Lone Racer

In Lone Racer (1998–present, Edition Brunft), a solitary driver roars through a stark, minimalist landscape in this single-issue comic from Austrian cartoonist Nicolas Mahler. Known for his signature deadpan, ultra-reduced style, Mahler distills the essence of open-road isolation into a silent, atmospheric journey. Though brief, the issue stands as a pure example of his economical storytelling and wry visual humor, marking an early milestone in his distinctive oeuvre.