Corto Maltese #1

In "Das Geheimnis des Tristan Bantam," Corto Maltese is drawn into a mysterious quest when the young Tristan Bantam seeks his help deciphering ancient maps and cryptic documents, leading them on a journey to find Tristan’s long-lost half-sister. With shadows of forgotten histories and hidden routes guiding their path, the adventure unfolds across distant lands and forgotten trails.

In "Die Abrechnung," Corto Maltese is drawn into a dangerous mission when he’s tasked by Bouche dorée to deliver weapons to the uprising of the cangaceiros in the federal state of Sertao, Brazil. Amidst the harsh landscapes and simmering rebellion, Corto finds himself entangled in a conflict far larger than the job he was hired to do.

In "Der verlorene Schatz," Corto, Steiner, and Tristan set sail from Bahia in a yawl, driven by the promise of a sunken galley laden with gold. Their quest takes a sudden turn when they stumble upon a wounded fisherman adrift in a small boat, his body marked by a gunshot wound—just as they reach the remote island said to hold the treasure.