Jeff Lemire

A detailed Jeff Lemire reading recommendations and order can be found on our Beyond The Panels Blog: Superheroes, TV Shows, Graphic Novels - Jeff Lemire Has Done It All

If you haven't checked out Lemire's work, you're missing out on one of the best storytellers in comics today. This Canadian writer and artist has a knack for creating deeply emotional and character-driven stories. His breakout graphic novel "Essex County" delves into family, memory, and rural life in a way that just tugs at your heartstrings.

Our Top 3 Jeff Lemire recommendations:

1. Essex County by Jeff Lemire – If you’re into quiet, emotional storytelling with a strong sense of place, this is the one to read. Set in rural Ontario, it’s a heartfelt exploration of grief, memory, and connection across generations. Lemire’s loose, expressive art and poignant writing make this a slow-burn masterpiece. 
2. Sweet Tooth by Jeff Lemire – Think The Road meets Bambi. This post-apocalyptic fable follows a deer-boy hybrid and his grizzled protector through a ruined world. It’s packed with tension, heartbreak, and moments of hope. Perfect for fans of found family stories with a strong emotional core. 
3. Gideon Falls by Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino – Love cerebral horror and eerie mysteries? Gideon Falls is a mind-bending thriller that blends small-town dread with cosmic terror. Sorrentino’s surreal panel layouts and Lemire’s creeping tension make this one unforgettable.