Hate #22

In "Dear Old Dad," Peter Bagge delivers a quietly devastating story of family, grief, and the fragile comfort we find in caring for others. Lisa’s devotion to her ailing father, Pops Bradley, becomes a lifeline—until a sudden, tragic accident shatters that fragile peace. With Bagge’s signature blend of humor and heartbreak, and art by Bagge and Jim Blanchard, this issue captures the messy, painful weight of loss with unflinching honesty. The cover by Peter Bagge and Jim Blanchard perfectly mirrors the story’s emotional tension.