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Cover: Jaime Hernandez

Love and Rockets #26

Jun 1988 · Fantagraphics · 2.25 USD; 3.40 CAD
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"In the Valley of the Polar Bears" marks a pivotal moment in the Palomar saga, with Gilbert Hernandez delivering a quietly devastating story that lingers long after the final page. Centered on the aftermath of violence and the fragile resilience of its characters, the issue explores grief, political awakening, and the quiet power of memory—told with the writer-artist’s signature emotional precision. The haunting cover by Jaime Hernandez captures the mood of the story, its stark imagery mirroring the weight of choices made in the shadow of loss.

Contains 2 stories
In the Valley of the Polar Bears
10 pp · Drama, Humor, Sports
Bo BunyanRefereeCandycane Laine

In "In the Valley of the Polar Bears," Aunt Vicki—fresh off reclaiming her championship belt—hires Maggie to tag along on her nationwide wrestling tour, not for her accounting skills, but as her personal accountant. The story follows their unlikely partnership as they navigate the odd rhythms of the road, blending sharp humor with quiet moments of connection.

Human Diastrophism, Part Six
21 pp · Drama
MiguelThe Old ManDetective LindaTomaso's Unnamed Female River VictimCathyBruce (Cathy's companion)

In "Human Diastrophism, Part Six," Casimira grapples with the aftermath of violence, her body altered but her spirit unbroken. As tensions rise in Palomar, Tomaso’s choices lead to a tragic confrontation, and the community responds in ways that ripple through the town’s fragile peace. With Luba stepping into new roles and Tonantzin’s final act echoing across distant lands, the story lingers on the quiet, profound moments that shape lives long after the storm has passed.

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CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Cast · 40 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Gilbert Hernandez
cover pencils, inks Jaime Hernandez

Reprints

Reprinted in Heartbreak Soup #3 (1989), Epix #9/1989 (65) (1989), The Complete Love & Rockets #7 (1989), The Complete Love & Rockets #8 (1989), House of Raging Woman - A Love and Rockets Graphic Novel #[nn] (1992), Locas #[nn] (2004), Locas #2 (2006), Love and Rockets Library #[3] (2007), Love and Rockets #3 (2007), Love and Rockets: The Covers #[nn] (2013), Fantagraphics Studio Edition: Jaime Hernandez #[nn] (2017), Love and Rockets: The First Fifty: The Classic 40th Anniversary Collection #[4] (2022), Locas: La muerte de Speedy #3

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