Flipside of Love #1

 

Flipside of Love #1 https://www.nixcomics.com/product-page/flipside-of-love-1 is a 32-page, 7.25” x 7.25” size anthology with cover art by Pat Redding, published by Nix Rock 'n Rolls Comics. $10

Flipside of Love #1 is a brilliant, bite-sized burst of musical storytelling that flips the script on classic tragedy tracks! Clocking in at a unique, perfectly vinyl-esque 7.25" x 7.25" format, this 32-page full-color indie package gives a voice to the forgotten halves of pop culture's most famous "love-gone-wrong" anthems—and the results are clever, hilarious, and surprisingly tender.

Each story takes a legendary song and turns the narrator's lens 180 degrees, showing us what really went down:

Look Out! Look Out! (Written by Ken Eppstein, Art by Pat Redding Scanlon)

Taking inspiration from the Shangri-Las' iconic tragedy anthem "Leader of the Pack," this story dives straight into Jimmy's head as he speeds away from Betty toward his doomed fate. Eppstein and Scanlon capture the tragic melodrama and high-stakes teenage angst with electric, expressive flair.

Hurry Home Drops (Written and Drawn by CM Campbell)

Inspired by Chuck Berry's "Memphis," this quietly poignant tale centers on Little Marie trying to make sense of her parents' fractured dynamic. Campbell’s solo work brings a gorgeous, grounding heartbeat to the issue, balancing emotional depth with beautifully subtle visual storytelling.

Cherry Cola (Written and Drawn by Josie Renkwitz)

Riffing on The Kinks' timeless hit "Lola," Renkwitz flips the perspective to Lola—taking a mixed-up, muddled-up scenario and twisting it into something outrageously fun and outright frightening. It's a wildly entertaining standout that showcases incredible comic timing and kinetic art.

The Verdict: Fresh, clever, and stylishly bound, Flipside of Love #1 is an absolute treat for comic fans and music nerds alike. Grab your copy before it sells out!