Corto Maltese – La Ballade de la Mer Salée Turkish Comic Turkey

Corto Maltese – “Tuzlu Denize Balad” (Turkish Edition, NTV Yayınları, 2012)

Description:

This comic book is part of the iconic Corto Maltese series, originally created in 1967 by Italian comic book master Hugo Pratt. Renowned for its literary storytelling, historical depth, and distinctive visual style, the series holds a central place in European comic history.

“Tuzlu Denize Balad” is the Turkish edition of La Ballade de la Mer Salée, one of the most important and foundational stories in the Corto Maltese universe. Published in Turkey in 2012 by NTV Yayınları, this edition is printed in full color and translated into Turkish, preserving the atmosphere and narrative complexity of the original work.

Often considered the starting point of the Corto Maltese saga, this story introduces Corto Maltese and sets the tone for the series, blending maritime adventure with political intrigue, philosophical undertones, and poetic dialogue. Its setting in the Pacific and its complex cast of characters make it one of Hugo Pratt’s most acclaimed works.

As part of the nine-volume Corto Maltese collection released by NTV Yayınları in Turkey, this book is especially significant for collectors seeking to complete the full Turkish set.

Key Features:

• Series: Corto Maltese

• Title: Tuzlu Denize Balad

• Original Title: La Ballade de la Mer Salée

• Creator: Hugo Pratt

• Turkish Publisher: NTV Yayınları

• Publication Year: 2012

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Full color

• Format: Comic book / Graphic novel

• Series Scope (Turkey): 9 volumes published

• Original Creation Year: 1967

• Collector Appeal: Foundational story of the Corto Maltese series