Love and Rockets #20
In "The Return of Ray D.," Jaime Hernandez delivers a quiet yet electric chapter of the Love and Rockets saga, capturing the messy, tender rhythms of life in the fictional neighborhood of Palomar. With Hopey on tour, Maggie reconnects with her family and old friends, including Ray Dominguez, who’s returned after three years, stirring up memories and unspoken tensions. The story unfolds with Jaime’s signature blend of intimacy and realism, his distinctive art and lettering bringing the characters’ small moments to life—whether they’re celebrating a new freedom, sharing a ride home, or revisiting a pivotal moment from their past.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Cast · 40 characters
Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
With Hopey away on tour with her band for the next few months, Maggie goes to a family get-together and meets her mom, her sister and Izzy. Ray Dominguez, back in town for the first time in three years, hangs out with Doyle and catches up on old times. Danita and Maggie celebrate quitting their fast food jobs by getting sloshed late into the night. Ray spots Maggie walking home and drives her the rest of the way. Flashback to Hopey and Maggie's younger days, where they hide out in Del Chimney's place as Hopey seduces her for the first time.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).