Der alltägliche Kampf

Manu Larcenet’s Der alltägliche Kampf, published by Reprodukt from 2004 to 2008, is a four-issue series that distills the quiet, grinding reality of everyday life into a poignant comic narrative. With Larcenet handling both writing and art—and co-writing with Kai Wilksen—the series finds its power in small, human moments rather than grand drama. It stands out as a thoughtful, European slice-of-life work that captures the subtle struggles and resilience of its characters, making the ordinary feel extraordinary.