Love & Rockets
A self-published comic book made by brothers from Oxnard, Ca. makes comic book history.
In 1981, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez wrote "Love and Rockets #1," a self-published comic book edited by their brother Mario. They sold that first issue at conventions for a dollar apiece and submitted it to be reviewed at The Comics Journal. Instead, Gary Groth, offered to republish it through Fantagaphics Books. The brothers accepted and made graphic novel publishing history.
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"Love & Rockets" is celebrating its 40th anniversary, but it began with a trio of brothers from Oxnard.
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The Creation of Love & Rockets (Clip)
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Race, Ethnicity and Representation in American Comics (Clip)
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The Freedom to Tell Complex Stories (Clip)
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