Corto Maltese #[1]

This is the black-and-white paperback edition of Hugo Pratt's 'La Ballade de la mer salée,' the foundational story of the Corto Maltese series. It collects the early adventures of the enigmatic sailor in a stark, monochrome presentation, offering a raw look at the original artwork before later colorized versions. Published by Casterman, this edition is part of the 1990s Corto Maltese collection, presenting the complete narrative in its classic, uncolored form.