Bastei Freunde

A long-running German anthology series, Bastei Freunde (2002–present) celebrates the community of readers and creators who built the iconic Bastei comic legacy. Published by Bastei Verlag, this 39-issue run gathers classic reprints, new short stories, and behind-the-scenes features, often spotlighting the artists and writers who defined the publisher’s adventure, western, and horror comics. It matters as a warm, nostalgic tribute to the fan culture that kept Bastei’s affordable, widely-loved comics alive for decades.