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Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #2
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 2

    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.

  • Issue #4
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 4

    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.

  • Issue #16
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 16

    Photo cover of Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) and Topper. "Webfoot's Revenge!", art by Irvin Steinberg; Webfoot and some followers are exiled from his tribe for trying to kill the chief and are planning revenge. Wheaties ad starring Bud Foster. "Are you a good cowhand?"--Ridin' Herd With William Boyd; Several questions about cowhands. "The Robbery in the Night," art by Irvin Steinberg; Lazy Joe just pretends to be lazy; He is a shrewd robber. "The Wolf With False Teeth" starring Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr.; Daniel thinks Whitey's story about the wolf's false teeth is as false as the teeth in Whitey's pocket. "Robin Hood II" text story by R.R. Symes. "The Twin River Dude"; Mesquite is fixing up his hair for Widow Jones and spills some of the perfume on the bad man. "Headlines News" starring Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; The colonel is going down to get his suit pressed free; He had heard of freedom of the press. "Bredd Brothers, Bandits," art by Irvin Steinberg; Brothers stick together, even bad ones, as Hopalong finds out. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #17
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 17

    Stories and art by Rod Reed, Warren Kramer and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When Slim Spade is accused of killing Smilin' Jim, the best-liked man in town, Hopalong has to stop an angry mob until he can find out the truth. Hoppy's sidekick Mesquite plays decoy when outlaws are seeking a fortune in stolen diamonds hidden in a laundry bag. When Jenkins complains about roadblocks, Pistol-Packin' Pattie suggests the biggest block is in his head. She's just trying to help! Deadline at Midnight; Hill Billy; The Brainy Desperadoes; Be a Sharpshooter; The Substitute Dummy!; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.: The Cattle Catastrophe; Prairie Dog; The Sheriff Makes a Headline; Peewee Pete; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; The Mystery of the Smuggled Diamonds!; Scape-Goat. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 18

    Hopalong Cassidy stars in "The Bell That Didn't Chime," "The Ghost Dude Ranch," "Mesquite's Challenge," and "One Prisoner Too Many." Whitney Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr. star in "The Buble-Gum Expert." Tumbleweed Jr. stars in "Perfect Marksman." Two-page text story, "The Secret of the Six Gun." This issue has 2 Nyoka "Comix Cards," small pictures (slightly smaller than a trading card) that were printed at the end of a story; the reader was supposed to cut them and paste them on cardboard. Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 19

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Skip and Jumpy figure out a convoluted plan to steal the silver mine payroll, even though Hopalong is guarding it, by using Dopey as a fall guy. To prove Curly's dog is no sheep-killer, Hoppy stalks a wolf, but it catches him without his six-shooter. Blacksmith's daughter Esmerelda, who tosses anvils around like horseshoes, vows she will only marry a man as strong as herself - but when she sees Hopalong Cassidy, it's love at first sight, for her. Silver Coins Among the Dead; Willie the Worm; Hopalong Cassidy and the Accused; Be a Sharpshooter; Sherlock and Chuck; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.: Pitching Horseshoes; Hopalong Cassidy and the Blacksmith's Daughter; Cheesebox Jail; Tuck Sedo: The Unwelcomed Guest; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; South of the Border Menace; Scape-Goat. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 21

    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. Hopalong wants to find Clay Farney's treasure so the town can build a new hospital, but the Arizona Kid wants to get the treasure first. Trying to track down stolen Army mules, Hoppy finds a clue in the seat of Mesquite's pants after he's kicked by a mule: the letters ASU. Pistol-Packin' Pattie always gets the last word, because no one can top her witty barbs. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Hopalong Cassidy and the Arizona Kid; Hill Billy; One to Nothing; Wilbur the Waiter; The Double Branding; Be a Sharpshooter!; Gus the Guard; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr.: Hook, Line and Sinker; Mesquite's Misadventure; Colorful; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Shot from the Roof; Home on the Range; Western Justice. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #22
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 22

    Hopalong Cassidy stars in "Bridge of Despair," "Return of the Arizona Kid," "Last Performance," and "Justice Triumphs." Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr. back-up story, "Gold Digger." Comix "Cards" Ozzie and Babs from Wow Comics. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps the Circus Culprit" by C.C. Beck. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 26

