Die Gedanken sind frei

A single, landmark issue from 1974, published by Diogenes Verlag, Die Gedanken sind frei is a German-language comic that adapts its title from the famous folk song. Created by an artist closely associated with the publisher, this standalone volume stands as a notable early example of the literary, adult-oriented comics that Diogenes championed in the 1970s. Its significance lies in its demonstration that the medium could be used for sophisticated, poetic storytelling, helping to establish a respected tradition for German comics.