the vynsane asylum

Plugging Canadian content here. Jeff Lemire is a Canadian born comic creator who, as of late, has been working for DC. I read a review of a collection of stories (previously released as separate graphic novels) going under the name ESSEX COUNTY. I found a copy of the collected version (very big, thick volume on awesome heavy paper) for $15 at the store near my parents' place. I wouldn't have paid full cover to roll the dice on this book, but now that I'm done 2/3 of the content I certainly would. Uncolored black & white panels of pure rustic, rural Canadiana - hockey, growing old on the farm, drinking too much.... this is very, very good stuff and has brought a tear to my eye once so far.

I have no idea if/how you guys could track this book down, but I give my heartiest thumbs up.... well maybe one idea....

http://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Essex-Cou ... 160309038X

Everybody raves about Lemire, but the two things I've read of his are SweetTooth and the abruptly cancelled Superboy series. Neither of which tooted my horn.
I think there's a tendency for Internet Snobs, who are in such a constant frazzle to be hip and say they're the only ones who are reading/listening/watching the next hot thing, they overinflate "what's new and hot" outside of realistic expectations.
Jeff Lemire is DCs answer to Matt Fraction.