Esther Chascarillo

Esther Chascarillo stepped onto the page in 1987's Love and Rockets #20, a Fantagraphics gem brought to life by the incomparable Jaime, and she's been part of the rich, sun-drenched world of that series ever since. Over roughly 23 years, she shares her stories with some of the most beloved figures in alternative comics — Maggie Chascarillo, Luba, Pipa Jimenez, Vicki Glori, and the legendary Rena Titañon — placing her squarely in one of the Copper Age's most celebrated casts. With a key issue to her name and appearances spanning the original Love and Rockets run through the Love and Rockets Library collections, she's a character whose presence rewards the dedicated reader who loves Jaime's deeply human, warmly observed storytelling. If you're exploring the Locas corner of this landmark series, Esther is one more reason to linger.