Der Schleuser

In the debut issue of Der Schleuser (2024–present, Schreiber & Leser), this German comic series introduces a tense, contemporary thriller centered on the shadowy world of human smuggling. The story follows a protagonist navigating the moral and physical dangers of moving people across borders, with the series’ tight, grounded storytelling drawing early attention for its unflinching look at a pressing global issue. Published by Schreiber & Leser, the series is most associated with its creators, whose work here marks a stark departure from lighter genre fare, establishing Der Schleuser as a stark, character-driven drama that matters for its timely, human-scale perspective on migration.