Comic books in 'Romance'

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Going to the Chapel!" Collects Love and Capes (2006) #7-12. Story and art by Thom Zahler. The Crusader and Abby are going to the chapel, and they're gonna get married. Along the way, though, there will be secret wars, evil twins, earthquakes, disasters, and the Crusader's ex-girlfriend, Amazonia. It's wedding planning, super hero-style. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Going to the Chapel!" Collects Love and Capes (2006) #7-12. Story and art by Thom Zahler. The Crusader and Abby are going to the chapel, and they're gonna get married. Along the way, though, there will be secret wars, evil twins, earthquakes, disasters, and the Crusader's ex-girlfriend, Amazonia. It's wedding planning, super hero-style. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Wake Up Where You Are!" Story and art by Thom Zahler. Mark and Abby are home from their honeymoon and ready to settle in for some domestic bliss. But settling in doesn't mean things will settle down. Mark's best friend, Darkblade, is now dating his ex-girlfriend, Amazonia. Abby's landlord is trying to drive her and her bookstore out. And Charlotte is about to graduate from college. Plus, it's time to tell Abby's parents about Mark's super-secret, but will that mean telling Abby's brother, too? "Ever after" is where things get really interesting. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Wake Up Where You Are!" Story and art by Thom Zahler. Mark and Abby are home from their honeymoon and ready to settle in for some domestic bliss. But settling in doesn't mean things will settle down. Mark's best friend, Darkblade, is now dating his ex-girlfriend, Amazonia. Abby's landlord is trying to drive her and her bookstore out. And Charlotte is about to graduate from college. Plus, it's time to tell Abby's parents about Mark's super-secret, but will that mean telling Abby's brother, too? "Ever after" is where things get really interesting. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "What to Expect!" Story and art by Thomas F. Zahler. Mark and Abby, comicdom's favorite couple is having a baby, and they're not telling anyone yet. But will they be able to keep the secret from Darkblade, the world's best detective? And what problems come about when you're expecting a super baby? Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. While her husband Eddie is assigned overseas, Gail decides she's not ready to be a soldier's wife, and starts dating Don - who's not ready to be tied down. Nat and Laura fall in love at a party, but fate and a fiery bus crash conspire to keep them apart. When Fred is accused of a hit-and-run, Lydia is the only one who will stand by him until the truth is revealed. For Better or for Worse; Paper Kisses; Forget If You Can!; My Love for Yours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman learns her lesson after cheating on her sailor boyfriend, in a story featuring good-girl art. Good-girl art features in the next story as well, about a woman who becomes dissatisfied with her status as a 1950s housewife. Stung by romance in the past, a woman can't bring herself to love again. This Is Forever; She Wanted My Man; The Losing Game; Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Ginny's sweetheart Neil finally returns from military service, but she finds herself drawn to his war buddy Ted. Gloria models for her painter husband Sam, but when she sells one of his paintings for food money, he acts like the classic temperamental artist. Lois's twin sister Laura is a flighty heartbreaker, but when they meet David, Lois decides to take her sister's place and marry him. My Heart Went Sailing; Stolen Moments; Double Kisses; Unwanted Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A redheaded woman fears she can never love again, until she meets the one soldier who can change her mind. Lovers separated by circumstance long for reunion. A new bride has difficulty adjusting to married life, but a dalliance with a sleazy stranger is probably not the solution to her problems. My One Mistake; Lover Come Back; The Bride Wore Tears; Unfaithful? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. In a rare story narrated by the male character, Navy sailor Bob marries Betty before he ships out, but the long separation drives him into another woman's arms. Nerdy florist Miss Slate falls for Tom, the handsome soldier who regularly sends flowers to another woman, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Substitute Wife; Fragrant Kisses; Talent for Love; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Catherine marries sailor Paul in haste, despite better offers, but when she sees lipstick on his collar, she wonders if she made the wrong choice. Mary meets struggling writer Fred on a dare from her friends, but then she really falls for him. Unbalanced Gwen tries to move in on her ex-boyfriend Roger, and when that fails, she targets Roger's wife Mary for death. Lesson in Marriage; Now and Forever; Everything But Love; The Girl Next Door. