Fishflies (2023), Volume 1

ADVANCE SOLICIT A strange and surreal new tale of friendship and small town tragedy from the creator of Sweet Tooth and DESCENDER. A small-town crime sets off a chain of events that will permanently alter the lives of several residents of bucolic Belle River, Ontario. As the manhunt heats up, a lonely girl named Franny Fox forms an unlikely friendship with a fugitive that leads them both on an odyssey of discovery and redemption... a journey that also uncovers dark secrets from the town's eery past. Collects FISHFLIES #1-7 Select praise for Fishflies: "Eerie and creepy till the final page, FISHFLIES is an absolute must-read for all fans of comics." —The GWW "A unique exploration of LEMIRE's creative storytelling prowess." —GonkBonk "LEMIRE combines natural horror themes with a touch of fantasy to present a story that stands on its own." —Nerd Initiative "Equal parts Tales from the Crypt and Stand By Me." —AIPT "A bizarre book but unquestionably memorable." —ComicBook.com "It's not really a surprise when JEFF LEMIRE creates another great story—but it is refreshing... It's vintage Lemire—and that is a very good thing for readers." —Comicon "A great slow burn of a comic that keeps readers guessing." —Major Spoilers