Love and Rockets #2

Jul 2001 · Fantagraphics · 3.95 USD; 5.95 CAD

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In "Julio's Day [Part 2]," Jaime Hernandez continues to weave the lives of his characters with quiet intensity, following Vivian as she navigates escalating tension in the aftermath of a volatile night. From a tense bar confrontation to a knife threat and a fraught trip to the police station, the story pulses with the raw, unresolved energy of everyday danger. The issue's stark, expressive art and sharp dialogue are drawn by Jaime Hernandez, while the cover—penciled and inked by Gilbert Hernandez—captures the mood with a single, striking image.

Contains 5 stories

Julio's Day [Part 2]

7 pp · Drama

Julio's Daddy

In "Julio's Day [Part 2]," Julio faces a harsh aftermath after being bullied and left stranded in a tree, a moment of vulnerability that leads to a quiet, strained reunion with Sofia. As they return home together, the weight of their late arrival brings a sudden, painful consequence, underscoring the fragile balance of care and discipline in their lives.

Maggie [Part 2]

12 pp · Drama

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In "Maggie [Part 2]," Hopey’s sharp-edged loyalty takes a hard turn when she ejects Vivian from the bar she tends, tensions flaring after a night of simmering conflict. As Vivian’s past catches up with her, a sudden threat from Sid with a knife sends her fleeing—only to face yet another violent clash on the way to the police station to seek protection.

Me for the Unknown [Part 2]

6 pp · Drama

ChongoMr. GopoDario's Unnamed Brother (first appearance)

Erratic Stigmatic

2.75 pp

Untitled story

0.25 pp

Natalia