Fishflies

A haunting, atmospheric showcase for creator Lemire’s (Phantom Road) signature blend of small-town life, supernatural elements, and deeply emotional storytelling. A lonely young girl named Franny stumbles across a wounded fugitive hiding after a botched robbery and offers the outlaw sanctuary in her barn. Franny’s pain at feeling isolation from society and the outlaw’s guilt and desire for redemption lead to the formation of a uniquely powerful bond between the unlikely pair, until a swarm of strange and oppressive fishflies blanket the area and seemingly trigger the bank robber’s transformation into a strange creature. Determined to save her friend, Franny investigates potential causes of, and connections between, these supernatural events. Lemire’s sketchy lines and muted color palette complement the eerie and melancholic tone of the story. His ability to craft intimate, human moments amid the fantastical is on full display, creating an exploration of flawed, vulnerable characters caught in extraordinary circumstances that feels both grounded and otherworldly.