Mechanics #3

Dec 1985 · Fantagraphics · 2.00 USD; 2.70 CAD

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In "Mechanics Part 6," Jaime Hernandez continues his quietly surreal exploration of identity and perception, with the narrator playfully questioning the girls about their experience being inside a color comic book—only to undercut the moment with the stark reality of a black-and-white page. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Jaime Hernandez, this issue blends meta-humor with the intimate, observational style that defines the series, all rendered with the distinctive hand of its creator. The cover, also by Hernandez, captures the same wry, grounded tone.

Contains 4 stories

Mechanics Part 6

10 pp · Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

Ki Ki

In "Mechanics Part 6," Maggie and Rand Race are dispatched to a jungle-drenched nation where ancient dinosaurs roam and a ruthless dictator holds sway, tasked with repairing a stranded spacecraft amid escalating tensions and dangerous terrain. The mission tests their skills and resolve as they navigate a world where survival depends on both ingenuity and courage.

Toyo's Request

12 pp

JockoYukiToyo HibonalesSharkeyZono HibonalesSergeant JipínBurro

Retro Rocky

5 pp

Raymond the Garbage Man

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

In this clever one-pager from *Mechanics* #3 (1985), a deadpan narrator poses a playful question to a group of girls about their experience being inside a color comic book—only to undercut the gag with the stark reality of a black-and-white page. The humor lies in the absurd contrast between expectation and the medium’s actual presentation.