Mechanics #1

Jaime Hernandez’s Mechanics #1 (1985) launches the story of Penny Century, a woman caught in a web of uneasy encounters and uneasy alliances, as Bomber tracks her down on behalf of the enigmatic H. R. Costigan. With Hernandez’s sharp, expressive art and bold inks, the issue unfolds in a gritty, lived-in world where identity and loyalty are as fragile as the machines that define it. The cover by Jaime Hernandez captures the tension of the moment, setting the tone for a story that’s as much about hidden connections as it is about the mechanics of survival.