Terry and the Pirates (1947-1955 Harvey/Charlton) comic books 1940-1949

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $39.00 View scans Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Color touch, cover re-glossed, tear seals, spine/corner rebuild, staples replaced, TRIMMED. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

First issue of the series (continued from Boy Explorers). Terry and the Pirates in "Dragon Lady" (first appearance), "The Dragon Lady Strikes," "The Search Begins," and "Fight For Life." Script and art by Milton Caniff. Boy Explorers back-up story, "The Isle Where Women Rule! by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Caniff cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $9.30

Story and art by Milton Caniff, Bob Powell and Art Helfant. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. As the Mongols invade the trading post, the under-supplied traders try to hold out. Sandhurst is captured by the enemy as he tries to flee. Plus a series of vintage ads featuring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour of the film "My Favorite Brunette" for "Quaker Puffed Rice Sparkies." Dangerous Mission; To the Rescue; Adventure on Ice; The Life Line; The Boy Explorers Magic Plan; Crackpot Cornelius; How Many A's?; Tricky Twisters; Junior Genius and His Papa; Ricky Rooney; Tommy Tween; Flossie. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $9.30 Pedigree: John G. Fantucchio Cover detached. Interior tear, affects story and art. From the John G. Fantucchio collection, but comic does not include a certificate of authenticity.

Add to cart Fair $5.80

Story and art by Milton Caniff, Bob Powell and R. C. Dell. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Sandhurst survives the revolt at the trading post, then has Pat framed and thrown in jail. But Terry and Connie have a plan. Also featuring vintage ads with Bob Hope promoting the film "My Favorite Brunette" for "Quaker Puffed Rice Sparkies," and another for a Dick Tracy tommy gun. Connie Makes a Friend; Punishment to Fit the Crime; Black Cat: The Pay-Off; Cartoons and Gags; Tricky Twisters; Junior Genius and His Papa; Ricky Rooney; Tommy Tween; Flossie. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $9.00 View scan 2.25" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $7.50

Story and art by Milton Caniff and Bob Powell. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Terry and Connie find surprise witnesses for Pat's defense. Then Sandhurst decides to take out his frustrations on the gigantic, indestructible Big Stoop. Judgment Day; The Whipping; The Big Stoop; The Trap; Tommy Tween; Tommy's Motor Mix-Up. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $23.00 View scans

Story and art by Milton Caniff, C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Bob Powell. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Redheaded enemy spy Rouge gets the drop on nurse Taffy Tucker and switches identities with her. Air Force cadet Terry earns his wings. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear With Invisible Light," with art by Shazam creator CC Beck. Call To Action; The Trick Works; Plan of Attack; Unknown Identity; Taffys Dilemma; Snoopy; Catching a Spy; Observation Flight; Reporting For Duty; Raging Destruction; Tommy Tween; Date Bait. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $5.80

Story and art by Milton Caniff, C.C. Beck and Bob Powell. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Taffy Tucker slowly recovers from her amnesia as Joss and Pat search for her - but even when they find her, she must face accusations of being a spy. Meanwhile, Terry seeks a vanished bomber. The Man in Black describes a crime caper gone wrong. Plus a text story featuring early female superhero Black Cat. Also featuring a Captain Tootsie ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Identity Discovered; Grand Re-union; Meet Grett Murmur; Flight Into Danger; Crash Landing; Trail to Adventure; Man in Black; Bimbo's Beanery; Ricky Roony; Cartoon Laughs; Puzzle Parade; Black Cat: Final Curtain, Web of Gold. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $33.00 View scans

Story and art by Milton Caniff and Lee Elias. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Flip Corkin gets promoted to full colonel. Then Burma shows up to create more trouble. A profile of real-life Col. Philip Corcoran, the inspiration for Flip Corkin in Terry and the Pirates. Plus a text story featuring early female superhero Black Cat. Also featuring a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Babe Ruth Story," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck and a cameo by actor William Bendix, promoting the film The Babe Ruth Story. Toast of Friendship; Real Life Hero Outdoes Comic Strip Stunts; Sally; Hotshot Charlie: Date Bait; Black Cat: Clue to Murder. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $33.00 View scans Only one staple (manufacturing).

Story and art by Milton Caniff and Bob Powell. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. The guys are assigned to seek out the enemy's secret airbase in India. Then Hotshot Charlie makes his debut. Meanwhile, Burma is lost in the jungle. Fearless Rough-Rider; Chain of Deceit; Dramatic Climax; Trapped; Air Attack; Combat Area; Reward for Merit; Icky Square; Meet Hotshot Charlie; Appeal for Help; Seeing Double; Hidden Identity; The Adventures of Hotshot Charlie: Stage Door Charlie; Plane Talk; Tommy Tweens Fishing Escapade; Flossie. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $135.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more Label #4017947011

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $110.00 View scans

Story and art by Milton Caniff and others. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. The Dragon Lady turns the tables and captures Terry, despite their alliance. Meanwhile, the DL's lieutenant Hu Shee introduces her pirate boyfriend, Johnny Jingo. Tragic End; Native Chief; The Trick Works; Meet Johnny Jingo; Gallant Attack; Rescue at Sea; Hotshot Charlie: The Expert; Lost Expedition; Sad Sack. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $22.00 View scan Water spotting.

Story and art by Milton Caniff and Lee Elias. Cover by Lee Elias. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Terry meets Southern belle April Kane, who is working as Pat's secretary, but who conceals a dark secret. Meet April Kane; Pirates of the Sea; Hotshot Charlie: What Price Glory; Co-Ed Trouble. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.