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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]
 Promotional artwork showcasing different characters related to the PACAS group. Art by Richard Dominguez. | |
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | c. 1998 |
| Type | Comics professionals organization |
| Legal status | Defunct |
| Location | |
Region served | United States of America |
Membership | Comic book professionals |
The group disbanded a few years after its inception.
Membership
editOriginal founders include creators Richard Dominguez, Carlos Saldaña, Jose Martinez, and Fernando Rodriguez.[3] The majority of members lived in California, leaving Dominguez (who lived in Texas) as the self-described "lonely Tejano", but the group was also associated with Oscar Loya and the ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio group from Mexico.
Notable members
edit- 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)
- Michael S. Moore
- Oscar González Loyo & ¡Ka-Boom! Estudio group