Corto Maltese
Panda · 1980–1983 · 7 issues
About the series
Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese (1980–1983, Panda) collects seven of the author-artist’s most celebrated globe-trotting adventures, originally serialized in the 1970s. Pratt’s lyrical, ink-washed art and his enigmatic sailor protagonist defined a new kind of literary adventure comic, blending historical fiction, mysticism, and a world-weary romanticism. This series matters as the definitive presentation of a character who remains a touchstone for European comics, influencing generations of creators.