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The Forbidden Love Story By Gabriel Picolo
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The Forbidden Love Story By Gabriel Picolo

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“Inspired by Icarus, who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. If he was in love with the sun, then this might as well be a story of forbidden love.” This is how the author himself explains the illustrated story of Icarus and the Sun.

Gabriel Picolo from Brazil is the artist behind this beautiful yet heartbreaking story about love, fire, forbidden fruits, and loss. He is a traditional and digital illustrator who started gaining traction in 2014 when his 365 days project of drawing every day gained some loyal fans.

“For my drawings, I take inspiration from Studio Ghibli, Disney, video games among other stuff,” the artist wrote on his Patreon. “I love to draw something that is relatable to other people and me as well.”

The illustrated love story of Icarus and the Sun is inspired by a famous myth called Daedalus and Icarus about a man who died by flying too close to the burning sun with his wings, made from feathers and wax. Gabriel’s greatest love story is beautiful, unique and heartbreaking all at the same time.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | gabriel-picolo.tumblr.com | patreon.com

The beginning

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The beautiful fire of new love

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The everlasting heat of passion

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The Forbidden Love Story By Gabriel Picolo

The Forbidden Love Story By Gabriel Picolo

The realisation

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The difficult choice

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The stages of grief

The healing

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The comeback

The truth

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Vaiva Vareikaite

Vaiva Vareikaite

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In 2014, Vaiva finished her university studies and was proudly presented with a Communication degree. Since then, she has gained experience in journalism, creative writing, and public relations. Vaiva has been working for Bored Panda since 2016 and has extensive knowledge of Internet lore. She loves cats, tattoos, listening to BTS, and sleeping.

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anarkzie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Solar bodies describe yourself like male author would" Sun: She's fit as f**K, with the perfect boobs, hips and bum does not concern herself with complex thoughts.....

Pinky Ivy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm feeling sad about the last bit so here's a theory: He said, can we start over; Maybe when she said "no," she meant that they wouldn't start over, but they would leap back into the love they shared as if nothing had happened. Maybe.

Daria B
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe a missed chance is a missed chance. Sorry, I had to. โ™ฅ

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Targaryen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Denial... Anger... Bargaining... Depression... Acceptance... I went through all these, each and every one of them, when my first wife died. Denial was mainly in the dreams: "You're here? Don't go... Please come back, I love you so much." Anger at myself: "I should have pushed her to go to the doctor sooner. Should have started pushing on that new treatment." Anger at the Universe: "F...ing fate!" Bargaining and Depression came together, in waves, like someone would punch me in the gut and usually after I put the kids to sleep. I just lay on the floor, curled and cry, begging her to come back... sometimes would fall asleep right there, in front of her picture. Acceptance took me years. I slowly lifted myself out of that abyss... I re-married, I can say I'm happy and my wife is a blessing. The sadness is still there though, and when my first wife's birthday comes, it hurts like hell. I just live with that pain, it never goes. That black hole in my consciousness is still there.

BarryAllenTheFlash
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. I know this is how love feels at time. If you have read the myth of Icarus, then you know how the story ends ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

Krz Rzeznik
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautifully drawn with deep message. Becomes more relatable while reading

Blaire Fields
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She discovered she was capable of hurting him too. Just like he was scared of hurting her or bringing her down. She had to deal with her heart before she lets him back in. They started looking normal in appearance after they realized that because they saw who they really were.

HeatherJ
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's right girl...."No" he does not deserve another chance.

KitKat_UniKittyLover
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn't deserve another chance. He should have seen that coming... Like he just dumped her... And he expects her to give him another chance? No. If he couldn't see how wonderful she really is, then he doesn't deserve her...

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Magdalina777
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure I'd call that "inspired by Icarus" much but that's a very pretty story and it may sound weird but I don't think that's a bad end. It's obviously not a happy one but perhaps the right one. Second(and the third, fourth and so on) chances don't always end well. I'd even say good job solar girl ;P

Sophia Gentile
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely agreed Magdalina777. I wouldโ€™ve not liked it as much if she said yes instead. But can she plz get back with the moon? Like- I wanna see her with someone who can actually handle her โ€œburning loveโ€

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Natalia Valdes
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The style is very similar to Chiara Bautista's work. https://www.facebook.com/chiarabautistaartwork/. Beautiful panel to panel, id read a full graphic novel.

