Der Ursprung

Published by Reprodukt and launched in 1999, Der Ursprung is a single-issue comic collaboration between Harald Sachse and Marc-Antoine Mathieu, with Mathieu handling both writing and art. The series stands as a concise, visually inventive exploration of origins, showcasing Mathieu's distinctive, minimalist linework and metafictional sensibility. Though brief in run length, it remains a notable artifact of European avant-garde comics, demonstrating the creative synergy between two thoughtful storytellers.