Terry and the Pirates

by Milton Caniff

Milton Caniff's cinematic chiaroscuro and the Dragon Lady — comics' greatest femme fatale — set the gold standard for adventure strips. Revived in 2024 for a new generation of readers.

First published: 1934
Status: Still running
Category: 🗺️ Adventure & Story Classics

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