Sheri Elizabeth
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg. I found you. Right? I don't want to be negative but it is too much like hers. Ive been following her for years.

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Galeanthropy2017
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgive my stupidity: does anybody know who the message was from? (panel before "the beautiful fire of new love")

Blaire Fields
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like they both had a weakness. Icarus was his inner fears and doubts about himself. Sun girls was being able to love and be safe in that love. Icarus started to over think his problems would bring her down or wouldnโ€™t be fair to her. So he decided to handle them on his own. She doesnโ€™t see it the same way or understands. She thought about him at the basics of his character, and what her weakness is was the fact she was afraid of love and most of all rejection. What lacked in this relationship was communication which shouldโ€™ve followed with a delayed reaction on both ends. After the breakup she hurt him because of the breakup, causing her to burn his wings off in a panel. So his fears of being rejected by his insecurities that he thought he was avoiding were brought on quickly. He hurts but he survived learning rejection wonโ€™t kill you. He sees a new self capable of pure love. She realizes what sheโ€™s capable of by holding back so she can do the same.

Jasmine Castro
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just got out of a 7 yr relationship, and this comic really lightened my mood. As painful as it still is in the end it's the right thing to do I just hope he treasures the memories...

Karen Daley
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He didn't come back because he had done the work to change himself. He admitted to still having the same issues. He only came back because it hurt him being without her. Her expression changed when he said that. The dogs had it right - he was selfish. If he had come back a changed man, I think she would have said yes. But he only came back for himself, not for her.

SADF ASRDTFY
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this. he's allowed to leave to deal with his own s**t, but he never communicated his problems with her and just abruptly left which can be disorientating. she was really hurt by that and it seems he didn't realize the pain he caused her, thinking she would accept him with open arms but that pain doesnt just go away. though i am confused because the comic seems to imply she's the one hurting him? cause she melts him, but then he says his problems are his inner demons so i'm just a lil confused about that

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Lisa
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably one of my favorite webcomics, it's just beautiful

Sophia Gentile
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Donโ€™t hate me: she says โ€œnoโ€ because before he love her because.... she was her. But he only came back....not because he loved her....because without her heโ€™s in pain....as much as she hates it....she knows selfish when she sees it....and sheโ€™s learned to not mess with pain....love....or fate.

Luna Kiki
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

denial:That seriously can't be the end right? anger: why the f**k does it have to end now!!! bargaining: you could ask people for help if you've run out of ideas for the story depression: but...this was beautiful. Starts to cry acceptance: okay. I enjoyed it. It was beautiful

Michael Jones
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This comic is not a collaborative work; it's a one-sided arrangement. Self-talk. Really driving the point home, e.g. dying bird, overthinking a*****e, "No." It sounds like the author really cares. But honestly, there was nothing to lose between them because nothing began between them, or at least something was felt in the beginningโ€”something trueโ€”but neither believed in / knew themselves enough at the time for them to take the plunge together. Self-consciousness is a key that can both lock and open one's heart and experience is the key that unlocks where the instructions for the first key are to be found.

Mimi M
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He seems real. She seems like a shallow (naked) stereotype. Couldn't really relate. Sorry.

Ally
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree, literally he is the only actor moving the narrative forward wearing the pants. Beautifully done but ultimately one dimensional.

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anarkzie
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was really good, I'll probably have to give it a few read through's as I there's a lot of depth.

haley elaine cox
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

<3 I am IN LOVE WITH THIS STORY. And the illustrations, I want more!

Bookworm5000
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful.......and depressing........can they get back together?

Arthur Morel
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was "Inspired by Icasus" and the sun (Helios OR Apollo), WHY WASN'T IT GAY?

priyanshu raj
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats sad i willl die crying it is so beautiful with such an ending

Eve Whale
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's very beautiful. She's a dork for saying no but that is what life is like. It's just nice to be able to escape in reading to a non reality some times but then again we can relate so much more to the characers.

Sheri Elizabeth
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's beautiful but wayyy too close to the artist Chiara Bautista. Not sure if you are familiar with her but I suggest googling her for hundreds of stories and then tell me it's not sooo similar. No shade,just truth.

