Luba's Comics and Stories #3

Dec 2002 · Fantagraphics · 3.50 USD: 5.25 CAD

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In "The Book of Ofelia," Gilbert Hernandez crafts a quietly intense story of duty and distance, following Ofelia as she grapples with the weight of caring for Luba’s children on her rare day off. When she and the kids venture into The Crying—a forest where a mysterious infant’s wail echoes through the trees—something deeper begins to stir, both in the woods and within her. With his signature blend of intimate detail and emotional precision, Hernandez draws the story with the same hand that pencils the cover, making this 2002 Fantagraphics issue a standout in his ongoing narrative tapestry.

Contains 3 stories

The Book of Ofelia

13 pp · Drama

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In "The Book of Ofelia," Ofelia pours her frustrations into a manuscript about her life with Luba, wrestling with the weight of caring for Luba’s children on her rare day off. When she and the kids venture to the eerie, whispering woods known as The Crying—where the mournful sound of a baby’s cry lingers in the air—something shifts, quietly deepening the bond between them.

Ask Luba

7 pp · Drama

In "Ask Luba," Luba, Petra, and Fritz spend a quiet day at the beach before visiting their mother Maria’s grave, a moment that triggers a poignant flashback tracing Luba’s life from childhood to the present. The story unfolds with quiet intimacy, weaving memory and presence in a meditation on family, loss, and the quiet weight of time.

The Book of Ofelia 2

4 pp · Drama

In "The Book of Ofelia 2," Ofelia confronts Luba with a long-buried regret, sparking a tense moment that unfolds through a quiet flashback showing Ofelia, baby Luba, and Rico in a fragile, fleeting moment of connection. The story lingers in the space between memory and regret, where love and loss are measured in quiet glances and unspoken words.