Dirk & Desiree

Hein de Kort’s Dirk & Desiree, launched in 2007 by Uitgeverij L, is a single-issue Dutch comic that pairs the writer/artist’s distinctive, offbeat humor with a sharp, minimalist visual style. The series introduces its titular characters in a compact, self-contained story that showcases de Kort’s talent for deadpan comedy and concise storytelling. Though brief in its run, it stands as a notable example of his work during this period.