Heidi

In the mid-1970s, German publisher Bastei Verlag brought the beloved Alpine orphan to comics with Heidi (1976–1977). Running for 21 issues, this series adapts the classic story of a spirited girl living with her grandfather in the Swiss mountains, capturing the warmth and simplicity of the original tale. Though the creative team is not widely credited, the series stands as a charming, family-friendly entry in European comics, offering a gentle adventure for young readers. It matters as a faithful, period-appropriate comic adaptation of a timeless literary character.