Terry and the Pirates comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1934-1935: Welcome to China!" Story, art and cover by Milton Caniff. NBM/Flying Buttress presents Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. The adventure begins with young Terry Lee arriving in 1930s China with his friend, tough-guy journalist Pat Ryan. Seeking a lost gold mine, they meet George Webster "Connie" Confucius, interpreter and local guide, as well as two very important women: The Dragon Lady and Normandie Drake. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1934-1935: Enter The Dragon Lady!"

Story and art by Milton Caniff.

The Library of American Comics and Clover Press are proud to publish Terry and the Pirates: The Master Collection. Reproduced from Milton Caniff's personal set of color syndicate tabloid proofs that were unavailable for previous books, this series is the ultimate edition of Caniff's masterpiece. We present the Sundays in an unmatched color fidelity and larger than they have ever before been reprinted -- an unparalleled upgrade that no Terry fan can afford to pass up.

Terry and the Pirates debuted in October 1934. For the next twelve years, Caniff would weave a spell of exotic adventure, sex appeal, and humor. The cartoonist set the strip in exotic China, where historic events occurring in the region during the 1930s provided the raw material from which he blended fantasy and reality to create an extraordinary graphic narrative. The series introduces young Terry Lee, his adult pal Pat Ryan, their sidekick Connie, as well as an array of unforgettable brigands such as Captains Judas and Blaze, and the two toughest women to ever sail on the China Seas: the alluring Burma and the inimitable Dragon Lady.

No cartoonist has so heavily influenced his medium as has Milton Caniff, and no comic strip has had more imitators than Terry and the Pirates. Terry and the Pirates was read by 31 million newspaper subscribers between 1934 and 1946. Vol. 1 collects all dailies and Sundays from the strip's beginning on October 22, 1934 through the end of 1935 in a deluxe 192 pp, 11" x 14", hardcover.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: "In the first few years of Terry and the Pirates, Milton Caniff invented the visual and textual language that defines the very vocabulary of all adventure and character-based comic art.... It is the greatest adventure comic strip ever done-a genuine masterpiece of its art form." - Howard V. Chaykin

Cover price $120.00.

Stories, art and cover by Milton Caniff, plus a backup story by Warren Sattler. ACG Comics reprints stories from Milton Caniffs classic Terry and the Pirates adventure comic strip of the 1930s, starting with the very first adventure of Pat and Terry. These strips date from October to November 1934. Also featuring a Korean War story reprinted from Charltons war comics. Introducing Terry and the Pirates; A Letter from Home. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1400 numbered copies. "1934-1935!" Story, art and cover by Milton Caniff, plus an introduction by Bill Blackbeard. NBM/Flying Buttress presents Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat, in a special hardcover format. The adventure begins with young Terry Lee arriving in 1930s China with his friend, tough-guy journalist Pat Ryan. Seeking a lost gold mine, they meet George Webster "Connie" Confucius, interpreter and local guide, as well as two very important women: The Dragon Lady and Normandie Drake. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W.

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Stories by Michael Uslan. Art and cover by Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt, plus a backup story by Steve Ditko. ACG collects the new (1995) version of Milton Caniffs classic comic strip. Batman writer (and film producer) Uslan provides the stories, while the art is by fantasy legends the Hildebrandt Brothers. This version takes place in modern times, and Pat Ryans kid sidekick Terry is now a young man, but adventure, exotic locations and beautiful women are still the order of the day. Pursuing the Dragon Lady, Pat and Terry encounter rival pirate The Skull, and soon find themselves in the middle of a pirate war. These strips date from March 27 – April 22, 1995. Plus a backup story reprinted from Charltons Ghost Manor, featuring art by Marvel legend Steve Ditko: The modern-day Lord Garland is a thief and a murderer, so the ghost of the original Lord Garland decides to clear the family name. Terry and the Pirates; The Last Garland. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

"Hot Shot Charlie Flies Again." These promotional 36 page comics were free with the purchase of a carton of Canada Dry (stapled to cartons; staples or staple holes are normal). All three featured a full-length Terry & the Pirates adventure, plus a pin-up of a different character on the last page of each. #1 features a pin-up of two-fisted adventurer Terry Lee. Published by Harvey Publications, Inc., New York, 1953 Printed in U.S.A. 7.5 in. x 3 in., FC NOTE: 2nd printing circa 1980s exists and is easily confused with the original.

