Here he is at last...The Lone Ranger, man of mystery, masked idol of millions, modern Robin Hood, hard-riding, fast-shooting hero of the Western Plains. The Lone Ranger was one of the best known Western strips, appearing from September 1938 to December 1971. Adapted from Fran Strkers hit radio program, Striker also wrote the comic strips first episodes. Ed Kressy illustrated the first episodes in an uncomplicated style that complemented the script. He was replaced in 1939 by Charles Flanders, a solid craftsman who had worked on Tim Tyler's Luck, Bringing Up Father, Robin Hood, Secret Agent X-9, and King of the Royal Mounted. Flanders stayed with the strip until the end of its run. The Lone Ranger was a multi-media success. The radio program began in 1933, there were three movie serials, a long running comic book series from Dell and Gold Key, and the cult favorite TV series starring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels, not to mention coloring books, lunch boxes, gum cards, and other merchandise. The code of The Lone Ranger could be recited by boys and girls of all ages. Reprinted in this collection are four daily episodes, including the very first: The Mystery of Pine River, (9/12/38-10/15/38). The other episodes are: Western Code, (7/21/41-8/23/41); Trails Sudden End, (8/25/41-1/31/42) and Grin of Death, (2/2/42-3/14/42). Follow The Lone Ranger in his thrilling rescues, in his daring exploits, and in his feats of courage and grit. The Lone Ranger is here with Tonto, his Indian-Chief friend, with Silver, his snow-white horse...with all the other characters of the West who have made the entire nation Lone Ranger fans. Hi-Yo Silver! Softcover, color cover, 80 black and white pages, 8½x11 ....WAS $9.95. ON SALE!
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