Corto Maltese #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects two of Hugo Pratt's classic Corto Maltese adventures set in the British Isles and Ireland, originally serialized in the 1970s. The stories follow the enigmatic sailor as he navigates Celtic myths, political intrigue, and personal quests across misty landscapes. IDW's edition presents these tales with restored artwork and new translations, offering a definitive English-language collection for fans of Pratt's lyrical, historically rich storytelling.
In "The Angel in the Window to the Orient," Corto Maltese returns to a secluded island in the Venetian lagoon, reigniting his quest for the legendary gold of El Doradao—only to encounter a striking blonde spy whose presence feels eerily familiar. Written by Hugo Pratt, Dean Mullaney, and Simone Castaldi, with art and inks by Pratt himself, this issue blends intrigue and atmosphere in a story that deepens Corto’s mysterious journey. The cover, also by Hugo Pratt, captures the enigmatic tone of the tale.
In "Under the Flag of Gold," Corto Maltese navigates the blurred lines of loyalty and survival amid the chaos of the Italian front, where soldiers from opposing sides find common ground in shared pragmatism. Along the way, he crosses paths with the fictionalized figures of Ernest Hemingway and Aristotle Onassis, adding a layer of real-world intrigue to the story’s tense, historical backdrop.
In "A Burlesque, or Not, Between Zuydcoote and Bray-Dunes," Corto Maltese crosses paths once more with Cain Groovesnore, plunging into a shadowy web of intrigue along the windswept coastlines of northern France. Set against the haunting beauty of the region’s seaside towns, the story unfolds as a mesmerizing tale of secrets, deception, and the quiet tensions of a world on the edge of change.
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↩ Reprints Pif Gadget #135 (1971), Pif Gadget #143 (1971), Pif Gadget #151 (1972), Pif Gadget #161 (1972), Pif Gadget #172 (1972), Pif Gadget #179 (1972)
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