Pinocchio

In 1978, German publisher Bastei Verlag launched a six-issue comic series reimagining Carlo Collodi’s classic tale, giving Pinocchio a new life on the newsstand. While the creative team remains largely uncredited in standard references, the series stands as a curious, mid-century European take on the beloved wooden puppet, distinct from Disney’s version. It matters as a compact, period-specific artifact of Bastei’s broader line of licensed and fairy-tale comics, offering a glimpse into how German publishers adapted global stories for local readers.