Beetlebum

A curious, quiet series from the 2010s onward, Beetlebum is a seven-issue labor of love by German creator Johannes Kretzschmar, who writes and draws every page. Its scope is intimate and surreal, following a young woman navigating a world where the mundane blurs with the strange—think forgotten memories, odd jobs, and the quiet weight of growing up. Published outside the mainstream, the series matters as a singular, personal vision that captures the melancholy and wonder of everyday life with a gentle, off-kilter touch.