LOVE/ROCKETS BK11:WIGWAM BAM PA

When Jaime Hernandez launched his epic "Wigwam Bam" in Love and Rockets v.1 #32, no one realized to what extent it would be his definitivestatement on the post-punk culture. As Maggie, Hopey, and the rest ofthe Locas prowl Los Angeles, the East Coast, and parts in betweentrying to recapture the carefree spirit of those early days '” exceptfor Izzy, who tries to flee and ultimately, ironically, is the one whofinds Hopey (and who unlocks the secret of Maggie and Hopey'srelationship). In a series of precise and affecting vignettes, "WigwamBam" brings us up to date on all the members of Jaime's extensive castof characters '” Ray and Danita, Doyle, Daffy, Penny Century, Hopey'sbrother Zero, their various relatives '” and then drops a narrative bombon Hopey (and us) in the very last pages. Wigwam Bam reprintsthe entirety of the story from volume 1, #32-39, as well as an epilogue, "GonnaMake You My Man," which also appears in #42. "Wigwam Bam" is Jaime'smost mature and satisfying work yet, and readers who were frustratedtrying to read it in serialized form will be amazed to rediscover it inthis format. This book is a masterpiece.