Ay Papi — Comics |verified|

Ay Papi Comics was created in 2011 by Carlos Hernandez, a Cuban-American artist and writer. The comic strip follows the misadventures of Papi, a lovable but slightly irresponsible Cuban-American man, and his interactions with his girlfriend, Lupe, and their friends and family. The comic quickly gained popularity on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and has since been featured in various online publications and anthologies.

Meléndez employs a thick, black-ink line reminiscent of R. Crumb’s underground comix, yet the coloring is flat and digital—evoking the cheap printing of fotonovelas found in Spanish-language newsstands. ay papi comics