Pirates Comics #4

Young John Avery runs away to sea to escape his father's plans, but a series of betrayals by corrupt captains—who cheat their crews and exploit their labor—sets him on a darker path. When John finally takes command of a ship, he transforms from oppressed sailor into the fearless pirate Long Ben, leading a crew determined to plunder the merchant vessels that have grown fat off dishonest dealings. As his legend grows across the 17th-century seas, Long Ben's ambitions expand from revenge to conquest, targeting ever richer prizes and cementing his name as terror incarnate on the shipping lanes.

When the young United States faces pirate raids on its merchant ships by the Pasha of Tripoli, the Senate demands action—but a naval blockade stalls into a four-year standoff. Captain Bainbridge's frigate is captured in a surprise attack, prompting William Eaton to rally a volunteer force for a daring rescue, while Lieutenant Decatur commands a naval assault on the pirate stronghold. The story follows these determined men as they converge on Tripoli, each striking from a different direction to reclaim what was lost.

When Regin the Mighty Oak and his pirate rovers raid a castle wedding feast, the bold Viking chief takes the bride-to-be Gerta as his prize—but she proves far more dangerous than any sword-wielding bridegroom, armed with both a knife and a fiery spirit. As Regin faces pursuit across the Norse seas and then washes ashore in the mysterious land of the Druids, he and Gerta must contend with ancient priesthood and dark rituals that threaten them both. This swashbuckling adventure from Pirates Comics #4 mixes Viking raids, ocean peril, and pagan magic into one unforgettable voyage.

Captain Hook and his crew track down Lockjaw, the only surviving member of Captain Kidd's old pirate crew, hoping the retired parrot will reveal the location of Kidd's legendary treasure. With Lockjaw coaxed into talking, the pirates set sail for the Blue Isle to dig up their fortune, only to find that following the bird's cryptic clues leads them on a wild and increasingly frustrating treasure hunt.