Karl Heinz

In this short-lived 1980s German indie series, writer-artist Thomas Mönnich crafted a surreal, introspective journey through the life and mind of the titular Karl Heinz. Published by Pachis over six issues from 1986 to 1989, the comic blends deadpan humor with existential unease, following its ordinary-named protagonist through strange, everyday encounters. Mönnich’s minimalist, expressive art and offbeat storytelling make it a quietly influential cult artifact of the German alternative comics scene.