Penny Century #7

Jul 2000 · Fantagraphics · 2.95 USD; 4.45 CAD

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“Everybody Loves Me, Baby”

In "Everybody Loves Me, Baby," Jaime Hernandez crafts a poignant, character-driven moment as Hopey throws a divorce party for Maggie, weaving flashbacks from the early '80s to the present to unpack the relationship’s history—just for Mary’s sake. Tony’s unexpected arrival stirs tension, and after Maggie passes out drunk, Hopey and Tony share a quiet, revealing conversation about why he let her go. The issue’s emotional depth is matched by Hernandez’s signature art, with full interior and cover work by him.

artist, writer, inker, letterer Jaime Hernandez · cover Jaime Hernandez

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Cast · 14 characters

Daffy Matsumoto Hopey Glass Maggie Chascarillo Mary Christmas Negra Costigan Norma Costigan Penny Century Rosie Space Queen Terry Downe "Top Cat" Tony Chase Vicki Glori Vivian "Frogmouth" Solis Zero Gravity

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artist, writer, inker, letterer Jaime Hernandez

cover pencils, inks Jaime Hernandez

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Hopey throws a divorce party for Maggie, during which, for Mary's benefit, she fills in the history of the relationship - via flashbacks - from the early 1980s to the present. Tony shows up. Maggie gets very drunk and passes out. Hopey and Tony put her to bed, then talk about why he let her go.

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