Machi

Machi is a supporting character in Gilbert Hernandez's celebrated Palomar/Locas universe within Love and Rockets, moving through the richly populated ensemble that includes Penny Century and Rand Race in Hernandez's slice-of-life alternative comics storytelling.

Emerging from the landmark pages of Love and Rockets in 1984, Machi is a Bronze Age creation of Gilbert Hernandez — one of the visionary brothers whose Fantagraphics series redefined what alternative comics could be. Machi moves through a richly populated world alongside characters like Penny Century, Rand Race, and Dot Winks, the vivid ensemble that made Love and Rockets a touchstone of the era. With appearances stretching across three decades, Machi is a quiet thread woven into the fabric of one of the most celebrated independent comics of its generation — and for devoted readers of Hernandez's intricate storytelling, every appearance is worth seeking out.