Hans Huckebein der Unglücksrabe

Wilhelm Busch’s Hans Huckebein der Unglücksrabe is a single-issue comic strip from 1872, published by Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt. This brief, darkly comedic tale follows a mischievous young raven whose every action brings calamity, establishing Busch as a master of the moralizing, slapstick picture story. It remains a landmark of German comic art, showcasing the sharp, expressive linework and wry humor that would influence generations of cartoonists.