Die Sputnik-Jahre

In Die Sputnik-Jahre (2012–present, Reprodukt), acclaimed French cartoonist Baru turns his lens to a single, pivotal issue set during the Cold War-era space race. This standalone comic, launched in 2012, captures the tension and cultural upheaval of the late 1950s through the eyes of ordinary people, rendered in Baru’s signature gritty, expressive linework. It stands as a compact, character-driven snapshot of a moment when science and politics collided, showcasing the artist’s enduring skill for weaving social history into intimate storytelling.