Corto Maltese

Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese launched in 1974 through Milano Libri Edizioni as a singular, defining work of graphic literature. Written and illustrated entirely by Pratt, the series follows the globe-trotting, enigmatic sailor Corto Maltese through richly historical adventures set in the early 20th century. With its lyrical, ink-washed art and literary sensibility, the series elevated the comic medium, becoming a touchstone for mature, artistically ambitious storytelling.