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Roughneck is a 2017 graphic novel written and illustrated by Jeff Lemire that combines a grounded family drama with supernatural fiction. Its central character is a former hockey enforcer whose violent past and damaged personal life are complicated when he tries to protect his sister, who is becoming a werewolf. The book is intended for readers interested in literary comics, crime stories, hockey, and emotionally focused genre narratives.
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What is Roughneck about?
Roughneck follows a former hockey enforcer whose violent past has damaged his personal life. His attempt to protect his sister brings family drama into contact with supernatural fiction.
Who wrote and illustrated Roughneck?
Jeff Lemire wrote and illustrated Roughneck. The graphic novel was published in 2017.
What role does hockey play in Roughneck?
The central character's past as a hockey enforcer explains his reputation for violence and his physical toughness. The story then asks whether he can use those instincts to protect someone without returning to his old life.
Is Roughneck a realistic crime comic?
It begins as a grounded family drama about guilt, violence, and damaged relationships. Supernatural elements gradually complicate the otherwise realistic story.
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