Daytripper #1

Daytripper #1

by Fábio Moon (Illustrator), Gabriel Bá

Bras de Oliva Domingos is an obituary writer with a famous father, a career he hates, and tons of questions. But those questions mean little when compared to a surprise that segues into an exploration of the meaning of life itself.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction, Comic Book, Sequential Art

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2009

About the author

Fábio Moon is a Brazilian comic book artist, the twin brother of Gabriel Bá.

Reviews

[Joyce Job · Rating 4 out of 5]

My newly found interest in comic books and my eternal love for the theme of 'death' catalyzed the reading/ recommendation chain reactions that eventually led me to this amazing book today. Bras, a man in his thirties(32 years old to be precise), is an aspiring writer who makes his living by writing obituaries for a newspaper. He is tired of living under the shadow of his revered father, a popular writer. He is also dodging the book he is trying to write and life in general. His best friends seem to be his dog Dante and a guy named Jorge at work, a friend since his college days. He also has a girlfriend Ana. Every issue of the comic gives us an alternate ending for Bras' life. I loved this issue for its thoughts about life and death, father-son bonds, life in the thirties and the struggles of an aspiring writer. I'm craving more. The visuals are captivating.

J: "So how's your book coming along?"
B: "I've been dodging it lately. Either, I don't have the time, or I just don't have the heart. Life's too complicated right now. I can't switch it off, you know? It's all too loud. Too grown up."

P.S. As a person who is going to turn 30 soon, as someone who is trying daily but failing to work on her second book and as someone who is constantly dodging (social) life in general, I think it is safe to say that the perspective is relatable for me. :D

[Theophila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am shocked and impressed.

[Yashwanth Lakke Gowda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

[Obeida Takriti · Rating 3 out of 5]

مثير للاهتمام القفز بين المواضيع والقصص

[Radwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

offf, what a thrilling shocking first volume, it makes me wanna read the rest of it!!
in this first issue: bras is 32. I feel like his age will have something to do with upcoming issues.

[Lisa Verhelst · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a rookie in graphic novels, I'm always in awe when writers and illustrators do more than just "write a book with some drawings" or "draw art with some text". The narrative is smartly constructed, the endings are surprising and the visual art is gorgeous.

I didn't like the characters, though. Brás is a pretty boring man. The women in his life serve to make his story, but are as flat as I've ever read them. I'm sorry, flat characters but curvy drawn because of male gaze. Jorge is the Black best friend, mysterious and adventurous and also showing no other purpose than serving Brás story.

[Shahnaaz Rohan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daytripper issue #1 delivers a haunting and beautifully crafted introduction to what would become one of the most acclaimed graphic novel series of the modern era. This debut issue establishes the series' central premise with remarkable subtlety and emotional depth, introducing readers to protagonist Brás de Oliva Domingos and the profound themes that will define the entire work.

The first issue presents Brás as a 32-year-old obituary writer working for a São Paulo newspaper, living in the shadow of his famous novelist father. Moon and Bá skillfully establish Brás as an instantly relatable character - a mellow, slightly awkward figure struggling with unrealized dreams and the weight of familial expectations. His profession as someone who literally writes the endings of other people's stories while his own life remains stagnant creates a compelling irony that permeates the narrative. The issue takes readers through what appears to be an important day in Brás' life, offering glimpses into his relationships with his girlfriend Ana, his best friend Jorge, and his complex feelings toward his parents. These character moments work exceptionally well in establishing who Brás is and where he finds himself at this point in his existence.

I'm in love with the artwork and the short sentences in easy and simple english. I instantly related to some thoughts of Brás. These are some of them:

1. "Life's too complicated right now. I can't switch it off, you know? It's too loud, too grown up."(It's my life story too, Brás!)

2. "I just remember when life was simpler or, at least when I thought life was simpler. We had our whole lives ahead of us. We were so excited to be done with college, it seemed we could do anything. I thought I was going to live life to its fullest, and then later I would write about it." (But life hits! It hits you hard, Brás! You wanted to write about life and now see!)

