Comics historian Jennifer DeRoss recommends Tales of Woodsman Pete

Of all the comics I could recommend right now, Tales of Woodsman Pete (With Full Particulars), by contemporary artist, cartoonist, and filmmaker Lilli Carré, might hold the most potential during a quarantine. It features a collection of introspective, folkloric vignettes that feel more relatable than ever. In addition to humorous stories featuring the old man’s conversations with a bird outside his window, the stories portray important matters that many are currently grappling with such as the loss of a loved one, how we preserve memory, and how we perceive the passing of time.

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