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman tries to choose between love and obligation, in a story featuring good-girl art. A May-December romance starts promisingly, until the woman meets a man closer to her own age. A waitress tries to win a wealthy man's heart, but it takes a fight and a near-drowning to get there. Agony in My Heart; Meant for Each Other; The Strangest Love; I'll Wait for You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Redheaded Jill marries Fred, but her new in-laws are cruel, and always getting into her business. Betsy fears that a blonde temptress will break up her new marriage to Navy sailor Peter. Tears of Despair; Doubt in My Heart; No Love Is Perfect; My Mad Desire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Matt Baker and others. Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Sharon gets bored with her square steady Bill and sets out for excitement as a "party girl," but quickly gets in over her head. Plus a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. I Wanted Excitement; And Baby Makes Three; Darling, Come Back; Love to Share. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A department-store buyer isn't ready to let go of the tragedy in her past. Jay is a grease jockey whose gal wants to go to fancy parties - but the rich guy she meets there doesn't treat her right. Forever in My Heart; Only Love Matters; I Learned the Hard Way; It Takes Two to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman learns her soldier husband has been cheating on her. A man falls in love with his fiancee's sister. A gal falls for the mysterious stranger who rooms in her aunt's boarding house, but she doesn't know anything about him, including whether he can be trusted. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. A Wife in Every Camp; Change of Hearts; Too Many Kisses; Stranger in My Arms. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Country girl Wendy falls for her handsome new neighbor Matt, but he has a secret reason for refusing her advances. Jack loves Kathy, but she's still not over the loss of her fiance in the war. Chip's girlfriend wonders why he never takes her to meet his friends, in a story featuring plentiful good-girl art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Our Kind of Love; Always the Bridesmaid; Too Late for Regret; My Mixed-up Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Newly married Betsy's happiness is disrupted by the return of her sleazy old flame, George, who wants to steal her husband's inventions. Sam's new wife is disappointed with their new home, above the garage where he works, and that's just the start of their problems. Envy in My Heart; Love on the Rebound; Anybody's Girl; Forever Mine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Farmer's wife Martha is shocked at the way her bad-girl cousin Sally throws herself at her husband Bill. Anne falls for wealthy gadabout Phil, ignoring her brother's warnings that he's a notorious ladies' man. Bored with her older husband (who looks like Clark Kent), Jean hides her wedding ring to flirt with handsome Jim, then wonders if she's gone too far. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Lesson for a Cheat; Gal on the Make; Loves Happy Landing; Runaway Romance. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Everett Raymond Kinstler cover. This issue reprints Love and Marriage (1952) #3. No issue number on cover or in indicia. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints material from Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 4. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints Love and Marriage #11 (Superior Comics) Cover price $0.10.

Reprints material from My Secret Marriage (1953 Superior) 4. Cover price $0.10.

Reprinting material from My Secret Marriage (1953 Superior) 7. Cover price $0.10.

Story, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. The comic book event of 2016! Love and Rockets is back as an all-new, ongoing comic book series (Vol. IV for those keeping track at home)! On Jaime's side: What do you do when none of your old punk friends want to be punk any more? And just who does the evil Princess Animus think she is? (Hint: She doesn't know, she has amnesia.) On Gilbert's side: Family drama takes center stage when a Fritz discovers a grandchild she didn't know existed! Old fans and new fans are sure to enjoy the most diverse cast of characters in comics, including Maggie, Hopey, Pipo, Fritz, Tonta, Baby, and many more! Plus other surprises! Grrrowl! 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

(W/A/CA) Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez The original cover, designed by Jaime, is now out of print but a limited edition variant cover, designed by Gilbert, is now available to order! The comic book event of 2016! Love and Rockets is back as an all-new, ongoing comic book series (Vol. IV for those keeping track at home)! On Jaime's side: What do you do when none of your old punk friends want to be punk any more? And just who does the evil Princess Animus think she is? (Hint: She doesn't know, she has amnesia.) On Gilbert's side: Family drama takes center stage when a Fritz discovers a grandchild she didn't know existed! Old fans and new fans are sure to enjoy the most diverse cast of characters in comics, including Maggie, Hopey, Pipo, Fritz, Tonta, Baby, and many more! Plus other surprises! Grrrowl! Cover price $4.99.

