Captain Easy, Soldier of Fortune: The Complete Sunday Newspaper Strips #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first two years of Roy Crane's Sunday newspaper strip Captain Easy, Soldier of Fortune, originally published from 1933 to 1935. It presents the complete, full-color Sunday pages in sequence, following the adventures of the titular soldier as he battles pirates, spies, and other dangers in exotic locales. A companion to the Wash Tubbs series, this edition showcases Crane's pioneering storytelling and dynamic art in the adventure comic strip genre.
In "Gungshi," Captain Easy finds himself stranded while scouting a lost Chinese province, captured by unknown forces, and forced to escape through treacherous terrain. Outmaneuvering multiple pursuers, he ultimately rescues the province’s hidden mogul and earns a fortune in treasure—though the true cost of his victory remains unspoken.
In "The Slave Girl," Captain Easy rescues a young woman named Rose Petal from a slave market, setting off a perilous journey across hostile lands. With her and his stolen treasure in tow, Easy evades soldiers, pirates, and a ruthless warlord as they push toward her homeland, where he helps her father, the emir, face a new threat—only to eventually part ways with a stranded British pilot.
In "The Sunken City," Captain Easy stumbles upon a submerged metropolis while en route to India, sparking a daring expedition to recover its lost treasures. With his loyal assistant Harry Pippy by his side, Easy faces peril from wary tribesmen, mysterious sea creatures, and a local witch, all while navigating the dangers of the lake’s depths.
In "Pirates," Captain Easy and Pippy find themselves stranded on a storm-lashed island under siege by ruthless pirates. With Wogga Zazula and her tribe caught in the crossfire, Easy must outwit both invaders and allies alike to turn the tide. The story unfolds with sharp pacing and classic adventure flair, as loyalty, cunning, and unexpected alliances shape the island’s fate.
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