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Terry and the Pirates - August 1, 1941

Artist: Milt Caniff (All)

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Terry and the Pirates - August 1, 1941 Comic Art

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Title:	Terry and the Pirates - August 1, 1941
Artist:	Milt Caniff (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,137
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	12/4/2018
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There�s something about Terry and the Pirates that I just find compelling. It�s not just the stories (although they�re great), or the artwork, or the characters. It�s truly the balance of all three. Although he was fantastic with action sequences, it�s how he handled the quiet moments that I find so wonderful. I�ve recently picked up some great examples of how Caniff used white space to create dramatic tension and how he portrays the emotions of anticipation and concern. See this strip from August of 1941 (from the �Raven Nevermore� story). Note that there isn�t any dialogue in the last two of the four panels. But, Terry�s face in the third panel, and his posture as he heads off in the night tell volumes.

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DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/5/2018

Great one! The poetry of the last panels, of course, but also packed to the brim with great characters (Burma AND Raven!)

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/5/2018

Really nice daily. I too love everything about the Terry series. I love the moody, melancholic Terry. He would never back down from adventure but the slightest slight from a girl and he would be packing his bags.

Stephen F
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/5/2018

Another gem! Wonderful stuff!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/5/2018

Very cool. Canniff is a master.

Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/5/2018

I love the tiny family grouping in the background of the last panel- just to put the button on the scene. Brilliant strip.

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