Das Schloss in den Sternen

A lush, painterly science-fantasy saga from Splitter Verlag, Das Schloss in den Sternen follows a young hero's quest across a reimagined 19th-century Europe where the dream of spaceflight is made real through the discovery of a mysterious, ethereal substance. Launched in 2015, the series is the vision of writer-artist Alex Alice, whose luminous watercolor art and sweeping, Jules Verne-inspired storytelling have defined its seven-issue run, with co-writer Swantje Baumgart contributing to the narrative. It matters as a standout modern European comic, celebrated for its breathtaking visuals and heartfelt adventure, blending historical wonder with cosmic mystery.