Cosimo Elia
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to it and I believe the end is fitting. A person I cared and deeply and genuinely loved left me in the very same way. When she returned to me to apologize and start over I gave the very same reply. Why? Because she forgot I was with her both in "heaven and hell". Better to give a chance and walk the same path with a new person...

Mijin Lo
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I donโ€™t blame either of them. It was a selfish decision he made. Yes, he hurt her in order to better himself. But itโ€™s hard to love someone else when you donโ€™t even love yourself. Sheโ€™s also not wrong for rejecting him. She was hurt and she has no obligation to wait for him. So, itโ€™s not wrong for him to leave her to better himself. He just canโ€™t expect her to welcome him with open arms.

A Burned Man
Community Member
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm passing through a relationship exatly like the comic. I was Icarus and she was my Sun. Everyday we stayed together we were happy, but we were also hurting ourselves. One day, i was in a urge to be with her, i was very lonely. I was always lonely. I never really had someone who i could trust, and i was really trying to destroy these walls that i built. But, that day, she did exatly as Icarus. She said that we would hurt ourselves and she was scared. In the end, i was the only one that got burned. Now, i don't think i will be able to trust in someone anymore.

Stephanie Robinson
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a lovely retelling of an age old story... the art is exquisite and combined with the artist's retelling shines light on its relatability in a modern age.

Natalia Rodriguez
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow wow thats amazing. what i still wonder who is the other guy. and icarus fall in love with her becose she messed up with his heart. thats firts not fair, second not love its a some sort of spell

Sophia Nicole
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This comic helped me so much. My boyfriend and I have just broked up and many of the same things that have been said in this comic has happened to us. The pain, the warnings, the problems. This work of art has helped me get closure. Thank You.

Natiesha Perez
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This art looks ripped off by one of my favorite artists https://www.facebook.com/chiarabautistaartwork/

Sayouri H
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG SUCH AN UNEXPECTED END!!! SO ABRUPT!! WHOAAAAA. But, truth is... you can't just be selfish and expect others to accept your stupid mistakes. Sad, but true story. I loved the artwork, it's inspiring!

Astie Pratiwi
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

feels like Japanese tale of Oshichi Yaoya. feel free to google it.

Martina Tล™eลกkovรก
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn, I expected some huge ending, plot twist, happy end, deep warming lesson, probably anything other than this :D

Clara The Idiot
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was so moving and really well written, I love the art style too!!

Fantasynerd224
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i realized towards the middle that the guy is a candle man thing and the woman is fire.... idk could be wrong

Lauren Kaufmann
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in love with this, one of my favorite articles on BP. I think everyone at some point in time can relate to some part of this comic! thank you for sharing!!

Ry Keener
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two questions: 1, are these in order? 2, are there more panels than these?

Tony Moon
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I could capture emotion and strife with that kind of conviction. Brilliant, simply brilliant.

Vonskippy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG what pretentious drivel. The artwork is halfway decent but the dialog is absolute c**p. And learn to edit, the story line is about 300% too long. Geeeesh, another teenager "woe is me" story here on bored to tears panda.

anarkzie
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Solar bodies describe yourself like male author would" Sun: She's fit as f**K, with the perfect boobs, hips and bum does not concern herself with complex thoughts.....

Pinky Ivy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm feeling sad about the last bit so here's a theory: He said, can we start over; Maybe when she said "no," she meant that they wouldn't start over, but they would leap back into the love they shared as if nothing had happened. Maybe.

Daria B
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe a missed chance is a missed chance. Sorry, I had to. โ™ฅ

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Targaryen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Denial... Anger... Bargaining... Depression... Acceptance... I went through all these, each and every one of them, when my first wife died. Denial was mainly in the dreams: "You're here? Don't go... Please come back, I love you so much." Anger at myself: "I should have pushed her to go to the doctor sooner. Should have started pushing on that new treatment." Anger at the Universe: "F...ing fate!" Bargaining and Depression came together, in waves, like someone would punch me in the gut and usually after I put the kids to sleep. I just lay on the floor, curled and cry, begging her to come back... sometimes would fall asleep right there, in front of her picture. Acceptance took me years. I slowly lifted myself out of that abyss... I re-married, I can say I'm happy and my wife is a blessing. The sadness is still there though, and when my first wife's birthday comes, it hurts like hell. I just live with that pain, it never goes. That black hole in my consciousness is still there.

