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Baldo

Baldo

By Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellano

Like many 15-year-olds, Baldo Bermúdez’s life revolves around cars, girls and fitting in. Of course, being cool is a priority, and refurbishing his own Chevrolet Impala is a big part of that. He lives with his father, sister and great-aunt while working at Auto y Rod Inc., selling car parts.

Through his daily exploits, readers will see just how much they can identify with this teen. Writer Hector Cantú and artist Carlos Castellanos have created a familia whose warmth and gentle humor will appeal to all.

The comic has twice been a finalist for the National Cartoonists Society’s Comic Strip of the Year.

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A split-panel cartoon featuring two scenes: on the left, a large boy sitting on a stool with a puppet, performing on stage; on the right, two boys sitting in theater seats, one commenting on the performance. The scene captures themes of humor and childhood entertainment. A comic strip depicting a character reflecting on a phone call while preparing for bed, featuring a cozy bedroom scene with a neatly made bed and playful dialogue as the character says goodnight to Rozco while settling in for sleep. A comic strip featuring two children discussing the suitability of a messy bedroom for finding a tarantula, highlighting the spider's preference for dark, humid environments. The scene includes a cluttered room with piles of clothes, emphasizing the humorous comparison to a typical teenage boy's room. Two characters converse in an auto parts store, discussing wiper blades for Plymouth Road Runners. One character, wearing a red cap and green vest, asks about selling wiper blades, while the other, dressed in a yellow shirt, questions the assumption of his name being Pancho. The scene highlights a humorous interaction in an automotive repair setting. A cartoon depicting two characters in conversation about a New Year's tradition, with one character suggesting that sitting and staring at a salt shaker at midnight brings good luck. The other character appears skeptical. Cartoon character with dark hair, wearing a blue jacket, looking surprised and thoughtful while speaking. Two cartoon characters in yellow shirts engage in a humorous conversation about flirting with a girl named Sheila, with one character gesturing and the other looking contemplative. The setting appears to be a casual environment, possibly a workplace or social gathering. A cartoon scene depicting a pregnant woman expressing urgency, stating it's too late, while a man in a yellow shirt encourages his team to take action. The setting suggests a humorous or dramatic moment related to an unexpected situation. Comic strip featuring a police officer announcing the arrival of a mother and her newborn, followed by a humorous exchange about a young man's potential career as a paramedic, which he humorously declines, stating he only plays one in a zombie role-playing video game.

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About Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellano

Hector Cantú created his first newspaper cartoon when he was 12. “It was a small-town newspaper that just happened to be owned by my brother, but I think it counts,” Cantú says. “It’s called ‘networking.’”

He studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. He was previously an editor at Heritage Auctions in Dallas and managing editor at Hispanic Business magazine in Santa Barbara, California. He has worked for or written for The Dallas Morning News, Los Angeles Times Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter.

Cantú lives in Texas with his wife, Linda.

Carlos Castellanos is the artist behind the comic strip “Baldo.” Castellanos is originally from Cuba and was always interested in drawing. Around the age of seven, he recalls watching his first episode of "Bewitched." Watching Darrin Stephens sitting behind a large drawing table and working from home inspired the young man to do the same. He began his freelance career as an illustrator in 1981, while still in college. Castellanos now lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, and focuses on work for magazines, book publishers, ad agencies, corporate clients, and, of course, “Baldo.”

Close-up portrait of a man with glasses and a cap, smiling against a backdrop of greenery and water, showcasing a relaxed and friendly demeanor.

Cast

Cartoon character with a playful expression, wearing a red shirt with a white stripe, gesturing confidently.

Baldo

The star of the show! Baldo isn’t the brainiest kid in school, but he has passion and a good heart—solid traits for a teen trying to find his place in the world. While he might not have the sweetest set of wheels—yet—we can still come along for the ride.

Cheerful cartoon girl with dark hair and a green polka dot shirt, joyfully jumping with outstretched arms against a white circular background.

Gracie

Baldo’s 8-year-old sister is a confident, clever, mischievous whiz kid who aims high and is always ready for adventure. Perhaps it’s because she’s growing up in a single-parent household, but she never hesitates to pursue her goals until she finds the perfect fit.

Cartoon character with a round face, wearing a purple striped shirt and an orange baseball cap, smiling and looking surprised.

Cruz

Baldo’s best bud and partner in crime. If Baldo’s going to spill his guts to someone, it’s Cruz.

Cartoon character with a friendly expression, wearing a light blue jacket and smiling, set against a white circular background. Ideal for family-friendly content or animation themes.

Dad

The anchor of the family, Sergio is a business owner who wants only the best for his "perfect" children.

Cartoon character with curly black hair and a yellow headband, wearing a yellow shirt, smiling and gesturing with open arms.

Nora

Gracie’s best friend, always there with a hand when Gracie needs help or someone to join her on a wild adventure.

Cartoon character with large round glasses and a joyful expression, wearing a purple top and a black scarf, gesturing with hands.

Tia Carmen

The live-in aunt who hovers over her sobrino and sobrina with a bag full of old-world ways, common sense advice, and magical remedies.