Spain Rodriguez

Manuel Rodriguez (March 2, 1940 – November 28, 2012), better known as Spain or Spain Rodriguez, was an American underground cartoonist who created the character Trashman. His experiences on the road with the motorcycle club, the Road Vultures M.C., provided inspiration for his work, as did his left-wing politics. Strongly influenced by 1950s EC Comics illustrator Wally Wood, Spain pushed Wood's sharp, crisp black shadows and hard-edged black outlines into a more simplified, stylized direction. His work also extended the eroticism of Wood's female characters. Robert Crumb and Rodriguez share influences.

Spain Rodriguez is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 5 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Crumb (1995), Comic Book Confidential (1989), Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin' (2013), Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez (2021), Trashman: The Art of Spain Rodriguez (2012). The recorded credits span 1989 to 2021, including 5 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.