Ghost Variant cover. (W/A/CA) Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez. Love and Rockets is back as an all-new, ongoing comic book series (Vol. IV for those keeping track at home)! On Jaime's side: What do you do when none of your old punk friends want to be punk any more? And just who does the evil Princess Animus think she is? (Hint: She doesn't know, she has amnesia.) On Gilbert's side: Family drama takes center stage when a Fritz discovers a grandchild she didn't know existed! Old fans and new fans are sure to enjoy the most diverse cast of characters in comics, including Maggie, Hopey, Pipo, Fritz, Tonta, Baby, and many more! Plus other surprises! Grrrowl! Cover price $4.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. The second issue of Love and Rockets picks right up from Issue #1! Over on Jaime's side, it's La Llorona's turn to hit the stage at the punk rock reunion and the Hellmets are closing in on Princess Animus. Is Hopey ready? Is Isla ready? Are you ready? On Gilbert's side, Fritz and her twin daughters meet, making Fritz crazier than ever, while Pipo and her new squeeze visit the mysterious Dr. Emil in prison in an effort to learn just what his secret cosmetic treatment actually is... 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. What is 'punk'? What did it all mean? What does it mean now? What will it mean in the end? The Locas girls's punk reunion has come to a close but the evening has just begun. Also, the Animus situation has gotten too BIG for reunited sisters Lumina and Isla. Meanwhile, on the Gilbert side: Fritz starred in a Dr. Who ripoff only to see her 10-year-old daughter take over the role before returning to the show's last episode 5 years later. Meanwhile, Fritz's newly reunited twin daughters get to (uncomfortably) know one another and meet a classic Palomar character (or three)! 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Art and Cover by Jaime Hernandez. The 2017 Eisner Hall of Famers are still at the top of their game! In Jaime's half, when the cat's away how will the mice play? Maggie's out of town and Ray is determined to do something outside of his usual routine... but what? And what kind of trouble could Maggie and Hopey possibly get into in Barrio Hoppers at 3AM? Meanwhile, there's a funeral in Palomar and Pipo is deciding if she should attend or not. The rest of the story is a Palomar flashback of Pipo and her two adult lovers Manuel and Soledad. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Art and Cover by Jaime Hernandez. The all-new fifth issue finally reveals what happened between Eugene, Maggie, and Hopey at the end of issue #3! Meanwhile, following Gilbert's return to Palomar in issue #4, Fritz's daughter Rosey stays home alone in Mom's mansion for a week, and as expected, idle hands are the devil's workshop! Find out why Love and Rockets is often referred to as the greatest comic book series of all time! 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Art and Cover by Jaime Hernandez. On the Gilbert side: Here come the brides! We briefly met Luba's new man in 2012's Love and Rockets: New Stories #5, but he hasn't been seen since. Now they're getting married?!? And so is Guadalupe?!? But to whom? On the Jaime side: Feeling totally abandoned Lumina just wants to go home in the latest installment of the Princess Animus saga. Meanwhile, who the hell is Frank Lopez and how does he fit into the new world? 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Art and Cover by Jaime Hernandez. Lumina has been teleported away; who will help free her sister Isla from the clutches of the dreaded Hellmets? What is the Black Widow dinner and what does it have to do with Tonta and her cosplaying friends? Guadalupe and Steve's wedding celebration continues with a performance by… Love and Rockets?!? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. In the new issue of the World's Greatest Comics Magazine (sorry, FF), Rosy spends time with her dad and his wife - and discovers that her mother Fritz made a short film with her dad years ago and sees them young for the first time. Also, Rosy visits the woman who raised her, for possibly the last time. Meanwhile, in 'Princess Animus,' lonely Lumina finally makes it home only to find out things aren't quite the way she left them, and Tonta enrolls in Mr. Dominguez's life drawing class. What could possibly go wrong? 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Story by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Gilbert takes us back to Palomar! Luba's daughter Doralis adapts Pipo's angry memoir of growing up in Palomar as a screenplay, prompting questions about the truth. Meanwhile, on Jaime's side of the ledger: What do you do after you've bullied your favorite teacher's girlfriend? Heck if Tonta knows! Also, the deadly Hellmets continue their search of the elusive Princess Animus! