Bonanza (1962 Gold Key) 32
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$19.50
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Number/Month on cover: 10036-905, May. Comic book adventures of the classic TV western series that aired from 1959 to 1973. Photo cover. This issue features "Bull of the Woods" in which the Cartwrights face a dangerous competitor for a railroad contract and "The Battling Bronco" in which Little Joe tries to tame a wild mustang. Issue also has Bedrock Barnes, Prospector in "Spook in Armor" and a one-page text feature "Prairie Chow-Up." All stories except for "The Battling Bronco" are reprints from previous issues. Comic also has Gold Key Comics Club features. No story/art credits given. Inside front cover has advertisement for a club for the Banana Splits, a late 1960s Saturday morning cartoon show. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation in the book states that the comic sold an average of 226,009 copies each month. Cover price $0.15.