Sobel Marc - Reading Love And Rockets - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Love and Rockets by Gilbert Jaime and Mario Hernandez is one of the greatest comic series ever created. However running consistently for 40 years and encompassing a diverse array of characters settings and cultural influences this literary universe can be daunting to explore. With Reading Love and Rockets writer Marc Sobel offers an accessible entry point into L& R an invaluable resource to both new readers and fans who want to deepen their understanding of the series. Reading Love and Rockets hones in on the first 50 issues of the series tracking the evolution of the characters and storylines as well as the Hernandez Brothers growth as artists and writers across this 15 - year span of creation. Breaking down each issue in sequence Sobel blends together his own sharp - eyed observations with analysis from a variety of scholars critics and fans to provide a well - rounded perspective on the series. Plus explorations into topics as wide - ranging as magical realism women's wrestling and the Southern California punk scene reveal the fascinating influences at the heart of these stories. Readers daring enough to embark on this illuminating journey through Palomar and Hoppers 13 will return with a richer appreciation for this masterpiece of graphic literature. Luxuriously illustrated throughout with scenes from the comic.
Title: Reading Love And Rockets
Author(s): Sobel Marc
Publisher: Fantagraphics
Barcode: 9781683968870
Pages: 320 Pages, 100 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 3/5/2024
Category: Graphic Novels: History & Criticism