1st printing. By Milton Caniff. Terry and his friends star in the story "Enter the Dragon Lady" by Milton Caniff, published by Nostalgia Press. So beautiful, so deadly these are the only words to describe the femme fatale. Now, Terry and the crew must somehow manage to survive an encounter with the Dragon Lady. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. By Milton Caniff. Terry and his friends star in the story "Enter the Dragon Lady" by Milton Caniff, published by Nostalgia Press. Meet the beautiful, scheming, charming, and elusive Miss Burma. Watch as she escapes from the British police and joins forces with Terry to defeat the pirate Captain Judas. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1934-1936!" Story and art by Milton Caniff. Celebrating the centennial of cartoonist Milton Caniff's birth, IDW Publishing will publish a six-book series, collecting the entirety of Caniff's groundbreaking newspaper adventure strip, Terry and the Pirates. The Sunday pages will be reproduced in their original color, alongside the daily black-and-white strips. Volume One contains more than 800 consecutive strips, from the series' beginning in October 1934 through the end of 1936. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 370 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1934-1936!" Story and art by Milton Caniff. Celebrating the centennial of cartoonist Milton Caniff's birth, IDW Publishing will publish a six-book series, collecting the entirety of Caniff's groundbreaking newspaper adventure strip, Terry and the Pirates. The Sunday pages will be reproduced in their original color, alongside the daily black-and-white strips. Volume One contains more than 800 consecutive strips, from the series' beginning in October 1934 through the end of 1936. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 370 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

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Hot Shot Charlie Flies Again. Story, art and cover by Milton Caniff. Exact reprints (down to the copyright date) of the 1953 Terry and the Pirates mini-comics, originally published by Harvey as a giveaway with Canada Dry products. Milton Caniffs classic adventure comic strip of the 1930s features the exotic adventures of young Terry Lee and two-fisted Pat Ryan. Terry and old pal Hotshot Charlie are assigned by Air Cathay to meet with the mysterious Madame Deal, who turns out to be none other than the Dragon Lady herself. Also featuring a one-page pin-up of Terry Lee. 7.5 in. x 3 in., 32 pages, Full Color.

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Stories, art and cover by Milton Caniff. Pacific Comics Club reprints Milton Caniffs classic Terry and the Pirates adventure comic strip of the 1930s, featuring Caniffs rich, dark drawing style and influential narratives. This collection contains the complete reprint (Sunday and dailies) of the Raven--Evermore saga from 1941. During their adventures in China, Pat and Terry were joined by pilot Dude Hennick and philanthropist Raven Sherman. After Raven was killed by the sinister Captain Judas, there was a national outcry from fans of the strip, proof that both Terry and the Pirates, and comic strips in general, had found a place in the hearts of newspaper readers. 12-in x 8-in. 56 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. By Milton Caniff. ACTION...humor and romance realistically rendered and a plot that equaled the best adventure movies of the day! It was the perfect formula to thrill audiences in 1935 and perfect enough to hold readers for the next three decades. TERRY AND THE PIRATES stands up to any adventure today. Readers of this volume have the unique opportunity of seeing the day-t-day changes in art and story as TERRY creator, Milton Caniff, shaped his legendary epic. Nostalgia Press proudly presents the second album from the first year of the continuing saga of TERRY AND THE PIRATES. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

2nd and later printings. By Milton Caniff. ACTION...humor and romance realistically rendered and a plot that equaled the best adventure movies of the day! It was the perfect formula to thrill audiences in 1935 and perfect enough to hold readers for the next three decades. TERRY AND THE PIRATES stands up to any adventure today. Readers of this volume have the unique opportunity of seeing the day-t-day changes in art and story as TERRY creator, Milton Caniff, shaped his legendary epic. Nostalgia Press proudly presents the second album from the first year of the continuing saga of TERRY AND THE PIRATES. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Complete with dust jacket. A "Terry and the Pirates" Adventure Novel based on the comic strip by By Milton Caniff. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations.

