By Peter Bagge. Published by Fantagraphics. Softcover, 124 pages, B&W and Colour, 2025. Legendary cartoonist Peter Bagge triumphantly returns to the series that defined a generation with this all-new Hate graphic novel. Buddy Bradley and Lisa Leavenworth, now middle aged with a free-spirited young adult of their own, confront their own poor decisions as young people in the grungy 1990s. Expertly shifting between the present day (in full color) and their Gen X heyday (in glorious, crosshatched B&W), we learn for the first time the story of how Buddy met Lisa, Stinky, George, and Val. Meanwhile, Buddy is forced to come to terms with the tragic — and covered-up — circumstances of Stinky's untimely death in the original Hate series, while navigating elder care, contemporary politics, family and friendships. Hate Revisited! expertly showcases Bagge's inimitable humor and knack for character, and the generational shift lends an unexpected gravitas to their lives. While the original Hate is indelibly rooted in a key pop cultural era, the themes and characters of Hate remain timeless. Misanthropy never gets old! "Bagge's cartooning is at its elastic best with his vast cast's emotional states forever imprinted on us for their extreme visual characterization. If you were at all concerned that this was a revival that would have nothing new to say in 2024 you would have been very much mistaken. Hate Revisited! is a triumph!" — Broken Frontier "A skillful continuation of Buddy Bradley's misanthropic saga, offering a brutally funny, and occasionally surprisingly poignant, reflection on aging, relationships, and personal growth." — Library Journal "Outrageous and topical. ... Bagge keenly and humorously observes our divided and divisive culture, grounding the work in his affinity for family." — Kirkus Reviews
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