Werner Creator Rötger 'Brösel' Feldmann Celebrates 75th Birthday While Continuing to Create

The iconic German comic artist reflects on his career, ongoing projects, and life on his historic estate near Kiel.

Rötger 'Brösel' Feldmann, the creator of the cult comic character Werner, turns 75 and remains active with new creative projects, including revisiting and updating older works.
Feldmann's life and career have heavily influenced the Werner comics, blending personal experiences with exaggerated humor and anti-authoritarian themes.
Despite past financial struggles and the collapse of his publishing company, Feldmann and his wife Petra regained the rights to Werner and now operate a family-run publishing house.
The Werner series, known for its irreverent humor and cultural impact, includes 13 main comic volumes, five films, and iconic events like the 1988 'Werner Race.'
Feldmann has embraced a healthier lifestyle, balancing his love for creativity and nostalgia with a focus on well-being and sustainable living on his countryside estate.