Royal City
Image · 2017–2018 · 3 issues
About the series
In Royal City, Jeff Lemire crafts a haunting, intimate family saga set in a fading industrial town, published by Image Comics from 2017 to 2018. Over three issues, Lemire serves as both writer and artist, guiding readers through the fractured lives of the Pike family as they grapple with grief, memory, and the ghostly presence of their youngest brother. The series stands as a poignant, visually striking exploration of how the past lingers in the present, showcasing Lemire’s singular talent for blending raw emotion with his signature sparse, expressive artwork.
