Fort Wheeling #1
This volume collects the complete 1976 series Fort Wheeling, a Western adventure by Casterman following the exploits of Criss Kenton and the fort's garrison, including the character Ticonderoga. The story centers on the struggles and conflicts at a remote frontier outpost, blending action with historical themes typical of the genre.
"Fort Wheeling" opens in 1774, plunging readers into a volatile conflict sparked by the brutal massacre of an Indigenous family by American settlers. Written and illustrated by Hugo Pratt, this first issue establishes a tense, grounded drama where the Mengwees and Shawnees stand against the English army and colonial forces, all centered around the strategic frontier outpost of Fort Wheeling. The story’s stark visuals and precise storytelling are brought to life by Pratt’s distinctive art, with full pencils and inks by the legendary creator himself.
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1774. Suite au massacre d'une famille indienne par des colons américains, une guerre s'engage entre les Indiens Mengwees et Shawnees d'un côté, l’armée anglaise et les colons américains de l'autre. [1774. Following the massacre of an Indian family by American settlers, a war broke out between the Mengwees and Shawnees Indians on one side, the English army and American settlers on the other.]
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