Die große Liebe von Bockenheim #[nn]

A charming 1988 German publication from Semmel Verlach, Die große Liebe von Bockenheim features Hilke Raddatz's delightfully warm cover illustration of two geese sharing a tender moment beneath a blossoming, flower-filled tree — a gift and small treats laid out nearby suggesting a sweetly romantic occasion. Raddatz handled every aspect of the artwork herself, and the gentle pastel palette gives the whole scene an inviting, storybook coziness. A lovely piece of 1988 German comics culture for anyone drawn to heartfelt, character-driven storytelling with a whimsical animal cast.