The magic of editorial cartoons

I have always been a great admirer of editorial cartoonist, they have one of the toughest jobs out there, take a commentary and transpose it from words to a drawing. The picture needs to be clear, concise, and tell the opinion that is being given, with no arguments, no supporting paragraphs, no quotations, nothing, but a set of lines and sometimes some color to represent an idea. It is something that to me takes the outmost humor and skill. Why am I saying this, today in El Pais (where else I know) I found the following cartoon, and it is perfect. Take a look:



It manages to sum up ideas about the after life, God, humanity, hope, and everything.