The Complete Steve Canyon #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the 1957–1958 installments of Milton Caniff's classic adventure strip, following Air Force pilot Steve Canyon through Cold War-era missions and personal dramas. The sixth entry in IDW's complete reprint series, it features Caniff's signature detailed art and storytelling, capturing the strip's transition into more geopolitical and domestic storylines during this period.
In "Poteet Canyon, Basketball Coach," Milton Caniff delivers a sharp, character-driven installment of The Complete Steve Canyon, spotlighting Poteet’s unlikely turn as a basketball coach for a scrappy group of Stumphill students. With Caniff’s signature detail and Rockwell’s supporting art, the story unfolds as Poteet’s efforts draw the attention of mining magnate Copper Calhoon, reigniting old tensions with Steve and Summer—all set against the vivid, lived-in world of the Western town. The cover, penciled and inked by Caniff, captures the moment with his trademark precision and flair.
In the heart of a rugged mining town, Poteet Canyon takes on an unexpected role as a basketball coach, rallying a group of underdog Stumphill students toward the state finals. As the team’s unlikely journey gains momentum, the local mine owner Copper Calhoon reenters the scene, reigniting old tensions and testing the resolve of Steve Canyon and Summer Smith-Olsen in ways neither expected.
In "Princess in Exile," Steve Canyon finds himself caught between duty and diplomacy as he's tasked with overseeing Princess Snowflower, a displaced royal seeking refuge in the U.S., while quietly steering her away from efforts to rally support for a counter-revolution against the People's Republic of China. With the help of Doagie Hogan and Dr. Louis Shu, and under the watchful eye of Steve Allen, Steve navigates a tense web of political intrigue, personal loyalty, and the quiet weight of exile.
Steve Canyon finds himself deep in the South Pacific, leading a high-stakes joint Navy/Air Force battle simulation—until the exercise is thrown into chaos by the unexpected arrival of Miss Mizzou and two enigmatic Soviet spies whose true intentions remain unclear. With Sgt. "Latch" Owen at his side and the situation escalating, Steve must navigate deception and tension among old allies and unknown threats.
Steve Canyon rallies the base’s teens to form a polo team, hoping to keep Poteet Canyon focused and healthy—especially as her struggles with anorexia threaten to spiral. But when Scooter’s mother starts showing unexpected interest in Steve, the carefully planned squad begins to unravel in ways no one saw coming.
Steve Canyon and Poteet Canyon meet a determined young Airman during a visit to the upcoming Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, where a boy with big dreams feels his future is out of reach—despite his unwavering ambition to become a cadet.
In this spirited adventure from The Complete Steve Canyon #6, Steve Canyon joins forces with movie star Savannah Gay and comedian Bob Hope on a heartfelt mission to raise funds for Veterans Administration hospital patients. As the trio travels across the country, Steve finds himself navigating not just the challenges of the campaign, but also the unpredictable behavior of Savannah’s latest husband, Buddy Pylgrim—a man whose antics threaten to derail the entire effort.
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