Whoa, Nellie! #2

In "Whoa, Nellie!", Jaime Hernandez dives into the past with a vivid flashback that traces the roots of Gina and Xochitl’s unlikely partnership as wrestler duos, capturing their defeat to the Birmingham Lady Bashers with raw, emotional honesty. The story reveals Maggie’s unexpected inheritance of a family legacy in the ring, while Xochitl steps into the spotlight with a championship belt handed to her—no match required—setting up her next clash with Katy Hawk. With Jaime Hernandez handling every aspect of the art, lettering, and inking, this 1996 Fantagraphics issue blends intimate character work with the high-stakes drama of the ring.