Der Boxer

Reinhard Kleist’s Der Boxer (2012–present, Carlsen Comics) is a single-issue graphic novel that tells the true story of Holocaust survivor and boxer Harry Haft. Written and illustrated entirely by Kleist, the book uses stark, expressive black-and-white art to explore trauma, survival, and the brutal intersection of sports and history. Based on Haft’s real-life experiences in Nazi concentration camps, where he was forced to fight for his life, the work stands as a powerful, intimate testament to resilience.