Nachts im Paradies

Frank Schmolke's Nachts im Paradies (2019–present, Edition Moderne) is a single-issue comic that captures the quiet, nocturnal atmosphere of a suburban paradise. Schmolke, both writer and artist, crafts a wordless or near-wordless narrative that explores the strange, often lonely moments that unfold when the rest of the world sleeps. This understated, atmospheric work stands out for its ability to tell a complete, resonant story through mood and imagery alone, marking a distinctive entry in contemporary German comics.