Beyond the Clouds

In the near future, a young orphan dreams of becoming a pilot, but her world is upended when she discovers a mysterious boy with wings hidden in a forbidden hangar. This German comic series from Carlsen Comics, launched in 2025, blends slice-of-life emotion with soft science fiction, as the two protagonists navigate friendship, freedom, and the secrets of a sky-bound conspiracy. Writer and artist Nicki von Tempelhoff crafts a warm, visually lyrical story that explores what it means to be different in a world that prizes conformity. With its gentle pace and heartfelt character dynamics, Beyond the Clouds offers a fresh, intimate take on the coming-of-age adventure.