Powerful drug lord and ultimate target of the first mission.
Jesus Cortez is the man Nat Love tracks down and kills at the beginning of the story, twenty years after Rufus Buck murdered Nat Love's parents. His death establishes Nat Love's violent pursuit of revenge before the larger conflict with Rufus Buck resumes.
Law enforcement officer involved in the Gale case.
Rig crew member who vocalizes the group's belief that the sea creature is divine retribution for plundering natural resources. His superstition influences crew morale and survival tactics.
Salvador is José's father and a migrant farmworker who travels with his family from Michoacán to California to pick grapes. When he receives only partial wages, he recognizes the disruption caused by seasonal migration and helps decide that the family should remain in California, a choice that gives José more educational stability.
Melquiades Estrada is a Mexican immigrant working as a cowboy in Texas and Pete Perkins's closest friend. He is shot by Mike Norton while defending his goats from a coyote, then buried and reburied several times. Pete honors Melquiades's request by taking his body to Mexico for a final burial.
Julio Cesar Cedillo has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Black Demon Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Sicario, Wishbone, The Holiday Hitman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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