Corto Maltese
Casterman · 1973–1975 · 5 issues
About the series
Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese (1973–1975) is a landmark series from French publisher Casterman, collecting the early adventures of the enigmatic sailor Corto Maltese across five issues. Written and drawn entirely by Pratt, the series blends historical fiction with a lyrical, ink-washed style, following its roguish protagonist through the early 20th century’s geopolitical upheavals. Its atmospheric storytelling and morally complex hero helped redefine the adventure comic, elevating it into a sophisticated, literary art form.
