Astral

In 1988, the German small-press publisher KCF (Karlsruher Comic-Freunde) launched Astral, a single-issue comic featuring the art of Rolf Schumann. This standalone release offers a glimpse into the independent comics scene of late-1980s West Germany, where creator-driven projects often circulated through fan networks and small publishers. Though brief in its run, Astral stands as a niche artifact of the era’s grassroots comic culture.