The Children of Palomar

In The Children of Palomar, Gilbert Hernandez returns to the fictional Central American town he made famous, focusing on a new generation navigating the complexities of love, loss, and community in a changing world. Published by Fantagraphics beginning in 2013, this series expands Hernandez’s celebrated Palomar saga with his signature blend of humanist drama and surreal touches. Though brief in its initial issue, the work reaffirms Hernandez’s status as a master storyteller exploring the enduring ties that bind a small town.