Der Schimpansenkomplex

In this three-issue German miniseries from Splitter Verlag, a scientist’s bond with a chimpanzee named Lucy becomes the unsettling heart of a near-future experiment in communication and ethics. Written by Richard Marazano and Tanja Krämling, with haunting painted art by Jean-Michel Ponzio and Marazano, the story explores the blurred line between human and animal consciousness. A quiet, philosophical work that stands out for its European sensibility and moody visuals, Der Schimpansenkomplex offers a thoughtful, intimate take on scientific ambition and its emotional cost.