Terry and the Last Moa

New Zealand cartoonist Chris Slane’s Terry and the Last Moa is a one-shot comic published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1990, blending ecological humor with Kiwi folklore. The story follows a boy named Terry who encounters the last surviving moa, a giant flightless bird thought extinct, leading to a gentle adventure about conservation and cultural heritage. Slane’s detailed, expressive art and witty dialogue give the slim volume a warm, timeless charm. Though brief, it remains a fondly remembered piece of New Zealand comics history for its affectionate take on local identity.