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

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

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Today’s Favorite Comic, Manga, Graphic Novel:

Corto Maltese

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Writers, Artists, Illustrators For Book:

Hugo Pratt

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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

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Corto Maltese Volumes/Omnibuses

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Corto Maltese: The sea salt walk

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Corto Maltese: The youth

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Corto Maltese: Under the sign of Capricorn

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Corto Maltese: #4

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Corto Maltese: The Celtic

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Corto Maltese: The Ethiopians

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Corto Maltese: in Siberia

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Corto Maltese: Venice Fable

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Corto Maltese: The golden house of Samarkand

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Corto Maltese: Tango

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Corto Maltese: The Helvetics

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Corto Maltese : Mû

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Corto Maltese:: Under the Midnight Sun

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Corto Maltese: Equatoria

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Make sure to also check out the other books in our Best Comics/Graphic Novels/Manga Series! Also our “Best Book” articles about:

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• The Best Manga Books Of All-Time

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