Collection: Border Town – DC Comics / Vertigo – (2018–2019) – Volume 1 - #1–4

📘 Series Summary

Launched as a flagship title for the 2018 Vertigo relaunch, Border Town is a supernatural thriller that blends modern American politics with ancient Mexican folklore. Set in the fictional town of Devil's Fork, Arizona, the story kicks off when a crack in the border between worlds releases an army of legendary monsters. As the town is plagued by shared nightmares and the appearance of the Chupacabra, high-tension racial politics ignite, with residents scapegoating the "weirdness" on the local immigrant population.

Written by Eric M. Esquivel with striking, vibrant art by Ramon Villalobos, the series follows Frank Dominguez and a group of high school outcasts who realize the threat is far more ancient than local prejudice. The story delves into Aztec history, the myth of Santa Muerte, and the weight of legacy. Despite its critical acclaim and strong start, the series was abruptly cancelled following issue #4, leaving it as a brief but potent artifact of the final days of the Vertigo imprint.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• Features the detailed, Moebius-influenced art of Ramon Villalobos, known for its intricate textures and urban aesthetic.
• A unique exploration of Mexican-American identity and Chicano folklore within the context of a supernatural horror story.
• Introduces a modern take on El Chupacabra and the 500-year-old secrets of the Aztec Empire.
• Notable for its "Vertigo" maturity, tackling social issues and racial tensions with raw honesty and a dark sense of humor.
• Includes a variant cover for Issue #1 by the superstar artist Jorge Jimenez.
• A significant, if short-lived, piece of modern comic history that served as a catalyst for the final rebranding of the DC Vertigo line.

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