Side by Side

A quiet, intimate one-shot from German publisher Bruno Gmünder Verlag, Side by Side (2008) pairs two men in a single-panel-per-page format, each spread showing their parallel lives as they navigate love, loss, and everyday connection. The series is notable for its spare, wordless storytelling—relying entirely on visual contrasts and shared moments to build a tender, slice-of-life romance. Though brief, it stands as a distinctive example of European gay comics, with the artist’s clean lines and emotional restraint making every page resonate.