Red Kelly
Egmont · 1978–1983 · 9 issues
About the series
Over nine issues published by Egmont between 1978 and 1983, Red Kelly is a taut, atmospheric crime comic primarily written by Greg and illustrated by Hermann. The series follows a hardboiled, lone-wolf protagonist navigating a gritty underworld, with Hermann’s stark, expressive art defining its moody, European noir aesthetic. It stands as a notable example of the period’s sophisticated, adult-oriented adventure comics, showcasing a tight creative partnership that gave the series a consistent, brooding identity.