Corto Maltese

Hugo Pratt’s globe-trotting sailor returns in this 1980–1985 Casterman series, a five-issue run that deepens his enigmatic adventures across early 20th-century landscapes. With Pratt handling the art and a rotating team of writers—Jean Markale, Michel Pierre, and Oreste Del Buono—the stories blend historical intrigue, philosophical reflection, and Pratt’s signature ink-washed linework. It’s a key chapter for the character, expanding his mythos with a lean, atmospheric approach that remains essential for fans of literate adventure comics.