Ralf König celebrates 65: Jubilee band finally appears in August!

Ralf König celebrates 65: Jubilee band finally appears in August!

Berlin, Deutschland - Ralf König's new book "Pflaumen fall and cream slices" will not be published on May 12, as originally planned, but will now be released on August 5, 2025. The new publication date falls on the 65th birthday of the renowned comic artist. This reports ots.at

The book, published by Egmont Comic Collection, will contain more than 100 pages of unpublished comics and is therefore a valuable addition to fans of Ralf König. Characters such as "Konrad and Paul", "Moses" and "asparagus" will be represented in this collection. In addition to the comics, there will also be a detailed conversation between the king and the journalist and comic expert Alex Jakubowski, in which topics such as his role models, the queer scene, as well as anecdotes from East Westphalia are discussed.

content and structure of the anniversary band

This anniversary publication comprises a total of 192 pages and is designed among friends in the style of a conversation. In addition to the comics, drawings, sketches and personal photos of Ralf König are presented. The price of the book is 35 euros, and it is available from the publication date both in retail and online, including www.egmont-shop.de .

The original idea for this book came up to appreciate King's 40-year career as a comic artist. Egmont has been planning a publication on this occasion for some time. In Comic-Temekblase it is pointed out that the book will contain unpublished comics and an interview with Ralf König. Contents, like many unexplored comic sites, sketches, designs and old manuscripts, are planned, supplemented by material from König's childhood.

A look back at King's career

Ralf König, known for his brave and often personal topics in comics, began to deal with the effects of AIDS in the early 1980s. This initially turned into rumors before it became a serious reality for many in the gay community. Through personal experiences and the loss of a close friend, König lost his inhibitions to speak publicly about this topic. His famous work "Superparadise", published in 1999, addresses both the challenges and the joys of life in the gay community.

The upcoming book "Pflaum fall and cream slices" symbolically stands for the continuous development of King as an artist and his ability to process both serious and humorous aspects of life in his comics.