Corto Maltese
Casterman · 1983–2006 · 14 issues
About the series
Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese (1983–2006) is a landmark series from Casterman that collects the globe-trotting adventures of its enigmatic sailor protagonist. Spanning 14 issues, Pratt both writes and illustrates these lush, historically rich tales, which follow Corto Maltese alongside a recurring cast including the mystics Raspoutine and Bouche Dorée, the scholar Jeremiah Steiner, and the Bantam siblings. Revered for its literary depth and elegant linework, the series redefined the adventure comic as a vehicle for mature, philosophical storytelling.