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Terry and the Pirates - April 10, 1940 (Milton Caniff)

Artist: Milton Caniff (All)

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Terry and the Pirates - April 10, 1940 (Milton Caniff) Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Terry and the Pirates - April 10, 1940 (Milton Caniff)
Artist:	Milton Caniff (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	464
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	1/23/2023
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Description

One of the most celebrated contributors to the comic art form was Milton Caniff. His finest gift was the legendary Terry and the Pirates strip. Adding an example from this series into my collection is a true joy.

"Snack Snatched" was published on April 10, 1940. The now 83 year-old strip features Terry's pal, Pat Ryan, Raven Sherman, Captain Blaze, and the lovely April Kane.

This art came from the Bobby G. Murphy collection. Mr. Murphy built a notable collection of strip artwork during his lifetime and this was offered through his estate. I am grateful that he served as the caretaker of some amazing treasures and allowed this work to exist until finding its way to me now.

Beautiful spotting of blacks and fine line work within this early Caniff example.

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Amir E
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 1/23/2023

This is a very nice one. Congrats! Caniff was a master.

Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020

Posted on 1/23/2023

Thanks Amir!

Anything from this early period has that Caniff charm. Will continue to look for one with Terry of course, but thrilled with this one until then.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/23/2023

The silhouette in the doorway is very nicely done and the brush work on the hair is really fine work that you just don't see much of anymore in modern comics.

Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 1/23/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

The silhouette in the doorway is very nicely done and the brush work on the hair is really fine work that you just don't see much of anymore in modern comics.

Caniff was a master. Appreciate the comment Marcus!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/6/2023

Excellent Terry and the Pirates strip. Milton Caniff at his finest.

Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020

Posted on 2/6/2023

Bill J wrote:

Excellent Terry and the Pirates strip. Milton Caniff at his finest.

Thanks Bill!

I totally agree with you.

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 6/28/2023

Great looking daily. The inks are beautiful and you have got Raven and April along with Pat for content.

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