Set in the fictional town of “Victory Point,” Owen D. Pomery’s short graphic novel Victory Point follows a young woman named Ellen returning to the seaside village of her childhood. Once there, she runs into old friends, tourists, and her father. She reflects upon her memories and feelings of how her life has changed since she left and how the town itself has changed.
Victory Point is a quiet exploration of nostalgia and community. Ellen is seeing herself and the world she came from with new eyes. Questioning things she thought she knew. It’s all done in a very gentle and comforting manner. I imagined everyone speaking very softly to each other.
As Ellen is on this journey alone, there are themes of personal freedom, not only to your roots but to who you are and where you are going. There is also the connection between home and self. It’s easy to forget how much change happens over the years.
Much like the story itself, the artwork is clean, bright, and minimal. It gives you the feeling that you’re walking along in someone’s dream. Observing them while they travel.
The whole book is very relaxing with just the right amount of thought provoking conversation.
In the end, Victory Point didn’t shake my world views but it did have an impact. I did feel like I was reading something special which is why I wanted to share this with you. It’s well worth a read and I look forward to taking a look at other works by Owen D. Pomery!
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