Illustrating Spain in the US #[nn]

A beautifully conceived 2022 publication from Fantagraphics, Illustrating Spain in the US presents a striking cover that sets the tone perfectly: a diverse group of elegantly dressed figures — men and women in mid-century attire — walk purposefully toward a grand American flag backdrop, while a towering robed figure looms above them against a field of stars. The interplay of the Spanish regional flag's red and yellow stripes alongside the Stars and Stripes makes for a visually rich statement about cultural convergence. At $24.99, this is a genuinely compelling artifact celebrating the intersection of Spanish illustration and American comics culture.