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. The World's Greatest Comics Magazine (eat it, FF) hits its tenth issue! In Jaime's half, Tonta meets Maggie face to face for the first time! When Titans Clash! Meanwhile, the invasion of Lumina's village sparks the beginning of the end... In Gilbertland, Fritz wears one of her oddest costumes yet, in a story that ties in to the Lagrimas saga from the 3rd and 4th issues of Gilbert's solo spinoff series, Psychodrama Illustrated! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Art and Cover by Jaime Hernandez. As we learned in issue #10, so now Maggie and Tonta are buddies! Or are they? And where is Vivian (besides spellbinding us on the cover)?? Hell, even Jaime wants to know! Meanwhile, in the Gilbert Cinematic Universe, Rosy goes to her first comic con with Venus, while a female webcammer with the world's biggest biceps (?) joins the cast! Love and Rockets: still the GoaT! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. Art by Jaime Hernandez. Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. As we learned in issue #10, so now Maggie and Tonta are buddies! Or are they? And where is Vivian (besides spellbinding us on the cover)?? Hell, even Jaime wants to know! Meanwhile, in the Gilbert Cinematic Universe, Rosy goes to her first comic con with Venus, while a female webcammer with the world's biggest biceps (?) joins the cast! Love and Rockets: still the GoaT! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. The 40th anniversary of LOVE AND ROCKETS continues with an all-new issue of the World's Greatest Comics Magazine (sorry, FF). In this issue: wedding bells ring! Maggie and Ray go to a wedding (sorry, no spoilers!) - and wait'll you see the guest list! Also in the Jaime multiverse, things have changed in Isla's and Lumina's village, and not for the better... On the Gilbert side of the ledger, we're gifted a very special episode from one of Fritz's cult favorite sci-fi series, while Rosy shares details of a recent trip to Japan.... ¡Viva la Love y Rockets! 32 pages, B&W Cover price $4.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Story by Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez. Maggie plays nursemaid to her adopted 'children' and there's a new queen in Lumina's village. Then, in flashbacks, we follow Fritz's sister Petra from her youth to her days as a bodybuilder. 40 years in, Love and Rockets has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity with a wave of national publicity in 2022 for the Hernandez brothers, culminating in the acclaimed new PBS documentary, Love and Rockets: The Great American Comic Book, now streaming! 32 pages. full B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Story by Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez. Still the world's greatest comics magazine, hot off the heels of an Emmy nomination for the PBS documentary, Love and Rockets: The Great American Comic Book! Featuring four all-new stories from Eisner Hall of Famers Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez. Fritz remakes her mother Maria's movie twice and both versions are included in Gilbert's half of the issue, with murder, belly dancers, and plutonium all in the mix! Meanwhile, over in Jaime's half, Maggie wants to hang out with kids her own age, while the new Princess Animus wants to eat kids her own age! 32 pages, full B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Written by Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez. Art and Cover by Jaime Hernandez. In the latest issue of 'the Great American Comic Book' (as described in Los Angeles PBS station KCET's 2022 Emmy-nominated documentary about the Hernandez brothers), Diana Villasenour returns and we see what she's been up to since her sister Tonantzin disappeared! Also: Palomar! Meanwhile,w hyu can't the Hellmet find Princess Animus? And while Tonta's latest shenanigans may finally come to an end this issue, Love and Rockets will never die! 32 pages, full B&W. