Virus tropical

Virus tropical is a graphic memoir by Colombian artist Powerpaola, published by L'Agrume in 2013. The single-issue comic traces the author's coming-of-age in a vibrant, unconventional family, moving between Cali and Quito. With its loose, expressive linework and intimate first-person narrative, the book offers a poignant and playful look at adolescence, identity, and the messy bonds of family. It stands as a distinctive work in autobiographical comics, notable for its frank, warm portrayal of a life lived between cultures.