Milton Caniff
In 1932 at the age of 25, Milton Caniff came to New York from Ohio to work for the Associated Press drawing "Dickie Dare." Joseph Patterson of the New York Daily News quickly became a fan of Caniff's work, and hired him in 1934 to debut "Terry and the Pirates." Later joined by Noel Sickles, the artist and writer went on to produce twelve years of very memorable strips. His dark chiaroscuro images mesmerized children and adults alike, and his influence went on to span generations of comic book artists. Caniff is also very fondly remembered for the creation of "Steve Canyon" in 1947, which he drew until his death in 1988. Among his many admirers are such notable figures such as Jules Feifer, Howard Nostrand and Irwin Hasen. According to Lambiek.net, "he was the first cartoonist who brought realism, suspense and sensuality into comics and he inspired many artists with his beautiful drawings, earning him his nickname, the Rembrandt of the comic strip."Source: www.lambiek.net
Source: The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Creators
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