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Milton Arthur Paul Caniff ( / kəˈnɪf /; February 28, 1907 – April 3, 1988) was an American cartoonist known for the Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon comic strips. [1] Biography. Caniff was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. He was an Eagle Scout [2] and a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
Milton Caniff, often referred to as “the Rembrandt of comic strips,” was an American “adventure” cartoonist famous for his long-running comic strips, Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon.
Learn about Milton Caniff, one of the major artists of American comics and a pioneer in character-driven narratives. Discover his creations 'Terry and the Pirates' and 'Steve Canyon', his influences, his style and his legacy.
Milton Caniff (born Feb. 28, 1907, Hillsboro, Ohio, U.S.—died April 3, 1988, New York, N.Y.) was an American comic-strip artist, originator of “Terry and the Pirates” and “Steve Canyon,” which were noted for their fine draftsmanship, suspense, and humour.
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Apr 4, 1988 · Milton A. Caniff, the creator of the comic strips ''Terry and the Pirates'' and ''Steve Canyon,'' died of lung cancer yesterday at his home in Manhattan. He was 81 years...
Apr 4, 1988 · Milton A. Caniff, the comic strip artist who pitted square-jawed Americans against treacherous dragon ladies in “Terry and the Pirates” and “Steve Canyon,” died Sunday. Caniff, 81, was...
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Nov 10, 2015 · The strip, launched in October 1934, and written by Milton Caniff (1907-1988), was a serial action-adventure strip set in China and its environs. Once World War II began, the action took place within the context of that conflict.
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