Corto Maltese
NBM · 1986–1990 · 8 issues
About the series
Hugo Pratt’s iconic adventurer Corto Maltese made his English-language debut in this 1986–1990 series from NBM, collecting Pratt’s classic European graphic novels in eight issues. Written by Pratt and Elizabeth Bell, with art by Pratt, the series follows the worldly, enigmatic sailor through early 20th-century tales of treasure, romance, and political intrigue. A landmark introduction for English-speaking readers, it showcased Pratt’s lyrical storytelling and elegant, ink-washed art, cementing Corto Maltese as a cornerstone of international comics.
