Comic books in 'Cowboy', graded by CBCS

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Ed Herron, Ray Burnley, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Bank robbers make off with only a single dollar, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy teaches his horse Topper to fire a gun (!) to give him cover during a gunfight. Plus fun facts from Old West history, and a PSA featuring art by future Superman legend Curt Swan. Mystery of the One Dollar Bank Robbery!; Indian Buffalo Hunter; Sheriff Cassidy's Three Little Deputies!; The Unmasking of the Silver Bullet Bandit! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Jack Adler. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Gardner Fox, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. A prospector finds not gold but diamonds, drawing the attention of outlaws, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. The return of a rancher's prodigal son from Back East leads to a mystery for Hoppy, and a desperate race to outrun a stampede. Outlaws target a penniless prospector, saying it's their "biggest job ever," and Hopalong wants to know why. Plus fun facts from Old West history, and a PSA featuring art by Bob Oksner. And a vintage ad for legendary amusement park Palisades Park. Ink wash cover by Gil Kane. Mystery of the Double-X Brand; Indian Games!; The Poor Man Bandits; Sagebrush Sam; The Amazing Crows; The Great Diamond Rush! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Mort Drucker, Julius Schwartz, John Broome, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hank Wilbur uses his invention, the "rolling house," to help Hopalong capture outlaws, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy faces a showdown with the one man who can outdraw him, his never-before-revealed outlaw brother, Lightnin' Cassidy. A one-pager by future Mad Magazine legend Mort Drucker. Plus fun facts from Old West history written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz, and an anti-prejudice PSA. And a vintage ad for legendary amusement park Palisades Park. Hopalong Cassidys Secret Brother!; Indian Tribal Names!; The Trail of the Traveling House!; Blackfoot Peace Treaty; The Amazing Accidents of Andy Anderson!; Roll Em! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Mort Drucker, Julius Schwartz, John Broome, Raymond Perry, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Gerry Hopkins is framed for robbery by planted evidence, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy is trapped between an angry jaguar and an ambushin' outlaw with only one bullet in his gun. Plus fun facts from Old West history written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. And another story by Schwartz, with art by future Mad Magazine legend Mort Drucker. Trail of the Telltale Clues!; The Canine Sheriff of Twin Rivers!; In the Navaho Beginning; The Indian Boy Who Turned into a Star!; The Outlaw or the Jaguar! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. On the trail of stolen gold, Hoppy gets caught in an underwater trap, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy must use all his tracking skills to find a stagecoach robber in a maze of canyons. Hoppy enlists an outlaw gang's burro to catch up with a gang in their canyon hideout. Hopalong Cassidy's Golden Riddle!; Danger at the Lazy Lariat!; Chief Hot Foot; Secret of the Outlaw-Burro! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw's horse (that thinks in thought balloons) rejects his rider to help Hopalong catch him, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy tries to figure out how an outlaw gang robbed the bank while they were still safely behind bars. Plus fun facts from Old West history. The Horse That Hated Outlaws!; Colorful Indian Names; Hopalong Cassidy's War of Nerves!; Sagebrush Sam; Arapaho Bands; Double-Duty Sheriff! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Sy Barry, Bernard Sachs, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. While digging a well, Walt begins to hear voices coming from the hole, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy must prevent a stampeding herd of cattle from falling off a cliff. A local prophet foretells success for a band of bank robbers, and he's right again. Plus fun facts from Old West history. Hopalong Cassidy's Indian Sign!; Sagebrush Sam; The Trail of the Underground Voices!; Strange Indian Beliefs; Timber Beasts; The Case of the "Boy" Sheriff! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, John Broome, and Henry Boltinoff. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong walks into an outlaw ambush at Mirage Mountain, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Spots the dog returns to help Hoppy corral outlaws and a mountain lion that has been terrorizing the countryside. Plus fun facts from Old West history. The Return of the Canine Sheriff!; Bullseye Billy; Rodeo Roundup; Ambush at Mirage Mountain!; Weather Sign; Indian Tribal Names; Outlaw Justice! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs, Julius Schwartz, John Broome, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, and Henry Boltinoff. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong's visiting niece gets into one dangerous situation after another, and Hoppy must get her out of them, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hopalong feels threatened by the success of a fictional Western hero from a newspaper serial that has the whole own talking. 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 Amazing Sheriff of Double Creek!; Hide-Out of the Black Horse Gang; Indian Tribal Names; Cattle Crossing; The Girl from Fort Cheyenne! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, John Broome, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong must rescue redheaded Kiowa researcher Helen from deadly rapids, 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. Retired businessman and new Twin Rivers resident Barkham hates Hopalong so much, he sets a trap for him. Plus fun facts from Old West and Native American history. Track of the Invisible Indians!; Do You Know That..; Indian Tribal Names; The Man Who Hated Hopalong Cassidy!; Strange Indian Beliefs; Hopi Government; The Sound of Danger! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, John Broome, Al McLean, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw's boot gives the telltale sign that Hopalong needs to find him, 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 masquerades as rodeo rider Joe Jason once a year, just to get a break from being sheriff - but a blow to the head makes him forget his Hopalong self. Plus fun facts from Native American history. Hopalong Cassidy's Lost Identity!; Indian Album; Blackfoot Horse Doctors; Rodeo Roundup; Clue of the Outlaw's Boot! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, Julius Schwartz, 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. The new veterinarian in town doesn't realize he helped an outlaw's horse, 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. Even Hopalong doesn't know if he can best the Dukat Gang, since they include three of the best sharpshooters in the West. Plus fun facts from Old West history, written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. Case of the Three Crack-Shots; Animal Doctor of Twin Rivers; Everybody's Father; Pioneer Rodeo Days! Trail of the Train Thieves! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK black and white reprint of Hopalong Cassidy #112. Cover by Gene Colan. "Treasure Trail to Thunderbolt Ridge," "Three Notches on a Gun," and "The Secret Sheriff of Black Bluff!" 7-1/8 in. x 9-7/8 in.; black and white; 24 pages.

