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Moebius' Major Gruber story published in German for first time

publication · 2026-05-07

A comic story featuring Major Gruber, one of the most fantastic characters by French master Moebius, has been published in German for the first time. The narrative is described as having a genius lightness. The story is part of the collection 'Jäger und Gejagter' (Hunter and Hunted). Moebius, born Jean Giraud, is renowned for his surreal and intricate art style. The release introduces German readers to this previously untranslated work.

Key facts

  • Major Gruber is a character by Moebius
  • The story appears in German for the first time
  • The collection is titled 'Jäger und Gejagter'
  • Moebius is a French comic master
  • The narrative is described as having genialische Leichtigkeit (genius lightness)
  • Moebius was born Jean Giraud
  • The original source is Süddeutsche Zeitung
  • The publication date is not specified in the source

Entities

Artists

  • Moebius
  • Jean Giraud

Institutions

  • Süddeutsche Zeitung

Locations

  • Germany

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