Fat Freddy's Kater

Gilbert Shelton's anarchic feline comedy, Fat Freddy's Kater, began its long-running German-language run in 1978 with a single issue from publisher Zweitausendeins. A spin-off of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, it focuses on the misadventures of the titular cat, a perpetually hungry, pot-addled orange tabby. Shelton's signature underground style—loose, expressive lines and gleefully irreverent humor—drives every page of this cult classic. Its enduring presence in print testifies to the timeless appeal of a cat who just wants to eat, sleep, and get into trouble.