Ragnarök

In the early 2000s, Panini Deutschland launched Ragnarök, a ten-issue German comic series that reimagines the Norse apocalypse through a modern, action-horror lens. Written by Jan Kruse and illustrated by Michael Vogt, the series follows a group of survivors—including a scientist, a soldier, and a journalist—as they confront monstrous beings and crumbling reality when the ancient prophecy of Ragnarök begins to unfold in contemporary Europe. Known for its dark, atmospheric art and a narrative that blends mythology with post-9/11 anxieties, Ragnarök stands as a notable example of German genre comics from the period, showcasing the country's talent for crafting mature, visually striking stories outside the mainstream American superhero tradition.