El Cid

Antonio Hernández Palacios, the singular creative force behind this series, launched El Cid in 1988 with Splitter. The epic, historically grounded comic brings the legendary 11th-century Castilian knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar to life through Palacios’s distinctive, expressive artwork and narrative. Though the series consists of a single issue, it stands as a passionate, visually rich tribute to a foundational Spanish hero, showcasing the artist’s deep research and masterful storytelling.