Jonathan

In a quiet, introspective vein, the German series Jonathan (1985–1989, Carlsen Comics) follows a solitary, globe-trotting protagonist through eleven issues of meditative, word-light storytelling. Primarily written and drawn by Swiss master Cosey, with additional scripting from Ute Eichler and Andreas C. Knigge, the series is celebrated for its luminous watercolor art and its gentle, philosophical explorations of travel, memory, and human connection. A landmark of European graphic literature, Jonathan matters for its quiet, painterly approach to the comic medium, influencing a generation of artists who prized atmosphere over action.