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Issue: Love and Rockets #1
Publication Date: September 1982
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Issues: #1 of 53 Issues (74 Printings)
Title:
Variant: 1st Printing, $2.95 Cover Price
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Brand: Fantagraphics BooksView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/1982
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $3.50 CAD
$2.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 16 (12 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: This issue has four separate printings. All printings subsequent to the first one list "Fall 1982" rather than "September 1982" in the indicia, which is another way to verify that an issue isn't a first print, for those who aren't sure what the various cover prices for the various printings were.

1st printing- (July 1982)- 2.95 cover price.
2nd printing (October 1987)- $3.50 cover price. This is the only one that marks itself boldly as a second printing in traditional comic book indicia style and does so immediately after the Fall '82 cover date.
3rd printing (February 1992)- $3.95 cover price.
5th printing (May 1995)- $4.95 cover price. This is actually the fourth printing, but states otherwise apparently due to a misprint.
The information regarding the exact printing and release date is found towards the end of the indicia in these subsequent printings.

On-sale date, month only, from Amazing Heroes #13, with note "[July-delayed from May]".
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: 8.5 in. x 11 in. (21.59 cm x 27.94 cm)
Paper Stock:  
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
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Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagLove and Rockets: The Covers #[nn] published March 2013
In Content Item: FlagPain, amour et fusées (Sex' Love & Rockets !) #[nn] published January 1983
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEpix #8/1985 published August 1985
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Love and Rockets #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Image is partly inspired by an illustration seen in Raymond Pettibon's Captive Chains comic (1978).
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O, what a wonderful book it is!

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Half-page introduction by Groth. Publishing credits and table of contents, plus indicia make up the remainder of it.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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BEM: Chapter 1

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, drama, science fiction
Character(s): Harold Penis; Bob Zitz; Bobo; Peter; Echo; Roxanne
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as BEM [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as BEM: Chapter 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: This chapter of the story "BEM" is immediately followed by Jaime's story "Mechan-X". It starts on page 3 and ends on page 10. The second chapter resumes on page 19.

Luba's appearance in this story is largely considered out-of-continuity with her later appearances.
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Mechan-X Starring Maggie, Race, Hopey

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Tall Tracker
Synopsis: Maggie is hired to work with the pro-solar mechanic Rand Race. Tall Tracker attacks Race to get him to rebuild a robot army but Maggie saves the day.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Mechan-X [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Mechan-X [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets #1 published January 1981
was Mechan-X [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.85
Disclose Notes: Includes two additional pages not included with the original.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Las dixel fret im bondor!
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In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as La Chota [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets #1 published January 1981
was La Chota [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.15
Disclose Notes: A five-panel sequence.
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BEM: Chapter 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, drama, science fiction
Character(s): The Victim; Cha Cha Charlie
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as BEM [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as BEM: Chapter 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: This chapter of the story "BEM" is immediately followed by Jaime's vignettes "Barrio Huerta" and "Penny Century, You're Fired!". The third chapter resumes on page 29.
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Barrio Huerta (Hoppers 13)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama
Character(s): Lencho; Rosalba; Mama Tota
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Barrio Huerta [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as Barrio Huerta (Hoppers 13) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Penny Century, You're Fired!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Synopsis: Penny wants to be a superhero.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as ...Penny Century, You're Fired!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as Penny Century, ¡¡Estás Despedida!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Penny Century, You're Fired!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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BEM: Chapter 3

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, drama, science fiction
Character(s): Peter; Patrice; Roxanne
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as BEM [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as BEM: Chapter 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: This chapter of the story "BEM" is immediately followed by Jaime's story "How To Kill A...". Then another one of Gilbert's stories, "Music for Monsters" begins, before resuming BEM with the fourth chapter, on page 47.
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How To Kill a... (By Isabel Ruebens)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Izzy
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as How To Kill A... (By Isabel Ruebens) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as How To Kill A... (By Isabel Ruebens) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets #1 published January 1981
was How To Kill A (By Isabel Ruebens) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Music for Monsters I

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Bang and Inez
Character(s): Vertigo; Vivik; The Pimple / El Creepo Perverto; Woman with Convertible
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Music For Monsters I [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as Music for Monsters I [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets #1 published January 1981
was Music for Monsters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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BEM: Chapter 4

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, drama, science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as BEM [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as BEM: Chapter 4 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: This chapter of the story "BEM" is immediately followed by Jaime's story "Locas Tambien". The fifth and final chapter of BEM is picked up on page 59.

Tipin' Tipin' (the character Castle Radium calls 'cuate') is not named until issue three in the series. Character identification from The Love and Rockets Companion: 30 Years (And Counting) book.
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Locas Tambien

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Principal
First Line: Thirty-five dollars and a six pack to my name...
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In Content Item: FlagEpix #9/1986 published September 1986
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]color
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as Locas También [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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BEM: Chapter 5

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, drama, science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as BEM [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as BEM: Chapter 5 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: This chapter concludes the saga of BEM.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: If you've enjoyed Love and Rockets, here are some other Fantagraphics Book products you may want to pick up...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover features order info for Comics Journal, Amazing Heroes, Gil Kane's Savage, The X-Men Companion and Los Tejanos. In subsequent printings this page will reprint the front & back covers to the original self-published issue of the magazine.
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Love 'y' Rockets

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagLove and Rockets: The Covers #[nn] published March 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Love 'y' Rockets [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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