Description
Book SynopsisThe first in a major series of new collections bringing the long lost UK war comics of Italian art maestro
Hugo Pratt to the public in stunning new editions.
Two brothers of differing rank have to make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of the toughest duty.
This is a true story of courage under fire; a high-octane story of a blistering World War II naval battle. All illustrated by
Hugo Pratt, one of the world’s most renowned comic book artists. This thrilling war picture story marks the beginning of the Treasury of British Comics mission to return all of Pratt’s UK work to print. Published in an oversized format befitting the importance of his incredible and highly influential artwork.
Trade Review"The wordly magic of Hugo Pratt...an Italian Masterpiece" * Publishers Weekly * Praise for Corto Maltese: "Classic adventure comics for adults, enjoyable but with depth. Strongly recommended" * Library Journal * Praise for Corto Maltese: "Classic adventure literature of the highest order" * The New York Journal of Books *
