Tonantzín Villaseñor

Tonantzín Villaseñor is a recurring character in Jaime Hernandez's Locas stories, first appearing in Love and Rockets #6. A young Chicana woman navigating identity and culture in the barrio, she is notable for her embrace of indigenous Mexican heritage and spirituality.

Few characters better embody the rich, sprawling world of Fantagraphics' beloved Love and Rockets than Tonantzín Villaseñor, who made her debut in issue #6 back in 1984 — a Bronze Age arrival into one of the most celebrated alternative comics universes ever published. Over nearly four decades, she has kept extraordinary company, sharing pages with iconic figures like Luba, Maggie Chascarillo, Hopey Glass, and Chelo, placing her squarely at the heart of the intricate human tapestry that makes this series so enduring. With 33 catalog appearances across Love and Rockets and Luba, and two collector-recognized key issues to her name, she's a figure whose presence quietly rewards the dedicated reader who follows the full, gorgeous sweep of this landmark Fantagraphics world. If you're diving deep into one of alternative comics' greatest achievements, Tonantzín is absolutely worth tracking down.