Cover: Jaime Hernandez

Love and Rockets #33

Aug 1990 · Fantagraphics · 2.50 USD; 3.25 CAD

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In "Wig Wam Bam (Part One)," Jaime Hernandez delivers a sharp, character-driven installment of Love and Rockets, capturing the restless energy of young women navigating friendship, identity, and shifting alliances. Maggie’s unease at a highbrow party in Pat’s East Coast home gives way to tension when she and Hopey return to find Mary has tossed their belongings out—triggering a flashback to their punk past, where Terry’s prank involving Lois, a bold party host and fan of one of Maggie’s relatives, reveals a moment of youthful recklessness. The story unfolds with Jaime’s signature blend of intimacy and wit, rendered in his distinctive, expressive style across both interior and cover, which he also created.

Contains 3 stories

Wig Wam Bam (Part One)

14 pp · Drama

Pete (Penny Century's Unnamed Bodyguard, single-panel)

In "Wig Wam Bam (Part One)," Maggie navigates uneasy tensions at a stylish East Coast party hosted by Pat, where old friendships and shifting dynamics simmer beneath the surface. Back at Mary’s apartment, a sudden and jarring discovery upends their temporary refuge, triggering a flashback to Maggie’s punk past—when a prank involving a bold, magnetic party host named Lois forces her to confront a moment of unexpected vulnerability.

Poison River - Part V

10 pp · Drama

Señora OmoOmoChataRicardoSeñor Cortez

In "Poison River - Part V," Isobel's quiet threat to expose Peter hangs in the air as Blas pushes for a share in the drug trade, testing loyalties. Meanwhile, Luba takes her first steps into addiction, surrounded by friends Pepa and Lucy, while Fermin's unexpected visit brings a gift—and a quiet, unspoken shift as Peter finally considers meeting his father.

Love and Rockets X- Part III

7 pp · Drama

Mr. Ogata (Sean's father)BubbaAlphonsoRomero

In "Love and Rockets X- Part III," Mike invites Alfonso over to discuss his script, but the evening takes an unexpected turn as their connection deepens. Meanwhile, the mixed-race Igor faces a tense moment when a Chicano man challenges his sense of belonging, and Steve surprises Riri with flowers bought from Maricela. As the week unfolds, Kristen makes the decision to attend Cynthia’s Hollywood party, now knowing the Love and Rockets band will be performing.