Es war einmal... der Mensch

In this German comic series from Bastei Verlag, the vast sweep of human history is condensed into four issues, offering a concise yet ambitious overview of our species' journey. Launched in 1980 and continuing to the present, it distills complex historical narratives into accessible, illustrated form. While the series is most associated with its educational scope, its concise run makes it a unique entry in the world of historical comics.