Rafale Leader

In Rafale Leader (2012–2017), Zéphyr Éditions published a six-issue comic series that follows a French Air Force pilot at the controls of a Rafale fighter jet, blending high-stakes aerial combat with personal and political drama. The series is most closely associated with writer Frédéric Zumbiehl and artist Michel Loureiro, whose detailed, dynamic artwork brings the cockpit and skies to life. A grounded, modern military thriller, it stands out for its authentic depiction of contemporary aviation and the human cost of modern warfare.