The Con Artists
The Con Artists by Luke Healy is a graphic novel published by Drawn & Quarterly Publications on June 7, 2022. This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Frank, who is determined to achieve personal milestones such as finding love and becoming a successful comedian, but his plans are disrupted when his friend Giorgio is involved in an accident. As Frank navigates his complex feelings towards Giorgio, the narrative explores themes of friendship and self-identity.
Readers will find a humorous and insightful portrayal of the dynamics between two young men as they grapple with expectations and reality. The book combines crisp illustrations with elements of physical comedy, showcasing snippets of Frank’s stand-up routines alongside the witty exchanges between the characters. The Con Artists delves into the intricacies of friendship and self-perception, ultimately questioning the nature of authenticity in a world dominated by curated personas.
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A quintessentially millennial tale about friendship and the quest for self-actualization
This is going to be Frank’s year. He’s going to do it all: find love, become a famous comedian, and responsibly parent his plants. But then, Giorgio gets hit by a bus.
Self-assured and utterly entitled, Giorgio has always seemed like “Frank, but better.” Moving in with and caring for his estranged childhood friend quickly starts to chip away at Frank’s sense of self, as well as Giogio’s carefully curated online persona. Is Giorgio’s penchant for overindulgence truly aspirational? Or is it ultimately a red flag? The further Frank is pulled into Giorgio’s orbit, the quicker his existential dread blooms. Expectation and reality soon collide in a singular tale about trust and confidence.
Luke Healy’s playful, hilarious third graphic novel uses crisp lines and physical comedy to portray an uneasy friendship between two young men on the cusp of adulting. Snippets from Frank’s middling stand-up routines are punctuated by the subtle farce of Healy’s mise-en-scène and the lively, at times scathingly pointed, banter of old friends. The Con Artists is a stylish character study that asks the question of who fools who once everyone is off-camera.
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