BarryAllenTheFlash
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. I know this is how love feels at time. If you have read the myth of Icarus, then you know how the story ends ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

Krz Rzeznik
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautifully drawn with deep message. Becomes more relatable while reading

Blaire Fields
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She discovered she was capable of hurting him too. Just like he was scared of hurting her or bringing her down. She had to deal with her heart before she lets him back in. They started looking normal in appearance after they realized that because they saw who they really were.

HeatherJ
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's right girl...."No" he does not deserve another chance.

KitKat_UniKittyLover
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn't deserve another chance. He should have seen that coming... Like he just dumped her... And he expects her to give him another chance? No. If he couldn't see how wonderful she really is, then he doesn't deserve her...

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Magdalina777
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure I'd call that "inspired by Icarus" much but that's a very pretty story and it may sound weird but I don't think that's a bad end. It's obviously not a happy one but perhaps the right one. Second(and the third, fourth and so on) chances don't always end well. I'd even say good job solar girl ;P

Sophia Gentile
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely agreed Magdalina777. I wouldโ€™ve not liked it as much if she said yes instead. But can she plz get back with the moon? Like- I wanna see her with someone who can actually handle her โ€œburning loveโ€

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Natalia Valdes
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The style is very similar to Chiara Bautista's work. https://www.facebook.com/chiarabautistaartwork/. Beautiful panel to panel, id read a full graphic novel.

Sheri Elizabeth
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg. I found you. Right? I don't want to be negative but it is too much like hers. Ive been following her for years.

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Galeanthropy2017
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgive my stupidity: does anybody know who the message was from? (panel before "the beautiful fire of new love")

Blaire Fields
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like they both had a weakness. Icarus was his inner fears and doubts about himself. Sun girls was being able to love and be safe in that love. Icarus started to over think his problems would bring her down or wouldnโ€™t be fair to her. So he decided to handle them on his own. She doesnโ€™t see it the same way or understands. She thought about him at the basics of his character, and what her weakness is was the fact she was afraid of love and most of all rejection. What lacked in this relationship was communication which shouldโ€™ve followed with a delayed reaction on both ends. After the breakup she hurt him because of the breakup, causing her to burn his wings off in a panel. So his fears of being rejected by his insecurities that he thought he was avoiding were brought on quickly. He hurts but he survived learning rejection wonโ€™t kill you. He sees a new self capable of pure love. She realizes what sheโ€™s capable of by holding back so she can do the same.

Jasmine Castro
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just got out of a 7 yr relationship, and this comic really lightened my mood. As painful as it still is in the end it's the right thing to do I just hope he treasures the memories...

Karen Daley
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He didn't come back because he had done the work to change himself. He admitted to still having the same issues. He only came back because it hurt him being without her. Her expression changed when he said that. The dogs had it right - he was selfish. If he had come back a changed man, I think she would have said yes. But he only came back for himself, not for her.

SADF ASRDTFY
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this. he's allowed to leave to deal with his own s**t, but he never communicated his problems with her and just abruptly left which can be disorientating. she was really hurt by that and it seems he didn't realize the pain he caused her, thinking she would accept him with open arms but that pain doesnt just go away. though i am confused because the comic seems to imply she's the one hurting him? cause she melts him, but then he says his problems are his inner demons so i'm just a lil confused about that

Load More Replies...
Lisa
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably one of my favorite webcomics, it's just beautiful

Sophia Gentile
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Donโ€™t hate me: she says โ€œnoโ€ because before he love her because.... she was her. But he only came back....not because he loved her....because without her heโ€™s in pain....as much as she hates it....she knows selfish when she sees it....and sheโ€™s learned to not mess with pain....love....or fate.

Luna Kiki
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

denial:That seriously can't be the end right? anger: why the f**k does it have to end now!!! bargaining: you could ask people for help if you've run out of ideas for the story depression: but...this was beautiful. Starts to cry acceptance: okay. I enjoyed it. It was beautiful

Michael Jones
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This comic is not a collaborative work; it's a one-sided arrangement. Self-talk. Really driving the point home, e.g. dying bird, overthinking a*****e, "No." It sounds like the author really cares. But honestly, there was nothing to lose between them because nothing began between them, or at least something was felt in the beginningโ€”something trueโ€”but neither believed in / knew themselves enough at the time for them to take the plunge together. Self-consciousness is a key that can both lock and open one's heart and experience is the key that unlocks where the instructions for the first key are to be found.

