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Beto Hernandez, Love and Rockets issue 1 page 4 Fantagraphics

Artist: Gilbert Hernandez (All)

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Beto Hernandez, Love and Rockets issue 1 page 4 Fantagraphics Comic Art

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Title:	Beto Hernandez, Love and Rockets issue 1 page 4 Fantagraphics
Artist:	Gilbert Hernandez (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	303
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	10/14/2024
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Description

The first issue of Love and Rockets from 1982! (ok, the first issue published by a publisher - the Hernandez brothers had self-published an earlier, smaller magazine in 1981 that caught the attention of Gary Groth, who had them rework and expand that initial effort into L&R 1).

The very first story begins with a sci-fi based tale about a giant monster called "BEM" by Beto. This page is #4 - 3 pages later on page 7, important recurring character Luba makes her first appearance (although similar in voluptuous physical appearance to the later, ongoing Luba, the origin and story of the character were significantly reworked).

BEM is the first story in the continuing L&R saga. While early, it contains many of the hallmarks of Beto's later work, including magic realism, inventive names for people and objects, and clean, black lines.

I am very pleased to add this page to my collection. I believe the Hernandez brothers and the more than 40 years of amazing storytelling should be recognized as one of the great literary and artistic achievements in American culture.

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Mark V
Member Since 2021

Posted on 10/14/2024

Congratulations on adding this aesthetically and historically significant page to your collection, Doug!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/14/2024

Great page from a highly acclaimed first issue! It opened up a lot of eyes about what would be in store from indie comics in the 80's. The level of quality and sophistication was certainly aimed at a more mature audience. It allowed comics to go into more directions of story and storytelling.

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/15/2024

Nice!

Nils E
Member Since 2014

Posted on 10/16/2024

Enigmatic show not tell

DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/17/2024

Yow! A bug-eyed wonder that still feels cutting edge 40 years later.

Bob Kopman
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/29/2024

What a great piece of indi comics history to own. Congrats on getting it.

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