Tony Sandoval was born and raised in northwestern Mexico, where the temptation to cross the border in the US becomes a matter of the heart. Drawn by Love, his urge to visit his American girlfriend can't wait for the lengthy, frustrating visa process standing in the way of their relationship. So he makes the ultimate romantic gesture: smuggling himself across the border, despite the dangers he'll face from the heat, coyotes, barbed wire, and - most daunting - the US border patrol?

An autobiographical account by the three-time Eisner-nominated writer/artist, an honest, true story about the hot-topic immigration issue in the news today.

RENDEZ-VOUS IN PHOENIX is an autobiographical account of an event in Tony's life that explores themes of love, immigration, and personal sacrifice. The story follows Sandoval himself, a young artist from northwestern Mexico who is deeply in love with his American girlfriend. However, the frustrating visa process stands in the way of their relationship, forcing him to make a daring decision—smuggling himself across the U.S. border.

As he embarks on this perilous journey, Sandoval faces harsh desert conditions, barbed wire, and the ever-present threat of border patrol. His story humanizes the struggles of immigration, offering a poignant and deeply personal perspective on the risks people take for love and a better future.

RENDEZ-VOUS IN PHOENIX sheds light on the realities of immigration while celebrating the power of love. Told in 80 pages at 8.5" x 11", this volume features Magnetic's signature curved corners and spotUV elements. This title has been out of print, making way for this new edition.