Renate

Since 1989, Renate has been a singular, quietly influential German comic series, now spanning 20 issues from the publisher Renate. Most closely associated with the artist-writers ATAK, Crippa Almqvist, and Holger Lau, the series is known for its distinctive, often surreal visual storytelling and a tone that balances whimsy with a sharp, offbeat sensibility. It stands as a key artifact of the alternative German comics scene, demonstrating a long-running commitment to idiosyncratic, creator-driven work outside the mainstream.