Surreal & Experimental Comics

Experimental comics, surreal manga, and avant-garde graphic storytelling selected by Lokator100, an independent bookstore in Germany. Works from small press publishers and independent artists — focused on image-text composition, conceptual structure, and non-mainstream visual narratives.

Comics Beyond Convention

This collection brings together experimental comics and visual narratives that depart from mainstream form — works where narrative logic, image-text composition, and genre expectation are treated as material to be tested rather than inherited. It spans surreal manga, avant-garde graphic novels, and alternative comics that resist easy categorisation.

The works here tend to emerge from small press environments and limited print runs, produced outside commercial publishing cycles. Conceptual rigour, subversive structure, and personal authorial vision are consistent threads. These are not titles selected for market visibility — they reflect a sustained engagement with what the comic form can do when its conventions are set aside.

Lokator100 is an independent bookstore based in Germany. Each title is documented accurately, packed with care, and dispatched with tracking.

FAQ

Are these items in stock?

All items shown in this collection are in stock unless marked otherwise. Availability changes as items sell out.

Do you provide condition notes?

Yes. Product pages include clear condition notes where relevant. Visible defects are stated and, when applicable, documented in photos.

How do you pack books?

Packaging is designed to reduce transit risk. Corners and surfaces are protected with rigid support and cushioning. Heavier or collectible items receive additional protection.

Do you ship internationally?

Orders ship from Germany with tracking. International shipping is available for selected destinations. See the Shipping Policy for availability and details.

When will my order ship?

Orders are typically dispatched on the next business day. During peak periods, dispatch may take longer.

Will I receive a tracking number?

Yes. Tracking is provided for all services. The tracking number is shared once the parcel is handed over to the carrier.

Returns and refunds

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us before sending anything back. Refunds are issued to the original payment method after the return is received and checked. See the Refund Policy.