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By The Brothers Hernandez. Love & Rockets: New Stories #1 reboots the beloved ongoing Love & Rockets comic into a fat, annual graphic novel-length package! Jaime launches the new format with a story that's unusual even for him - a full-on, pulse-pounding super-hero yarn! Maggie's longtime friend Penny Century has finally realized her longtime dream of acquiring super-powers, but at a terrible personal cost. Now she rampages through the galaxy, half mad with grief, and a motley group of super-heroes assembles to try to stop her - led by Maggie's girlfriend Angel and her mysterious neighbor Alarma, and involving a number of characters longtime Love and Rockets fans will delight in recognizing. The epic-length 50-page story (only the first half of the saga!) combines Jaime's razor sharp characterization and superlative art with wildly inventive, Kirby-style slam-bang super-hero action. Then Gilbert Hernandez explodes with a similarly generous helping of his fantastically creative one-shot short stories: "Tamanny" (rookie cop vs. demonic drug users); "Papa" (a turn-of-the-century story involving a traveling businessman); "The New Adventures of Duke and Sammy" (super-powered Martin and Lewis impostors in outer space); "The Tender Room" (Into the Wild as re-imagined by Beto); "Chiro el Indio" (written by third brother Mario Hernandez); and "Never Say Never" (a kangaroo gets lucky in Las Vegas). One hundred pages of Jaime, Gilbert and Mario Hernandez at the peak of their powers! Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. By The Brothers Hernandez. Love & Rockets: New Stories #1 reboots the beloved ongoing Love & Rockets comic into a fat, annual graphic novel-length package! Jaime launches the new format with a story that's unusual even for him - a full-on, pulse-pounding super-hero yarn! Maggie's longtime friend Penny Century has finally realized her longtime dream of acquiring super-powers, but at a terrible personal cost. Now she rampages through the galaxy, half mad with grief, and a motley group of super-heroes assembles to try to stop her - led by Maggie's girlfriend Angel and her mysterious neighbor Alarma, and involving a number of characters longtime Love and Rockets fans will delight in recognizing. The epic-length 50-page story (only the first half of the saga!) combines Jaime's razor sharp characterization and superlative art with wildly inventive, Kirby-style slam-bang super-hero action. Then Gilbert Hernandez explodes with a similarly generous helping of his fantastically creative one-shot short stories: "Tamanny" (rookie cop vs. demonic drug users); "Papa" (a turn-of-the-century story involving a traveling businessman); "The New Adventures of Duke and Sammy" (super-powered Martin and Lewis impostors in outer space); "The Tender Room" (Into the Wild as re-imagined by Beto); "Chiro el Indio" (written by third brother Mario Hernandez); and "Never Say Never" (a kangaroo gets lucky in Las Vegas). One hundred pages of Jaime, Gilbert and Mario Hernandez at the peak of their powers! Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By The Brothers Hernandez. This volume gets off to a flying start with "Hypnotwist," Gilbert's epic story of a beautiful, leggy redhead's surreal journey into a night filled with mysterious shady characters, dreamlike violence, and sparkling retro spike heels. Then, in the concluding 50-page chapter of Jaime's outrageous, acclaimed, superhero mash-up "Ti-Girls Adventures," our protagonist, rookie do-gooder Boot Angel, learns more hard lessons about becoming a superheroine. Eventually, just about the entire cast gets together for a reunion that unexpectedly takes place in Maggie's tiny bedroom apartment. Finally, Beto gets top heavy with "Sad Girl," and introduces Killer! the sweetest teen starlet of the solar system! Forget WATCHMEN, LOVE AND ROCKETS is the big one! Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By The Brothers Hernandez. After Jaime's two-part super-hero epic from Love and Rockets: New Stories #1 and #2, we return to the enthralling minutiae of the "Locas" cast's lives for the first time in three years. In the main story Ray finally gets his date with Maggie: The couple goes to an art opening and to dinner, they discuss the crazy world of dreams, and Maggie asks Ray for a huge favor. Also in this volume, "Brown Town, Blue Sun," a new installment in Jaime's beloved "little kids" flashback series: A ten-year-old Maggie and her family move away from Hoppers to a desert ghost town... And on the Gilbert side of the ledger, "Scarlet by Starlight" is a story starring Fritz (of High Soft Lisp fame) that (in contrast to #2's silent masterpiece "Hypnotwist") consists entirely of a 14-page dialogue scene. "Killer/Sad Girl/Star" picks up the "Sad Girl" character from LRNS #2, and how no one in her family takes her budding film career seriously. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By The Brothers Hernandez. Love and Rockets: New Stories #4 picks up where #3 left off with the conclusion to "Love Bunglers" and a sequel of sorts to the acclaimed and heartrending "Browntown." High Soft Lisp's Fritz returns and in "King Vampire," two teens want to join a local vampire club but things get serious when real vampires show up. But wait - is this a real story or another "Fritz movie"? Some of the characters look awfully familiar! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.