Benny Bole: Hardkokt krimskrams

In this Norwegian hardboiled crime-comedy series from Strand Comics, Nils Axle Kanten writes and draws the misadventures of Benny Bole, a hapless private eye stumbling through absurd, low-stakes mysteries. Launched in 2022, the single-issue debut establishes a playful tone that riffs on noir tropes with a distinctly Scandinavian deadpan wit. Kanten’s solo creative control gives the series a cohesive, offbeat voice that stands out in the small-press landscape.