Pirates Comics #1

Jan 1950 · Hillman · 6d [0-0-6 GBP]

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

"The Viking Terror" kicks off in 1680 with Captain Sharpe arriving in Tortuga, a notorious haven for pirates, after capturing a rich prize. The story unfolds in the shadow of the Spanish Main, where danger and greed lurk beneath the waves. Illustrated by Mike Suchorsky in both art and inks, and featuring a striking cover by John Prentice, this 1950 issue from Streamline delivers a classic pirate tale with a menacing edge.

Contains 3 stories

The Viking Terror

9 pp · Historical

Rholf, a Viking pirate captain, seizes control of a Norse galley and launches years of fearsome raids across the North Sea, terrorizing Saxon merchant vessels until England's King Alfred sends his royal fleet to stop him. Defeated by fire-barges in battle, Rholf and his surviving warriors flee to the coast of Gaul, where they storm ashore and conquer a fortified castle, their ferocity overwhelming all resistance. Now established as a formidable warlord, Rholf finds himself at a crossroads when King Charles of France offers him land, titles, and power—but only if he'll hear the king's full proposal.

The Sea Witch

9 pp · Historical

Captain Sharpe (pirate)Ketch (pirate)Julian (pirate)

In the sweltering heat of 1680, Captain Sharpe sails into Tortuga with a captured prize, drawing the wary eyes of the island’s ruthless crew—especially the enigmatic Jo, whose presence lingers like a storm on the horizon. The Sea Witch unfolds in the shadow of the Spanish Main, where greed, secrets, and the sea’s ancient whispers collide.

Pirates on Wheels

9 pp · Historical

Oleg (Rus viking of Kiev)