Heiligtum

In the grim, near-future world of Heiligtum, a mysterious sanctuary offers refuge to a handful of survivors from a global catastrophe, but the cost of safety may be their humanity. Launched in 2010 by Splitter Verlag, this intense three-issue series blends sci-fi and psychological horror, anchored by the haunting, detailed artwork of Christophe Bec. With a writing team including Xavier Dorison, Delia Wüllner-Schulz, and Tanja Krämling, the story explores the dark secrets of a sealed-off community, questioning what it truly means to be saved. A taut, atmospheric thriller, Heiligtum is a notable entry in European graphic fiction for its claustrophobic tension and moral ambiguity.