Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) comic books 1946

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Stories and art by Milt Stein and others. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Three years after a "pilot" one-shot issue, Fawcett resumes the Hopalong Cassidy series, which would last until the eve of the Silver Age. Hopalong is forced to take action against a fellow sheriff to stop a lynch mob. Twin rodeo stars Seth and Brad inherit a ranch, but loan shark Phineas Swindle wants to start a feud between the brothers so he can claim their land. When Hoppy goes after a crooked gambler, the gambler threatens the town with...a robot? Plus an early Smokey the Bear PSA, featuring his original slogan, "Smokey Says – Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires." Hopalong Cassidy Battles a Fellow Lawman!; Opportunity Knoxx; The Red-Hooded Rider!; The Demlins; Double Trouble!; Whipper-Snappers; Case of the Missing Saddles!; Time to Reflect; Hopalong Cassidy Versus the Tin Cowboy!; The End of a Quack!; The Snortville Sneeze; Up for Re-Election! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Cattle rustler "Jesse John" sets a deadly trap for Hopalong, the only man who witnessed his murders. Hoppy can't figure out why beautiful Jayne is interested in his crusty old sidekick Mesquite, but she wants to help a prisoner escape from jail. Outlaws think Pattie will be an easy target for a robbery, but they don't know Pistol-Packin' Pattie. Chief Slaphappy; Hopalong Cassidy Gets the Grip; Hill Billy; Romeo Mesquite; Wild Horse King; Missing Clink; Whipper-Snappers; Hopalong Cassidy Cures a Ham; Pistol-Packin' Pattie ; Blazin' Trail. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. In the forests of the Northwest, Hopalong investigates a murder at a lumber camp. The masked outlaw known as the Black Marauder sets up Hoppy's sidekick Mesquite to look like the Black Marauder, just as Hoppy goes gunning for him. Pistol-Packin' Pattie teaches a cowpoke some manners after a horseback drive-by gets mud on her miniskirt. Sam the Sheriff; Murder at the Lumber Camp; Hill Billy; The Black Marauder; Bullets and Ballots; The Red Mask; Whipper-Snappers; Mesquite Plays a Leading Role; Horse Sense; Bar OO Mystery; Pistol-Packin' Patty; Razor-Sharp; Chief Slaphappy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) and Topper. "Murder in Duplicate," art by Carl Pfeufer; Hopalong is chasing two outlaws, one of whom looks just like him. "One Thing at a Time"; Writing ain't so hard, but Hilly Billy hain't learned to read it. "Death in the Saddle"; A young rancher surprises her foreman opening her safe, but he knocks her unconscious and puts her on a runaway horse to make it look like an accident when she is killed. "Added Troubles" starring Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr.; Whitey can't add higher than 10 because he has only 10 fingers. "The Mad Barber," art by Alvin Steinberg; A mad barber is trying to kill Hopalong and Mesquite. "Strike" text story. "Sam the Sheriff Trails Some Killers"; Sam overhears two men planning to kill somebody. "Ghost City," art by Harry Parkhurst; Hopalong is caught by a gang of outlaws hiding out in a ghost town. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong is suspicious when top rodeo star Tex is killed onstage during a bull ride. Hopalong tries to prove that "Squint-Eye Hopper" killed a prospector for his gold. Pistol-Packin' Pattie proves she's as quick with her wit as she is with a gun. Plus a vintage ad for mastery of baton-twirling, "Thrill of a Lifetime...When You Lead the Parade!" Death Rides at the Rodeo!; Hill Billy; The Invisible Murderer; Dead Man's Gold; The Lariat; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers: Two for One; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Mesquite's Double Exposure. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.