Fort Wheeling

Hugo Pratt’s Fort Wheeling is a single, self-contained 1978 graphic novel published by Casterman, a prequel of sorts to his celebrated Corto Maltese series. Set in the 18th-century American frontier, it follows a young officer in the British Army navigating the conflicts and alliances between European settlers and Native American tribes. Pratt’s evocative, ink-washed artwork and his signature blend of historical adventure and psychological depth make this a compelling, standalone entry in his body of work. Though brief, it stands as a testament to Pratt’s skill in crafting morally complex tales of exploration and empire.