Elpidio Valdés...y Su Tropa

A long-running Cuban comic series launched in 1999 by Editorial Pablo de la Torriente, Elpidio Valdés...y Su Tropa follows the adventures of its titular mambí soldier and his band of revolutionary fighters during Cuba's wars of independence. Created by the legendary cartoonist Juan Padrón, the series is a cornerstone of Cuban pop culture, blending historical fiction with slapstick humor and sharp political satire. Its single-issue format belies its enduring cultural impact, as the character of Elpidio Valdés has become a beloved national icon across multiple media.