- Professional Amigos of Comic Art Society
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PACAS redirects here. For the rodents called pacas, see: Cuniculus
The Professional Amigos of Comic Art Society (P.A.C.A.S. or PACAS, the Spanish word "pacas" meaning "bundle of goods") is a defunct American non-profit organization formed by several independent comic book and cartoon creators in 1995.[1][2] Original founders include creators Richard Dominguez, Carlos Saldaña, Jose Martinez, and Fernando Rodriguez.[3] The majority of members lived in California, leaving Dominguez as the self-described "lonely Tejano", but the group was also associated with Oscar Loya and the ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio group from Mexico.
Unfortunately the group disbanded a few years after its inception. The only lasting tributes can be found online, an official website run by Carlos Saldaña and an official MySpace page maintained by members of the Azteca Productions staff. The latter of which promises to be updated with the "latest news regarding former PACAS members and any current projects they happen to be working on."[4] Rumors persist of a possible revival, but there is currently no official confirmation.
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Mission statement
“ We believe that Comic Arts is an essential part to improving the quality of social growth and will improve appreciation of the art. Our mission is to advance the involvement of our diverse professional members of the comic artists, writers, creators, independent publishers and expand opportunities for economics and social growth within the Comic Art industry and our communities we do business.[5] ” Original members
- Richard Dominguez (co-founder, El Gato Negro)
- Carlos Saldaña (co-founder, Burrito: Jack of All Trades)
- Jose Martinez (co-founder, The Chosen)
- Fernando Rodriguez (co-founder, Aztec of the City)
- Javier Hernandez (El Muerto: The Aztec Zombie)
- Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo)
- Steve Ross (Chesty Sanchez)
- Michael S. Moore
- Jeff Amano (Taoland)
- Sandra Chang (Buccaneer (comics))
- Martha Montoya (Los Kitos)
- Arturo Lopez, jr. (Boogieman Theatre)
- Alejandro Fuentes (Grasa del Sol)
- Ruben Gerard (Ally (comics))
- Max Espinoza (Ally)
- Andy Ladesma (La-La-Land)
- Greg Espinoza (Sambu Gassho)
- Cindy Johns (Blonde Avenger)
- Dave Seidman (Claypool)
- Sam Campos (Pineapple Man)
- Paco Baca http://pacobaca.blogspot.com
- Shepherd Hendrix
- Roman Arambula
- Kasey Quevedo
- Tony Garcia
- Lee Curiel
- John Picacio
- Fernando Ramirez
- Mark Stokes
- Dave Garcia
- Gabe Alberola
- Oscar González Loyo & ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio group
References
- ^ http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Studio/1190/index.html?200810[dead link] Professional Amigos of Comic Art Society]
- ^ Cross-Cultural Comics | Los Angeles Business Journal | Find Articles at BNET.com
- ^ PACAS!
- ^ PACAS - the official MySpace page
- ^ Professional Amigos of Comic Art Society[dead link]
External links
Categories:- Organizations based in the United States
- Organizations established in 1995
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