![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Not the most inspiring or likable of main characters, right? Ah, but this is the stuff of life. The clock is ticking but nothing is moving forward for Simon. Claire, his longtime girlfriend, has been beyond patient with him. Of course, Simon must grow up in some sense since he’s miserable. Pedrosa has created a perfect depiction of a Peter Pan syndrome: Simon refuses to grow up. He must either break free or reassess his current state–do something instead of just vacillate. Simon is at that age when life has taken root from all directions but he is not ready to settle down. Simon is a man who still feels he is only a boy–or a young man with much to learn. But Simon does not see it that way at all.Ī conflict. This is the story of Simon, a young man struggling to find his place in the world despite the fact it would appear that he has everything in place: a loving mate to share a life with, a promising future in his chosen career, and the potential for lifelong stability. Pedrosa plays with the spaces in between words. Sometimes what is not said is as important as what is said. Before long, a compelling story unfolds like Cyril Pedrosa’s “Portugal,” published by Europe Comics. Evoking a quiet moment is one of the most natural and satisfying things to do as a cartoonist. ![]()
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