Herman Bartels

Herman Bartels burst onto the Dutch comics scene in 2022, brought to life by creators Jan Dirk Barreveld and Robby van der Meulen in the pages of MAX Magazine — and in just a few short years he's racked up an impressive 158 catalog appearances, a testament to how thoroughly readers have taken him to heart. Two of those appearances carry key-issue status, marking genuine collector milestones in what is clearly a rich, ongoing Modern Age series. Herman is never far from a full cast of Bartels family members — Geke, Eddie, Anja, Trijntje, and Gijsje all share his world — suggesting a warm, character-driven strip where relationships and ensemble dynamics are at the very core. For fans of contemporary Dutch comics and the cozy, character-rich storytelling that MAX Mediaproducties does so well, Herman Bartels is absolutely worth seeking out.