Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 133

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Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs, Julius Schwartz, Raymond Perry, John Broome, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When General Tyson sets out to capture a band of outlaws, Hoppy must stop him before he gets himself killed, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Kane's distinctive style is starting to manifest itself by this time. Hoppy tracks outlaws to a lawless plateau that is in no US county's jurisdiction; and when he tries to get the law changed, he is frustrated by inter-county rivalry. Plus fun facts from Old West history, written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. And a story with art by future Mad Magazine legend Mort Drucker. The Golden Trail to Danger!; Indian Creation; Where the Law Ends!; Western Menu; The Secret of "Sheriff" Topper! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.