Il Pioniere
Il Pioniere (meaning "The Pioneer" in English) was an Italian language weekly children's comic magazine which existed between 1950 and 1970. The magazine was close to the Italian Communist Party although it did not overtly contain political writings. History and profile. "Il Pioniere" was founded in Rome as a weekly magazine in 1950. The magazine was the official media outlet of a scout organization, namely Italian Pioneers' Association. The Communist Party was also instrumental in the establishment of "Il Pioniere". The directors of the magazine were Gianni Rodari and Dina Rinaldi. Rodari served in the post until  1953. "Il Pioniere" supported anti-fascism, democracy and pacifism. The magazine did not contain any political messages, but attempted to provide a moral and ideal message using its illustrated stories and tales to its readers. It covered Italian comics, including Cipollino, Chiodino and Atomino, and did not featured any American comics. "Il Pioniere" began to decline in 1966 and folded in 1970.