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Notes:
Inside front cover; black and white. Photos of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers alternate on the inside cover for several issues.
Title:
Gunfighter's Retreat
Characters:
Roy Rogers; Pa Stebbins; Ma Stebbins; Toothpick Tolin
Synopsis:
Roy encounters a "retirement" home for old gunfighters.
Pages:
14.000
Pencils:
Peter Alvarado
Inks:
Peter Alvarado
Notes:
Art credits based on comments in Bill Black's Golden-Age Greats Vol. 11, 1997.
Title:
Dictionary of Western Terms
Pages:
1.000
Letters:
?; typeset
Title:
The Mustangers
Characters:
Uncle Mike Hanford (first appearance); Bit Tanner;
Synopsis:
Uncle Mike tells his niece and nephew how he and Trigger trapped a gang of horse thieves.
Pages:
12.000
Pencils:
Sparky Moore
Inks:
Sparky Moore
Title:
Horses of the West
Synopsis:
Short article about various breeds of horses.
Pages:
2.000
Pencils:
August Lenox
Inks:
August Lenox
Letters:
typeset
Title:
Nickel Plated Pay-Off
Characters:
Gene Autry; Bob Somers; Bonnett (a rancher); Doc Blair; Ann Somers; Ted Sterns
Synopsis:
Gene tangles with a man who is trying to steal water rights from other ranchers.
Pages:
14.000
Pencils:
John Ushler
Inks:
John Ushler
Title:
Red River Valley
Synopsis:
Words and music to the song Red River Valley.
Pages:
1.000
Script:
N. E. Pearson (lyrics)
Letters:
typeset
Title:
Killer Trouble
Characters:
Uncle Smoky Ashton (first appearance); Ricky West (first appearance); Mrs. Hale; Dickie Hale; Bates and Denby (two outlaws)
Pages:
12.000
Pencils:
Nicholas Firfires
Inks:
Nicholas Firfires
Notes:
Previous art credit of Till Goodan was based on comments in Bill Black's Golden-Age Greats No. 11, 1997. However, Art identification by Steinar Ådland (Error Report 5144, attachment 184, October 9, 2010) shows this to be Firfires. Hames Ware also provided independent opinion that this is Firfires.
Title:
Bronc Riding...Rodeo Style
Synopsis:
Short article on bronc riding.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
Bareback Riding
Synopsis:
Brief article about rodeo bareback riding.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
Steer Roping
Synopsis:
Summary of the rules for roping bulls.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
Steer Wrestling or Bulldogging
Synopsis:
Summary of the rules for steer wrestling.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
Bull Riding
Synopsis:
Explanation of bull riding.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
The Rodeo Clown
Synopsis:
Duties of a rodeo clown.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
Rodeo Trick Riding
Synopsis:
Discussion of types of trick riding.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan
Inks:
Till Goodan
Letters:
Till Goodan
Title:
Team Roping
Synopsis:
Explanation of team roping.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Till Goodan (signed)
Inks:
Till Goodan (signed)
Title:
The Phantom Stage
Characters:
Johnny Mack Brown; SHeriff Rick Lawson;
Synopsis:
Johnny solves a series of stage coach robberies.
Pages:
8.000
Title:
Swing Your Partner
Synopsis:
Illustrated square dance call with instructions on how to perform the dance.
Pages:
2.000
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Text and illustrations.
Title:
She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain
Synopsis:
Old traditional song used in square dances.
Pages:
1.000
Script:
Traditional
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Sheet music and lyrics surrounded by one illustration.
Title:
The Pay-Off Bandit
Characters:
Bill Elliott; Lon Kirby; Jeb Foster; Mason Foster
Synopsis:
Bill searches for a missing sheriff.
Pages:
8.000
Pencils:
Tony Sgroi
Inks:
Tony Sgroi
Title:
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Synopsis:
Traditional melody for song.
Pages:
1.000
Script:
Traditional; Frances Smith Dyer (arranger)
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Sheet music and lyrics with one illustration.
Title:
Brands and Their History
Synopsis:
Explanation of various brands used in the Old West.
Pages:
2.000
Letters:
typeset
Title:
Double Deception
Characters:
Rex Allen; Box Grimes
Synopsis:
Rex frees an outlaw so he can recover loot stolen from earlier robberies.
Pages:
8.000
Pencils:
Peter Alvarado
Inks:
Peter Alvarado
Notes:
Art credit based on comments in Bill Black's Golden-Age Greats No. 11, 1997. Also, Pete Alvarado's figures sometimes resemble those of Joe Certa. Alverado's figures are not as husky. Quite probably that Alvarado inked Certa at times.
Title:
Roy Rogers and Trigger photo
Characters:
Roy Rogers (photo); Trigger (horse, photo)
Synopsis:
Action photo of a standing Roy and a rearing Trigger, taken at a filled outdoor stadium.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
? (photograph)
Inks:
? (photograph)
Notes:
Inside back cover; black and white. Photos of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry alternate inside back cover.
Synopsis:
Action photo of a cowboy on a bucking bronco.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Howard M. Kinney (photograph) (from Shostal)
Inks:
Howard M. Kinney (photograph) (from Shostal)
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Photo source credit given at lower left corner.
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CGC Census Report*
Grade
NG
PG
CVR
0.5
1.0
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.2
9.4
9.6
9.8
9.9
10.0
Total
Universal
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Qualified
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signature Series
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CGCxJSA
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Restored
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
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