Epix #7/1991 (87)

"Sjöjungfrun" is a quietly surreal slice of life from Epix #7 (1991), written and drawn by Philippe Dupuy and Charles Berberian, whose deadpan humor and precise linework bring Jean’s small, escalating misfortunes to life. When Jean forgets his money at the store, locks himself out with his keys inside, and finds his groceries vanished, his day spirals into a series of comically frustrating mishaps—until a friend steps in to turn the fiasco into a spontaneous celebration. The story’s gentle absurdity is perfectly captured in the cover by Les Edwards, a striking image that hints at the tale’s whimsical tone without revealing a single beat.