Peter Bagge's Hate is undoubtedly one of the most influential independent comics of the '90s, capturing the Generation X zeitgeist in a way no other series could. Now, decades later, Bagge is returning to Buddy Bradley's slacker world with a sequel called Hate Revisited.
IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of Hate Revisited #1. Get a closer look in the slideshow gallery below:
Here's Fantagraphics' official description for Hate Revisited #1:
Peter Bagge returns to the series that defined a generation with this all-new, four-issue monthly miniseries! Buddy and Lisa, 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 (way back in Hate #27). Hate Revisited expertly showcases Bagge's inimitable humor and knack for character, and the generational shift lends an unexpected gravitas to their lives. This is the must-have comic of the summer!
"While it was suggested to me that I revisit the old Hate cast, once I got started on it I was more than happy with the results," said Bagge in a press release. "This stuff writes itself! I'm also glad I decided to split it between the present day as well as flashbacks to the '80s and '90s. This was especially true with Stinky. I forgot what a loose cannon that character was!"
“When Peter first floated the idea of a new Hate series, I was immediately thrilled. But the results have far exceeded my high expectations,” said Fantagraphics VP/Associate Publisher Eric Reynolds. “Hate Revisited not only captures the humor and anarchy of the original series, but adds a layer of emotional gravitas as Buddy and Lisa and co. are confronted with the consequences of some of their youthful indiscretions.”
Hate Revisited #1 will be released on June 6, 2024. You can also catch up on the original series by ordering The Complete Hate below:
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