Locas #1
This Spanish-language collection gathers early Locas stories from the Love & Rockets series, focusing on the lives and relationships of characters like Maggie and Hopey in a vibrant, punk-infused setting. Published by Ediciones La Cúpula as part of their Love & Rockets en Español line, it presents Jaime Hernandez's acclaimed work in its original Spanish translation.
In "Locas También," Maggie and Hopey bring Joey to Izzy’s apartment to borrow some occult books, but Izzy’s rambling, surreal commentary on her bookshelf sends Maggie into a sudden, sharp outburst. Flashing back to a few years earlier, the story quietly reveals the moment Maggie first met Hopey—before the chaos, the bonds, the endless nights of rebellion and connection.
In "Como Matar Un...", Isabel, stuck in the grip of writer's block, drives into a cave and swallows a strange potion, unleashing a surreal cascade of hallucinations that mirror the turbulent, fragmented nature of creation. The story unfolds as a vivid, dreamlike exploration of artistic struggle, where every twist and shadow feels like a step deeper into the mind’s uncharted terrain.
In "Mechanics," Maggie and Rand Race are sent to repair a stranded ship in a jungle where dinosaurs roam and a tyrannical leader holds power with an iron grip. As they navigate the dangerous terrain and unravel the ship’s secrets, their uneasy partnership begins to shift in ways neither expects.
In "Parte Tres," Hopey grapples with anxiety as Izzy recovers from an accident and silence from Maggie, who’s on the island of Chepan. Meanwhile, in Rio Frio, Dot coaxes a hesitant Rand Race into an interview, only to surprise him with a lunch—and then a night together—sparking tension when Maggie learns of it. As unrest grows on Chepan, Dr. Beaky’s refusal to yield to the islanders’ demands leads to escalating sabotage, culminating in a devastating explosion that threatens Maggie and the visiting Rena.
In "Parte Cuatro," Maggie and Rena vanish into a network of underground sewer tunnels after escaping the warehouse explosion, their fate unknown to everyone above. Now lost in the dark, they move through the damp, echoing passages, trying to stay alive while the world above believes them dead.
In "Parte Cinco," Rena and Maggie navigate the claustrophobic depths of the Chepan sewer tunnel, emerging into a vast, unforgiving desert that stretches endlessly under a merciless sun. Meanwhile, Hoppers grapples with the quiet aftermath of loss, adjusting to a world where Maggie is gone—though whether she's truly dead or simply out of reach remains uncertain.
In "Las Mujeres Perdidas Parte 6," Rena and Maggie wait in a quiet Chepan village, caught between the weight of the past and the uncertain future. With the world believing Rena dead, she chooses to vanish into freedom, while Maggie makes the difficult decision to surrender, leaving the island behind with a final note to Rand.
In "En la Carretera de Nuevo," Bomber is sent to track down Penny Century, only to stumble upon her by chance—she keeps her identity hidden, leaving him to piece together the truth. When Big 'Turo finally brings her back to H. R. Costigan’s, the tension simmers until she slips away once more, vanishing into the open road.
In "En la Carretera de Nuevo Parte 2," Penny and Bomber are on the move again, dodging Costigan’s reach while she dyes her hair to stay hidden. Torn between loyalty and secrets, Penny confronts Bomber’s past when she learns he’s married—only to return to Costigan, where a sudden visit from his ex-wife sends her fleeing once more.
In "Reina Rena: La Vida a los 34 años," 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 and knocking Rena out, leaving her stranded. She's later found by Duke and Bernie, the latter of whom invites her on a date. Months later, Rena and Rosie confront Sharkey again near the Mexican border, learning he’s been released from jail.
In "Jóvenes Locas," thirteen-year-old Maggie grapples with the quiet ache of growing up—her days at Sal's Garage pulling her away from her closest friend, Letty. Just as she prepares to leave, a new job sparks unexpected excitement, only to find that the world has moved on without her, in ways she never expected.
In "Locas," Maggie and Hopey scavenge through thrift stores and wander the city in search of a new place to live, navigating the tension between their friendship and the weight of their pasts. When Maggie considers staying with Terry, she’s met with hesitation, and later, back at Izzy’s, she learns—through a misreported rumor—of how Hopey reacted to the false news of her death in Chepan.
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