Charly 9

In 2015, Splitter Verlag launched Charly 9, a German comic series that reimagines the tumultuous reign of King Charles IX of France through a fantastical, historically inspired lens. Written and illustrated by artist Hermann Hupen, the series is known for its lush, detailed artwork and its focus on the political and religious conflicts of 16th-century France, particularly the lead-up to the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. With only one issue published to date, Charly 9 stands as a distinctive, self-contained work that blends historical drama with speculative elements, offering a unique entry in European historical comics.