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Issue: Love and Rockets #3
Publication Date: January 1983
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Issues: #3 of 53 Issues (74 Printings)
Title:
Variant: 1st Printing
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Brand: CX Comics Experimental
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
On Sale Date: 08/15/1983
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $3.50 CAD
$2.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 13 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Amazing Heroes #30.
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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): "Atoma"; Super-Powered Baby
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagLove and Rockets: The Covers #[nn] published March 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Love & Rockets #3 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: The first issue of Love and Rockets established Los Brothers Hernandez as accomplished and sensitive stylists
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Accompanied by eight small-size panels at the top of the page taken from the story contents.

In the second printing of this issue, the Kim Thompson text piece is replaced with a page including a staff box, a table of contents, and cover credits. The table of contents includes only story titles, page numbers, and author identifications.
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Love and Rockets

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, superhero
Character(s): "Atoma"; Suicidal Woman (dream sequence only)
First Line: I loved you... but you didn't love me...
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Love and Rockets [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as Love and Rockets [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Sopa de Gran Pena (part one)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, romantic
Character(s): Zomba; Gordo; Señor Guy; Toco's Dad (single-panel); Nena (Satch's mom, single-panel); The Old Woman
Synopsis: Tipin' Tipin', the perpetually rejected lover is in a days-long deep sleep under the house his landlord kicked him out of. Carmen and the boys get him out, but no one will take him in, so Carmen takes him to her house for recuperation. Gato resents Pipo and Manuel's attraction to each other and is punched out after provoking Manuel. Manuel later seduces her. Luba, a newcomer to Palomar, quickly attracts many customers to her bañadora business, to Chelo's bemused surprise. Toco annoys the boys when he tries to tag along with them, but dies overnight after laughing himself to death.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Sopa de Gran Pena, part one [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Sopa de Gran Pena, part one [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHeartbreak Soup and Other Stories #[nn] published August 1987
as Sopa de Gran Pena, part one [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagPalomar: The Heartbreak Soup Stories (A Love and Rockets Book) #[nn] published August 2003
as Sopa de Gran Pena [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[2] published January 2007
as Sopa de Gran Pena, part one [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: First appearance for all except Luba and Tipin' Tipin', who first appeared in a story of questionable canonicity, "BEM" from #1; this is also the artist's first story featuring the Central American village of Palomar.

The title, Sopa de Gran Pena, translates to "Heartbreak Soup." The story continues in the following issue.
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Maggie vs. Maniakk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, romantic, superhero
Character(s): Unnamed Satellite City Mayor
Synopsis: The mini transporter Maggie is playing with explodes, freeing Maniakk from his imprisonment in the ninth dimension.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagEpix #8/1985 published August 1985
as Maggie mot Maniakk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Maggie vs. Maniakk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Maggie vs. Maniakk [Story on Interior Page(s)]hardcover
In Content Item: FlagLocas #[nn] published September 2004
as Maggie vs. Maniakk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as Maggie Vs. Maniakk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Maggie vs. Maniakk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: First and only appearances of: Maniakk; Giggles Galore; Venetia Vendetta; Ultimax; Unnamed Satellite City mayor
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: So ya wanna?
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHeartbreak Soup and Other Stories #[nn] published August 1987
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The first printing's table of contents refers to this as "Untitled." In the second printing, it's titled “Ya Wanna?”.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama
Character(s): Brian Vinton; Joleen; Tony; Omor; Nefar; Sedrik; Kled; Afa Riengold; Dalvor Amorte; Aunt Verlika; Jan; Jelik; Fred
First Line: Well, Brian. You were right. The place still looks like a slum. Keen house, though
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Somewhere in California [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: First appearance of all characters.
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Locas Tambien

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, romantic
First Line: Hey! Here comes Maggie! Man, I'd sure like her to give me head scissors.
Synopsis: Hopey kicks out Tony and Joey due to their insults and then goes with Maggie to the Foodmart.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]hardcover
In Content Item: FlagTen Years of Love and Rockets #[nn] published September 1992
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #[nn] published September 2004
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Locas Tambien [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.9
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La Chota vs. Roy Cowboy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as La Chota vs. Roy Cowboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as La Chota vs. Roy Cowboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTen Years of Love and Rockets #[nn] published September 1992
as La Chota vs. Roy Cowboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #[nn] published September 2004
as La Chota vs. Roy Cowboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as La Chota Vs. Roy Cowboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as La Chota vs. Roy Cowboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.1
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Locker Room Interviews By and By

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Dr. Smith; unnamed starving "Lower Side" family
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Locker Room Interviews By and By [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Locker Room interviews By and By [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHeartbreak Soup and Other Stories #[nn] published August 1987
as Locker Room Interviews By and By [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[7] published March 2008
as Locker Room Interviews By and By [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Toyo's Request

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: drama
Character(s): Jocko; Yuki; Sergeant Jipín; Burro
Synopsis: A dying Toyo enlists Rena to deliver a gold locket to her husband.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagLove & Rockets: Short Stories #[nn] published August 1987
In Content Item: FlagMechanics #3 published December 1985
as Toyo's Request [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Toyo's Request [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Toyo's Request [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLocas #1 published May 2006
as La Petición de Toyo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets Library #[1] published January 2007
as Toyo's Request [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Prepare Yourself (If You Can!) for Outrageous Thrills in Every Issue of Don Rosa's Comics & Stories

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Don Rosa's Comics & Stories. The 2nd printing of this issue has a Jim Woodring "Jim" promo instead.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: War Bride
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagLove and Rockets: The Covers #[nn] published March 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 [First Edition] published June 1986
as Love & Rockets #3 back cover [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Love & Rockets #2 published June 1986
as Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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