    Captain Marvel Wrist Watch ad. "The Poll Plot," art by Joe Certa; Rex Galen is plotting to win the election as sheriff of Twin Rivers. Wheaties featuring Matty Bell. "The Girl on the Flying Trapeze!" starring Hopalong Cassidy, art by Joe Certa; A jealous circus artist tries to kill the new girl trapeze artist. "Hollow Trunk," art by Charles Quinlan; One of the boarders steal silverware and hide it in a hollow tree outside his window. Roy Rogers Quality Merchandise ad. Sissy Gift text story. Ridin' Herd with William Boyd article, art by Carl Pfeufer; A foreman never asks a pal to do anything he wouldn't do himself. "The Free Meal"; Whitey pretends to be sick just to get a free meal. "The Fatal Note" starring Hopalong Cassidy, art by Charles Quinlan; A false note is meant to break up a friendship. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 27

    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 tries to maintain law and order when a hurricane somehow makes it all the way to Twin Rivers. Wealthy rancher Mr. Kingdon doesn't suspect that his trusted employees Lizzie and Lum are plotting his murder. Pistol-Packin' Pattie puts bully Bad Mike in his place. Plus Comix Cards (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring legendary sidekick Gabby Hayes, who won his sidekick shingle alongside Hopalong Cassidy in his movie days. The Prairie Hurricane; Hill Billy; The Will to Kill; Hapless Hannah; The Terrible Terror!; Be a Sharpshooter!; The Music Box of Death!; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr.: The Dude Ranch; Frank the Fighter; Tiger Mouth Cave; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Prospectin' Thief; Sturgess the Surgeon. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 30

    Painted cover by Norman Saunders. 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. Old Man Rearden asks Hopalong to escort his money from the mine into the bank, but outlaw Tex Storm has designs on that money. Tex Storm gets away from Mesquite, and almost gets the drop on Hoppy by wearing a dress, a veil and a floppy hat. Pistol-Packin' Pattie can pick up a handkerchief with her teeth while riding at a full gallop, but some cowboys think they can do better. Plus Comix Cards (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring Western movie hero Monte Hale. Crossfire; Hill Billy; The Dangerous Escape; Meanest Outlaw; The Ghosts of Gopher Hill!; Be a Sharpshooter!; Tex and Rex ; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr.: The Grainy Type; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Hopalong Cassidy and the Mystery Rider. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #38
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 38

    Painted cover art by Norman Saunders. "The Mysterious Explosions"; Mort Bookins thinks two men are trying to sabotage a railroad hauling his lumber; But after Hopalong captures the pair, the railroad explosions continue. "More Power to Him"; Hill Billy's stubborn mule refuses to move. Rocky Lane Bandana/Carnation Malted Milk ad. "The Water Hole Fight"; Hopalong gets caught in the middle of two ranchers fighting over access to a water hole. "Whitey Whiskers and the Magic Needle"; Whitey pretends he found a magic needle in order to trade for a boy's chocolate bar. "Twin Trouble" starring Hopalong Cassidy; A tramp who looks just like Mesquite pretends to be his long-lost twin brother. Ralston ad featuring Tom Mix. "Slinger Sid" text story by Rod Reed (as R. R. Symes). Hopalong Cassidy Western Shirt ad. "The Crooked Tree" starring Hopalong Cassidy; A crook tricks a man into helping him steal some silver from a silversmith. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #39
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 39
    • 3" Cumulative spine split (partially taped).

    Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Rod Reed. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong tries to discover why a pack of wolves is attacking Buff Tyson's farm and other harmless settlers. Hoppy's old enemy the Arizona Kid is back...and this time he's not alone. Pistol Packin' Pattie explains to Jud the difference between getting bent and going crooked. And a vintage Carnation Milk ad, Rocky Lane Takes to the Air!, featuring movie cowboy Rocky Lane. The Mysterious Wolf Pack!; Pistol Packin' Pattie; Night Ride; The Secret of the House; Mesquites Madness!; Whitey Whiskers: The Wash Out; The Futile Chase. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #40
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 40
    • Water damage.

    Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Joe Certa, John Belfi, Frank Bolle and Rod Reed. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong is trapped in Death Canyon by an outlaw gang, and must get to the floor of the canyon before they do. Pistol Packin' Pattie explains to Windy Wallace the three problems with his speeches. And a vintage ad for Hopalong Cassidy Western shirts and hats for kids, from Hudson's Boys' Store. The Pursuit of Death; Pistol Packin' Pattie; Framed; Whitey Whiskers: The Bucking Bike; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Bag of Troubles; Brainy Bradley. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #48
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 48

    Photo cover of Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd). "The Stallion of Sunrise Mountains," art by Joe Certa; To try to catch the grat, wild stallion was to invite death and disaster, until Hopalong and Topper came to solve the secret behind the stallion. "The Fishing Fool!"; Whitey Whiskers is out fishing, but none will bite. "Apache Frontier" text story by Ferris Weddle. "The Big Bt!" starring Big Bow and Little Arrow. Bob Colt comic book ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #49
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 49
    • Cover detached.

