House of Raging Woman - A Love and Rockets Graphic Novel #[nn]

In *Flies on the Ceiling (The Story of Isabel in Mexico)*, Jo navigates a haunting journey through Mexico after a series of personal crises, confronting deep-seated guilt and fear as she tries to reclaim herself. The line between reality and the supernatural blurs as she's pursued by a presence that may be the devil—or perhaps her own inner demons—manifested in the most unsettling of ways.

In "Queen Rena: Life at 34," a flashback from *House of Raging Woman*, a younger Rena takes off on foot through the desert, chasing Sharkey after he steals from and assaults Rosie. Her pursuit ends when law enforcement officer Bull Marie intervenes, arresting Sharkey but leaving Rena unconscious in the dust. She’s later found by Duke and Bernie, whose quiet connection sets the stage for a tentative date. The story follows Rena and Rosie as they track Sharkey again near the Mexican border, knowing he’s out of jail—though what happens next remains open, tense, and unresolved.

In "House of Raging Women," Rena returns to the ring with a fury that’s both personal and fierce, chasing a title while wrestling with a past she’s kept hidden. As she courts her friends and prepares for her son Antonio’s arrival, the truth about her absence—and her bond with Vicki Glori—begins to unravel, leaving Maggie caught between loyalty and doubt.

In "Locas vs. Locos," Joey and Doyle’s quest to reclaim Joey’s prized Ape Sex record leads them on a winding chase through a series of dead ends, each person they ask claiming to have lent it out. Meanwhile, Maggie struggles with her injured ankle, Izzy faces eviction, and Hopey scrambles to find shelter—until Terry offers a surprising solution: a move into the rumored haunted house Izzy inherited from the late Mrs. Galindo.

In "In the Valley of the Polar Bears Part 2," Vicki’s frustration with Maggie’s unappreciative attitude reaches a breaking point, leading to a sudden dismissal from her role as wrestling assistant. Left adrift, Maggie travels to the East Coast chasing a lead on Hopey, only to come up empty, before returning to California and finding refuge with Ray.

In "Las Monjas Asesinas," Maggie’s disastrous attempt at joining Hopey’s band leads the two on a late-night detour to an artsy party, where they unexpectedly encounter Maya, Ray’s ex-girlfriend. The story unfolds with quiet tension and sharp wit, capturing a fleeting moment of connection and self-discovery in the margins of a shared night.

In "Ninety-Three Million Miles from the Sun ... and Counting," Maggie reconnects with Hopey after more than two years apart, brought together by Penny’s careful planning. As they navigate life in H. R. Costigan’s East Coast mansion, old wounds and new truths surface—especially around Hopey’s recent pregnancy and loss, and the lingering question of where Ray still fits in their complicated history.