From Borg Antiquarian, Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since December 3, 2018
About this Item
8 1/2" by 11" sheet with an original pen & ink with watercolor wash (black, beige, blue, & brown) of Milt Caniff's famous World War II aviator, pipe-smoking Steve Canyon. Presented by Milt Caniff to Jack Protay "with all good wishes," on May 5, 1952, from New York. Milt Caniff (1907-1988) was a cartoonist most famous for "Terry and the Pirates" and the "Steve Canyon" series. The "Steve Canyon" comic strip was begun in 1947 after he terminated "Terry and the Pirates." The dynamic Canyon series continued until Caniff died in 1988. He won the Reuben Award for its excellence in 1971. Steve Canyon was a vet who had been running his own air-transport operation, but out of patriotism re-enlisted in the Air Force to serve during the Korean War. He remained in the U.S. Air Force for the duration of the strip. Other notable characters who were associated with our hero were Copper Calhoon, an evil temptress; Happy Easter, his grouchy millionaire buddy; General Philerie (based on the war hero Phil Cochran), and others. Exceptional presentation and quality!. Seller Inventory # 266
Bibliographic Details
Title: STEVE CANYON; for Jack Protey
Publisher: By the Artist, New York
Publication Date: 1952
Illustrator: Milton Caniff
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: original.
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