Mechanics

In the mid-1980s, Jaime Hernandez launched this short but resonant three-issue series for Fantagraphics, a focused showcase for his distinctive storytelling and art. Centered on the lives of Maggie Chascarillo, Hopey Glass, and their circle—including Penny Century, Bernie Carbo, Duke Morales, and Rand Race—the book explores the intersections of punk, romance, and everyday resilience in a vibrant, character-driven world. Though brief, Mechanics stands as a key early chapter in Hernandez’s larger body of work, cementing his reputation as a master of nuanced, slice-of-life comics.