No dust jacket - 1st printing. A "Terry and the Pirates" Adventure Novel based on the comic strip by By Milton Caniff. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing, limited to 300 copies. Stories, art and cover by Milton Caniff, plus backup stories by Warren Sattler and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Collects Classic Terry and the Pirates (2000 ACG) #1-5. ACG Comics reprints stories from Milton Caniffs classic Terry and the Pirates adventure comic strip of the 1930s, starting with the very first adventure of Pat and Terry, and featuring Caniffs rich, dark drawing style and influential narratives. Also featuring backup stories reprinted from Charltons war comics.  Introducing Terry and the Pirates; A Letter from Home; The Foxhole Pilot; Forced Landing; Mighty Hunter. 164 pages, B&W.  Cover price $12.95. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1934-1935!"

Story and art by Milton Caniff. Forward by Jules Feiffer. Edited and with Introduction by Rick Marschall.

Collecting Milton Caniff's masterpiece "Terry and the Pirates" - in its original format and original color.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 13-in., 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

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Stories, art and cover by George Wunder. ACG collects the second generation of the famous adventure comic strip, after creator Milton Caniff left over a contract dispute with the syndicate and was replaced by George Wunder. Two-fisted Pat and his kid sidekick Terry face danger and adventure in the South Pacific. These strips date from 1947, Wunders first year on the strip. Also featuring backup stories reprinted from Charltons war comics. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. By Milton Caniff. For more than fifty years this famous signature has drawn readers to the finest in adventure comics. Terry is an All-American boy whose Grandfather left him a map of an abandoned gold mine in China. He is joined by a motley band of brave treasure hunters and together they will face perils and adventure undreamed of! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 110 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1934-1935!"

Story and art by Milton Caniff.

NBM/Flying Buttress collects the Sunday pages of Caniffs influential adventure strip in full-color hardcover editions. In the very earliest days of Terry and the Pirates, the Sunday strips had a separate storyline from the daily strip. Adventurous kid Terry and his tough-guy pal Pat have their first encounter with the person who will become their most persistent, enigmatic opponent: The Dragon Lady!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00. Cover price $35.00.

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"The Golden Age of The Comics No. 4" on cover but this is actually the 6th book in series.

1st printing. Story and art by Milton Caniff. Collects TERRY AND THE PIRATES comic strips. The cover lists this as "The Golden Age of The Comics No. 4" but the inside has a list of the series from Nostalgia Press, and this is actually the 6th book. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 212 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1946-1948!" Art and cover by George Wunder. After Milt Caniff left Terry and the Pirates in 1946 to create Steve Canyon he was succeeded by George Wunder. Under Wunder's stewardship the strip continued for another quarter century. Wunder's Terry and The Pirates is brought back to life in this important new reprint. This historic title presented in a deluxe hardcover landscape format, which includes the daily and Sunday strips (reproduced in full color) which ran in continuity. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $60.00.

Art and cover by George Wunder. A collection of golden age "Terry and the Pirates" newspaper strips by George Wunder, edited by Jay Maeder. 8.25-in. x 11-in. 76 pages, B&W.

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Terry and the Pirates in "Raven--Evermore?" is published by the Chicago Tribune - New York News Syndicate Inc. and the Museum of Cartoon Art. This collection contains the complete reprint (Sunday and dailies) of the Raven--Evermore saga from 1941, as well as a one-page bio about Milton Caniff, and four pages of informative text about the reprinted story and the Terry and the Pirates gang. The back cover features a Terry and the Pirates' gallery and key to the characters depicted. 56 pages, black and white cover with black and white illustrations, 11.50-in x 8.20-in.