Supermax

In Supermax (1990, Schreiber & Leser), a two-issue miniseries from the German publisher, artist René Uilenbroek brings a stark, moody visual sensibility to a story set within a high-security prison for super-powered criminals. This short but potent run explores the tense dynamics and ethical dilemmas of incarcerating beings with extraordinary abilities, offering a grim, European take on the super-powered genre. It stands as a notable early example of German comics engaging with the tropes of American superhero storytelling.