3. "People die everyday!"(The eternal truth!)

4. "Isn't it strange how we always seem to remember the trivial things from our daily lives...yet we so often forget the most important ones."(How true!)

Highly recommended.

[Lacy Furgeson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be very relatable. The artwork was gorgeous with masterful brushstrokes. A modern sort of 'It's a Wonderful Life'. When every chapter ends with the protagonist's death at a different age, we get a look into what main character would have missed out on if he really had died. Beautifully illustrated and thoughtful. An introspective read on finding meaning and living a meaningful life in the face of mortality.

[Hira Yeşilova · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it between calls at the office today. Good decision. And I actually read this before, about 3 years ago. I remember that I stopped one day reading the 6th issue and I never picked it back up. Huge mistake because this is an excellent series of graphic novels. Probably one of the graphic novels that I enjoyed reading the most.

[Kenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow

The ending was unexpected and extremely rushed but over all a good start to the rest of the books. If these graphic novels were longer it would’ve been much more enjoyable. I guess this also a good thing not wanting the story to end.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Daytripper” by Fábio Moon, Gabriel Bá

Sobering! Original and unexpected. A story about stories of alternative endings to a man’s life. One of the best artists I have seen. I could not put this book down! ****

Chapter One: 32
“Truth is .. he probably forgot .. again.”

[Katilipops · Rating 5 out of 5]

I needed a graphic novel for my library summer bingo sheet and this was fantastic. Little side stories of his life lead to death, and then we jump to another timeline. The ending wraps up just beautifully.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterpiece of visual storytelling from Ba and Moon. The little things have never been so beautiful.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

i truly did enjoy it

[Deux Hills · Rating 5 out of 5]

bro....wow

[Seray · Rating 5 out of 5]

NE?

[Ayush Thakur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative af.

[Sage · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first graphic novel. And wow. Blew me away with the art and emotions. So powerful and makes you ponder.

[Mauro German · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simplemente , WOW.

[brielle :') · Rating 3 out of 5]

This felt like watching the third movie in a series first

[Rory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me cry

[L Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It feels a little dramatic to say this comic book was life altering but it did definitely change something within me. Please read this!

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really cool to see all the different lives that Bras has lived/could’ve lived - making you think about the choices you make in your day to day life. Really quick read, the art is amazing.

[Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

[Periyzat Kenesbaeva · Rating 4 out of 5]

GC7tf7tc

[Kratosread · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diferente y único. Una oda a la vida y a la muerte. Vive el momento, la muerte esta en cada esquina.

[Elisa Mancini · Rating 3 out of 5]

Death can come at any time and in all your multiverse lives what matters is love, friendship and family.

[Anita Karungi · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautifully told and illustrated reflection on life.

[Solange Guillen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a pleasant discovery.
With gorgeous illustrations and insightful content, Fabio & Gabriel present a sequence of hypothetical scenarios where the MC develops relationships with family and friends, only to die in different ways. It portrays his diverse states of mind, which ultimately determine how he goes, regardless of the stage he is in life.
The end was poetic!
The best graphic novel I’ve read this year. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the twins shortly.

“Only when you accept that one day you will die can you let go…and make the best out of life.
And that’s the big secret.
That’s the miracle.”

“I’m writing this letter to congratulate you…and admit that you don’t need me anymore.”

Loved part of their afterthought:

“We had made a plan. A roadmap we would follow. But soon enough, we realized some days we would have to follow a different path, and some stories took a turn to unexpected places. Happy accidents.”

[Jeremy J. Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down, one of the BEST graphic novels I have ever read - and this is just the first book in a series of 10 or 13 I think? Strong, universal messages and absolutely fantastic illustration and style! I would recommend this one for older adults, although I think younger adults could relate to it, too.