I Classici Del Fumetto Nr 01 Corto Maltese

If you are just discovering Hugo Pratt, do not let the high prices of the original "Nr 01" discourage you. The story has been reprinted countless times. However, if you are a historian, a serious collector, or a lover of Italian publishing history, remains the ultimate prize.

In the 1970s, comics were often seen as assembly-line products. Pratt, however, was treated as an auteur . The introduction text inside Nr 01 treated him as a philosopher and an explorer, elevating the comic book to the level of literature.

: A later adventure (printed in color in this edition) where Corto searches for the "Clavicola di Salomone," a mythical emerald, amidst the secret lodges and historical mysteries of Venice. Editorial Features I Classici del Fumetto Nr 01 Corto Maltese

Corto’s smile fades. He looks at the Cossack, who is busy sharpening his knife at the bow, humming a melancholic Ukrainian lullaby. “Of course he does,” Corto sighs.

“The U-boat carries a cargo that was never on any manifest,” Rasputin insists. “The Serpent’s Egg . A celestial chronometer built by Nikola Tesla for the Austro-Hungarian navy. It can manipulate local magnetic fields. With it, a man could steer ships onto reefs, collapse bridges, or… lift a U-boat onto a mountain.” If you are just discovering Hugo Pratt, do

: A biographical look at the author and the real-world historical figures (like Jack London) who often crossed paths with Corto in his stories.

One night, the boy, , asks Corto: “Why do you help people who betray you?” In the 1970s, comics were often seen as

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