Mario Nava

Mario Nava is a supporting character in Gilbert Hernandez's celebrated Palomar-connected universe, appearing alongside figures like Xochitl Nava and Maggie Chascarillo in the slice-of-life, literary storytelling that defines Love and Rockets.

Born into the richly layered world Gilbert Hernandez built at Fantagraphics, Mario Nava made his debut in Love and Rockets #43 in 1993, stepping into one of the most celebrated alternative comics universes of the Copper/Modern Age. His story unfolds in the company of characters like Xochitl Nava, Maggie Chascarillo, and Gina Bravo — a constellation of vivid, deeply human figures that Hernandez has always populated his pages with. Mario's appearances stretch across both Love and Rockets and Whoa, Nellie!, two titles that represent the heart of Fantagraphics' literary ambition in the '90s. A compact but meaningful presence, he's the kind of character who rewards readers willing to dig into one of alternative comics' most rewarding corners.