Terry and the Pirates Large Feature Comic #6A (1939, Dell Comics) — GD 2.0
Milton Caniff Story, Art & Cover • Early Dell Oversize • 76 Pages
An oversized early Dell release reprinting Milton Caniff’s 1936 Terry and the Pirates newspaper strips — a cornerstone of Golden Age adventure comics. This issue features the first Large Feature Comic dedicated to the legendary Dragon Lady storyline, blending exotic intrigue, pulp action, and cinematic layouts that influenced decades of artists.
📚 Contents:
Classic Terry and the Pirates strips reprinted from the Chicago Tribune Syndicate run.
Terry, Pat Ryan, and the villainous-yet-enigmatic Dragon Lady headline the saga.
Caniff’s artwork showcases heavy chiaroscuro and cinematic pacing — pioneering storytelling for its time.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
GD (2.0) — Complete copy showing age-related brittleness, cover wear, and small tears along the spine. Moderate edge chipping and tanning throughout, but interior remains intact and readable.
Terry and the Pirates Large Feature Comic #6A (1939, Dell Comics) — GD 2.0
Milton Caniff Story, Art & Cover • Early Dell Oversize • 76 Pages
An oversized early Dell release reprinting Milton Caniff’s 1936 Terry and the Pirates newspaper strips — a cornerstone of Golden Age adventure comics. This issue features the first Large Feature Comic dedicated to the legendary Dragon Lady storyline, blending exotic intrigue, pulp action, and cinematic layouts that influenced decades of artists.
📚 Contents:
Classic Terry and the Pirates strips reprinted from the Chicago Tribune Syndicate run.
Terry, Pat Ryan, and the villainous-yet-enigmatic Dragon Lady headline the saga.
Caniff’s artwork showcases heavy chiaroscuro and cinematic pacing — pioneering storytelling for its time.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
GD (2.0) — Complete copy showing age-related brittleness, cover wear, and small tears along the spine. Moderate edge chipping and tanning throughout, but interior remains intact and readable.
