Milton Caniff ( 1907 - 1988 ) was an American painter. Milton Caniff s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 309 USD for A "hard-working female tycoon" gives Steve the brush-off. in 2005 to 862 USD for Terry and Pat are invited to dine with their captor. in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.