Der Morgenmensch

Jean-Jacques Sempé’s Der Morgenmensch is a single-issue comic from 1984, published by Diogenes Verlag, that captures the gentle, whimsical observation of everyday life for which the artist is beloved. Through Sempé’s signature delicate linework and wry, affectionate humor, the story follows a character defined by their morning disposition—a quiet, charming slice-of-life vignette. As a standalone work from a master of the form, it remains a treasored entry in Sempé’s celebrated oeuvre, offering a warm, fleeting glimpse into the small joys of a new day.