I think there’s something powerful about the fact that one of the most important voices against the Iranian regime wasn’t a politician, a general, or a TV commentator. But a comic creator.

And more precisely, a woman drawing comics in black and white. If you never read Persepolis, you probably don’t fully understand what I mean. Anyway, I'll try to explain.

Marjane Satrapi did it with black ink, sharp humor, and brutally honest storytelling. Her graphic novel, Persepolis was never just a comic about Iran.

It was about growing up while history crashes through your living room window. It is a story about teenagers listening to music, arguing with parents, trying to fit in, and secretly wanting freedom. A story of growing up while the adults around you slowly lose their minds in the name of ideology.

For me, Satrapi was a reminder that comics, drawings, and personal stories can sometimes explain reality better than news panels or political articles ever could.

Unfortunately, yesterday I learned about her death... and the world lost a brave artist...

Rest in peace, Marjane Satrapi.