Krimi-Comics

From 1988 to 1989, Bastei Verlag’s Krimi-Comics delivered five issues of taut, self-contained crime stories, leaning heavily on the shadowy, atmospheric artwork of Enrico Bagnoli and Renata Pfeiffer. This short-lived German series offered a sleek, European take on the genre, with each issue presenting a complete mystery or thriller narrative. While brief, it stands as a polished example of late-80s continental crime comics, showcasing the period’s penchant for moody illustration and tight plotting.