The Complete Love & Rockets #10 [First printing]

Gilbert Hernandez fills this 1993 Fantagraphics collection with the energy of its title — Love and Rockets X (A Rock and Roll Headache) — and the cover delivers exactly that vibe: a crowd of sharply drawn young characters, casually defiant, staring out from a bold red background with the attitude of people who've seen some things. From the blonde woman in green at the front to the mohawked figure looming at the back, Hernandez renders each face with the distinct, unfussy line work that makes his ensemble casts feel lived-in and real. At $11.95, this is a substantial slice of one of alternative comics' most beloved ongoing series.