The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S. A Love and Rockets Book [Paperback]

A great, sprawling American novel... makes Gotham and Metropolis seem as bland as Scranton.These beautifully drawn stories feature some of the most believable, diverse, and indelible characters in the history of comics. 'The Return of Ray D.' and 'Spring 1982' changed my life, and are still among my favorite short stories in any medium.I liked seeing the progression and development of the series (it was started in the 80s). The art is fantastic andEverything Jaime does is genius, but I thoughtJaimes illustration is beautiful and effortless. His characters mix a near perfect clear-line style with cartoonish expression, used with particular aplomb when emotions are running high. Its a masterclass in comic illustration.Centered on one of Jaime's peaks, The Death of Speedy, the second comprehensive Locas collection (with stories not in the hardcover) alternates between wrestling action and the triangle of Maggie, Hopey and Ray D.