At The Mighty Luchador we are more than a luchador, toy, and art store. Alongside our collectibles and original creations, we carry an ever growing selection of independent books that span cooking, anti colonial resistance, luchador art, and even Martian invasions.
Here are a few of the newest and most exciting titles now in stock.
Decolonize Your Diet
Food is at the heart of every Latino family and community. Decolonize Your Diet reconnects us with centuries of Mesoamerican tradition through recipes that are rich in Indigenous history yet simple to follow. The book celebrates plant based staples such as corn, beans, squash, herbs, and seeds, guiding readers toward healthier, more flavorful, and culturally grounded meals.
This is more than a cookbook. It is an invitation to rediscover food as history, medicine, and connection. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in a nourishing lifestyle, or for anyone who wants delicious recipes that honor Indigenous ways of life.
The 500 Years of Resistance Comic Book
This graphic history is a vivid and unflinching portrayal of Indigenous resistance. It captures defining moments such as the Spanish conquest of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca empires, the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Battle of Wounded Knee, Idle No More protests, and the resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
With evocative illustrations and uncompromising storytelling, it offers a vital counter history to the conventional lessons taught in classrooms. The book documents survival, strength, and perseverance through five centuries of violence, displacement, and forced assimilation.
Includes a foreword by Pamela Palmater, Mi’kmaq lawyer, professor, and political commentator.
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
By award winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh and told through the story of a young Aztec girl teaching her brother, this book reveals how codices were created to preserve history, science, and ritual. From preparing paper with local plants to painting stories of their people, the book celebrates the sophistication of Mesoamerican traditions.
Tonatiuh’s lyrical prose and iconic illustration style, inspired by pre Columbian codices, highlight how long before Columbus arrived the Aztec and their Nahua descendants were recording knowledge in painted books. A Land of Books is both a tribute to Indigenous ingenuity and a celebration of the universal power of storytelling.
Sensational Master: The Art of Rafael Gallur
This limited edition volume showcases the legendary Rafael Gallur, considered one of the greatest cover artists in modern Mexican comics. Gallur’s mastery of color, anatomy, and composition shaped unforgettable covers for Sensacional de Luchas, Posesión Demoníaca, La Ley del Revólver, and many others.
Drawing inspiration from Hal Foster, Alex Raymond, and Frank Frazetta, Gallur became a true master visual storyteller. His work includes dynamic portrayals of luchadores, superheroes like Batman and Flash Gordon, and even Mars Attacks. Fans of classic fantasy illustration will also find striking pinup art that recalls the golden age of pulp covers.
This book is a treasure for collectors, art lovers, and anyone passionate about Mexican comic history.
Mars Attacks: The Ultimate Book
For those who share our love of kitschy pulp sci fi, this comprehensive volume gathers the complete Mars Attacks trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. It also includes the rare 1994 sequel, unseen sketches, concept art, and behind the scenes commentary from co creator Len Brown and Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist.
Edgy, subversive, and darkly funny, Mars Attacks has captured imaginations for generations. This collector’s edition features bonus cards, production notes, and reproductions of original Topps materials, all wrapped in one definitive package.
That is our round up of new and essential reads at The Mighty Luchador. Whether you are diving into decolonial cookbooks, exploring Indigenous resistance, rediscovering Aztec codices, celebrating Mexican comic art, or defending Earth from Martians, we have you covered.
All titles are available now both online and in store. Come visit us in Eagle Rock or explore the collection through the links in this post.