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Luke Dolan. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong is mystified when respected townsfolk suddenly start committing crimes after eating at the new restaurant - including Hopalong! A pair of outlaws wants a treasure map, and they're willing to kill to get it. When Silly Sitby reads in the newspaper that Shakespeare is being "revived" in New York, he thinks they mean zombies. And a vintage ad for Hopalong Cassidy Western shirts and hats for kids, from Hudson's Boys' Store. The Human Puppets; Pistol Packing Pattie; Hill Billy; Shotgun Man; Drumbeats Along the Trail; The Man of Honor; Silly Sitby; Bing and Bong; Whitey Whiskers: Spiked Guns. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #50
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 50

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and William Shelton. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong tracks down the counterfeit gang working in Twin Rivers, but they get the drop on him just as he discovers their printing press. Outlaw Morey Frost wants a special key, and he's willing to kill to get it. Hoppy's sidekick Mesquite discovers a sinister ventriloquist is actually a con man using the old midget-hiding-in-the-dummy trick. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie and Falling Timber, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a vintage Carnation Milk ad, Rocky Lane Bags the Gold Bandits, featuring movie cowboy Rocky Lane. And a vintage ad for Ringling Brothers Circus Dog Training (!). The Counterfeit Calamity; Pistol Packing Pattie; Hill Billy; Golden Fury; The Missing Key; The Dummy Dilemma; Plug the Pug; Bing and Bong; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Last Fight; The Empty Six-Shooter. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #51
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 51
    • Moisture damage. Cover oxidation.

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and William Shelton. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong and Mesquite witness the murder of Hawkes the rancher, but they don't know who did it or why. Outlaws Keever and Ratskin derail a train to carry out a robbery, but Hoppy is hot on their trail. A photo reveals the true identity of the mysterious cattle rustler Notslar, and a rancher is arrested, but Hopalong suspects it's a frame-up. Plus a vintage ad for View-Master, featuring Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, The Cisco Kid and Pancho. The Mysterious Murder; Hill Billy; The Desperate Passage; Mesquite: Trapper Trouble; Bandit of Buzzard's Gap; Windy: The King of the Diamond; Bing and Bong; Whitey Whiskers: Everything's Peachy; The Face on the Watch. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #56
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 56

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Rod Reed. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. A wealthy art collector wants a painting that was donated to the Twin Rivers orphanage, but to get it he hires ruthless Killer Cassidy, and that was a mistake. Former stagecoach robber Flint returns to town and claims to be reformed, but when another stagecoach is robbed, all signs point to Flint. Pistol Packing Pattie argues that Jed's hair-trigger intellect is actually hare-brained. Plus a vintage ad for View-Master, featuring Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, The Cisco Kid and Pancho. Killer Cassidy; Hill Billy; The Road Back!; Mesquite's Trials; Pistol Packing Pattie; The Impasse!; Unwelcome Guest; Absent-Minded Abernathy; Whitey Whiskers: The Great Fire; The Ranch Ruse. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #57
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 57

    Photo cover of Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd). "Death in the Hills"; When an outlaw gang starts killing other gangs to eliminate the competition, Hopalong and his friends pretend to form a new gang in order to find out who's behind the plot. "Curious Tale!"; Hill Billy is going to visit his cousin Hiram in the hospital. "Whitey Whiskers and the Big Fish"; When Whitey thinks he's hooked a big fish, he gets his friends to help pull it in. "Weather Beaten!"; Pistol Packing Pattie uses sarcasm on a conceited cowboy. Nyoka the Jungle Girl comic ad. "A Real Man" text story by Bradley Burke. Hopalong Cassidy Savings Club Bar-Twenty ad. "The Bag of Nothing"; Hopalong is puzzled when three men fight over possession of an empty suitcase. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #60
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 60

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong must scale a sheer cliff to get the drop on the Danton Gang. Hoppy learns that a mysterious new outlaw leader is gunning for him, so he uses trickery to find his hideout, an old deserted fort. Pistol Packing Pattie disabuses Goofis of his superstitions, but she can't do anything about his smarts. The Strange Refuge; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: A Tale of the South; The Deserted Fortress; Pistol Packin Pattie; Night Footsteps; Tight Squeeze. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #61
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 61

