Reading Love and Rockets SC (2024 Fantagraphics) comic books published within the past year

1st printing. By Marc Sobel. A deep dive into the first 50 issues of the HernandezBrothers' acclaimed comic series, this scholarly bookseeks to answer the question: What makes Love andRockets such an enduring classic of the medium?Love and Rockets by Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez is oneof the greatest comic series ever created. However, running consistentlyfor 40 years and encompassing a diverse array of characters,settings, and cultural influences, this literary universe can bedaunting to explore. With Reading Love and Rockets, writer MarcSobel offers an accessible entry point into L&R, an invaluableresource to both new readers and fans who want to deepen theirunderstanding of the series.Reading Love and Rockets hones in on the first 50 issues of theseries, tracking the evolution of the characters and storylines, aswell as the Hernandez Brothers' growth as artists and writers acrossthis 15-year span of creation. Breaking down each issue in sequence, Sobel blendstogether his own sharp-eyed observations with analysis from a variety of scholars,critics, and fans to provide a well-rounded perspective on the series. Plus, explorationsinto topics as wide-ranging as magical realism, women's wrestling, andthe Southern California punk scene reveal the fascinating influences at the heartof these stories. Readers daring enough to embark on this illuminating journeythrough Palomar and Hoppers 13 will return with a richer appreciation for thismasterpiece of graphic literature. Luxuriously illustrated throughout with scenesfrom the comic. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.