Tim McCoy (1948) comic books 1948

Cover by Lee Sherman. Stories and art by Lee Sherman, Mario DeMarco, and Clint Harmon. Western comics featuring Western star Tim McCoy and adaptations of movie Westerns. Numbering continues from Zoo Funnies (1945 1st Series Charlton/Childrens) #15, one of the first series published by the company that would become Charlton Comics. Tim and his Rough Rider pals ride into action when corrupt businessmen plot to ruin local ranches with cattle rustling and foreclosures. A comics adaptation of the classic John Wayne Western "Red River," as rugged men clash during the first-ever cattle drive. Plus comics biographies of Western stars Tim McCoy, Johnny Mack Brown, Gene Autry, Jimmy Wakely and Bob Atcher. Tim McCoy; Riders of the West; Jimmy Wakely and Bob Atcher; Portugee Phillips' Ride; Johnny Mack Brown; Red River; Gene Autry & Champ; Pecos Bill; Horse Types. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Tex Ritter" article by Mario De Marco, art by De Marco; Short biography of western star Tex Ritter. "Phantom Ranger," art by James McKell; Adapted from the Monogram Pictures film "Phantom Ranger"; A gang of counterfeiters is holding an expert government engraver, Pat Doyle, prisoner to engrave plates for phony money. "Indian Dances," art by Floyd Torbert; How Native Americans pay homage to the Great Spirit, narrated by Tim McCoy. "Al Jennings, Trainrobber-And Gentleman" From The Scrapbook of Col. Tim McCoy story. John Wayne bio by Mario De Marco. Untitled story, script and art by Clinton Harmon; Pecos Bill goes up in a balloon. "Marshal of Amarillo"; Adapted from the Republic Picture "Marshal of Amarillo"; Nugget is framed for the murder of Hiram Short, and theft of his 50.000 dollars. Lyrics of the song "Home On The Range." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.