
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Vidas ilustres: José Clemente Orozco, Vida y obra de un genial pintor mexicano #70030, Series: "1A.5. Comic Books and Graphic Novels, 1972 and undated (Addition of October 2018)." Box 21, Folder 358Publisher: México D.F.: Organización Editorial Novaro, circa 1970s |
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Grandes viajes: Un Español en el Islam. El caso del hombre que usó el disfraz más cotoso de la Historia #70030, Series: "1A.5. Comic Books and Graphic Novels, 1972 and undated (Addition of October 2018)." Box 21, Folder 359Issue: No. 113 México D.F.: Organización Editorial Novaro, 2 de mayo de 1972 |
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Aventuras de la Vida Real: Yupanqui el Invincible #70030, Series: "1A.5. Comic Books and Graphic Novels, 1972 and undated (Addition of October 2018)." Box 21, Folder 360México D.F.: Organización Editorial Novaro, circa 1970s |
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Series 1A.6. Comic Books and Graphic Novels,
2012-2019, and undated (Addition of March 2021).
Acquisitions Information: Accession 20210319.1
Comics in this addition range from mainstream to independent titles, most of which were published in Mexico City. Topics include: superheroes, daily life, indigenous legends and myths, Día de los Muertos, and identity.
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Series 2. Comic Book History and Art, 2010-2015.
This series spans from 2010 to 2015 and includes materials that relate to the study of the history and the art of comic books and graphic novels. It includes fanzines, monographs on the history of Mexican comics, trading cards, and art books. The materials are arranged alphabetically by title.
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Items Separated
Processed by: Janice Hansen, October 2016
Encoded by: Gergana Abernathy, October 2016
Finding aid updated for addition, August 2017; June 2018; July 2018; November 2018; June 2021.
Finding aid updated by Dawne Howard Lucas in April 2020 to change the collection number from PN6790.M482 M4 to 70030
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