Corto Maltese #9
This volume collects the 2016–2018 story arc 'Fable de Venise – Le Soir' from the Corto Maltese series published by Casterman, continuing the adventures of the iconic sailor in a Venetian setting. It is part of the modern revival of Hugo Pratt's classic character, crafted by a new creative team to expand the mythos of Corto Maltese with a fresh narrative.
In "The Golden House of Samarkand," Corto Maltese ventures from Rhodes into a fractured post-World War I world, chasing a mythic treasure linked to Alexander the Great as a cover for a daring mission to free Rasputin. Traveling through the nascent Turkish Republic, the Soviet Union, and Reza Pahlavi’s Iran, he navigates shifting alliances and richly drawn cultures. Written by Hugo Pratt, Dean Mullaney, and Simone Castaldi, with art by Pratt and Guido Fuga, and inks by Pratt and Fuga, this issue blends historical intrigue with Corto’s signature wanderlust. The cover, by Hugo Pratt, captures the journey’s mysterious allure.
Find on ebay
Where to buy
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.