Corto Maltese – Tango Turkish Comic Turkey

Corto Maltese – “Tango” (Turkish Edition, Dost Kitabevi, 2004)

Description:

This comic book is part of the Corto Maltese series published in Turkey by Dost Kitabevi between 1999 and 2004. Within this period, Dost Kitabevi released a total of ten Corto Maltese volumes in large-format editions, offering a distinct presentation compared to later Turkish publications.

“Tango” is the Turkish edition of Corto Maltese – Tango, published in 2004. As with the other volumes in this series, it is printed in black and white and presented in a large format, highlighting Hugo Pratt’s expressive line work and atmospheric visual style.

Set primarily in Argentina, the story weaves together political intrigue, exile, memory, and nostalgia. The tango itself serves as both a cultural backdrop and a metaphor, reinforcing the reflective and melancholic tone that characterizes this volume. The narrative emphasizes personal relationships and historical context rather than straightforward adventure.

Because it belongs to the limited Dost Kitabevi large-format series and represents one of the later releases within that line, this edition holds particular appeal for collectors of Corto Maltese and European graphic literature.

Key Features:

• Series: Corto Maltese

• Title: Tango

• Original Title: Tango

• Creator: Hugo Pratt

• Turkish Publisher: Dost Kitabevi

• Publication Year: 2004

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Large-format comic book / Graphic novel

• Series Scope (Turkey): 10 volumes published between 1999–2004

• Collector Appeal: Large-format Dost Kitabevi Corto Maltese edition