Die Fälle des Jan Karta

Jan Karta, a detective operating in a gritty, near-future Germany, stars in this German-language crime series from Splitter Verlag. Launched in 1990, the series is defined by its stark, atmospheric artwork and hardboiled storytelling, with the debut issue establishing the tone for a long-running exploration of urban mystery. Though the series continues, its single issue marks the beginning of a distinctive European noir saga.