    Stories and art by Joe Certa, Frank Bolle and John Martin. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw uses "loco weed" smoke to trick two innocent men into being his patsies. Mesquite buys a gold brick from a con man for five bucks - but bricks have a way of coming back down when you least expect it. Pistol Packing Pattie suggests that the back of Jackson's head would photograph better. The Smoke of Injustice; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: A Feather in His Cap; Mesquite: The Butterfly Bonanza; Pistol Packin Pattie; Six-Gun Sight; The Covered Wagon Escapade. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #62
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 62

    Stories and art by Joe Certa, Max Elkan and John Martin. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw's identical twin brother approaches Hopalong for help after his brother escapes jail...or is it all a trick? An outlaw turns to arson after Hoppy punches him out for beating a horse. A greedy land baron uses "loco weed" in a scheme to secure the valley's supply of silver ore. Twin Treachery; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: Scientific Sap; Burning Revenge; Marrying Marrin; Quiz; Loco Lobo; The Doomed Decision; Black and White: Stupor Salesman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #66
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 66

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hoppy thinks the cold case of the "Green Trio" bank robbers is reopened when a rancher finds a skeleton on the old Baker Ranch. Hopalong seeks a wagon full of captured "dope" that was hijacked by unknown dope dealers in Twin Rivers. Pistol Packing Pattie employs her wit in court when Briggs is accused of chicken thievery. The Unsolved Case; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Lying Liar; The Dreaded Scourge; Pistol Packin' Pattie; No Guns, Please; Bird Brain; The Secret of the Stolen Stagecoaches. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #67
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 67

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. A mad killer is on the loose in Twin Rivers, just when strange Mr. Fleer opens up his new wax museum. The townsfolk are astonished when a petrified giant is discovered in Twin River - but to Hopalong's surprise, it's still alive. The "professor" working on experiments in the cellar of Widow Jones' boarding house is actually testing a deadly poison for his crime spree. Madman's Murders; Water Hole Justice; Whitey Whiskers: Town Dump; The Giant Killer; Life Paint What It Used to Be; The Fumes of Doom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #68
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 68

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When Mason discovers buried treasure on the ranch belonging to his neighbors, they decide to let Hopalong choose who gets it. But Mason meets washed-up master of disguise Keene and gets a fiendish plan, in a three-part story. An outlaw plans to trick both Hopalong and his partner with a phony murder charge. The Disguise of Doom; The Last Chance; Cactus Brain; Whitey Whiskers: The Champion; Hill and Dill: Big Shots; Hill Billy; The Case of the Confused Crimes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #69
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 69

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Daniel Sheldon. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Desmond plans to use a burning runaway wagon to distract the town from his bank robbery. And when Hopalong finds out, he winds up inside the wagon. Pistol Packing Pattie opines that Quigley would burn down a wagon to find a missing quarter. Prairie Blackmail; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: Blank Expression!; Dusty Wins Out; Pistol Packin' Pattie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #70
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 70
    • Cover oxidation.

    Stories and art by Joe Certa, Max Elkan, Frank Bolle and Rod Reed. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong tries to find the connections between a mysterious note, a thwarted wedding, an abduction, and a hat floating down the river. When Blair witnesses a robbery, he sees an opportunity to get the money for himself, even if it means killing the three outlaws. Pistol Packing Pattie takes Simmons down a peg. The River Route Riddle; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Big Splash; The Chasm of Death!; Pistol Packin' Pattie; The Shot in the Shack; The Present with No Future!; A Big Question. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #72
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 72

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Rod Reed. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw tricks Hopalong into escorting him and his loot so his partners can't get to it. A bartender asked to hide stolen money uses the opportunity to turn the outlaws against each other, so he can keep the cash for himself. Pistol Packing Pattie hypothesizes that Claggert didn't cancel his speaking tour because of his own illness, but because the crowds were sick of him. The Bandit's Flight; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Free Haircut; The Half-Share of Horror; Riotous Roger; Pistol Packin' Pattie; Death Swindle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #73
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 73

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and others. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Reporter Burbank is assigned to cover the fire at the trophy shop, but instead he steals a fortune in diamonds. A tip-off on a planned cattle rustling leads to Hopalong being trapped in a burning barn. You can figure that Pistol Packing Pattie doesn't go easy on clumsy dance partners. Greed's Reward; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Elegant Eater; Diamonds of Death; Gold Dust Trail; Pistol Packin' Pattie; The Fiery Revenge; Show Business Shotton; Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #74
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 74

