Pilot

From 1981 to 1984, the German publisher Volksverlag released 26 issues of Pilot, a comic series that showcased a distinctive mix of European talent. Most frequently associated with writers and artists like Gérard Lauzier, Christian Godard, Milo Manara, and Julio Ribera, the series offered a curated selection of sophisticated, often humorous adult-oriented stories. It stands as a notable snapshot of early-1980s European comics, bringing together celebrated creators from France, Italy, and Spain for a German audience.