Engelmann

In this spare, deadpan German comic from Carlsen Comics, Nicolas Mahler—the series’ sole writer and artist—chronicles the mundane yet absurd existence of Engelmann, a character whose quiet life is punctuated by small, surreal misadventures. Launched in 2010 and ongoing, the series distills Mahler’s signature minimalist style and dry humor into a single, sustained vision. It matters as a compact showcase of one of Europe’s most distinctive cartoonists, offering a wry, understated look at everyday oddity.