Love and Rockets (2001-2007 2nd Series) Comic-Sized comic books 2004-2006

by Los Bros Hernandez It's a special double-sized issue of Love and Rockets, celebrating the tenth issue of Volume 2! In the 20-page final chapter of Jaime's latest "Maggie" serial, a figure rises out of the ashes of Izzy's burned-down house, the demonic black dogs appear again, and Maggie is at the center of it all. On the 'Beto side of the fence, "Julio's Day" returns with the first of several longer chapters: Julio and his brother come home from working in the city and the rain stops, and a family tragedy changes the course of their lives. This issue also includes the ultimate "Roy" epic, as Roy is joined by all the various characters from recent L&R short stories in a JLA-type super-team on a mission to combat Roy's nemesis the Froat. Plus: "Whatever Happened to...?" one-pager for many of the older L&R characters ? and the conclusion of the Beto/Mario thriller "Me for the Unknown!" MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

by Los Bros Hernandez After the end of the Maggie "Devil Dog/Frogmouth" epic in #10, Jaime starts off a cycle of short, self-contained yarns spotlighting various members of his cast. In the lead story, Ray has a sinking feeling in his gut and he doesn't know what it is ? could it be his best friend Doyle's homosexuality? Could it be the return of his ex-girlfiend Maggie? Could it be that people are talking, but he doesn't know what they're talking about? Meanwhile, in "Down at Elmo's," Hopey's job as a bartender in a seedy neighborhood puts her in contact with locals. On the Gilbert side of things, World War II erupts in "Julio's Day": Julio's brother joins the fight overseas, their sister Sofia remains bedridden since the funeral for her husband and two sons... and Julio's boyfriend says goodbye. Plus some surprises! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg$4.50 Cover price $4.50.

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by Los Bros Hernandez Without a doubt, Los Bros Hernandez' comics are (partially, at least) responsible for keeping comics literate, interesting, and beautiful. This handsome new issue is no exception. This time around from Gilbert: his "Julio's Day" story continues when Julio's brother, Benjamin, returns from fighting the Japanese in the Philippines ? with a Japanese wife!; another installment of Motivational Speaker Mark's troubles with his ex- wife; and the revelation of a mysterious sea monster's history. Jaime starts a new seven- issue series documenting a week in the life of Hopey Glass, and gives us another great Ray story. Viva Los Bros! Cardstock covers. MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 32pg $4.50 Cover price $4.50.

by Los Bros Hernandez In the second installment of "Day by Day with Hopey," "Wednesday is Bitter Ends Day," Hopey prepares for her new career and must decide what to do for lunch: eat at home or go out? Meanwhile, Julio's nephew, Julio Tomas, discovers rock and roll in the 1950s. In the here and now, washed-up motivational speaker Mark Herrera, determined to expose the mystery of the Sea Hog, goes after his five ex-wives for help ? including fourth wife Fritz, who is now a B-movie actress! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 Cover price $4.50.

by Los Bros Hernandez Look out for chapers Thursday and Friday of "Day by Day with Hopey" as the clock ticks away toward her new life and career. On the Beto side of the ledger, Mark Herrera returns to his abusive family for a visit, and in the latest installment of "Julio's Day," Julio's grandnephew encounters the long disowned Uncle Juan. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&WSRP: $4.50 Cover price $4.50.

by the Hernandez Brothers. Hopey goes on a picnic, to a rock 'n' roll show, and the bathroom in 'Saturday is Shatter Day,' the latest installment of 'Day by Day with Hopey.' And on the Beto side of the book, 'On a Gut Level' features the return on Palomar's original heartbreaker, Pipo, trapped in a mysterious castle with Fritz, her ex Mark Hererra, and his wife Mila... plus another Kid Stuff Kids'! Viva los bros! Cover price $4.50.

By the Hernandez Brothers. Ronald's Ray is limp and sore and goes to a party with 40 guys and 3 girls. In 'Day by Day with Hopey,' Sunday is 'Put Down That Gun Day' where the next day is school and she hasn't a thing to wear. On the Beto side of the book, Mark Herrera returns to giving self-help seminars in the big arenas, but how long will this last? In 'Julio's Day,' Julio's old schoolmate Araceli heads off to Viet Nam. Will she return? And in the final insallment of 'The Kid Stuff Kids,' we discover who mom is! Cover price $4.50.

By Los Bros. Hernandez Another outstanding issue of one of the most celebrated comics series ever! This time around, Jaime provides the concluding chapter of Day by Day with Hopey, titled 'Monday Ain't Just One Day'. It's the first day of school for Hopey and the kids: Will she flunk like a skunk or soar to new heights? Be there, or you'll be tardy and the principal will tan your hide! Gilbert in turn continues his prolific tradition with three stories: cult film star Fritz faces her father over a question of child abuse; Fritz's motivational speaker ex-husband Mark Herrera is invited to a mysterious exclusive club which may resurrect his fallen career; and in 'Julio's Day,' young Julio Juan discovers life in his new home isn't what you'd call comforting. We're counting down to issue 20 which will conclude the 'Julio's Day' saga. Viva Los Bros! Cover price $4.50.

By Los Bros Hernandez. The brothers that Time magazine called the next great storytelling innovators of this century are back with another captivating issue of Love & Rockets. In the last installment of Gilbert's 'Dumb Solitaire' (the Mark Hererra saga), Mark makes a last ditch attempt to resurrect his career as a hip motivational speaker by hoping to re-marry his 4th ex-wife, Fritz (the now has-been B-movie star). Will she say yes? Or will she prefer to stay in her second marriage to Scott the Hog? In the second to last chapter of 'Julio's Day,' Young Julio Juan lives out his gay dreams the way old Julio could never live out his own. On Jaime's side: Ray spends the day with the abominable Frogmouth and (along with you, dear reader) learns a few new things about her cockeyed life in 'Tampas Pero No Trampan' ? Guest starring Angel of Tarzana. Cover price $4.50.