John Voytek
Member Since October 2008
24 Artworks | Watched by 25

Terry and the Pirates daily 06/12/1939 - Dragon Lady

Location: Terry & the Pirates
Artist: Milton  Caniff (All)

223  Views  -  3  Comments  -  3  Likes

Artwork Details
Location: Terry & the Pirates
Title: Terry and the Pirates daily 06/12/1939 - Dragon Lady
Artist:  Milton  Caniff (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Comic Strip
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 223
Likes on CAF: 3
Comments: 3
Added to Site: 9/5/2024

Share This Artwork
Description
Terry and the Pirates daily - 06/12/1939


I was really excited and grateful to add this daily to my collection. This strip is from the well known and much loved "Dancing with the Dragon Lady" story arc, in which Terry receives both dance and life lessons from our femme fatale in exchange for saving her life from some back alley thugs. Featuring classic Dragon Lady imagery, as she smokes in that infamous open chested cloak, loading her purse pistol for the upcoming governor's ball. Beautifully drawn by Caniff in '39, as he continued to elevate the quality of his strips in both story and art. I love the subtle narrative detail in panel two, as the wispy smoke from her extinguished cigarette passes between the figures. This large, 23" x 7" strip is truly a sight to behold in person, as no scan could really do it justice. I'll likely get this framed as I'm always looking at it.

The biggest of thanks to the amazing Jeff Singh who was gracious enough to part with it, and patient in letting me time-pay this beauty over the past months.


Provenance - The Bobby G. Murphy Collection

About The Owner

Thank You For Supporting CAF!
John Voytek
Badges: Premium Gallery Owner
Member Since: October 2008
Last Login: April 2026
On CAF:
Premium Member Q&A
Artworks Commented On
Liked Art
Site Activity
Contact John Voytek

Login or register for an account to email the owner of this artwork.

Comments on this Artwork

You must be logged in to make comments.
Monty B Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/5/2024

Absolutely gorgeous daily!!! So many congrats on adding this to your wonderful collection...

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 9/5/2024

So happy to see it in your gallery.  It is a real gem.  

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/5/2024

So great!  He looks to be outmatched in every way possible with the way Caniff draws the confidence levels in their faces and body language.