Ein Heldenleben

A single, oversized issue from the German publisher Zweitausendeins, Ein Heldenleben is a 1992 graphic novel by the legendary Robert Crumb. It presents a sprawling, satirical, and deeply personal visual narrative, loosely inspired by the Richard Strauss tone poem of the same name. Crumb’s meticulous, cross-hatched linework and unflinching self-portrayal make this a key, standalone work in his mature period.