Das Loch

A single, self-contained graphic novel from Gerstenberg Verlag, Das Loch (2014–present) is a wordless, surreal journey by Norwegian artist Øyvind Torseter. Its premise follows a man who discovers a mysterious hole in his apartment, leading him on a deadpan, absurdist adventure through bureaucracy and physics. The book matters as a celebrated example of modern European picture-book storytelling for adults, using minimalist art to explore themes of existential emptiness and curiosity.