Corto Maltese – The Best Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga Books

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 by

Part of our ongoing article series highlighting the best Comic Books, Graphic Novels, And Manga.

Today’s Favorite Comic, Manga, Graphic Novel:

Corto Maltese

Writers, Artists, Illustrators For Book:

Hugo Pratt

Description of Book / Series:

Treasure hunter, sailor, and adventurer, Corto Maltese remains one of the most popular characters from graphic literature in Europe and maintains a devoted cult following among American readers and creators. Originally published in 1967, Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea introduces our hero for the first time. The story begins with Corto Maltese adrift at sea in the Pacific during World War I. He is picked up by a Russian pirate/privateer named Rasputin. The graphic novel follows Corto and the adventure that ensues