By Louis Zylka
The 830 Times
Comic-book illustrator Leno Hernandez will be bringing a sneak peek of a new comic series and a special guest lineup at 2025’s Del Rio Comic Con (DRCC).
Hernandez has become known locally and online for his comic-book artwork and storytelling. He will be attending this year’s DRCC to show his published covers for Transformers and G.I. Joe comics and an upcoming comic series co-written by one of the writers of 2024’s “The Long Game.”
month and features an exclusive cover art created by Leno Hernandez. The local Del Rio artist
will display the G.I. Joe cover and more of his work at Del Rio Comic Con on May 3 and 4.
Hernandez has grown in popularity by creating illustrations and covers of comics for the past three years. Hernandez spoke with The 830 Times about his passion for drawing and pop culture and what led him to sell his own work.
Hernandez is recognized in Del Rio for helping with community projects and events, and he is known by his friends for his love of comics and Star Wars. During 2022, he was inspired by the art he saw online, and thus he began to create his own illustrations and sell his art on the Whatnot shopping app.
“Being an artist is what I always wanted to do, and I love comic book artwork,” Hernandez said.
Hernandez then began showcasing his work at conventions locally and in several other states. The first convention where Hernandez showcased his artwork was the San Diego Rocket Con in 2022.
As for his hometown, Hernandez had his first booth at DRCC in 2022, and since then, he has made it a point to attend his hometown’s conventions.
Since venturing out as an artist, Hernandez has not only traveled to other cities, but has crossed paths with well-known artists like Canadian Todd McFarlane, an artist on the Spawn comics, and Marvel and DC Comics super-artist Rodney Ramos.
Hernandez is also known for working on Upperdeck’s “Allegiance: Avengers vs X-Men” and creating its card sets.
As he carved his path as an artist, Hernandez has released five published comic book covers and two comic-book-focused card sets. He has also sold over 1,500 pieces of commissioned art on Whatnot and still sells commissioned work for collectors around the world.
For this year’s DRCC, Hernandez said he is looking to have covers of the Transformers and G.I. Joe comic projects he has worked on with Maximus Books N’ More, an online shop based in Del Rio. The G.I. Joe comic he collaborated on releases this month.
While talking to The 830 Times, Hernandez gave a big surprise and said he is inviting screenwriter Paco Farias, co-writer of “The Long Game,” and Baldemar Rodriguez to talk at DRCC about their upcoming comic series “Catrina.” Hernandez created the illustrations and character designs for “Catrina,” and he will show images of his involvement at DRCC.
While on the subject of Del Rio, Hernandez said DRCC is great for first-time
and movie franchises. Hernandez has sold and showcased his work at various conventions in
Texas and other states and is still creating commissioned work for buyers around the world.
convention goers, and it is a place where locals can be “a celebrity among the crowd.”
“DRCC is a good first-time convention to go to,” Hernandez said. “You can be yourself, and you can be comfortable.”
Hernandez also said he is excited about this year’s DRCC. From the appearances of exciting guests to the increase number of vendors, Hernandez is excited about the future of the convention and seeing it grow even more.
You can visit Hernandez’s booth and his panel at DRCC 2025 on May 3 and 4 at the Del Rio Civic Center.
