Prinz Eisenherz
Melzer · 1981–1983 · 14 issues
About the series
Published between 1981 and 1983 by Melzer, this German-language comic series reimagines the classic Prince Valiant archetype through a darker, more adult lens. Spanning 14 issues, Prinz Eisenherz is best known for its atmospheric artwork and grim, mythic storytelling, which set it apart from more traditional adventure comics of the era. Though short-lived, the series remains a distinctive artifact of early-1980s European comics, reflecting the period's push toward more sophisticated and visually ambitious genre work.