Beach Boys

German cartoonist Ralf König’s Beach Boys (Rowohlt, 1989–present) is a single-issue comic that captures the sun-soaked, absurdist humor of its creator. Known for his sharp, queer-centric satire, König populates this beachside tale with his signature cast of eccentric characters navigating love, lust, and social awkwardness. Though brief, the book stands as a quintessential example of König’s early work, blending ribald comedy with a warm, humanist touch that defined his influential career in European comics.