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Hugo Pratt’s iconic Corto Maltese story begins with a modern‑day adventure‑hero, set within the first thirty years of the twentieth century. This volume introduces readers to a whirlwind journey that spans from the canals of Venice and the steppes of Manchuria to the Caribbean islands, the Danakil deserts, the Amazon forests, and the vast waves of the Pacific. Presented in lush, oversized black‑and‑white panels, it offers new English translations directly from Pratt’s original Italian scripts.
As the launch of a twelve‑volume series, it showcases Pratt’s skillful blend of comic artistry and narrative adventure, positioning Corto Maltese as a timeless sea‑story hero who explores culturally rich landscapes and human encounters across the globe.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Hugo Pratt
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