Satiricon #[nn]
This collection brings together the satirical and often surreal comics work of the Hernandez brothers (Jaime, Gilbert, and Mario) from the early 2000s, originally serialized in the Spanish magazine Satiricon. Published by Ediciones La Cúpula, the volume showcases their signature blend of sharp social commentary, dark humor, and experimental storytelling across a series of short strips and longer narratives. It serves as a snapshot of the Hernandez family's creative output during this period, distinct from their more famous Love and Rockets work.
In "Mi libro de amor," Gilbert Hernandez turns inward with a poignant, self-aware collection of personal reflections, blending humor and melancholy as he meditates on art, memory, and the quiet weight of time. With intimate storytelling and deeply personal vignettes—ranging from early romance to imagined farewells—this issue stands as a touching, introspective chapter in a long-running series, rendered with the distinctive, expressive style that defines his work.
In "Mi libro de amor," Gilbert reflects on a tender, awkward first date with his wife Carol, blending humor and warmth with the quiet ache of memory. Through a mix of personal musings and gentle satire, the story captures fleeting moments of connection, doubt, and artistic vulnerability—offering a poignant, self-aware glimpse into one man’s life.
In "El KKK llega a Hoppers," Ray recounts a chaotic summer day before his senior year, when the sudden arrival of the KKK throws the quiet town of Hoppers into turmoil. The story captures the tension and fear of that moment through Ray’s sharp, observant eyes, as ordinary life unravels in a flash.
In "Hernandez Satyricon," Gilbert Hernandez playfully reimagines his brother's characters in a delightfully absurd sci-fi romp, blending surreal humor with a whimsical twist: a trip to the artist's gender-switching "Birdland" universe. The story unfolds with a dreamlike logic that keeps the tone light and inventive, all while staying rooted in the familiar yet bizarre world of the Hernandez family's shared mythos.
In "Puta mala suerte," Gilbert navigates a poignant, self-aware swirl of memory and satire, reflecting on his life with wry humor and quiet melancholy—ranging from a tender early date with his wife Carol to musings on artistic doubt and the looming end of his own creative journey. Through a blend of personal confession and gentle absurdity, the story unfolds as a candid, character-driven meditation on legacy, loss, and the messy, fleeting joy of being alive.
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