HATE #1 FACSIMILE EDITION (MR)

To celebrate a milestone in 2026, this facsimile edition revisits Hate #1, introducing Buddy Bradley and his roommates Stinky and George in a riotous, razor-sharp portrait of aimless 1990s youth in Seattle. Peter Bagge's raw, kinetic art and brash dialogue capture the era's disaffected energy and the spark that would define an indie comics landmark. From its fearless satire of Gen-X angst to its blunt, uneasy humor, Hate helped redefine what comic storytelling could do when it refused to look away. This softcover reprint preserves Bagge's black-and-white linework and the brisk rhythm of the original, inviting new readers and longtime fans alike to follow Buddy's misadventures and the culture that formed him. A defining work in alternative comics, Hate surveys youth, friendship, and frustration with unflinching honesty and dark comedy that still resonates today.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of indie comics and 1990s culture who appreciate blunt humor and social satire.
• Readers who enjoy character-driven stories about youth, disenchantment, and friendship.
• Those curious about the origins of Gen-X counterculture and the grunge era.
• Readers who enjoy bold, unapologetic comics that mix humor with uncomfortable truths.