Essex County #1
In "Tales from the Farm," Jeff Lemire introduces a quiet, haunting world where childhood loneliness meets the boundless imagination of two boys on an isolated Essex County farm. As 10-year-old Lester and the reclusive Jimmy Lebeuf find solace in makeshift adventures—fending off alien invaders and playing pond hockey—Jeff Lemire’s evocative art and storytelling weave a tender, grounded tale rooted in memory and quiet resilience. The cover by Jeff Lemire captures the story’s wistful mood, drawing readers into a world where the ordinary holds extraordinary weight.
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Lester is a 10 year old orphan who lives with his uncle on a isolated farm in Essex County. He finds a friend in Jimmy Lebeuf, a former hockey star who was injured in his first and only major league game. The two escape their lonely lives fighting alien invaders and playing pond hockey.
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