Corto Maltese #17

This 2024 Casterman volume brings Juan Díaz Canales and Rubén Pellejero's continuation of the beloved Corto Maltese series with La Ligne de vie, presented in striking black, white, and red. The cover draws the eye immediately to a bold close-up of a young woman — bandoliers crossing her chest, wide-brimmed hat framing her face — while the familiar figure of Corto Maltese stands coolly in the background in his sailor's cap. It's a beautifully composed image that captures the series' signature blend of adventure, intrigue, and compelling characters from around the world.