Stories by Mike Royer, Royal K. Cole, and Bill Black. Art by Dan Spiegle and Doug Wildey. Cover by Dan Spiegle, based on a photo of William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy. AC Comics reprints classic Western stories that originally appeared in the 1950s, based on the TV cowboy Hopalong Cassidy. A complete storyline from the Hopalong Cassidy newspaper strip in 1953, with art by future comics legend Dan Spiegle (his first professional work). Then, a Doug Wildey story from the Fawcett Comics Hopalong Cassidy comic book. Also, an introduction by Mike Royer, photo stills of actor William Boyd as Hoppy, and a look at The Hopalong Phenomenon that swept America. The Hopalong Cassidy of Brush and Ink; The Five Carver Brothers; The Signature of Death; The Hopalong Phenomenon. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Promotional coloring book produced for Acrobat Shoes. Nice art by Jack Crowe, defintely better than the standard coloring book fare. Photo cover. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 16 pages; newsprint interiors with slick color covers.

Grape-Nuts Flakes promotional giveaway comic starring William Boyd. Fawcett Publications. 9"x 6". Color interior. All newsprint, 24 pgs. (may or may not have promotional banner attached to the front cover).

#10 Cover price $0.35.

Written by MATTHEW STURGES, PETER MILLIGAN, MIKE CAREY, CHRIS ROBERSON and MATT WAGNER Art by LUCA ROSSI, JILL THOMPSON, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, MICHAEL ALLRED and PETER GROSS Cover by ESAO ANDREWS The haunting began last Halloween, but this year, Matt Sturges, Peter Milligan, Mike Carey, Jill Thompson and a hoary host of guest creators deliver even more spine-tingling thrills in the HOUSE OF MYSTERY HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #2! The annual House of Mystery Halloween Party is in full swing when the doorbell rings, which is unusual because a) it's never happened before and b) there isn't a doorbell at the House of Mystery! What does Fig find when she opens the door? A warped trio of kids cursed to trick or treat until the end of time who will spin a tale spanning the years involving many Vertigo favorites such as Hellblazer, Lucifer, Madame Xanadu, iZombie and loads of others! 48 pg, FC, MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Realler Than Real," inks by Vince Colletta; An obnoxious film producer gets his just rewards when he is slain by an arrow shot from a screening room projection screen. "His Last Resting Place!" text story. "Sudden Madness," inks by Dick Giordano; Aliens disperse puzzle boxes across Earth which produce violent psychosis in those who attempt to solve them so they can take over easily. "The Little Old Winemaker," art by Jack Sparling; A man builds a water-tight wine cellar while plotting to kill his nephew, and the nephew obliges by smashing open the wine casks obsessed with the idea the man has killed his wife and hidden her body inside one of them. "The One and Only, Fully Guaranteed, Super-Permanent, 100%?", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Neal Adams; Henpecked Stanley Landman mail-orders the answer to his problems. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

"How Meat Moves to Market", promotional comic book. No cover price, bottom of cover says 'from Open Range to Kitchen Range'. Revised reprint of March to Market The Story of Meat (1948).

