Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto (1951-1959 Dell) comic books 1956-1969

Painted cover art by Don Spaulding. "The Crooked Knife - Pride of the Indian Woodcarver" text story by Red Thunder Cloud. "Robbery by Wire," art by Tom Gill; Tonto helps a telegraph operator repair a line cut by robbers. "Suspicion," art by Tom Gill; Tonto is mistaken for a claim-jumper by an embittered old miner. "The Old Warrior" text story, art by Tom Gill. "The Troublemaker," art by Tom Gill; Tonto encounters an old childhood friend and teaches a lesson in leadership. "The Barrier of Flame," art by Tom Gill; Scout and his herd encounter fire on the prairie. "The Stronghearts, Warrior Society of the Sioux" text story by Red Thunder Cloud, art by Tom Gill. "The War Dance" text story by Red Thunder Cloud, art by Mike Roy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tonto stars in "The Traders" and "A Change of Heart." Painted Pony back-up story, "Danger at the Water Hole." One-page text story, "Little Horn's Victory." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Don Spaulding. "The Contest," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto recalls to Stone Bear how he asked Little Hand, a scholarly sort, to partner in the contest; They lose the first two parts because Little Hand is no good at sports, then win another because Little Hand's store of knowledge gives them an edge; Shoot-the-rapids is next. "The Painted Pony and the Guardian of the Flock," art by Alberto Giolitti; Paint grazes the sheep's pasture, the sheep dog braces him, is rebuked; Next morning Paint fails to befriend the dog, goes off, scents a wolf pack, lures the unfriendly dog to the scent, they fight off the wolves together, make friends. "Crossing the River" text story, art by Tom Gill. "Hidden Rifles," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto is pressed into labor by bandits who stole Army rifles to sell to the Indians; He finds a way to warn the cavalry patrol, then blows up the stolen barrel of gunpowder. "The Renegade," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto saves Ralph from gunmen, he joins tribe because he can't get the law's justice from the horse rustlers; Tonto teaches him not to be a vigilante, and with the marshal's help he recovers his herd and they capture the rustlers. "Baskets that Carried Cider" text story by Red Thunder Cloud, art by Mike Roy. Face Painting article. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Don Spaulding. Article with one black and white illustration about the construction and use of an Indian dugout canoe by Red Thundercloud. Flood Water, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto helps a doctor cross a raging river during a storm to treat settlers suspected of having contracted typhoid. The Hero Worshipper, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Fourteen-year-old Tonto is followed about by a hero worshipping boy called Thunder Cloud; Crow youths attempt to steal horses from Stone Bear's camp. The Valley That Shook, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; The herd enters an unknown valley and is threatened by an earthquake; The Painted Pony and the Mustang Leader guide the herd to safety. The Fabulous Hunter, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto and Scout rescue an English aristocrat from outlaws holding him in the badlands for ransom. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Don Spaulding. Top Gun, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Anyone in Modoc will tell you that Dave Vance is the Top Gun, and now he throws his guns into the river. The Outcast, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; His ageing parents watch as Cunning Hand return every day without any game. He tries to steal Tonto's carbine, as his own is old and useless; Now he is an outcast. The Trap, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; The Pony wants the corn bait and gets into the trap. Pursuit, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto learned early in life that few worthwhile things come easily, and he tells the story of how he found out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Don Spaulding. "The White Birch" Trees of America article. "The Iron Horse Holdups," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto helps a group of townspeople stop a gang of train robbers. "The Friendly Enemy," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto encounters Stone Bear. "The War Dance" text story. Untitled The Painted Pony story; A painted pony and a powerful roan race playfully across the plains; conflict follows. "The Braggart," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto befriends a runaway. "Feathers," art by Alberto Giolitti; Feature about the significance of feathers in the American Indian culture. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Don Spaulding. Illustrated article about Indian clothing. Barbed Wire Warpath; Farmers believe Indians are cutting their barbed wire fences. The Risk Takers; Tonto and Prairie Sun are trapped in a cave following a landslide. Untitled Painted Pony story; The Painted Pony saves a playful colt from danger. Trail Boss; Tonto and a hired hand guide a herd of spooked cattle across a river. Illustrated article about Shinny, an Indian game similar to field hockey. Illustrated article about Indian drums. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. "The Outcast," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto helps a young brave gain acceptance by his tribe after he returns from the white man's school with short hair. "The Lost Boy," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto is accused of kidnapping a chief's son. "The Medicine Stick" text story, art by Tom Gill. Untitled story, art by Alberto Giolitti; The Painted Pony leads his herd across a dangerous river ford. "Target of the Braves," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto uses a misbehaving dog to teach a young boy the meaning of patience. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Don Spaulding. "The Tepee," art by Alberto Giolitti; Brief history of the tepee. "The Wolf Warriors," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto goes after a group of renegades who are stealing horses. "Second Chance," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto teaches a young brave the meaning of persistance. "Buffalo Hunt" text story. "Winter Ordeal" starring Painted Pony, art by Alberto Giolitti. "The Owner Sticks," art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto's offers of aid are rejected by another Indian brave. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Don Spaulding. The War Shield; Tonto helps Otter Tail track a puma. Into the Enemy Camp; Tonto rescues Stone Bear from an Arikara camp. The Canyon Crossing; The Painted Pony faces many dangers while trying to reach fresh grass. Riding the Flood; A flood threatens Stone Bear's camp. Illustrated article about Indian sign language. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Don Spaulding. Fishing in the Northwest article. Dangerous Waters, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; To contest the fishing rights to the river, one brave from each of the two tribes will paddle; Whoever reaches the goal first, his tribe wins the river. The Stolen Skins, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; One of the warriors of Stone Bear's camp is accused of stealing furs, but Tonto finds out where he gets them without stealing. The New Camp, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Young Bear doesn't want to leave the old camp-site and move to a new one, which he knows nothing about. The Dangerous Time starring The Painted Pony. Musical Instruments fact page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art. Article on the importance of medicine bundles in Indian tribal culture. The Renegade Band, art by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto disguises himself and joins a band of renegades in an effort to stop their raids and recover horses that were stolen from Stone Bear's camp. Perilous Pursuit, art by Alberto Giolitti; A shaman's apprentice steals the tribe's medicine bundle; Tonto chases the young brave in an effort to save both. Summer Flood, art by Till Goodan; Wolves and a flood threaten the mares and colts of the painted pony's herd. The False Target, art by Alberto Giolitti; When two young Indians make fun of another who works with clay (Squaw's work), Tonto tells them the story of a young brave whose skill with clay saved Chief Stone Bear's life. Ad for the August, 1958, issue of The Lone Ranger. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art. Suspicion, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; A Crow exile is given refuge in Stone Bear's camp but is suspected of being a thief when several items are found missing. The Peace Pipe Warpath, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; ter Deer Horn is attacked by Standing Tree and his companion, Stone Bear sends Tonto and Running Horse to a sacred quarry to make a peace pipe. The Challenger Comes, script by Paul Newman, art by Tom Gill; The Red Stallion challenges The Painted Pony's leadership of the herd. Fear of the Puma, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; The youthful Tonto conquers his fear of pumas by standing his ground when one attacks and slaying the animal with his knife. Full-page color ad offering 150 molded plastic Civil War soldiers ($1.49) from Josely Company of Long Islamd, N. Y. Article about an Indian game played with a bowl, painted fruit pits, and pebbles. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.