The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. The first Palomar/Heartbreak Soup story, by Gilbert; Penny Century and Maggie the Mechanic by Jaime; Somewhere in California by Mario. Black and white; 64 pages. Mature readers. Cover by Gilbert. Back cover by Jaime.

Love and Rockets is one of the most influential alternative comic series of all time, created by the Hernandez brothers—Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario. Launched in 1981, it helped define modern indie comics with its powerful storytelling and diverse characters. The series splits into two main storylines: Jaime's "Locas," which follows punk rockers Maggie and Hopey through personal struggles and evolving relationships in Southern California, blending slice-of-life realism with sci-fi touches; and Gilbert's "Palomar," a sweeping, magical realist saga set in a fictional Latin American town, exploring love, politics, and community life.

Over the decades, Love and Rockets has shifted formats but stayed true to its character-driven narratives and sharp social commentary. Its honest representation of Latinx, queer, and working-class characters, along with its rejection of superhero clichés, made it a touchstone of independent comics culture. Readers can explore its world through collected editions, making it easy to dive into either storyline and witness characters aging and changing over real time.

Small moisture mark on cover. Crease on top right corner.