Mimi M
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He seems real. She seems like a shallow (naked) stereotype. Couldn't really relate. Sorry.

Ally
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree, literally he is the only actor moving the narrative forward wearing the pants. Beautifully done but ultimately one dimensional.

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anarkzie
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was really good, I'll probably have to give it a few read through's as I there's a lot of depth.

haley elaine cox
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

<3 I am IN LOVE WITH THIS STORY. And the illustrations, I want more!

Bookworm5000
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful.......and depressing........can they get back together?

Arthur Morel
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was "Inspired by Icasus" and the sun (Helios OR Apollo), WHY WASN'T IT GAY?

priyanshu raj
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats sad i willl die crying it is so beautiful with such an ending

Eve Whale
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's very beautiful. She's a dork for saying no but that is what life is like. It's just nice to be able to escape in reading to a non reality some times but then again we can relate so much more to the characers.

Sheri Elizabeth
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's beautiful but wayyy too close to the artist Chiara Bautista. Not sure if you are familiar with her but I suggest googling her for hundreds of stories and then tell me it's not sooo similar. No shade,just truth.

Cosimo Elia
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to it and I believe the end is fitting. A person I cared and deeply and genuinely loved left me in the very same way. When she returned to me to apologize and start over I gave the very same reply. Why? Because she forgot I was with her both in "heaven and hell". Better to give a chance and walk the same path with a new person...

Mijin Lo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I donโ€™t blame either of them. It was a selfish decision he made. Yes, he hurt her in order to better himself. But itโ€™s hard to love someone else when you donโ€™t even love yourself. Sheโ€™s also not wrong for rejecting him. She was hurt and she has no obligation to wait for him. So, itโ€™s not wrong for him to leave her to better himself. He just canโ€™t expect her to welcome him with open arms.

A Burned Man
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm passing through a relationship exatly like the comic. I was Icarus and she was my Sun. Everyday we stayed together we were happy, but we were also hurting ourselves. One day, i was in a urge to be with her, i was very lonely. I was always lonely. I never really had someone who i could trust, and i was really trying to destroy these walls that i built. But, that day, she did exatly as Icarus. She said that we would hurt ourselves and she was scared. In the end, i was the only one that got burned. Now, i don't think i will be able to trust in someone anymore.

Stephanie Robinson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a lovely retelling of an age old story... the art is exquisite and combined with the artist's retelling shines light on its relatability in a modern age.

Natalia Rodriguez
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow wow thats amazing. what i still wonder who is the other guy. and icarus fall in love with her becose she messed up with his heart. thats firts not fair, second not love its a some sort of spell

Sophia Nicole
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This comic helped me so much. My boyfriend and I have just broked up and many of the same things that have been said in this comic has happened to us. The pain, the warnings, the problems. This work of art has helped me get closure. Thank You.

Natiesha Perez
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This art looks ripped off by one of my favorite artists https://www.facebook.com/chiarabautistaartwork/

Sayouri H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG SUCH AN UNEXPECTED END!!! SO ABRUPT!! WHOAAAAA. But, truth is... you can't just be selfish and expect others to accept your stupid mistakes. Sad, but true story. I loved the artwork, it's inspiring!

Astie Pratiwi
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

feels like Japanese tale of Oshichi Yaoya. feel free to google it.

Martina Tล™eลกkovรก
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn, I expected some huge ending, plot twist, happy end, deep warming lesson, probably anything other than this :D

Clara The Idiot
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was so moving and really well written, I love the art style too!!

Fantasynerd224
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i realized towards the middle that the guy is a candle man thing and the woman is fire.... idk could be wrong

Lauren Kaufmann
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in love with this, one of my favorite articles on BP. I think everyone at some point in time can relate to some part of this comic! thank you for sharing!!

Ry Keener
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two questions: 1, are these in order? 2, are there more panels than these?

Tony Moon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I could capture emotion and strife with that kind of conviction. Brilliant, simply brilliant.

Vonskippy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG what pretentious drivel. The artwork is halfway decent but the dialog is absolute c**p. And learn to edit, the story line is about 300% too long. Geeeesh, another teenager "woe is me" story here on bored to tears panda.

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