When I started out reading this series of reprints, it was mainly to gain a historical appreciation for the strip and admire Caniff's art, but I gradually came to care about the massive cast of characters and the never-ending plots. This is easily my favourite volume so far, even though Pat & Terry spend most of these years separated. Burma's return to the series - cued when a voice is heard singing "St. Louis Blues" - was perfectly timed and the showdown between Captain Judas and Raven Sherman is gripping. I'm eager to continue with volume 5! ( )