Now, this was all over the news out here in California about a week ago, but I’m shocked to see that the comic book internet news media hasn’t picked up on this. I mean, c’mon Newsarama - not one iterview with the writer or artist of what may be the most important comic book of the year? The Pulse is just slacking, methinks, and I expected Augie to rip the letterer a new one in a Pipeline last week. 1.5 million copies, people - that makes Astonishing X-Men look hella-weak in comparison.

The Mexican government is distributing a comic-book guide that warns would-be migrants about the perils of crossing illegally into the United States and offers tips to stay safe — enraging some advocates of stricter immigration policies in the United States who argue the booklet encourages illegal migration.

About 1.5 million copies of the pocket-size book titled “Guide for the Mexican Immigrant” were published by Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department and distributed as a free supplement in comic books popular with adults that are sold throughout the country. The booklets are also available online and at Mexican consulates in the United States.

CNN’s full article

Spread the word!