The Comics Journal #69

In "The Lemming with the Locket," a quietly haunting tale from The Comics Journal #69, a mysterious figure named Jo navigates a world where memory and identity blur, guided only by a locket that seems to hold more than just a photograph. Written by Kim Thompson, Dwight R. Decker, and J. M. Catron and illustrated with striking precision by Wally Wood—whose legacy is honored in the issue’s tributes—this story stands out for its introspective tone and visual depth. The cover, by Daniel Coston, captures the enigmatic mood of the tale, complementing the issue’s broader reflections on the state of comics in 1981.