Die Schwarze Orchidee

Neil Gaiman and artist Dave McKean reimagine the superhero origin story in this haunting German graphic novel from Carlsen Comics, first published in 1993. Karlheinz Borchert joins as co-writer for a single, self-contained issue that follows a mysterious, plant-like woman navigating a noir-tinged, surreal world. More a poetic meditation on identity and transformation than a traditional comic, it showcases McKean's signature mixed-media art and Gaiman's lyrical storytelling. This standalone work remains a striking, atmospheric entry in the creators' celebrated collaborations.