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Issue: Mechanics #2
Publication Date: November 1985
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Issues: #2 of 3 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Recommended for Mature Readers
Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Brand: Fantagraphics BooksView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Inc.
On Sale Date: 1985
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: $2.70 CAD
$2.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: Recommended for Mature Readers
Content Items: 10 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: 1st printing: July 1985
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; Baxter interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: limited series
Format Notes:  
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Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, romantic, science fiction
Feature(s): Mechanics
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Introduction

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Accompanied by a single small illustration and production / distributor credits with indicia.
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Mechanics - Love and the Rocket

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mechanics
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A silhouette illustration.
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Mechanics Parts 4 and 5

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, romantic, science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets #2 [1st Printing] published January 1983
was Mechanics [Story on Interior Page(s)]pts. 4-5 only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Synopsis: Hopey gets a homemade tattoo while discussing Maggie's trip with Izzy and Daffy.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMechanics #[nn] published January 1988
as Back at the Ranch [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #1 [3rd Edition] published February 1989
as Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Bonanza! #1 [Gilbert Cover] published March 1989
as Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as Mientras Tanto... En el Rancho... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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On the Road Ag'in, part two

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Penny Century
Character(s): Bomber Bones; Big 'Turo; Eva Banchini; Greta
Synopsis: With Bomber in tow and back on the run from Costigan, Penny dies her hair to disguise herself from his spies. Once she finds out that Bomber has a wife, she goes back to Costigan. When Costigan's ex-wife turns up to make a scene, she flees yet again.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #4 [First Printing] published January 1988
as On the Road Ag'in, part two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMechanics #[nn] published January 1988
as On the Road Ag'in, part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as En la Carretera de Nuevo Parte 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as On the Road Ag'in, part two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jaime Hernandez
Inker(s): Jaime Hernandez
Colorist(s): Paul Rivoche
Subject Matter
Character(s): Maggie
Synopsis: A silhouette drawing of Maggie
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Bonanza! #1 [Gilbert Cover] published March 1989
as [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]Maggie illustration
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Fantagraphics Books- Excellence, Diversity, Integrity

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: A list of publications for mail ordering.
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Out O' Space

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Monster [King Patrick]
Synopsis: Lost in space, Rocky and Fumble find refuge in a small planet only to have a run-in with Mad Patrick.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A black & white ad for the next issue in the series and in Love & Rockets. Back cover is a color ad for the Dalgoda series.

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