Os Cangaceiros

Os Cangaceiros, launched in 2020 by BSV Hannover, is a German comic series that brings the legendary Brazilian outlaws of the Northeast—the cangaceiros—to life. Written by Peter Wiechmann and illustrated by Rafael Méndez, the series explores the harsh, honor-bound world of these bandits and their fight against injustice in the arid sertão. With its single issue so far, it stands as a distinctive, culturally specific entry in European comics, offering a gritty, atmospheric take on a historical phenomenon rarely seen in the medium.