Fred
Virt · 1986–1990 · 6 issues
🌐 German edition · descriptions in English
About the series
Over six issues from 1986 to 1990, Virt published Fred, a singular comic written and drawn by Harry Messerschmidt. The series follows the surreal, often silent adventures of its titular, expressionless character through a world of absurdist humor and minimalist art. Messerschmidt’s distinctive, deadpan style—reminiscent of a more philosophical Krazy Kat—gave the book a cult following and made it a quietly influential artifact of late-80s alternative comics.