Gebrandmarkt

Gebrandmarkt, launched by Verlag C. H. Beck in 2023, is a single-issue German comic that explores the history and social weight of branding—both as a mark of ownership and as a symbol of identity. The series distills its subject into a compact, visually driven narrative, reflecting the publisher's tradition of blending scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling. It matters as a concise, evocative example of how comics can tackle complex historical and cultural themes.