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and others. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong escorts two businessmen to retrieve the pirate treasure they've had shipped to them, but outlaws find out about the shipment and plan a dynamite heist, in a three-part story. Knocked overboard unconscious, he actually recovers because "...clean-living keeps Hopalong healthy." In another story, Hoppy tries to figure out the connection between a counterfeiting ring and a drowned man. The Treasure Trove of Death; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Witness; Vaudevillian Vic; Silent City; The Mysterious Drowning; Windy: The Desert Dope. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #76
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 76

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw sends a message to his gang by telegram, but has to think fast when the telegraph operator recognizes him. A gambler frames a hired hand for killing a rancher, but Hoppy is one step ahead. Pistol Packing Pattie meets Hiram, who's so dumb he would drop an infant to see if it was a bouncing baby boy. Six-Gun Stampede; The Mystery Message of Mayhem; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Fishing Fiend; Pistol Packing Pattie; Hopalong Cassidy and Six-Gun Murder; The Living Dead Man; The Perilous Note. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #77
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 77

    Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Westbrook Wilson. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong is skeptical when a "pied piper" offers to rid the farmlands of rabbits, but there's something more sinister going on. Medical student Jim buys a clandestine corpse for his studies, but when it turns out to be the body of his rival for Faith's affections, he's in a heap of trouble. Pistol Packing Pattie meets Peter and berates him for the slacker that he is. Plus a vintage ad for "Hopalong Cassidy's Favorite Spun Honey - Spreads Like Butter!" Flying Rustlers; The Gravedigger's Secret; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Buckshot Buckaroo; Pistol Packing Pattie; The Tax Plots; Hopalong Cassidy and the Fatal Formula; Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #78
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 78

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Investigating a double murder at the Double M Ranch, Hopalong tracks the killer to a giant safe - but he doesn't realize the killer is hiding inside. Rusty protects a dog from gunfighter Blaze, and finds himself marked for death. Pistol Packing Pattie has a bon mot for every occasion. Kill or Die; Murder Deals a Double; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Eccentric Eccentric; Pistol Packing Pattie; Million to One Shot; Hopalong Cassidy and the Fatal Formula; Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #79
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 79

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. A testimonial dinner to Hopalong is interrupted by news a of a deadly underground blaze that could wipe out the town. Hoppy investigates a murder at a traveling carnival. The town of Wheel Hub isn't sure what to think when hypnotist Doctor Demon brings his show to town. Hold Me Up!; The Underground Inferno; Hill Billy; Whitey Whiskers: The Deep Freeze; Murder at the Carnival; Colonel Corn and Jawbone Jeffers: The Bull Story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #84
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 84

    Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong goes after outlaw Mack Brink and winds up tied to a tree, as the target in a deadly game of William Tell. Pistol Packing Pattie is the master of the quick comeback. Hoppy figures out that prospector Beery was murdered because of a note he left - his killer, being illiterate, has no clue. Letter to Clarinda; The Fatal Gun Trick; Wild Life Quiz; Hill Billy; Pistol Packing Pattie; Whitey Whiskers: The Letter From Home; Saddle-Head; Cowboy Cal; The Signature of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #87
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 87
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    Stories and art by Gene Colan, Julius Schwartz, Mort Drucker, Jack Miller, Morris Waldinger, Joe Giella, Sy Barry, Raymond Perry and Don Cameron. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Trained animals commit robberies, including a bear, bobcat, eagle, timber wolf, porcupine, and even a prairie dog, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. How rivers both aided and hindered the colonization of the Old West, in a one-pager written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. And a one-pager by future Mad Magazine legend Mort Drucker. Plus a vintage ad for the Superman TV series starring George Reeves, and a hair-cream ad featuring Al Capp's Fearless Fosdick. The Tenderfoot Outlaw; Range Signals!; Cattle Trains; All in a Day's Work!; Pioneer River Crossings; The Trail to Yesterday!; Cattle Trains; The Amazing Animal Bandits! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #106
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 106

    Stories and art by Gene Colan, Julius Schwartz, Ed Herron, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, Ray Burnley, and John Broome. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Outlaws use a con to get a signature on a fraudulent document, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Hopalong aids a traveling schoolhouse. Plus fun facts from Old West history, written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. The Secret of the Stolen Signature; Cowboy Slicker Tricks; The Schoolhouse-on-Wheels!; A Hopi Childhood!; The Great Western Windwagon; Strange Indian Beliefs!; Western Pastimes!; The Tenderfoot Rides West! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.