Gus Arriola and Gordo: Presenting Hispanic Culture in a Comic Strip

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09/16/2026 09:54 AM EDT

Cartoonist Gustavo "Gus" Arriola’s newspaper comic strip "Gordo" was syndicated in newspapers throughout the U.S. from 1941-1985. Initially conceived as a humorous portrayal of a Mexican farmer turned tour guide, Arriola’s comic strip presented an image of Mexican history and Hispanic culture to the American public. Read more about it!

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