Frontera

Frontera follows Mateo as he embarks on the perilous journey back to the United States through the Sonoran Desert, aided by a new friend—a ghost named Guillermo—in this supernatural borderland odyssey from debut graphic novelists Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo.

As long as he remembers to stay smart and keep his eyes open, Mateo knows he can survive the trek across the Sonoran Desert, which will take him from Mexico to the United States. However, his plans take a sharp turn when he's caught by the Border Patrol just moments after sneaking across the fence in the dead of night.

Escaping their grasp comes at a price. Lost in the desert without a guide or water, Mateo is unprepared for the unforgiving heat that's sure to arrive at sunrise. With the odds stacked against him, his one chance at survival may be placing his trust in something—or rather someone—that he isn't even sure exists.

If questioned about the existence of ghosts before his encounter, Mateo would have been sceptical. Yet, faced with the nearly undeniable presence of Guillermo, he's reconsidering. Having spent his afterlife guiding migrants to safety, Guillermo possesses knowledge of the Sonoran Desert far beyond mere hallucinations. Despite their uneasy partnership, survival remains uncertain for Mateo.

The Sonoran Desert, with its hostile temperatures and inhabitants, is fraught with danger, as both the Border Patrol and rogue militias prowl its deadly terrain. As his journey continues, Mateo must confront difficult choices about what and whom he's willing to sacrifice to find his way home.