Pater Filucius

A uniquely long-running German comic strip, Pater Filucius has been published by Bassermann since 1872, making it one of the oldest continuously published comic series in the world. Originally created as a satirical figure by an artist associated with the publication Fliegende Blätter, the series follows the misadventures of a bumbling, hypocritical Catholic priest. Its historical significance lies in its pioneering use of sequential art and its enduring place in German popular culture, offering a gentle, timeless satire of clerical foibles.