Gekiga Hitler

Seventy years after his death, Adolf Hitler's motivations remain unclear. Various experts have attempted to understand his role in leading Germany into the Holocaust and World War II without success. Shigeru Mizuki explores Hitler's life in this manga, covering his early years as a struggling art student in Austria to the downfall of Germany. The work examines Hitler's charisma and political strategies, including the Munich Beer Putsch, his rise to chancellor, the death of Geli, the Battle of Stalingrad, and his relationship with Eva Braun. Mizuki's style blends realistic settings with stylized characters, offering a detailed and engaging account of Hitler's life.