Corto Maltese #4

In "Banana Conga," Corto Maltese finds himself caught in a web of deception on the Mosquito Coast, where a rebellion simmers beneath the surface of colonial occupation. After a man’s death leaves him with a mysterious briefcase, Corto seeks help from Esmeralda, an agent of the enigmatic Gold Mouth, only to discover that every ally and enemy he meets is chasing the same prize—money meant to buy vital revolutionary documents. With the truth hidden in plain sight, Corto must navigate a shifting landscape of loyalty and betrayal, where the real game is far more dangerous than the one he thought he was playing.

In "Voodoo for the President," Corto Maltese and Steiner arrive in the Lesser Antilles, where a mysterious sorcerer known as "Big Mask" warns Corto that Soledad Lokaarth is on trial for witchcraft. Though Corto doesn’t remember her—having met her during his amnesia—he’s drawn into the dangerous web of voodoo, politics, and ancient secrets. With the help of Big Mask and Steiner, he unravels a conspiracy that threatens more than one life, as Soledad finally clears her name and reunites with Jesus-Maria, the Carib.

In the humid heart of the Orinoco River delta, Corto Maltese encounters Lieutenant Robin Stuart, a haunted English soldier lost in fevered visions of war and self-doubt. As the delusions deepen, Stuart’s mind unravels through fragmented memories of cowardice and the hollow praise of a rigid military elite, leaving Corto to witness a man at war with himself. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, capturing a moment of profound human fragility beneath the jungle’s shadow.

In "A Tale of Two Grandfathers," Dr. Stone sets out to find his grandson, now living with his maternal grandfather Marangwè in a remote Peruvian indigenous village. With help from Corto Maltese, Levi Colombia, and Steiner, Corto journeys into the jungle, accompanied by a local guide who reveals himself to be Marangwè. When the village is attacked by the ruthless slave trader Mendoza, Corto and Marangwè pursue the raiders to free the captured villagers. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, blending personal stakes and historical grit as bonds are tested and choices made in the shadow of violence.