Milton Caniff

1907–1988 New York City 68 series, 91 with collected and international editions 428 issues

14 awards

Milton Caniff was one of the most influential American cartoonists of the twentieth century. He launched Terry and the Pirates in 1934, an adventure strip known for its cinematic panels, and drew it for twelve years. In 1947 he began Steve Canyon.

Name

Milton Caniff

Issues

428

Series

Collected Editions

International Editions

Awards

William Randolph Hearst Cartoon Hall of Fame, Inkpot Award (1998), Eisner Awards - Eisner Hall of Fame Award (1988), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Gold Key Award (National Cartoonists Society Hall of Fame) (1981), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Story Comic Strip Division (1979), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1978), Inkpot Award (1974), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1972), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Elzie Segar Award (1971), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1971), Banshee's Award "Silver Lady Award" (1960), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Silver T-Square Extraordinary Service Award (1957), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1947), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1946)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

February 28, 1907

Death Date

May 3, 1988

Birth Place

New York City

Country

United States