Corto Maltese

This 2021 revival from Portuguese publisher Arte de Autor continues the legacy of Hugo Pratt’s legendary wandering sailor, with Martin Quenehen and Bastien Vivès crafting a single, self-contained issue. The series returns to Corto Maltese’s world of early 20th-century adventure, with Helena Romão and Jorge Colaço also contributing to a new chapter in the character’s long-running saga. It matters as a fresh, respectful take on a classic European comics icon, bringing the romantic, globe-trotting spirit of the original to a modern audience.