Pétalas

From its debut in 2017, Gustavo Borges’ Pétalas (Kingpin Books) is a single-issue comic that unfolds a quiet, intimate story through delicate, watercolor-style art and sparse, poetic storytelling. Borges, both writer and artist, crafts a contemplative narrative centered on the fragility of memory and connection, making this Brazilian release a standout example of a creator-driven work where every petal of the tale is drawn and penned by the same hand.