How to Shoot is a promotional comic originally distributed by Remington Arms Company. How to Shoot is a complete full color comic. Featured in the comic: 1) Safety tips; 2) Ideas for how to choose targets for shooting; 3) Many pictures of vintage Remington rifles and ammunition; 4) How to choose the right rifle; 5) See what happens to a coconut when it is hit by a "hi-speed" hollow point bullet; 6) Check out the "Old Timer" host, who says, "Americans are naturally crack shots..all they need is a good gun and training." 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newspaper cover and interior.

One-page Clarabell story. Untitled Howdy Doody story; Howdy and Dilly accidently get trapped in a rocket ship. Untitled story; Flub-a-dub tries to fly a kite. "Oh Dilly! Oh Dilly Dally!"; Howdy and Dilly try to find a cure for Mr. Bluster's gout. "Hook and Ladder Boy" text story. Untitled story; Howdy and the gang attack Flub with snowballs. "Service With a Smile"; Dilly works at a service station. "Ride the Magic Carpet Free" one-page Flub-a-dub story. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

May 9, 1979. Hulk (Parkhouse/Neary/Richardson), the Black Knight (Parkhouse/Neary/Stokes), Nick Fury (Moore/Dillon), Ant-Man (Lee/Kirby), the Eternals (Kirby), and Night-Raven (Parkhouse/Lloyd). This title lasted 63 issues before merging with Marvel UK's Spider-Man title. Like many titles published by the company under Dez Skinn, Hulk Comic featured new material produced by British creators such as Steve Dillon, David Lloyd and Steve Parkhouse, along with a smattering of American reprints drawn from the Lee/Kirby Marvel back-catalogue. Once Skinn was replaced by Paul Neary, however, the title's original output dwindled, being supplanted by an increasing number of reprints. The title included new Hulk material drawn by Dave (Watchmen) Gibbons and Steve (Preacher) Dillon. This material was significant in that it portrayed the illiterate, wandering Hulk of the 1970s television series. Once the title began featuring American reprints, it chose to display the Marvel Universe Hulk as depicted by Sal Buscema. Hulk Weekly is best remembered for reviving Captain Britain, which had previously been US-originated material. Other original work included Nick Fury also drawn by Steve Dillon and a new Black Knight strip which also featured Captain Britain. These original stories were mostly restricted to the first 20 issues of the title, before tailing off to make way for U.S. reprints, with the Black Knight strip running through most further issues until the title's cancellation. Nevertheless, Hulk Comic is particularly significant for launching the character of Night Raven by Steve Parkhouse and David Lloyd. Night Raven is one of several Marvel UK characters to eventually made the jump to the mainstream (US) Marvel Universe.

Western series featuring the cowboy hero Idaho and his sidekick Frazzle. This issue features "Showdown at Ramrod," a book length story in which Idaho and Frazzle get falsely accused of bank robbery and murder. Story and art credits: Unknown. Inside covers have full-page features on boots and saddles and the mustang. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Western series featuring the cowboy hero Idaho and his sidekick Frazzle. This issue features the pair facing all sorts of trouble when they encounter a group of troublemakers in "The Big Risk," "The Last Bullet," and "End of the Trail." Story and art credits: Unknown. Inside covers have full-page features on the O.K. Corral and the colt. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Western series featuring the cowboy hero Idaho and his sidekick Frazzle. This issue features the pair encountering all sorts of trouble from a group of roughnecks and a beautiful woman in the town of Whipcord in "Fireworks Come to Whipcord," "Bushwakers' Bulls-Eye," Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

1st Printing - Written by Alvin Greenberg (Author of "Going Nowhere"). Saddle up Pardner! Join MacLean on the trail. Ride from sunup to sundown over mountains, amidst streams, across plains, and through deserts. Encounter rustlers, holdup men, shady ladies, money grubbers, Cowboys and Indians. Defend the innocent, survive the elements, kill, and be killed. Softcover, 5" x 8", 138 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $2.95.

'"Sagebrush Stake-Out" and an untitled back-up story. Joel McCrea photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Hot Trucks" and an untitled story. Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Dangerous Passenger," "The Runaway," and "The Air Wave Gang." Joel McCrea photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Bearded Buddha" and "The Tenderfoot." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Secret of Sam Bass" and "Jingle Joe's Last Ride." Back-up story, "Famous Texans: Charles Goodnight." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.