"I wanted to create a character that was relatable, yet flawed," Rodriguez explained in an interview. "Ay Papi is a reflection of my own experiences and observations, but also a way to poke fun at myself and the world around me."

The writing in "Ay Papi" is also noteworthy, with Hernandez's storytelling skills on full display. The comic's blend of humor, romance, and eroticism is expertly balanced, making it easy for readers to become invested in Papi's adventures.

These measures have been a major topic of discussion in online forums. One user on the imageboard site 4chan noted in a discussion from around 2019 that "Jab upped the theft detection for his pages and you basically need 2 or 3 subscriptions to wipe and identification from the image". This suggests that JAB Comix employed techniques like steganography, embedding unique, invisible watermarks or user-identifying pixels into each downloaded image. These "digital fingerprints" could then be used to trace a leaked image back to the specific subscriber who originally downloaded it, potentially leading to the banning of their account and payment method.

The comic follows the misadventures of Juan Hernandez, a lovable but slightly degenerate "papi" who often finds himself in ridiculous and humorous situations. Throughout the series, Juan navigates his relationships with women, his friends, and his own questionable life choices.