Die Leichtigkeit

Catherine Meurisse’s Die Leichtigkeit (2016–present, Carlsen Comics) is a German-language comic that explores the aftermath of trauma through a deeply personal lens. Following the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack, Meurisse—a surviving staff member—uses her graceful, expressive art to process grief, memory, and the search for lightness in the face of violence. The series, which began with a single issue, stands as a poignant testament to resilience and the power of visual storytelling.