The Jam #9
In "Eli," Bernie Mireault delivers a quiet, poignant moment in Mary's apartment where Gordie plays fetch with her dog, the ball soaring past the balcony and into the air above the street. When Mary emerges, her expression and the silence between them suggest something deeper is unfolding—something the dog’s sudden leap may have triggered. A deeply personal story from the creator’s own hand, this issue stands out in the series for its emotional weight and restrained storytelling.
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Inside Mary's apartment, Gordie plays fetch with Mary's dog while he waits on her. He tosses the ball over his head, the dog chases after it even though it bounces off the balcony into the air above the street. Mary comes out to greet the stunned Gordie and wonders what was wrong.
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