Corto Maltese - La casa dorata di Samarcanda

Hugo Pratt concludes his celebrated Corto Maltese series with this 1999 graphic novel, published by Lizard Edizioni. The story finds the enigmatic sailor navigating a perilous journey across the Middle East in search of a legendary treasure, blending historical intrigue with Pratt's signature poetic adventure. Illustrated by both Pratt and Guido Fuga, this single-issue work stands as the final chapter in a landmark European comic saga, bringing a reflective close to Corto's decades-long wanderings.