Feuer und Blut

In this two-issue German miniseries from Carlsen Comics (1989–1990), writer and artist Yves Swolfs, alongside co-writer Helmut Mennicken, crafts a taut, self-contained crime thriller. The story follows a detective haunted by a brutal murder case that blurs the line between justice and vengeance. Swolfs' stark, expressive artwork and Mennicken's lean scripting give the series a noir intensity that stands out in European comics of the era. Though brief, Feuer und Blut showcases the early collaborative work of a creator who would become a major voice in Franco-Belgian adventure comics.