Berlin

A quiet, intimate series from Carlsen that began in 2005, Berlin chronicles the lives of ordinary people in the German capital during the Weimar Republic. Though it consists of just one issue, the project is notable for its meticulous historical research and atmospheric black-and-white art, offering a nuanced, slice-of-life portrait of a city on the brink of immense change. Its reputation rests on the thoughtful, grounded storytelling that captures the era's political tensions and personal dramas without melodrama.