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Terry and the Pirates comic books issue 3

  • Issue #3
    Terry and the Pirates (1947-1955 Harvey/Charlton) 3
    • 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.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Terry and the Pirates TPB (1986-1992 NBM) Classics Library 3-1ST

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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Dragon Lady's Revenge!" Story and art by Milton Caniff. Terry and the Pirates was a comic strip developed by cartoonist Milton Caniff, also the creator of Steve Canyon, in 1934 for the New York Daily News. This volume features the introduction of the most blood thirsty pirate on the China Coast, La Choi San, better known as the Dragon Lady. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #3-REP
    Terry and the Pirates TPB (1986-1992 NBM) Classics Library 3-REP

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    Volume 3 - 2nd or later printings. "Dragon Lady's Revenge!" Story and art by Milton Caniff. Terry and the Pirates was a comic strip developed by cartoonist Milton Caniff, also the creator of Steve Canyon, in 1934 for the New York Daily News. This volume features the introduction of the most blood thirsty pirate on the China Coast, La Choi San, better known as the Dragon Lady. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Terry and the Pirates HC (2022- Clover Press) The Master Collection 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1937: The Return of the Normandie Drake!"

    Story and art by Milton Caniff.

    The saga continues in Terry and the Pirates Volume 3, reproduced from Milton Caniff's personal set of color syndicate tabloid proofs!

    The Dragon Lady gets a bang out of her time with Papa Pyzon, but Terry, Pat, and Connie escape, only to have their first meeting with the lowest of the low, Tony Sandhurst-and is Pat in for a surprise when he meets Mrs. Sandhurst! Despite saving Sandhurst's miserable life on multiple occasions, Tony connives to bring charges against Pat. Friends and a former lover help acquit him, even as Connie finds a new ally, the gentle giant, Big Stoop. Burma and Captain Judas both make return appearances, and the year ends with Terry, Burma, and Connie assisting ragtag Chinese peasants, unaware a new menace grows near.

    The Library of American Comics and Clover Press are proud to publish Terry and the Pirates: The Master Collection, 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.

    Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 164 pages, full color.

    NOTE: "In [these] pages, we see Milton Caniff emerging as one of the most gifted writers of narrative in the American 20th century. We see more clearly now that he was engaged in writing and drawing a picaresque novel, as full of adventures as Don Quixote, Tom Jones, or Huckleberry Finn." - Pete Hamill

    Cover price $100.00.

  • Issue #3
    Classic Terry and the Pirates (2000 ACG) 3

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    Stories, art and cover by Milton Caniff. ACG Comics reprints stories from Milton Caniffs classic Terry and the Pirates adventure comic strip of the 1930s, featuring Caniffs rich, dark drawing style and influential narratives. These strips date from November to December 1934, filling the gap between issues 1 and 2. Also featuring backup stories reprinted from Charltons war comics. Terry and the Pirates; Forced Landing; Mighty Hunter. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Terry and the Pirates HC (1984-1987 NBM) Limited Edition 3-1ST

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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1200 numbered copies. "1936-1937!" Stories by Bill Blackbeard, Shel Dorf and Milton Caniff. 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, in a special hardcover format. The Dragon Lady captures Pat Ryan, who discovers her softer side; the boys meet Papa Pyzon and Sergeant Monahan. This volume features an interview with Caniff by his assistant (and future Comic-Con founder) Shel Dorf, and an article by Bill Blackbeard about the very first adventure comic strip. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W.

  • Issue #3
    Terry and The Pirates (1999 ACG) New Adventures of.. 3

    Stories by Michael Uslan. Art and cover by Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt, plus a backup story by Joe Gill and Jose Recreo Ferrer. 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. Pat and Terry face one double-cross after another in the feud between the Dragon Lady and slaver Papa Python. These strips date from May 19 – June 17, 1995. Also featuring a backup story reprinted from Charltons Ghostly Haunts: A poacher kills a game warden and is then haunted by his ghost. Terry and the Pirates; The Trapper. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Terry and the Pirates Canada Dry Premiums (1953) 3

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    "Dragon Lady in Distress." 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. #3 features a sharp pin-up of the exotic beauty known as The Dragon Lady. 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.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Complete Terry and the Pirates HC (2007-2009 IDW) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1939-1940!" Story and art by Milton Caniff. April Kane has come to China and Terry Lee's life will never be the same! Milton Caniff's newspaper classic shifts into high gear with stories featuring the villainous Sanjak, the outrageous Singh-Singh and the mysterious Hu Shee. This volume also features the first appearance of the pivotal character Raven Sherman. Containing more than 100 lovingly-restored color Sunday pages and over 700 total comic strips, The Complete Terry And The Pirates provides nonstop adventure, comedy and romance, as IDW Publishing's Library of American Comics showcases the incredible work of Milton Caniff, forever known as The Rembrandt of American Comics. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 352 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #3-REP
    Complete Terry and the Pirates HC (2007-2009 IDW) 3-REP

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    Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "1939-1940!" Story and art by Milton Caniff. April Kane has come to China and Terry Lee's life will never be the same! Milton Caniff's newspaper classic shifts into high gear with stories featuring the villainous Sanjak, the outrageous Singh-Singh and the mysterious Hu Shee. This volume also features the first appearance of the pivotal character Raven Sherman. Containing more than 100 lovingly-restored color Sunday pages and over 700 total comic strips, The Complete Terry And The Pirates provides nonstop adventure, comedy and romance, as IDW Publishing's Library of American Comics showcases the incredible work of Milton Caniff, forever known as The Rembrandt of American Comics. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 352 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #3
    Terry and the Pirates Canada Dry Reprints (1980 Harvey) 3

    Dragon Lady in Distress. 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. The Dragon Lady squares off against her rival Baron De Plexus, and Terry and Hotshot Charlie are caught in the middle.  Also featuring a one-page pin-up of the Dragon Lady. 7.5 in. x 3 in., 32 pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #3
    Terry and the Pirates (1998 ACG) 3

    Stories, art and cover by George Wunder, plus a backup story by Don Heck. ACG collects the second generation of the famous adventure comic strip, after creator Milton Caniff left 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 1950s comics. Terry and Pat cross paths with Ermine Toy again. Terry and the Pirates; Little Helper; I Cover the Newsfront. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Terry and the Pirates Color Sundays HC (1991-1993 NBM) 3-1ST

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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1937!"

    Story and art by Milton Caniff.

    This series of beautiful Hardcover volumes collect the complete run of the Sunday comic strip from 1934-1946.

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