Piratas do Tietê

Piratas do Tietê" is a Brazilian comic series from L&PM Editores, launched in 2006 and ongoing, though it consists of only two issues to date. Created by the acclaimed cartoonist Laerte, the series satirizes São Paulo's urban chaos by reimagining the polluted Tietê River as a lawless pirate haven, blending sharp social commentary with absurdist humor. Its brief but impactful run cements it as a cult classic in Brazilian independent comics, showcasing Laerte's signature wit and incisive critique of modern life.