The Complete Buddy Bradley Stories from "Hate" Comics #2

In "Meet the Folks!", Buddy Bradley returns to New Jersey at a crossroads, reconnecting with the people who shaped him—his mom Betty, his sister Lisa, his hospitalized dad Pops, and the familiar chaos of his old life. From tense family talks to a wild weekend party, every encounter pulls him deeper into the messy, loud, and oddly comforting rhythm of home. As he walks the streets of his hometown with old friends and old ghosts, Buddy begins to realize where he truly belongs.

In "Let's Get Serious," Jay pushes Buddy to join him in the collectibles business during a cross-country road trip, navigating awkward encounters and oddball personalities along the way. From a tense moment with Buddy’s mom over a controversial topic to a wild night in Seattle chasing down a grunge rock star, the journey is as unpredictable as it is hilarious. As the road stretches on, Buddy begins to reconsider Jay’s offer—though whether he’s ready to commit remains anyone’s guess.

In "Brother Butch," Buddy Bradley navigates a chaotic day with his sister Babs’s kids, a job interview for Lisa Leavenworth, and a trip to Paterson with Jay to scout a storefront for their collectibles venture. When Buddy picks up a used monster truck for $1500, things get even more unpredictable—especially when Butch Bradley, visiting from out of town, asks to join the business, only to be turned down. With Dad and Mom around, and Alexis, Tyler, and Lester adding their own energy, the day spirals into a mix of sibling tension, driving mishaps, and the usual absurdity of life in the Bradley household.

In "Partners," Jay and Buddy Bradley launch a collectibles store that quickly finds success—until Jay’s reckless spending and troubling habits begin to strain their partnership. With Babs, Alexis, and the rest of the crew watching from the sidelines, the friendship faces its toughest test yet.

Buddy Bradley shows up unannounced at Tyler and Alexis’s doorstep, hoping to drop off his rambunctious niece and nephew—only to find their father, Joel, nowhere to be found. With no other options, Buddy is stuck playing caretaker for the day, navigating chaos with a mix of reluctant patience and his usual deadpan charm. As the kids pull pranks, Babs Bradley gets involved, and even Lisa Leavenworth and Crystal make unexpected appearances, turning a simple errand into a full-blown suburban adventure.

In "Dear Old Dad," Buddy Bradley grapples with his mother’s sudden obsession with caring for his ailing father, a role that gives Lisa Leavenworth a sense of purpose she’s long been missing. When Pops Bradley, briefly lifted by a rare good mood, takes a walk alone and is struck by a truck, the family is thrown into grief—leaving Buddy to confront the weight of loss, memory, and the complicated truth of a father he never quite knew.

In "Bab's Ex," Buddy Bradley navigates the wreckage of his fading romance with Lisa Leavenworth, whose emotional distance deepens after the loss of Pops Bradley. When Lisa’s frustration boils over into a passionate encounter with Joel, Buddy’s attempts to reconnect—both with Lisa and through a clumsy flirtation with Doris at a collector’s convention—only spiral into chaos. Amidst the fallout, Babs Bradley, Mom [Betty Bradley], Jay, Tyler, Alexis, and the rest of the chaotic crew navigate their own tangled dynamics, all while the air crackles with unresolved tension and misfired intentions.

In "...Nothing That Twenty Years on the Couch Couldn't Cure!", Buddy Bradley pushes Lisa Leavenworth toward therapy after yet another explosive argument, leading her to reluctantly agree to a joint session with a therapist. With the session underway, the dynamics between Lisa, Buddy, and the male therapist unravel in ways that test their patience—and their sanity—while the presence of other familiar faces adds layers of awkward tension.

In "It Had to Happen," Buddy Bradley spirals into quiet despair when Lisa Leavenworth vanishes from his life without a word, leaving only silence and unanswered questions. As he grapples with the sudden absence, Buddy’s world narrows to the search for answers—chasing echoes of her in familiar places, from the diner to the park, while the people around him, from Mom to Jay and even Lady’s Kid, offer little more than uneasy glances and half-hearted advice.

Buddy Bradley finds himself caught between his usual chaos and a new wave of madness when Stinky [Leonard Brown] returns to town, more unhinged than ever. With his old crew—Butch, Jimmy Foley, Jay, Jake the Snake, Pencils, Joel, George Hamilton, Tommy Kaufman, and even Mom [Betty Bradley]—pushing Buddy to join their increasingly dubious plans, the line between prank and peril starts to blur. As the group’s latest scheme takes a bizarre turn, Buddy must decide how far he’s willing to go before the whole mess blows up in his face.

In "Buddy Cleans House," Buddy Bradley hits a low point—literally and figuratively—when he’s forced to confront the mess of his life, both literal and emotional. Meanwhile, Stinky and Butch’s beachside target practice takes a hilariously unpredictable turn, escalating into chaos that only the surreal world of this series could deliver.

In "A Day in the Life of Buddy Bradley," the usual chaos of Buddy’s neighborhood store ramps up when his sister Babs and her kids drop by on a mundane Monday, disrupting his routine. With Joel, Jay, and Sally from the nearby Starbucks stopping by for coffee—and maybe more—Buddy finds himself navigating awkward small talk, family dynamics, and unexpected flirtations, all while trying to keep his shop running.

In "The Single Life," Buddy Bradley finds himself in another cringe-worthy romantic misstep when his second date with Nicole ends in a panicked retreat, leaving him stranded in the wreckage of his own emotional cowardice. With his usual mix of awkward charm and self-sabotage on full display, Buddy’s latest attempt to connect spirals into a painfully familiar mess—complete with a tense diner scene, a well-meaning but clueless Waiter, and the ever-present shadow of his own insecurities.

In "Let's Get it On!", Buddy Bradley finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Lisa Leavenworth after a chance meeting in New York City, sparking a flirtation that quickly turns electric. As their connection deepens over the following weeks, the playful banter gives way to something more serious—especially when Lisa reveals she's pregnant and intends to keep the baby, leading Buddy to make an impulsive, heartfelt proposal.