Terry and the Pirates #12

May 1989 · NBM · 6.95 USD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the twelfth installment of NBM's reprint series of Milton Caniff's classic newspaper strip, focusing on the high-flying adventures of the Flying Ace Dude as Terry Lee and his companions navigate wartime intrigue and aerial exploits. The collection presents a selection of daily and Sunday strips from the 1940s, showcasing Caniff's signature storytelling and dynamic artwork.

"Prison Break" marks a pivotal moment in the enduring saga of Terry and the Pirates, showcasing Milton Caniff’s masterful storytelling and artistry in a 1989 NBM release. When Raven and the Dragon Lady are captured by Japanese collaborators and sold to the enigmatic Chinese crime boss Chopstick Joe, who recognizes Raven, the stage is set for a tense stand-off that tests loyalty and cunning. The dynamic collaboration between Caniff and Ray Fehrenbach on the cover captures the story’s high-stakes atmosphere, with Caniff’s distinctive line work defining both the interior and the striking cover art.

Contains 3 stories

Prison Break

12 pp · Adventure

Inks Ray Bailey

Terry LeePat RyanGeorge Webster Confucius [Connie]Big StoopRaven ShermanDude HennickHu SheeLai Choi San [The Dragon Lady]

Ransom

30 pp · Adventure

Inks Ray Bailey

Terry LeePat RyanGeorge Webster Confucius [Connie]Lai Choi San [The Dragon Lady]Raven ShermanBig StoopDude HennickHu SheeChopstick Joe

When Raven Sherman and the Dragon Lady are captured by Japanese collaborators and sold to the ruthless Chinese crime boss Chopstick Joe, the stakes rise fast—especially when Joe, recognizing Raven, tries to use her as leverage in a dangerous game of ransom. With Terry Lee, Pat Ryan, and the rest of the crew racing against time, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a high-stakes chase through the shadows of wartime Shanghai.

Blue Tiger (Part One)

18 pp · Adventure

Inks Ray Bailey

Terry LeeHu SheeDr. PingBucky Wing

Terry Lee and Hu Shee, cut off from their allies and pursued by Japanese forces, find refuge with a defiant band of Chinese guerrillas led by the enigmatic Blue Tiger. As they navigate the treacherous terrain and hidden dangers of occupied territory, trust is tested and old alliances may not be what they seem.