Terry and the Pirates HC (1984-1987 NBM) Limited Edition comic books

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.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1400 numbered copies. "1935-1936!" 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. Pat and Terry meet more of their cast of recurring characters, including Cap'n Blaze, Krunch, Gussie Drake, Captain Judas and Burma. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W.

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.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1400 numbered copies. "1937-1938!" 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, in a special hardcover format. As Caniff's art and storytelling mature into the style that made him a legend, Terry falls for Burma, meets Big Stoop and Klang, and takes a more active role in Pat's absence. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $32.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1200 numbered copies."1938-1939!" 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 Dragon Lady gives Terry dancing lessons; Terry meets the villainess Sanjak, Deeth Crispin, and April Kane, his first real love interest. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $34.50. Cover price $34.50.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1300 numbered copies. "1939-1940!" 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, in a special hardcover format. Terry meets Singh-Singh and Raven Sherman. Also includes a critique on the comic strips by Caniff, about the responsibilities of the comic strip artist in times of war. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $34.50. Cover price $34.50.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1400 numbered copies. "1940-1941!" 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, in a special hardcover format. As the war escalates in the Pacific, Terry acknowledges the growing feelings between him and Burma; Terry and Raven Sherman meet Dude Hennick. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $34.50. Cover price $34.50.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1400 numbered copies. "1941-1942!" 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, in a special hardcover format. Terry meets Taffy Tucker and Flip Corkin, who was based on a real-life war hero. But the most significant event is the death of Raven Sherman, a rarity in comics at the time. The book includes letters of reaction from readers who were shocked and moved by the storyline. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $36.50. Cover price $36.50.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1300 numbered copies. "1942-1943!" 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, in a special hardcover format. At the height of WWII, Terry is in training to be a fighter pilot, and Pat Ryan is an officer in Naval Intelligence. Japanese spies are everywhere; Rouge, a beautiful Japanese agent, kidnaps Terry, forces him to impersonate an officer, and tries to kill Taffy Tucker. The action climaxes with a paratrooper invasion of a Japanese-held island. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $36.50. Cover price $36.50.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1300 numbered copies. "1943-1944!" 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, in a special hardcover format. Terry becomes an Air Force officer, and things heat up between him and Burma; Flip Corkin gives an inspirational lecture to Terry upon getting his wings; Terry meets Willow Belinda, Snake Drumlin, Hotshot Charlie, and Big Jane and Little Jane. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $36.50. Cover price $36.50.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1300 numbered copies. "1944-1945!" 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, in a special hardcover format. The war is over, but Terry finds no shortage of action in the Orient; Snake Tumblin dies; Terry meets Johnny Jingo and Fob Cobb. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $36.50. Cover price $36.50.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Limited Edition, limited to 1300 numbered copies. "1945-1946!" 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. This volume features the final year of Milt Caniff's run on his creation, "Terry and the Pirates," before he left it to George Wunder and moved on to the creator-owned Steve Canyon. His final panel is a bittersweet "goodbye" to his fans. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $36.50. Cover price $36.50.