Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) comic books 1947

Stories and art by Carl Hodges and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Jason goads Tom into a gun duel by insulting his wife, hoping to kill him and seize his land, unless Hoppy can stop it. Hopalong's comical sidekick Mesquite buys Twin River's first 'horseless carriage,' but the town isn't ready, and neither is Mesquite. Pistol-Packin' Pattie is such a good shot, she can hit a vulture in its head and its foot with the same bullet. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie: The Log Jam Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Hopalong Cassidy's Gamble; Hill Billy; The One Man Horse; The Worthless Evidence; Letter of the Law; Whipper-Snappers; The Noble Experiment; Whitey Whiskers: Stormy Weather; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Strange Legacy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Gold assayers Buster and Montana want to take over the competition in Twin Rivers so they can cheat prospectors, but Hoppy's not having it.A ghostly stagecoach appears in town at night, and Hoppy could swear he saw that same coach go over a cliff, driven by a dead man. Pistol-Packin' Pattie outshoots Tex twice; once with her guns, once with her wit. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. The Lure of Gold; Piggy Puns; Hill Billy; Muscleman Mesquite; Be a Sharpshooter!; The Gold Train Robbery; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers: Pack Rats Are Lucky; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Phantom Stagecoach. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dick Kraus and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. The richest rancher in Twin Rivers thinks he can buy Hopalong off, and if that doesn't work, there's always gunplay. Hoppy's sidekick Mesquite thinks he can catch highwaymen by hiding inside a safe and waiting for them to steal it. Pistol-Packin' Pattie proves that her wit is as sharp as her shootin'. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, featuring Snap! Crackle! and Pop!, R.C. and Quickie, and "Wings Winchester Saves the Movie Theater." The Lost Stockade; A Perfect Answer; Rustler Roundup; Tampered Justice; Safety First; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers: A Tooth for a Tooth; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Double Assignment. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Irvin Steinberg. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When a wagon train of settlers rides into Twin Rivers, their problems become Hopalong's problems. Hoppy gives a gunslinger a second chance, but will he take it? Pistol-Packin' Pattie proves that a cowpoke is not the fiery type. The Frontiersmen; Description; Hill Billy; The Strange Death; Square Dance Riddle; Footloose; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers; The Spider's Web; Chief Slaphappy; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Second Chance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd). "The Desperate Jeeters"; Hopalong and Mesquite have to deal with two juvenile delinquents who nearly start a war with the Indians. Wheaties ad featuring Sibby Sisti. "The Lost Bet"; Sure-Bet is running cock fights, where he always wins; Sure-Bet's accomplice captures Hopalong and Mesquite, but they escape and capture the crooked gamblers. "The High-Jumping King" starring Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.; Whitey tells tall tales about jumping horses. "Widow Jones' Birthday Party"; Mesquite bakes a cake for Widow Jones' birthday party, but Practical Joker Pate ruins the gift by putting 110 candles on it. "A Bandit for Tubby" text story. "The Last Laugh"; Pete sets up practical jokes in a conference room for his club's meeting, but the boss, Mr. Smith, decides to have a meeting with bankers in that room earlier in the afternoon. "Cavalier of the Plains"; A man disguises himself as "The Cavalier of the Plains" get revenge on a man for framing him for robbery 20 years ago in France and having him sent to prison. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Rod Reed and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hoppy's friend, rodeo rider Kit Devlin, is determined to best the bucking bronco known as "The Killer." A dying man gives Hopalong a curious coded message that will reveal his killer, but somebody doesn't want Hoppy to deliver that message. Pistol-Packin' Pattie puts Toady in his place when he starts bragging on his family again. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie: The Radar Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. The Killer; Hill Billy; Mysterious Message; Mesquite's Musical Interlude; Keeps Us Guesting; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers: The Amazing Feet; The Terrible Tenderfoot; Chief Slaphappy; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Tightwad Tad; The Twin River Feud!; Plug-ging Along. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Rod Reed and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Chris and Hicky break a hole in the Twin River Dam during a storm and flood the town, so they can rob houses while the menfolk are out fixin' the dam. Denver Dan knocks out Hoppy and steals his sheriff's badge so he can get into locked businesses and rob them. Pistol-Packin' Pattie threatens to put a bully in a private room in the hospital - because he's too ugly for the regular wards. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. And advice for young cowpokes by Hopalong himself, William Boyd. The Twin River Flood!; Hill Billy; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; Denver Dan's Double Cross; Be a Sharpshooter; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.: No Holds Barred; The Chain of Circumstances; A Mouthful; Chief Slaphappy; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Highway Robbery; The Human Target; Tight Mouthed. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd). "The Land of the Lawless"; When gambler Bat Parker forces storekeepers to hand over 20 percent of their weekly earnings to his gang and kills anyone who objects, the storekeepers send for Hopalong to come and restore order. Wheaties ad featuring Bert La Bruchereie. "Hopalong Cassidy and the Fighting Fury!"; A heavyweight fight is being staged in Twin River; Gamblers replace the challenger with a look-alike and Hopalong has to find the real boxer before the fight is held. "The Disobeyed Orders"; Hopalong tells Mesquite to guard the safe in the sherrif's office; Mesquite decides to try out a new bathtub instead and is caught in the bathtub when a robber steals the money and his clothes. "Caught Off Guard"; Korny Kobb tries to teach the Colonel how to play football. "The Legend of Peaceful Hollow" text story by R. R. Symes. "Whitey Whiskers and the Fighting Words"; Whitey tries to boost his standing with the townspeople by setting up a fixed fight, but his plan falls through. Public service announcement in which William Boyd gives advice on learning, working hard, and being a good sport. "The Twin City Rustler"; After Hopalong captures a horse thief, he has to take him to the Marshal in the state capitol. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.