Cover: Gilbert Hernandez

Love and Rockets #12

Jul 1985 · Fantagraphics · 1.95 USD; 2.50 CAD

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In "Slug Fest," Jaime Hernandez delivers a surreal, heartfelt adventure as sixteen-year-old Rocky and her loyal companion Fumble stumble through a portal in her niece Needra’s backyard, landing on the distant planet Blotos. What begins as a whimsical journey through alien landscapes and encounters with eccentric characters like the robot-hating Rongo Ragney takes a sudden, poignant turn when the portal vanishes—leaving Rocky and Fumble stranded in the vast unknown. With Jaime Hernandez handling every aspect of the story and art, and Gilbert Hernandez crafting the striking cover, this issue blends cosmic wonder with quiet emotional weight.

Contains 3 stories

Slug Fest

5 pp · Drama, Humor

El Clavo

Rocky's Birthday Surprise

14 pp · Science Fiction

RhodaNeedraMr. BakersRongo Ragney

In "Rocky's Birthday Surprise," sixteen-year-old Rocky stumbles through a mysterious portal in her niece Needra’s backyard, launching her and her loyal companion Fumble into a faraway galaxy. Their journey to the planet Blotos begins with a rescue by the enigmatic Cheetah Torpedah, but when the portal snaps shut months later during a final trip, they’re left adrift—forever beyond reach.

The Reticent Heart

11 pp · Drama

In "The Reticent Heart," Heraclio’s memories unfold in layered flashbacks, tracing a quiet but profound connection between him and Luba across time. From a shared night on the town to a hidden moment from his youth, the story lingers on the weight of what’s unsaid and the echoes of a past that shaped the present.